After producing several demos in the 90's, his earliest official releases were underground deep, soulful house tracks for veteran DJ/Producer Julius Papp on Julius' NeoDisco label.
As well as his work in rock and pop, Rai has performed in a number of jazz combos with many Australian jazz musicians, including ARIA award winning guitarist James Muller, U.S. jazz bassist Christian McBride, Trumpeter James Morrisson, Tenor Saxophonist Dale Barlow and Phil Stack who also plays bass in Thirsty Merc.