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United States Raury Deshawn Tullis is an American singer-songwriter and rapper known for his eclectic sound, blending soul, hip hop, and folk, and for his work with major labels and independent releases.
LVRN (Love Renaissance) is a creative agency and collective that signed Raury as their inaugural artist in 2012. They develop relationships with major label executives and focus on talent management, creative direction, marketing, and strategic partnerships. The first artist under the label was Raury. For Raurfest 2016, LoveRenaissance, the marketing and management agency who helps produce the festival with Raury, are focused on expanding it.
Raury signed a recording contract with Columbia Records after the critical acclaim of his debut mixtape, "Indigo Child". He released his debut studio album, "All We Need," under this label.
Raury protested Dolce & Gabbana during a fashion show, whipping off his hoodie mid-runway to demonstrate against the brand by whom he had been paid to walk.
Raury Deshawn Tullis was born on June 10, 1996, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. His musical journey began at age fourteen, leading him to record and produce music in a friend’s basement by age fifteen. Initially, his music drew influences from artists like 2Pac, often addressing themes of sadness and aggression. In 2014, the year he graduated high school, Raury organized a music festival called Raurfest to celebrate his 18th birthday. Following this, he independently released his debut mixtape, “Indigo Child,” which garnered critical acclaim and contributed to his early recognition.
His career advanced significantly in 2014 when he signed with Columbia Records, becoming the inaugural artist for the Georgia-based record label Love Renaissance (LVRN), which he helped establish. The same year, he was invited by Lorde to contribute vocals to the song “Lost Souls” for “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” soundtrack and was shortlisted for the BBC’s Sound of 2015, ultimately placing fourth in January 2015. In October 2015, Raury released his debut studio album, “All We Need,” which reached position 78 on the Billboard 200. Tracks from this album, such as “Crystal Express” and “Devils Whisper,” were featured in the video game FIFA 16 and the trailer for the television series Coronation Street, respectively. His work also appeared in films like “American Honey” and “Logan.”
In 2016, Raury toured as a support act for Macklemore. He departed from Columbia Records in 2018, citing a desire for greater artistic control. Following this, he released multiple projects independently, including “The Woods” (2018), “Fervent” (2019), “Strawberry Moon” (2022), “Strawberry Moon Eclipsed” (2023), “Transcendence” (2024), and “Southern Mystic” (2024), all under his record company, “Into the Woods.” He has collaborated with artists such as Gucci Mane, Joey Bada$$, Jaden Smith, and Chance the Rapper, further diversifying his musical portfolio and reach.
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