kairand bellinger

Steven B. Ray has been enjoying a vast career in the music and entertainment industry by thriving in a variety of roles and mediums as well as a trusted advisor and consultant. His journey began as a roadie working summer tours with George Rhodes, conductor and arranger for Sammy Davis, Jr., an entertainment legend. Soon following, Steven began receiving mentorship and working for Quincy Jones as a Production Assistant and participated on many illustrious projects that Mr. Jones produced, beginning with Michael Jackson’s, infamous and legendary album, “Thriller” and the USA for Africa benefit song, “We Are The World”, James Ingram’s platinum selling solo debut album, It’s Your Night. Frank Sinatra’s, “LA is My Lady”, and The Color Purple, which allowed Steven to be a consultant for all on-camera musical casting and performances. 

Steven soon became a Senior Executive, A&R at Capitol Records 

(domestic and international), which led him Windswept Pacific Publishing where he was a Creative Executive, Staff Writer and Music Supervisor. While employed at Windswept, he signed, writer/producer, Manuel Seal, who was noted for co-writing, Mariah Carey’s hits, “Always Be My Baby” and “We Belong Together”, as well as Usher’s top charting, “You Make Me Wanna” and Quincy Jones III, co-writer and producer for TuPac, Ice Cube, and co-venture with LA Reid’s HitCo Music: TLC, “Waterfalls”, Anita Baker, “I Apologize”, Destiny’s Child, “Survivor” and numerous Beyonce Knowles solo hits, resulting in over 150 million units sold. Steven and a partner developed and introduced to the television community the business model for VNU’s NextMedium, an online digital product placement application, 

measuring the value of product placement in television, which was a success. 

Continuing to broaden his reach into film, television and theater production, he launched Red River Productions in 2013, securing financing as Executive Producer for the Broadway musical production of “Ghost” and for the Director, Dan Algrant and Oscar nominated, Tony Award winning producer, Fred Zollo’s film, “Little Rootie Tootie”. Steven, also Executive produced the film “Son of The South” starring Lucas Till, Lucy Hale, Cedric the Entertainer and Brian Dennehy. Along with producing partner, Christian Bruun (“The Man Who Saved The World”), Steven is currently producing the documentary “Time No Changes” based on the Miles Davis Quintet members Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Ron Carter. Steven is also developing three television series with Todd Harris (Disney/Marvel), and Tyrone Finch (Station19). Steven’s ability to identify a path to monetize creative ideas, his historical awareness, and business savvy, as well as his strong relationships throughout the entertainment industry, make him a prized resource. Steven is very dedicated in his professional and has been successful with each step in his journey.