On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by RĀI (pronounced 'ray,' @raimusicworld), recording artist and the vocal force behind the #1 Soul album, Love's On The Way. We discuss the ups and downs of going the independent route, releasing music (and making money) in a stream-centric industry, what it takes to make a #1 album as an independent artist, and preview some of the tracks from the album. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: RĀI (instagram.com/raimusicworld) Website: therealrai.com Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: https://blavity.com/on-the-fly-arkansas-teen-reportedly-tried-to-steal-a-whole-plane-to-see-beyonce-and-jay-z-in-concert https://blavity.com/big-freedia-had-to-hit-drake-up-while-he-was-in-nola-to-end-up-in-the-in-my-feelings-music-video Love's On The Way, the album by recording artist RĀI, available on all digital outlets and at therealrai.com. Songs featured in podcast: Back to Life and Fall Back 1,000 True Fans, written by Kevin Kelly Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on Instagram/Twitter @kentwjohnson on Instagram/Twitter ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected]. Episode Sponsor: Black & Abroad Theme Music by Nas550 (www.soundcloud.com/nas550) Songs from Love's On The Way used with permission from recording artist RĀI