English singer-songwriter Rory Charles Graham, popularly known as “Rag’n’Bone Man,” is well-known. The song “Human,” which became a “double platinum” smash in the UK and a “platinum” hit in the US, is the one for which he is most recognized. The song appeared on Rag’s self-titled debut album, “Human,” which helped launch Rag’s career across the country. Rag was raised in East Sussex and developed an early interest in music. Later on, he collaborated with several up-and-coming musicians as a member of the rap group “Rum Committee.” 2012 saw the publication of his first EP, the “Bluestown EP,” following his signing to the “High Focus” record label. In the early years of his career, Rag gained enormous popularity in the bars and youth clubs in and around Uckfield, where he was born. He went on to collaborate with several somewhat well-known artists, including Kate Tempest, Vince Staples, and Skunk Anansie. After he inked a record deal with “Columbia Records” in 2016, his career took off. When “Human,” his debut single, was published in July 2016, it became an enormous hit. Early in 2017, Rag’s album of the same name was published, and it quickly gained popularity and won him multiple awards.
Childhood & Formative Years
Rory Charles Graham gave birth to Rag’n’Bone Man on January 29, 1985, in Uckfield, East Sussex, England. Rag was encouraged to pursue a career in music by his father’s passion for music. His dad listened to a variety of music genres and was an accomplished guitarist. Rag was therefore exposed to a wide range of musical styles from a young age.
He began working as an MC and singing with a local drum and bass group when he was five years old. He took inspiration from his favorite sitcom, “Steptoe and Son,” during those early years.
He was also interested in many other artistic pursuits in school, like painting and gardening. He wasn’t the best student, though. He was a naughty and unruly boy who had little interest in studying. After being dismissed from “King’s Academy Ringmer,” he went back to his hometown and enrolled in “Uckfield Community Technology College” to finish his studies.
His passion for music only deepened with time. He picked up the fundamentals of music and joined a few local groups. He relocated to Brighton, where people supported his desire to pursue music.
Rag quickly became a member of Gi3mo’s friend’s rap group, Rum Committee. “Rum Committee” helped a lot of up-and-coming musicians. Rag had a strong start to his career after joining the group.
Career of Rag’n’Bone Man
In addition to honing his other musical abilities, Rag continued to work with “Rum Committee.” He was not content to stick to rapping. Rag’s father encouraged him to pursue his goals, and thanks to his encouragement, the 19-year-old Rag was able to perform at a blues open mic. His performance was greeted with riotous applause as his baritone voice connected with the audience.
His first EP, the “Bluestown EP,” was completed in 2012, and Gi3mo produced the tracks. The fusion of blues and hip-hop was popular in the neighborhood bars and youth clubs. Following the publication of his EP, Rag amassed a respectable following.
Soon after, Rag received a contract offer from “High Focus,” a small-time record company. As part of the deal, Rag collaborated with several bands, including Leaf Dog and Dirty Dike. His work on their albums was completed in 2013 and 2014 before he collaborated with well-known record producer Mark Crew.
When Mark got in contact with Rag, he was well-known in the UK music scene and was working with the well-liked band “Bastille.” Rag was approached by American record label “Warner Chappell” for a contract at that point since the label had started to express interest in him.
Rag published his first significant work, an EP called “Wolves,” in 2014. It was published under the banner of “Best Laid Plan Records” and was a joint project with Mark Crew. Nine tracks made up the album, which included several up-and-coming rappers at the time, including Vince Staples, Stig of the Dump, and Kate Tempest.
Rag appeared with “Bastille” in the song “Remains,” which was part of the group’s third EP, “VS.” Rag’s career in the UK music scene was enhanced by this.
In addition to working on partnerships, Rag persisted in working on his initiatives. His next EP, “Disfigured,” was issued by “Best Laid Plan Records.” The album’s single “Bitter End” was played on “BBC Radio 1 Xtra.”
Rag and “Columbia Records” soon agreed. Rag achieved global recognition through this partnership. Rag launched the track “Human” in July 2016, and it quickly gained popularity. It was awarded “gold” in numerous European nations where it peaked at the top of the charts.
The song was chosen as the theme music for the “Amazon Prime” series “Oasis” by its creators. The song was also featured in the TV shows Into the Badlands and Inhumans, as well as the trailer for the computer game Mass Effect: Andromeda.
Rag’s first full-length album, “Human,” was released in February 2017. Aside from the album’s lead single, “Human,” “Skin,” another track turned became a huge hit. Other performers on the record included Johnny Coffer, Two Inch Punch, and Mark Crew.
The record was an enormous smash when it was released, both domestically and worldwide. It became the fastest-selling debut album by a male artist of the 2010s and debuted at the top of the “UK Albums Chart.” Listeners all around the world adored the album, even though critics had differing opinions about it.
Rag made an appearance in the song “Broken People” from the 2017 Netflix global release of the Will Smith film “Bright.” Rag was also featured in the song “The Apprentice” from the virtual band Gorillaz’s fifth studio album, Humanz.
Honors & Awards of Rag’n’Bone Man
The first album by Rag’n’Bone Man, “Human,” was well-received all across the world. It was the 2017 BBC Music Awards’ “British Album of the Year” winner.
At the Brit Awards ceremony that same year, Rag took both the “Choice Award” and the “British Breakthrough Act” awards. Additionally, he excelled at the “MTV European Music Awards,” where he received nominations for the “Best Push Artist” and “Best New Artist” categories.
At the 2017 German “Echo Awards,” he took both the “International Male Artist” and “International Newcomer” awards. In France, where he received recognition for “Human,” he was also awarded the “NRJ Music Award” for “International Breakthrough Act.”
Individual Life of Rag’n’Bone Man
Though they are not married, Rag’n’Bone Man and Beth Rouy have been together for a while. In September 2017, a child was born to the couple.
Rag has a strong interest in politics and is occasionally seen voicing opinions on political matters. He was observed endorsing Jeremy Corbyn, the candidate for the Labour Party, in the 2017 UK General Election.
He supports “AudioActive,” a nonprofit organization that seeks to provide young, talented individuals a platform to display their abilities.
Net worth of Rag’n’Bone Man
The estimated net worth of Rag’n’Bone Man is about $1 million.