Ryan Alexander is a producer, artist, and multi-instrumentalist who has been playing piano and drums for over 20 years. Ryan attended Columbia College Chicago from 2010 to 2011, where he took courses on music business and music production. Some of Ryan’s notable achievements to date include performing and being interviewed for WGN Chicago News, having an original song placement in Just A Friend, a film now available on Amazon Prime, and performing as a spotlight artist for Viola Davis’ “The March” exhibit premiere in collaboration with Time Magazine.
Ryan is a voting member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), and has served as an assistant to former midwest chapter president of the Recording Academy, Mark Hubbard. He’s collaborated with over 100 local artists and musicians. He is the curator of the cover series #CoversWithRyanAlexander found on YouTube and other social media platforms. Ryan has headlined five events at Chicago’s House of Blues Foundation Room, with one opening performance on the main stage for Naughty By Nature, and has had multiple performances at Chicago’s Soho House. He’s accumulated sponsorships with Illinois Lottery, The Chi (Showtime), and Marianos.
“It’s RA Productions” was created by Ryan, under which he released his first solo album, Inspired By You, in 2020, and his solo EP, Alignment222, in 2022. Super Bae, a single off of the album, has been in rotation on Power92 Chicago since its release. His single, “It’s No Rush” received a plaque for reaching Top 5 on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap charts, whilst reaching Top 4 on the Digital Radio Tracker charts. Ryan’s performance history has spanned from numerous SoFar shows in various cities including Los Angeles & New York, frequently performing for the “Live @ Mariano’s” series, Afro Joes Coffee Shop, and other performances at premium Chicago venues. He’s also made appearances at The Grammy’s in 2022, 2023, & 2024.
Ryan Alexander is a producer, artist, and musician from the South Side of Chicago. As a keyboardist and drummer, he merges his musical talents to produce stories in musical form. Performing locally and nationally, he has been able to create a platform not only for himself but also for local artists in Chicago, with his covers series, #CoversWithRyanAlexander. Check out his latest original music, and share with a friend today!
The official website for It’s RA Productions may be found at https://www.itsra222.com
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