RAIN2U

Cinncere, DG, and C.Cardy were born and raised in the East New York section of Brooklyn and began singing at the tender ages of 8,9,11. Since their adolescence, the brothers and cousin who would be known to the world as RAIN realized their calling to music. They would take hit songs and rewrite them with their own lyrics. Then they would perform them at family gatherings. Eventually, the guys became more serious about music. The trio became an official group in 1996. They fashioned t...

Cinncere, DG, and C.Cardy were born and raised in the East New York section of Brooklyn and began singing at the tender ages of 8,9,11. Since their adolescence, the brothers and cousin who would be known to the world as RAIN realized their calling to music. They would take hit songs and rewrite them with their own lyrics. Then they would perform them at family gatherings. Eventually, the guys became more serious about music. The trio became an official group in 1996. They fashioned themselves after r&b groups like Jodeci, boys 2 men and blackstreet. The trio would practice their songs and perform them at local shows. The boys even started a band using an old drum set left behind by Cincere and Dg's dad, who sung with the legendary "Drifters". They recruited high school friends to play the sax and background keys. They sung in church choirs, all city chorus, and with other groups. Rain joined up with an artist devolpement/ performance company named R.U. It was there they learned choreography and received vocal training. With refined skills and raw talent, Rain began to win many talent competitions and perform at various showcases in the tri-state area. They impressed people with accepella performances of chart topping R&B and inspirational gospel songs. Rain couldn't afford to pay for studio time, so they began to sing their way into studio sessions. Producers believed in their talent enough to work with them in good faith. Rain has recorded at Sony Studios, Spin, and a dozen other studios in NYC. They recorded their first demo with "teflon", a producer for Ruff Ryders ENT. In 1999 the boys sent a press kit to independant gospel label Taqa records. After an all out performance in the CEO's office, the boys got signed and began recording their debut project entitled "Rain-Get it Right". From the very first session the guys developed a unique style. They created their own signature style by blending soulful singing with inspiring words. They mixed that with hip hop beats and ryhmes. That gave birth to the Rain sound. The "Rain Get it Right" album established "Rain" as a new sound in gospel. The project ended up landing a national distribution deal. The album was available for purchase at major retailors like Virgin Mega store, Barnes&Nobles, Borders, and mom&pop shops nation wide. With no promotion, Rain left their homes and jobs to tour the east coast and the south road trip style. They worked the album from the ground up. They went everywhere playing concert events. Most of these bookings brought little to no money. In fact, many of them resulted in a loss. But by following their dream, the boys felt they had everything to gain. They also played popular NYC venues like Planet Hollywood, Justins (P-diddy's resturant), Carneige Hall, and many other local events. After parting ways with the label, Rain continued to push the project on their own. They submitted a song to Wendy Williams Experience on 107.5 WBLS. This was the most listened to rush hour afternoon show in NYC. Wendy loved it and played it on the show for about a month. Getting a song on major radio was a monumental accomplishment for the group. It gave them more reason to believe. With new determination, Rain decided to build thier own studio and start a label. They built the Niar Soundlab and began producing their own music. The guys began to use every musical ability they had developed over the past 12 years to write, record and produce a project. Having their own studio gave Rain the creative freedom to explore their musical expressions like never before. This free reign of musical creativity inspired the title of their project "Rain-Unrestricted". The creative and artistic direction of this project will set a bench mark in music. Rain displays their multi demensional abilities as artist, songwritters and producers. The contrast of musical styles is a rarity that cannot be found in most of todays artist. The lyrical content has timely messages and inspirational words will connect to listeners in a deeper way. They have refined their sound and gave it a universal appeal. This project is designed to connect to many different people in all walks of life. It accomplishes that, and yet it's still hard hitting. The passion they express makes listening fun. These guys love what they do! "Rain Unrestricted" captures the intensity of hip hop, the romance of r&b, and the inspiration of gospel all on one ride. "RAIN UNRESTRICTED" is a musical treasure waiting to be unveiled to the world........RAIN........