Ray "Quasi" Nelson, a dynamic force in the music and entertainment realm, made waves in the industry by the age of eight years old. Armed with a B.A. in Jazz Studies and a minor in Music Industry from Florida A&M University, Quasi ventured to California to kickstart his career in 2015. His remarkable journey includes touring and recording with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, where as the second youngest drummer to ever hold the drummer's chair, also contributed to the ensemble's 2018 GRAMMY nomination. Beyond his drumming prowess and collaborations with artists like Kehlani, Sabrina Claudio, Mykal Kilgore, to name a few, Quasi's influence extends to the producer's chair. He holds a remarkable track record as a multi-platinum, Diamond certified producer, having worked with artists like A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Kali Uchis, SZA, Kodak Black, and others. His recent collaboration with Drake allowed him to secure his first #1 album on the Billboard charts. Quasi continues to shape the industry with his diverse talents and unwavering commitment to musical excellence and mentorship. At thirty years old, he stands as a testament to the possibilities within the music and entertainment landscape, having been part of five GRAMMY nominations, including Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, Best Traditional R&B Performance, Best Música Urbana Album, Best New Age Ambient, Or Chant Album, and most recently, Album of the Year with Jon Batiste for the 66th GRAMMY Awards. Quasi's journey leaves an indelible mark for the next generation of artists, and as a GRAMMY U Mentor, he dedicates himself to guiding and inspiring the future voices of the industry.…Ray "Quasi" Nelson, a dynamic force in the music and entertainment realm, made waves in the industry by the age of eight years old. Armed with a B.A. in Jazz Studies and a minor in Music Industry from Florida A&M University, Quasi ventured to California to kickstart his career in 2015. His remarkable journey includes touring and recording with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, where as the second youngest drummer to ever hold the drummer's chair, also contributed to the ensemble's 2018 GRAMMY nomination. Beyond his drumming prowess and collaborations with artists like Kehlani, Sabrina Claudio, Mykal Kilgore, to name a few, Quasi's influence extends to the producer's chair. He holds a remarkable track record as a multi-platinum, Diamond certified producer, having worked with artists like A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Kali Uchis, SZA, Kodak Black, and others. His recent collaboration with Drake allowed him to secure his first #1 album on the Billboard charts. Quasi continues to shape the industry with his diverse talents and unwavering commitment to musical excellence and mentorship. At thirty years old, he stands as a testament to the possibilities within the music and entertainment landscape, having been part of five GRAMMY nominations, including Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, Best Traditional R&B Performance, Best Música Urbana Album, Best New Age Ambient, Or Chant Album, and most recently, Album of the Year with Jon Batiste for the 66th GRAMMY Awards. Quasi's journey leaves an indelible mark for the next generation of artists, and as a GRAMMY U Mentor, he dedicates himself to guiding and inspiring the future voices of the industry.WWWW…