Ryan Lewis

American Music Producer and DJ

Ryan Lewis is an American record producer, DJ, and musician best known for his collaboration with rapper Macklemore. Together, they formed the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, achieving significant success with their album "The Heist" in 2012, which featured the hit singles "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us." The duo's unique approach to music production and their independent release strategy garnered them critical acclaim and a strong fanbase. They followed up with their second studio album, "This Unruly Mess I've Made," in 2016, which included tracks like "Downtown" and the thought-provoking "White Privilege II." Ryan Lewis's production style is characterized by its cinematic soundscapes and innovative use of samples. His work has earned him several awards, including multiple Grammy Awards for his contributions to the music industry.