Raymond walked into the session humming the bass line, grinning like the song had already gone gold. He told the band, “No more hiding the good stuff,” and within minutes the groove was locked, the horns were popping, and he was dancing in the booth. By the first playback, the whole room knew we had a pure shot of sunshine on tape.

Raymond and Lex sat down to co-write this–and once they layed down the demo–the band caught the groove instantly. Bass sliding, horns answering back, and Raymond leaning into every line like it was a secret worth telling. By the end, the whole room felt like it was lit from the inside out.

When Raymond Day walked into Grant Street Studios that morning, you could tell something was different. He had this bounce in his step, like the song was already playing in his head before the band even plugged in. He told the horn section, “Fellas, today we’re bottling sunshine.” What followed was pure magic — claps snapping in time, a Rhodes piano sparkling like fresh daylight, and Raymond grinning so hard the engineers swore they could hear it through the mic. By the final take, even the janitor was dancing in the hallway. Feelin’ Good became the kind of record you put on when you want the day to turn around — three minutes of pure, unfiltered joy.

Some mornings just hit different — when the coffee tastes perfect, the shoes feel brand new, and even the mirror gives you a wink. “Excellent” is Raymond Day in full groove mode, strutting through a day where every step has its own soundtrack. It’s pure feel-good energy, reminding you that sometimes the best reason to smile is simply because you woke up.

On some nights, you can’t hang back and hope — you have to step up. “Half a Chance” is Raymond Day’s confident stride onto the floor, all synth shimmer and heart-on-the-sleeve charm. It’s the sound of taking your shot, even if you’re not the smoothest talker in the room, because the right moment only knocks once.

Some days, the swagger starts from the ground up. “Shoes Too Fresh” is Raymond Day’s sunny strut through the city, where every block becomes a stage and every step turns heads. It’s pure feel-good funk with a grin — the soundtrack to a day when you know you’re unstoppable.

Some folks sprint through life, eyes on the clock. Raymond Day takes the scenic route. “Right On Time” is a smooth, Rhodes-driven groove about moving at your own pace — finding love, joy, and rhythm without breaking a sweat. It’s the soundtrack for anyone who knows that the best moments can’t be rushed.

Raymond Day slows the world down to a simmer in “Sugarcoat Sunrise.” It’s a breezy, jazz-tinged groove about savoring the small things — coffee poured slow, sunlight spilling through curtains, and the quiet joy of starting the day with someone you love. No rush, no race, just pure morning magic set to an easy sway. 

Raymond Day brings pure sunshine in “It’s On Me,” an upbeat gospel-soul anthem about lifting each other up. From sliding a drink to a stranger to carrying groceries for Ms. Ruby, it’s a celebration of kindness without conditions. The rhythm is infectious, the horns are bright, and the message is simple — when the weight gets heavy, Raymond’s got you. 

Raymond Day turns everyday setbacks into a street parade on “Keep On Smilin’.” From broken shoelaces to spilled coffee, nothing dims his shine — thanks to Grandma’s timeless advice to “spread your smile around.” Packed with handclaps, horn swells, and gospel-style call-and-response, it’s a reminder that joy is contagious and free.