Morray, born Morae Ebony Ruffin, released his debut single, “Quicksand,” in 2020. The song went viral on TikTok and quickly became a hit, peaking at number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Morray’s debut mixtape, Street Sermons, was released in 2021 and reached number 41 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Morray’s early life and career
Morray was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He began singing in church at a young age and started writing his own songs in high school. After graduating from high school, Morray moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. He worked odd jobs to support himself and continued to write and record music.
Morray’s rise to fame
In 2020, Morray released his debut single, “Quicksand.” The song went viral on TikTok and quickly became a hit, peaking at number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Morray’s soulful vocals and catchy lyrics resonated with listeners, and he quickly became one of the hottest new artists in hip-hop.
Morray’s debut mixtape, Street Sermons
Morray’s debut mixtape, Street Sermons, was released in 2021 and reached number 41 on the Billboard 200 chart. The mixtape features a mix of trap, R&B, and gospel music, and showcases Morray’s unique voice and perspective. The mixtape’s title track is a powerful song about overcoming adversity and finding hope in the midst of struggle.
Morray’s feature on J. Cole’s album, The Off-Season
In 2021, Morray was featured on J. Cole’s album, The Off-Season, on the song “My Life” with 21 Savage. The song debuted at number two on the Hot 100, becoming Morray’s highest charting and best performing song. Morray’s feature on J. Cole’s album was a major milestone in his career and helped to solidify his status as one of the most exciting new artists in hip-hop.
Morray’s 2021 XXL Freshman Class selection
In 2021, Morray was selected to be a part of the XXL Freshman Class, which is an annual list of the top ten up-and-coming rappers. Morray’s selection to the XXL Freshman Class was a major honor and further validation of his talent and potential.
