About Me
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Background
Exemplifying a determined spirit and fervent drive, Raynier (L blayze) taught himself the business from the ground up. Initially influenced by his parents who performed with Gospel greats like Shirley Caesar, Spiritual Kings, and the Royal Harmonizers, Raynier Began playing drums at the early age of four. By the time he was nine years old he had his first professional experience playing for the royal Harmonizers. His passion for music compelled him to explore and master bass guitar, lead guitar, and keyboards leading to an interest music production.
Client Services
Raynier is Chief Executive Officer of L Blayze Productions in Temple Hills, MD. Mr. Hodnett's focus is multi-faceted. He specializes in music production and graphic arts. Mr. Hodnett has been instrumental in helping his clients to develop and implement sophisticated sounds and winning images with star quality.
With his music industry background and expansive knowledge of graphic arts, Mr. Hodnett is able to apply strong analytical and negotiating skills to the representation of his clients' interests.
Experience
Raynier Hodnett's work has required him to travel with many artists touring the east coast and Midwest of the United States, Japan (Okinawa, Hiroshima), Korea and Guam.
Mr. Hodnett has played for Grammy nominated artists Ledisi, Maiysha Simpson, Andrae Alexander, and Raheem DeVaughn; musical greats such as Lyfe Jennings, Omarion, Kenny Latimore, Marsha Amberosius (Floetry), Jazz (Drue Hill), Monique Walker, Gorden Chambers, Jadakiss, Tabi Bonney, Ayanna Howard, Deborah Bond, Lissen Da Grewp, Yahzarah (performing as Purple St. James) and a host of others. Addintionally, he has shared the stage with big name artists Eryka Badu, Reuben Studdart, New Edition, Tye Tribett, Stylistics, Flava Flave, The Dramatics, Cameo and many more. Raynier has collaborated on projects with Lil Moe, producer 88 Fingaz, Sahara Gary (Akeelah and the Bee), Scott Jacoby (Eusonia Records), Tena Jones (4th Avenue Jones), SheBeats, Alex Bilowitz, Eminem, and Silya.
