ItsRayiGuess | Important Ears Only | Las Vegas Music Artist
- SocialSecuritii
- Oct 22
- 4 min read
![When you talk about Las Vegas artistry that actually moves people [really moves them] you can’t avoid the name ItsRayiGuess. He’s one of those rare artists who can walk into a room full of chaos, pick up a mic, and somehow bring everyone back to center. The city knows it. The people know it. And for anyone still learning, October 24th at The Usual Place will be your introduction to why he’s become one of Las Vegas’ most respected and quietly celebrated wordsmiths.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3e53d_f8eaa62e6d284d13b134586301179f3d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1470,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/c3e53d_f8eaa62e6d284d13b134586301179f3d~mv2.jpeg)
ITSRAYIGUESS: THE LAS VEGAS DREAMER FOR IMPORTANT EARS ONLY
When you talk about Las Vegas artistry that actually moves people [really moves them] you can’t avoid the name ItsRayiGuess. He’s one of those rare artists who can walk into a room full of chaos, pick up a mic, and somehow bring everyone back to center. The city knows it. The people know it. And for anyone still learning, October 29th at The Usual Place will be your introduction to why he’s become one of Las Vegas’ most respected and quietly celebrated wordsmiths.
The first time I saw Ray was back in 2018, when he was performing with The Dreamers, a local creative collective that was blending hip-hop, spoken word, and community energy in a way that felt like a movement. Even then, Ray stood out. He wasn’t chasing flash or formula, he was chasing truth. Every bar felt like a diary entry wrapped in humor and humility. You could tell he wasn’t rapping at you; he was rapping with you. That’s something most artists never quite master.
Since then, ItsRayiGuess has become a kind of local mythos in the best way. You’ll hear his name mentioned in green rooms, classrooms, barbershops, and open mics alike. He’s performed on Sway in the Morning, bringing Las Vegas representation to one of hip-hop’s most respected platforms. He’s shared stages and collaborations with almost every major local artist in the scene, helping to build a cultural web that’s less about competition and more about continuation.
But what separates Ray isn’t just his lyricism. It’s his approach to language itself. His pen plays with words like toys, bending and breaking phrases with childlike curiosity; yet every line lands with the weight of someone who’s lived a hundred lives. There’s a playfulness in his delivery that keeps you smiling, but if you listen long enough, the laughter starts to carry meaning. You realize he’s unpacking what it feels like to grow up, to fall short, to believe again, to dream again. He makes vulnerability sound cool.
When we first reached out to bring him to Important Ears Only, it felt less like a booking and more like a reunion. Because Ray’s impact isn’t something you measure by streams or stats; it’s measured in the way he’s made other artists feel seen.
ItsRayiGuess is the type to dap up an opener after their first performance and tell them, “Yo, keep going. Don’t stop.” He’s that reminder that the city might move fast, but real growth takes time.
And that’s exactly what Important Ears Only was built for. It’s not a typical showcase. It’s a space where sound meets story, where every performer brings something sacred to the mic. Ray fits that energy perfectly. He embodies what it means to speak with purpose while keeping it playful, to carry both the light and the shadows of creativity in one breath.
If you’ve ever been to an Important Ears Only night, you already know the vibe: noir lights, familiar faces, the faint hum of conversation between sets, and the kind of silence that only exists when the room is really listening. When Ray steps up, that silence transforms into reverence. He doesn’t need theatrics. His words are the performance. He can turn an 8-bar verse into a full-blown memory. He can take the everyday, the noise, the numbness, the nostalgia and flip it into something cinematic.
And yet, despite all the accolades, all the stage time, and all the city love, Ray never moves like someone who’s “made it.” He moves like someone still curious, still searching, still experimenting. There’s a sense of groundedness that defines his artistry. He’s not here to prove; he’s here to show.
That humility is what makes this upcoming performance so special. It’s not just about seeing an established artist do what he does best; it’s about seeing a community favorite return to the stage that raised him, surrounded by the next wave of creators who were inspired by his consistency. It’s full circle energy. The kind of moment you can’t recreate twice.
For those who’ve followed his journey, from The Dreamers era to Sway in the Morning to his live sessions and collaborative drops, this show is more than nostalgia, it’s recognition. Recognition of how far local artistry has come. Recognition of the fact that Vegas doesn’t need to chase LA or New York to prove its worth. We have artists like ItsRayiGuess who have already shown that the sound, the story, and the soul are right here at home.
And if you’re new to his music? October 29th is your chance to listen with intent. To really hear him. Because what Ray offers is perspective, It’s comfort wrapped in cadence. It’s the reminder that we’re all figuring it out, bar by bar, verse by verse, day by day.
In a city known for its noise, ItsRayiGuess somehow creates quiet. The kind of quiet that makes you reflect, laugh, and nod all at once. That’s not easy to do. It’s why his name keeps echoing through every creative corner of Las Vegas.
So come through. Bring a friend. Bring your notebook. Bring your ears—your important ears—and witness an artist who has helped build the foundation of what we’re all standing on today. This one’s not just another show. It’s a thank you. A reminder. A continuation.
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