Raymond Adrien Dalton is an American singer based in Seattle, Washington. He began his career as a gospel and R&B singer. Dalton gained prominence as the featured artist on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 2011 song "Can't Hold Us", which gained popularity between 2012 and 2013, eventually topping the charts in multiple countries including the Billboard Hot 100. The song was certified platinum in the U.S. in April 2013. He has won two MTV Video Music Awards.

Glorious is the debut studio album by Russian electronic music producer and DJ Arty. It was released on 9 October 2015 through Insomniac Records and Interscope Records. The album features collaborations with multiple songwriters and singers, including Conrad Sewell, Clarence Coffee, Ray Dalton and Blondfire. The release date for Glorious was announced by Arty through Twitter on 12 August 2015, where he stated that listeners can expect "indie dance, old-school progressive, pop and French house inspired records" on the album. Glorious was influenced by parts of Arty's background and life as he produced the album, from what he described as his "emotional ups and downs". The record was well received by critics, who praised its production values and diverse track genres, pointing to Arty's versatility as an artist.