Many emerging R&B acts dropped off impressive debut albums this year including Arin Ray. The former X-Factor contestant has been steadily winning over the hearts of fans across the country with each one of his efforts. Platinum Fire, his debut album, dropped in March and he's been on the road and pushing the project heavily. Before the year wraps up, Ray delivers the deluxe edition to his debut album.
Arin Ray comes through with three new tracks on Platinum Fire (Deluxe). The deluxe edition of the project has a collaboration with legendary R&B singer, Babyface. The two link up on "Always."
The project still has the rest of the project including Ray's collaborations with YG, DRAM, SiR, Ty Dolla $ign, Childish Major and more.
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