THE ART
O F  S U R R E N D E R

Experience: Rayko is a seasoned guitarist, producer and A&R professional with 20+ years in the music industry.

Early career: He played guitar in several bands and toured the Vans Warped Tour for three consecutive years.

A&R work: His passion for artist development led him to scout talent for Epidemic Sound, where he discovered Lawd ito, now ranked among NPR’s top five Tiny Desk contenders.

Production highlights: He independently produced and released “Price” through Warner Brothers, overseeing the project from start to finish.

Performing credits: As a featured artist on Diego Torres’ Grammy‑nominated album Atlántico a Pie, he contributed to two singles and toured South America.

Collaborations: Rayko has recorded with artists such as Luis Enrique and Leonid Agutin on the single “Así de Lento,” showing his versatility across genres.

Current work: Operating out of Miami Recording Studios, he works with an experienced in‑house team on full‑scale projects.

Community and education: A member of the Recording Academy, Rayko spends about 20 hours each week mentoring underserved youth through The Motivational Edge.