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Roy Cotton, II

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Grammy Award Winning Arranger | Conductor
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🎻🎤🎶 No ai music on this one! Real writers, real singing, real musicians…real music! I work on alotta records but this one felt different. It’s not every day that I get to work on real R&B…especially during these strange times we’re living in. But thankfully, @kehlani gave us a serious body of work and we are better for it!
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S/O to my brother, @dixson and new brother, @khrisriddicktynes for having me on “Still”! I live for these juicy harmonies and this lead vocal masterclass…all I can do as an arranger is sit back and take notes!!! 📝✍🏽
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Go comp Kehlani’s new self titled album that dropped on Friday. There are literally NO FILLERS…how often does that happen!? And it’s pretty dope that Kehlani’s birthday happens to be the same day the “Michael” biopic dropped! All providence…no coincidence‼️🙌🏽🙏🏽
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🎥 @derric_no.k @this.rocco.fs
🎚️ @joey4mix @ceccasound by @royznoyz

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As a teenager, I DEFINITELY had a crush on Mariah Carey!😩🫠😅😅 Couldn’t have imagined that I’d work for her one day. Lord knows this was a treat!🙌🏽🙏🏽
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S/O to my friend, the great @danielmoorekeys for giving me this opportunity! Your leadership and guidance has truly been a blessing to me and my family. Much thanks my bro 🤝🏽💪🏽
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A huge thanks to @omniasessionstrings & @thatcelloguy15 for helping me pull this session together in the 11th hour. We locked in family! 🔒✊🏽
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Strings recorded by Chris Allen at @secondtakesound NY, NY
Strings contracted by Nicole Hardin
Violins: @mariaoim | Grace Youn | @melaninviolin18 | @fredeka | @itsrafailia_nyc
Viola: @violawithkayla @samgray93
Cello: @thatcelloguy15
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Check out the complete body of work! Queen Mariah’s new album, Here For is All, is amazing!!!
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#mariahcarey #hereforitall #nothingisimpossible #danielmoore #royznoyz #royznoyzorchestra #strings #livestrings #orchestra #violin #viola #cello #stringarrangements #stringarranger #musicproduction #recordproduction #conductor #symphony #gnyzfoundation #soulfree #orchestration #studio #recordingengineer #recordingsession #newyork #inspirational by @royznoyz

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Years ago, I got the big call from my big bro @moogboogieman to arrange strings on his “Paranoia” album! Here’s one of the outros I composed to the @eltonjohn classic, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”!

S/O to Stephanie Matthews & @thatcelloguy15 for contracting the players and leading the group! This was my first big session with 15 players! I was so nervous but they made it EASY! 🙏🏽💪🏽

Hope you enjoy!
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#bobbysparks #paranoia #eltonjohn •goodbyeyellowbrickroad #livestrings #royznoyz #stephaniematthews #violin #viola #cello #bass #sheetmusic #score #orchestration #stringarranging #stringarrangement #strings #roycotton #royznoyzorchestra by @royznoyz

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Honored to have my ppl support the You Are Not Alone Movement! These amazing singers will be the official background vocalists for the YANA symphony! I can’t wait for you to experience their gifts on 10/30! @vincenttharpe @tnsanford @eme.camp @itsrevleon @attpac
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#youarenotalone #yana #emecampbell #nikkisanford #vincenttharpe by @royznoyz

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Dallas, get dressed up for an evening that will move you. 🖤🎻 Think TED Talk meets Tiny Desk—with a live orchestra and a story that might feel like your own.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE brings together Dallas-based Grammy Award winner Roy Cotton II, spoken word artist Leon Brown, and The RoyzNoyz Orchestra for an immersive experience where hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and gospel meet powerful storytelling.

From grief and heartbreak to faith and survival, each chapter builds toward a full-room celebration of hope, healing, and community. Come for the music. Come for the culture. Come with someone who needs to hear: you don’t have to walk through life alone.

One night. Black tie. Live orchestra. A reason to feel it all.

✨ Bring out the tuxedos, gowns, and elevated evening looks—and make this your next unforgettable night out.

itsrevleon X royznoyz
Presented by @attpac
Creative direction/design by @blairmonique
🎟️ Secure your tickets at attpac.org/NotAlone

#DallasWeekly #YouAreNotAlone #YANA #RoyzNoyz #ATTPAC by @royznoyz

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#YANASymphony #JeromeHarmon #RobertSputSearight #KeithTaylor #MichaelRobinson @jrocthaghost @sputacular @attpac by @royznoyz

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Dallas, we’re only 21 days away, and we can’t wait to share this night with you!

YOU ARE NOT ALONE brings powerful storytelling, a live orchestra, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and gospel together for a night of healing, joy, and community.

October 30. Bring your people, put on your best black-tie look, and come ready to feel something.

We’re almost SOLD OUT! Get your tickets now link in bio. 🎟️ Thank you @attpac by @royznoyz

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The whole stock market is being held up by ai companies that won’t show their financials. 👀😬 Be careful outchea
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#royznoyz #bitbuybit #notYUfollowme 🤣 by @royznoyz

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE 👤 @itsrevleon x @royznoyz

Join us for a night of music, stories, and connection—a heartwarming reminder that we are not alone.💚

📍 Wyly Theatre
🗓️ Oct 30 | 7:30 PM
🎟️ Get Tickets at ATTPAC.org or 🔗 in BIO! by @royznoyz

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When you come up to make an announcement on Throwback Sunday, but the spirit of the old church hits you first! 🙌🏾🎶

@royznoyz came with an announcement about his upcoming symphonic production entitled You Are Not Alone, but before he could get to it, he took us back with a familiar gospel classic: “I Decided to Make Jesus My Choice.”

And just like that, an announcement turned into a spontaneous ministry moment! This is what happens when the songs that raised us still have something to say.

There’s no turning back. Jesus is still our choice! 🙌🏾 by @royznoyz

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Stacking string quartet is fun…especially with songs that GROOVE!!! Check out this intro…my string squad is absolutely phenomenal!!! My charts would only be ink on paper if not for your remarkable musicianship…can’t thank you all enough! 🎻 @veronicaganviolin 🎻 @jsparkvn 🎻 @elektramonet.viola 🎻 @birnbasa 🎙️@randyadams 🎥 @this.rocco.fs
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Hands On Me by @lisapagebrooks dropped today! Produced by bossman @warryncampbell …go check it out!
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#handsonme #lisapagebrooks #royznoyz #royznoyzorchestra livestrings by @royznoyz

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