“I've always invested in myself, whether it was marketing or putting an album together and paying for radio. Spending eight months to a year working on one single to try to get it where you know it's a hit and you can take it into the top 20.”

American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, television presenter, and actor

Ray J is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, television presenter, and actor. Raised in Carson, California, he is known professionally as Ray J and is the younger brother of singer and actress Brandy. He has worked across music, television, and acting, building a public career that spans several fields. His work is rooted in R&B and popular entertainment, and he is identified with both performance and media presenting.