The honesty of its revealing, emotional lyrics, and the honesty of its organic, live instrument production. A new voice in Australian hip hop, Daniel Ray is bringing an in tense, introspective style to an increasingly diversifying genre.

Layered like a Schifrin orchestra, The Balance comes alive with an array of instruments, from the quintessential hip hop backbone of drums and bass, to the added colour and dexterity of horns and strings. From the delicate piano hook of Move On, to the stormy sax solo of Never Get It Back, The Balance delivers hooks and textures at every turn. Atop this, the unmistakable voice of Daniel Ray himself.

Deep and personally revealing, Daniel Ray's lyrics have given The Balance a stark and powerful reality. Philosophical, with the lyrical dexterity to express himself with force, Ray delves deep into personal relationships and emotional recovery on The Balance, exploring contrasting themes of love and pain, and offering hope through moments of despair.

Painstakingly co-produced with Andrew Wright, Daniel Ray has poured his heart, mind and imagination into The Balance, resulting in a truly spectacular debut album from a new artist with boundless potential.