Ricardo Wray, known publicly as Kurtiouss, is a singer, songwriter and lyrical deejay (sing-jay) who hails from a small district called Hesse Cassel in the parish of St. Ann (Jamaica).

Following in the footsteps of his father, and much like other members of his family, Kurtiouss fell in love with music at a very young age. His passion for beats, melodies, and organized words became evident when he relocated to Kingston to attend school. It is there that he became fascinated with the local sound systems, and really began toying with the idea of pursuing a career as a recording artist. His desires intensified when he started doing dubplates for sounds in and around his community.

He frequently visited and performed at RJR Radio Station, as well as at the Colgate Cavity Fighters Club, which was a popular program designed for youths at the time. However, as he grew, so did the stages he would perform on. That said, he has entertained crowds at Asylum, Cactus Night Club, and other established venues. He has also shared the stage with several top-tier artists, with one of his fondest memories being his performance at Delly Ranx‘s birthday party.

To date, Kurtiouss has released one full-length studio album – Calling in February, 2020 – and a number of singles. Inspired by veteran performers like Garnett Silk, Beres Hammond, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, and General Degree, Kurtiouss‘ music can be aptly described as refreshing, positive, inspirational, and authentic. Authentic because he is not trying to sound like, or be like anyone else.

Kurtiouss‘ goal is simply to use his music to spread love, inspire, and entertain people, globally.