Who is RAC (RAC)?

Read the other stories here. RAC, born André Allen Anjos, was creating digital art well before it was cool. In May 2020, before music’s 2021 blockchain mania, the artist and producer released 100 cassette tapes that were only redeemable through the purchase of his personal crypto token.

Who is RAC & how did he become a hitmaker?

This story appears in Rolling Stone ‘s 2021 Future of Music issue, a special project delving into the next era of the multibillion-dollar hitmaking business. Read the other stories here. RAC, born André Allen Anjos, was creating digital art well before it was cool.

How old was RAC when he started playing the piano?

RAC was just 6 years old when he began learning to play the piano. By the age of 13, he had gotten his first guitar. He has also created music for various commercials including Citigroup and Hulu. RAC is an abbreviation for “Remix Artist Collective” which was created in January 2007 by him in Greenville, Illinois.

What are Early RAC mixes?

Early RAC mixes typically feature a blend of hip-hop and vintage drum machine samples, analog synthesizers, melodic hooks, and original instrumentation performed by the remix artists themselves.