J. Ralph

J. Ralph
Born1975 (age 48–49)
New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Composer
  • singer-songwriter
  • producer
  • engineer
  • mixer
  • arranger
Instruments
Years active1997–present
Labels
Websitewww.jralph.com

Josh Ralph [1] (born 1975), known professionally as J. Ralph, is an American composer, producer, singer/songwriter and social activist who focuses on creating awareness and change through music and film.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

A three-time Academy Award-nominated composer, Ralph's professional career began when he was signed to Atlantic Records at age 22 as a recording artist.[8] He is the founder of a music production company The Rumor Mill,[9][10][11] and has written and produced the music for Grammy Award-winning artists, symphony orchestras, the United Nations, and former United States President Barack Obama.[12] His music has sold more than 10 million records worldwide reaching the number one position on the Billboard charts in over 22 countries.[4]

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  2. ^ Grobar, Matthew (10 February 2016). "Making The Environment A Better Place, One Note At A Time: J. Ralph & His Oscar-Nominated Song "Manta Ray"". Deadline Hollywood. deadline. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  3. ^ "ASCAP Café announces new performance by Sting and J. Ralph". parckrecord.com. park record. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  4. ^ a b Neale, April (July 3, 2015). "Shark Week 'Theodora' Soaring Symphonic Score By J. Ralph Debuts". Monster & Critics. Archived from the original on 2016-02-20. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  5. ^ Feinberg, Scott (November 23, 2014). "J. Ralph Could Make Oscar History With Second Song Nom for Doc-Featured Tune". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Lynn, Cari (January 10, 2013). "Oscars: Reactions To Academy's Nominations". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  7. ^ Cusmano, Katherine (5 November 2015). "Sia's "One Candle" Lyrics Show She's All About The Environment". Bustle.com. Bustle. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  8. ^ Kurutz, Steven (February 15, 2011). "A Prodigy's Second Act". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on October 3, 2013.
  9. ^ Sun, Rebecca (2013-03-13). "Oscar-Nominated Songwriter Signs With WME". Hollywood Reporter.
  10. ^ "Volkswagen Adverts & Commercials Archive BIG DAY". Advertolog. Archived from the original on 2017-10-24. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
  11. ^ "Volkswagen Squares". We Love Ad. Archived from the original on 2017-10-24. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
  12. ^ "J. Ralph on Chasing Ice". ASCAP Playback.