THE HISTORY OF RASPBERRY SKY HAUS
JUNE 2000 – HONOLULU, HI : THE BIRTH OF URS
It all started with a simple concept, Shane Anderson fresh outta high school in Hawaii opened his first studio called Unique Records loosely based off of Unique Recording Studios in NY specializing in Hip Hop, R&B & Pop productions on the island of Hawaii!
URS was birthed in a 238 Square Foot apartment with a rubbermaid vocal booth, a Korg Triton and a Roland VS-1680 and a studio mascot cat named MUSIK!
JUNE 2003 – LOS ANGELES, CA : HOMELESS & COUCH SURFING BUT HOPEFUL!
Shane Anderson buys a one way ticket and decides to focus 100% on the music career and take the leap off the island not looking back!
After the music industry technology boom of the 2000’s all major recording studios were in a slow down. The famous Unique Recording Studios in New York ended up closing their doors after 25 years in business. Shane Anderson quickly bought the name and domain…and had a plan. After a short time in LA & Fresno and money running dry….Shane relocates to the Bay Area to work for his uncle but also decided to rebuild his business still functioning as a studio for his own projects recording a band called “Spun” which landed on MTV and SPIKE TV.
JUNE 2009 – BAY AREA, CA: TRAGEDY SENDS RAZ TO HOLLYWOOD!
After learning of the tragic murder of Shane’s best friend “Marcel” Shane refocuses his energy on putting out his solo project “Dangerous” which lands him on “The Kardashians” and paves his way to make the move down to “Hollywood” and what a ride that was going to be!
JUNE 2009-2016 – LOS ANGELES, CA : THE GO GETTAS
With the successful placement of “The Kardashians” Shane moves down to Hollywood and forms “The Go Gettas” with High School friend Drue and Grammy Award Winning Producer & Engineer “Rob Chiarelli” securing numerous major label, film & tv placements.
In 2012 “The Go Gettas” restructures their business after their 3rd business partner “Rob Chiarelli leaves company and Shane & Drue decide to continue focusing on placements and unique recording studios. Raspberry Sky leaves Los Angeles feeling jaded!
APRIL 2016-2018 – SACRAMENTO: NEW BEGINNINGS & RECORDING CONNECTION.
Shane Anderson looking at the overall business climate and after a few unfortunate business deals in Los Angeles Raz…decides to make a big move relocating Unique Recording Studios to Sacramento an emerging breaking ground for artist in Northern California settling into “Citrus Heights” Shane Anderson begins “Phase 1” of URS running Unique Recording Studios for clients while still doing production and placements for Los Angeles clients and Shane Anderson begins teaching for “The Recording Connection” School of Recording Arts in Los Angeles bringing on interns to assist with the day to day operations of Unique Recording Studios. Universe Comes Full Circle!
JUNE 2018-2022 SACRAMENTO, CA: THE STARS ALIGN!
Shane Anderson decides to go back into the “Artist” game releasing his first single and music video “Good Love” building back his name after taking a break from the artist side for 8 years to focus on producing and writing. After releasing multiple song’s fate would create an opportunity to catch the ears of legendary R&B singer Carl Thomas who introduces Shane to legendary songwriter “Jack Knight The Legend” who partnered with Teddy Riley signing Shane to a publishing deal with MadeinENY/EMPIRE.
Who is Raspberry Sky?
After many discussions with Jack Knight…Shane decides to do something he has never done before taking the ultimate risk changing his brand, persona , identity and everything that goes along with it! Shane decides to change his artist name, brand and overall business to “Raspberry Sky!” Unique Recording Studio begins to take on less and less clients so that Raspberry Sky can focus on his rebrand and artistry standing out from the mundane. A Viral Hit!
JUNE 2023-2024 – SACRAMENTO, CA : RASPBERRY SKY GOES VIRAL, LAUNCHES
RASPBERRY SKY HAUS & HIS OWN APP
In January of 2023 after doing a cover of Muni Long “Hours & Hours” Raspberry Sky becomes a viral hit on social media platform going from 4000 followers to over 150,000 followers and over 12 million views launching 2 nationwide tours and a worldwide known brand as “Raspberry Sky” and a surge of fans and a popular hashtag called #RAZBAES! In April of 2024 Raspberry Sky launches his own social platform and app called “RAZBAE” app where his fans can communicate with him. It was something that Raspberry Sky knew was important for the next phase as an artist.
Raspberry Sky’s vision for URS was always to be a one stop shop for creatives but felt that it would require a certain type of space that would create that flow of creativity as well as a creative space to just relax and vibe out.
Raspberry Sky purchased a property in near Sacramento, CA and deemed it “Raspberry Sky Haus” the exclusive media complex with private access to Raspberry Sky, The Studio, Facilities and Lounge Area an immersive experience to create your art. Imagine a more chill version of “SOHO” and you got Raspberry Sky “Haus”