COOL RAY aka MAYOR COOLMAN aka GOVERNOR SICKLAND

Raised in the southend of Columbus. COOL RAY took his first jabs at being a rapper at the young age of 11. Given the name by his grandfather from the "sunglasses" ads. as a child, COOL RAY is the true definition of a real mc. Inspired by rap legends Rakim, Just-Ice, Slick Rick,Kool-G-Rap and Big Daddy Kane, he has been well respected in the underground street circuit for a long period of time now, winning numerous freestyle battles and emcee contest from Columbus to Compton! Bottom line, COOL RAY is the hottest upcoming artist in the midwest and his OHIO buzz is immaculate. COOL RAY's music captures audiences with its intelligent wordplay, and stunning metaphors. COOL RAY is the past, present, and future.