Biography
Who is Ryan Lewis?
Early life
Ryan Lewis Scott Lewis was born in Spokane, Washington, to parents Julie and Scott Lewis. He grew up alongside two sisters named Teresa and Laura. During his childhood years, he played guitar in rock bands with his best friend Ryan Sanson. He developed a strong interest in music production when he reached the age of fifteen.
His education included attending Ferris High School located in Spokane before he graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle. Later, he attended the University of Washington where he completed a degree majoring in the Comparative History of Ideas.
Music career beginnings
Before finding widespread musical success, Ryan worked as a professional photographer and videographer. He released his debut extended play titled Instrumentals in the year 2008. The project featured four alternative hip-hop songs created by the artist.
During the same year, he collaborated with an emcee from Rhode Island named Symmetry. Together, they released a self-titled work in the format of an LP.
Collaboration with Macklemore
Ryan first connected with the rapper Macklemore on Myspace in 2006. They formalized their partnership as a musical duo in 2009 and released The VS. EP. This release was followed by the VS. Redux EP in October 2010 and their debut single titled My Oh My in December of that year.
The duo released their hit studio album titled The Heist in October 2012. The project debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart. Their single Thrift Shop reached the top position of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six weeks, giving them their first major number one hit in the United States.
Other professional works
Following the musical hiatus with his duo partner, Ryan continued working as a writer and producer for other major artists. In July 2017, the song Praying by Kesha was released with his co-writing and production credits. He also co-wrote and co-produced the opening track titled The Greatest Show for the soundtrack of The Greatest Showman.
In August 2019, Hobo Johnson released the track Subaru Crosstrek XV, which featured Ryan as a co-writer and producer. Later, in April 2022, he composed the theme music for a crime podcast titled The Deck launched by Audiochuck.
Birthday and age
Ryan Lewis was born on March 25, 1988, which makes Ryan 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Ryan shares the date with 58 other famous people.
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