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NICHOLAS "RAS" FURLONG
Nicholas Furlong, better known as RAS was born into a musical family. His mother dabbled in musical arts while his father, who was a singer, songwriter, and guitar player, had made a career of working in the industry. At age 9, RAS began his musical foray when he began to write and record his own songs.
RAS started out writing original songs for video game soundtracks at the young age of 16. He was heard on the soundtracks of NBA Ballers, Blitz: The League, and NBA Ballers: Phenom, where his original song "Raise Up" was featured as the title track of the game. By age 18, he had generated interest as an up-and-coming songwriter in the industry.
After writing on several independent international projects, RAS caught his first break in 2007 with Australian pop star Cristian Alexanda's single, "Won't Let You Go", which he wrote and arranged. Shortly after, he arrived in Los Angeles, California and signed with his manager, Joe Simpson.
It was then that RAS had progressed by perfecting his craft as a not only a songwriter, but as a producer, vocal producer, and engineer. By 2009, RAS was writing with many of today's biggest and upcoming Pop, R&B, and Rock artists, songwriters, and producers, including J.R. Rotem, Brian Kennedy, Ryan Tedder, Aaron Pearce, Beau Dozier, Tommy Coster Jr., RADIO, Jukebox, Andre Merritt, BC Jean, The Jackie Boyz, Steph Jones, Troy Taylor, Travis Garland, DRAMA Beats, Wyshmaster, Shep Soloman, Davix, and Ronnie Lewis Jr., to name a few.
Now, 22 years young, RAS recently signed his worldwide publishing administration deal with Kobalt Music as well as his exclusive deal with ASCAP. There are many more musical masterpieces to come from this young innovative songwriter and producer, as he has only just begun creating the history of a musical genius.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 16/01/2008
Band Website: kobaltmusic.com
Band Members: Management: JT Entertainment Joe Simpson Richard Channer Office: (818) 788-7608 E-Mail: [email protected]
Influences: Some of my notable musical influences are:Brian McKnight. Teddy Riley. Boyz II Men. Timbaland. The Isley Brothers. Babyface. Musiq Soulchild. Will.I.Am. Frank Sinatra. DAFT PUNK. Crystal Method. Johnny Cash. The Rolling Stones. Rod Stewart. The Roots. Common. De La Soul. Michael Buble.
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DISCOGRAPHY:
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ARTIST: An-Ya
ALBUM TITLE: Self Titled
LABEL: Papa Joe Records/EMI
Release Date: Summer 2009
- Poison (Writer)
- Overdose (Writer)
- Electromagnetic (Writer)
- You (Writer)
- Got it Going On (Writer)
- The Take Over (Writer)

ARTIST: No Angels
ALBUM TITLE: Welcome To The Dance
LABEL: UNIVERSAL
Release Date: September 2009
- Derailed (Writer, Vocal Producer, Engineer)
- Shut Your Mouth (Vocal Producer, Engineer)
- Up Against The Wall (Vocal Producer, Engineer)

ARTIST: Fly Society
ALBUM TITLE: Fly With Us, or Lie Beneath Us
LABEL: High House Entertainment
Release Date: July 1st, 2009
- Professional (Writer, Engineer)
- Mean With It (Writer, Performer, Vocal Producer, Engineer)
- Supras (Vocal Producer, Engineer)
- What Your Face Look Like (Writer, Background Vocals, Vocal Producer, Engineer)
- Over Prepared (Writer, Performer, Vocal Producer, Engineer)

ARTIST: Nicky B
ALBUM TITLE: N/A
LABEL: UNIVERSAL
Release Date: Summer 2009
- Only You (Vocal Producer, Engineer)
- Hallucinating (Vocal Producer, Engineer)
- Sweet Little Addiction (Vocal Producer, Engineer)
- Thirsty (Vocal Producer, Engineer)
- Sugar Dumpling (Vocal Producer, Engineer)

ARTIST: Murphy Lee
ALBUM TITLE: You See Me
LABEL: Derrty Ent/UNIVERSAL
Release Date: Summer 2009
- Check (Writer)

Record Label: Kobalt
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

RAS teams up with Creative Recreation

Lately, if you've been noticing the crazy colored, designed, styled shoes I've been rocking, it's because, I've officially teamed up with shoe company, Creative Recreation. Check out www.cr8rec.com to...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:47:00 GMT

Welcome to the all NEW official RAS Myspace

Finally, it is here. The long awaited all new Official RAS Myspace. Fresh new look, fresh new info, new blogs coming, new videos, another photo shoot happening so expect more photos, get all my twitte...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:45:00 GMT

NEW MUSIC - "I'm Fly" by TK ft. Yo Gotti and Masspike Miles

Check out the latest new music, "So Fly" by Terry Kennedy featuring Yo Gotti and Masspike Miles. Video was recently just shot, should be out soon, so stay tuned for that, and hope to hear it circling ...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:39:00 GMT

Info on the NEW No Angels album, Welcome To The Dance

Check out all of the updated information on Wikipedia about the No Angels new album, "Welcome To The Dance", which features the ballad, "Derailed" produced by Aaron Pearce and written by RAS and Nasri...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:10:00 GMT

NEW MUSIC! "Future" From RAS and THE JACKIE BOYZ

Just uploaded another new song called "Future" written by RAS and The JACKIE BOYZ and produced by The Futuristiks. One of my favorite songs I've ever had the pleasure of working on and I'm excited to ...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:47:00 GMT

Fly Society: Fly With Us, or Lie Beneath Us AVAILABLE NOW!

The New Album, Fly With Us, or Lie Beneath Us is now available online. Visit the link below to download your copy which features five records the guys did with me. Hope you guys enjoy!!!
Posted by on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The newest writer/producer on the Kobalt Roster

After a long year in Los Angeles, I've done a lot of things. I've been working like crazy with tons of talented friends of mine, and new faces. I've been featured on projects that I am insanely proud ...
Posted by on Fri, 15 May 2009 20:42:00 GMT

Murphy Lee (feat. St Lunatics and RAS) - Check

Brand NEW song! Just got permission to share with you guys, and you know how I am, the minute I am told it's okay, I can't wait to let you guys hear it. It's a bit late, so I'll be posting the blog th...
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 02:53:00 GMT

Check Out Brand New Music, "Only You" by Nicky B

Check out the new song Only You, vocal produced, arranged, and engineered by RAS. This along with a few other songs done by RAS and Nicky will feature on Nicky's upcoming debut album that should be ma...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 04:24:00 GMT

New Video Blog: When Foam Pits Go Bad

Hit the foam pit and landed a successful back flip, but in moving the bike out of my way to climb out, am bashed in the head by the crank on the bike, splitting my head open. Who would've thought, all...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 04:22:00 GMT