Ray Roc
Ray Roc is a 2024 Latin Grammy-nominated DJ and Producer, recognized for Album of the Year in the Merengue and Bachata category. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York, Roc's music is a unique blend of his Caribbean roots and the urban dance culture that shaped his upbringing, which has taken him around the globe as a renowned DJ.
Roc first gained international recognition with the underground classic 'Jungle Kisses' and reached Billboard #1 on the Dance Radio charts with The Roc Project's 'Never (Past Tense)' featuring Tina Arena, a success that earned him the Best New Artist award at Miami’s Winter Music Conference (WMC). Throughout his career, Roc has collaborated with top DJs like Tiësto, Erick Morillo, and Todd Terry, as well as iconic artists such as Cher and Janet Jackson. As one of the pioneers in Latin Tech-House/Merengue Electronico, Roc played a key role in the rise of Proyecto Uno and Magic Juan, selling over a million albums as a producer and composer. His signature blend of pop, Latin, and soulful influences continues to resonate in the work of artists like Pitbull and J Balvin.
Roc is currently immersed in new projects, collaborating with DJ Masquerade and Global Mambo to explore that signature Latin House sound, while also working with CAN2 under The Roc Project, where their latest track 'Demure' is gaining viral momentum. Additionally, Roc has teamed up with TheBoogieNation, marking a return to the style that first brought him widespread recognition with the iconic tracks ‘Jungle Love’ and ‘Shake It’ from his celebrated Roc&Kato era.