Raphy J is a Music Producer, DJ, and Songwriter. Raised as a mixed-culture kid, he was born in Amsterdam, to a Dutch mother and an Indian-Surinamese father. He channels his mixed upbringing into his eclectic music, influenced by R&B, Pop, Dance, and Funk.
Inspired by artists like Craig David & Ryan Leslie, he started making beats on EJAY at just 9 years old, and learned the piano at 14. He studied at the London College of Music and soon afterward found mentorship with renowned DJ & Atlantic A&R Timmy Regisford in NYC.
A few years later, Raphy attended ICON Collective in LA, where he produced Diomi’s R&B debut ‘'Wave’‘, Jade Darmawangsa’s ’‘Flex on the Gram’‘ and Giselle Torres’ ‘'Already Gone’‘. He’s since released his own debut collab single ’‘On My Own’‘ with Eirini, and also produced her latest single ’‘Shy’‘. His most recent work is a collaboration with Malaysia’s rising artist Ki Biru’s upcoming album 'ACE’.