Ray was the Winner of DiGi Celebriteen 2006, one of the CLEO Bachelor 2009, and also the top 100 finalist of Malaysian Idol back in 2004 and 2005. His musical journey became more prominent since he started writing and perform his own tunes in 2008, hence the released of two albums, Ray Cheong - Live in London (2011) and Ray Cheong Trio - Live at No Black Tie [promo CD] (2009). Ray is also part of Earth Hour 2013 compilation album with his song “Dark Skies”. As an accomplish guitarist, he has accompanied and opened for notable artistes in concerts such as:
Yannick Bovy (EUROPE) (2013)
Pixie Lott (UK) (2012)
Tommy Emmanuel (AUS/US) (2012)
Adam Rafferty (US) (2012)
Farid Ali(MY), Az Samad(MY), Nadhira(MY), Salam Musik(MY), Azmyl Yunor(MY), Narmi(MY), Sean Lee-World Top 5 Beatboxer(MY)
Ray Cheong is a definite rare breed of artist who dared to go out of his way to proof himself and beating the odds of radio favoring bubblegum music;
Ray Cheong is all about stepping up and rising up to the challenges.
“…his stock is fast rising as he makes a name for himself as one of the most competent, engaging and spirited sixstring
exponents out there. Rama Lohan (The Star Publications Malaysia)
“…few guitarists in Malaysia have mastered the slapping-tapping and percussive technique. Ray not only makes
it look natural, but easy.” – Alexandra Wong, Lifestyle Writer (The Star Publications Malaysia)
