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Born
1990
1990
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Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Rona Ray, born Veronika Skorokhod, is a Russian-born singer-songwriter recognized internationally for her contribution to soulful house, deep house, and electronic music. Emerging from Kaliningrad, Russia, she developed her musical foundation through early classical piano training guided by her mother, a professional jazz pianist. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Sade, and Alicia Keys, Rona Ray cultivated a vocal style distinguished by emotional depth, melodic sophistication, and strong R&B influences.
Rona Ray gained prominence through collaborations with globally respected producers and DJs, including Chymamusique, Atjazz, Terry Hunter, Da Capo, DJ Spen, Seb Skalski, Ezel, and Prunk. Her music blends soulful lyricism with refined electronic production, earning support from influential figures such as Black Coffee, Louie Vega, Seth Troxler, and Natasha Diggs.
Known for tracks including “Keep It Simple,” “Why Don’t You Stay,” “Forest Gump,” and “Say Yes,” she established herself as one of the notable vocalists within the contemporary global house music scene. Her songwriting often explores themes of love, vulnerability, spirituality, and personal transformation, delivered through atmospheric soundscapes and expressive vocal arrangements.
Based in Poland for much of her career, Rona Ray has built an international audience through live performances, streaming success, and collaborations spanning South Africa, Europe, and North America. Beyond recording, she has openly discussed the challenges of navigating the music industry, including unfavorable contracts and the importance of artistic independence and legal awareness for emerging musicians.