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IAMAUGIERAY
Tanner Augstus Raymond Underwood (born July 31, 1990), professionally known as as IAMAUGIERAY, is a Grammy-winning, fine audio, mixed-media visual artist, author, and hip hop professor at California State University, Northridge. He has worked with some of the music industry’s most iconic artists such as Rhianna, Sir Elton John, Dj Mustard and more. Often defining himself as a “Pluralist” by using his skills in tandem, Underwood views the world through abundance and opportunity following his mantra, “ I am all things!” With an extensive background in music production, Underwood has been able to transmute his talents into visual art, opening viewers and listener alike to his raw, introspective aesthetic. Underwood draws inspiration from masters such as Jean Michel Basquiat, Picasco, George Condo, and Jacob Lawrence. Through Underwood’s artistic exploration, he has been able to find security and purpose in being unapologetically true to himself through all his chosen forms of expression.

Career
Underwood started at age 13 where he worked closely with EMI Records. By age 16 he created a self produced album the titled “The Lounge” and started gaining local notoriety.

His first professional opportunity came when he interned for platinum selling, award winning producer Warryn Campbel. Through Campbel’s camp, Underwood was able to attain placements on projects “Jumping the Broom” and Heavy D’s “Love Opus”. Following this, Underwood signed a deal with Disney Music Group, where worked with artists such as Max Frost, B Miller, and Olivia Holt.

Underwood is now the owner of Hype Studios LA, the first subscription based recording studio in the San Fernando Valley.

Production Style
Underwood uses Abelton Live and the Push 2.

Personal life
Underwood grew up in Northridge, California.