Ray Garcia grew up in Boise, Idaho and was introduced to the Hip-Hop/Rap culture of music very young. An emptiness arose within after his dad was in and out of prison, leaving an absence in his life. His mom remarried around the age of 7, and even though there was a "dad" figure around in his life, he rejected him due to the anger, disappointment, and rejection he felt from his biological dad. His step parents divorced about 15 years later due to abuse in the home. Growing up he was greatly influenced by the Westcoast rap movement. His brother influenced his life in writing, and opened up the doors to inspiration in creating music. No idea of who he really was at that point, his writings were of every rapper's mainstream dream: MONEY. RAY G wanted to be just like everybody else adapting in with the “current trend of society.” By the time he hit the age of 17-18, he was doing local shows, promotions, parties, and mixtapes. Money, alcohol, sex, and pride affected who he was and it was the identity of who he was then. In 2009, RAY G took a turn where he hit rock bottom with his life. He had heard his first Lecrae album and was greatly moved by the creativity and expression in this man's faith! As he had intended to do something different with his life, GOD had something different. Ray has been determined to express himself through the Hip-Hop/Rap culture leading others to find hope through Jesus just as he did by striving to live out a positive influence.