Story
The story of Ralphy Grey begins long before his current success. Born into a musical family in the former GDR, Ralphy Grey was surrounded by rock and pop music from an early age. He supplemented his pocket money as a school DJ and created his own mixes by bouncing them from a cassette recorder onto a tape recorder, as there were hardly any records in East Germany. He quickly learned to play guitar, piano and drums and began recording his school bands with a cassette recorder. Even then, he was enthusiastic about producing music.
Ralphy Grey’s musical journey took a decisive turn when a school friend bought a synthesizer from the West. Fascinated by its sound, Ralphy formed his first band and began playing bass guitar. His passion for music led him to study in Leipzig and Berlin. Always dissatisfied with the sound of his bands’ recordings from various professional studios, Ralphy Grey began producing music again.
In 2015, Ralphy Grey opened his first studio in the legendary Funkhaus der DDR in Berlin’s Nalepastraße. His Mission Control Studio, which has changed location several times, has become a hub for producing music for various national and international artists. In 2020, Ralphy Grey launched his solo project after being approached by a Hamburg publishing house to produce synthwave music. This led to his debut album “Neon Journey” and a new musical direction that he describes as “contemporary retro electro house pop”.Ralphy Grey’s first song with vocals sung by Lucia Burana is “Halloween is back”. This was followed by “Release the Beast” featuring Sandy Sage and since then Ralphy Grey has continued to attract new international guest vocalists. His innovative approach and catchy melodies have won thousands of new listeners, and more exciting releases are planned for this year.
Ralphy Grey’s production philosophy is driven by the moment the music lifts him out of his chair and makes him dance. He believes that a good song must have a powerful groove and a bassline that grabs the listener and won’t let go. On top of this foundation, a catchy melody and a catchy hook – and there you have it, a song that reaches people. His aim is to spread passion, energy, motivation and positive vibes with his music.
In the studio, Ralphy Grey prefers to work with analog synthesizers and other vintage equipment because he finds they offer more inspiration and a more emotional sound. Join the fan base that celebrates Ralphy Grey as the “Master of Uplifting” and follow him on social media or subscribe to his newsletter for the latest updates and exclusive content.
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