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Multifaceted Artist Ryan John Clary Announces Release of Debut Album, ‘LIFE, LOVE & YOU’

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5 months ago

November 11, 2024

After more than a decade marked by both personal challenges and creative evolution, artist and recovery advocate Ryan John Clary proudly announces the release of his debut album, LIFE, LOVE & YOU. This album is a reflection of Clary’s journey through adversity, capturing his musical odyssey, his struggles with self-doubt, and his ultimate rekindling of a profound love for songwriting.

Clary’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. An active musician with professional ambitions since 2011, Clary faced a career-altering shift in 2020 when his band dissolved amid the global pandemic. Feeling creatively depleted, he wrestled with doubts about his musical abilities. “I lost all confidence in my music,” Clary shared. “I feared my voice wasn’t good enough.” Turning away from performing, Clary took on session drumming work from 2020 to 2024, continuing to write music privately but shelving his dreams of a professional comeback.

Yet, even in this hiatus, Clary’s passion for music remained. In August 2023, he experienced a renewed surge of inspiration, purchasing an acoustic guitar—a symbolic gesture that marked his reentry into music. “I made a promise to myself to record, release, and perform my music again,” Clary reflects. LIFE, LOVE & YOU stands as the fulfillment of that promise. Drawing from his recovery from substance abuse and mental health struggles, the album channels years of introspection and personal growth.

Having faced and overcome many obstacles, Clary’s songs, recorded in his home studio, speak to themes of self-expression, resilience, and healing. “I hope my music can resonate with people going through similar challenges,” Clary notes, “offering them validation and a sense of connection.”

Since early 2024, Clary has been releasing singles monthly, many of which feature on the album, LIFE, LOVE & YOU. His commitment to a steady release schedule has not only built excitement for the full album but has also signaled his reemergence as an authentic voice in the music world, unfiltered and deeply relatable.

Beyond music, Clary’s experience in the recovery field has profoundly shaped the emotional depth of his songs, positioning his album as more than just a collection of tracks. Instead, LIFE, LOVE & YOU, serves as both a testament to personal resilience and a beacon of hope for others striving for renewal and self-expression.

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Dios Negasi + Tone Fultz drop “What It Is” single ft. Skrillz Dior

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2 hours ago

April 22, 2025

Rob Ducketts

When the “Iron City” links up with Los Angeles no weak emcees are safe! Dropping today is Iron Angeles, the eleven track LP that combines Reagan Era Records lynchpin Dios Negasi on rhymes with production from Pittsburgh’s Tone Fultz. First single “What It Is” (also featuring a verse from Reagan Era’s Skrillz Dior) is hard-as-nails, head-nodding boom-bap greatness. As the producer states “though the Steel City is a cloudy and dark place and Los Angeles is known for its sunny weather, the two have a long history of creating legendary music together including Mel-Man and Sam Sneed’s work with Dr. Dre and Bud’Da’s producing ‘Bow Down’ for Westside Connection.” This extends to the album voice-over which makes the project feel like a long-lost blaxploitation action flick of the grimiest proportions.

Listen to “What It Is” ft. Skrillz Dior: https://youtu.be/VYSWIfN-h9E?si=2AywABT93tQ2qRrX

While Dios Negasi is known for producing his own tracks (including the recent single “Domingre Gang” featuring Young Zee) and Tone Fultz also rocks the mic in his alter-ego Messiah Of Madness, both artists stick to one role here. As Tone relates, “Dios and I have been like brothers over the past few years. I come to Los Angeles regularly to dig records, and he mentioned he was slowing down on production to focus more on rhyming. Meanwhile I was in a producer zone so I started cooking up beats specifically for this project. I came to visit when a bunch of tracks and as we cooked up in the studio, members of Reagan Era came through and it was a totally organic process.”

More Info: https://www.instagram.com/diosnegasi/

https://www.instagram.com/messiah_of_madness