Raymond Lothar Slijngaard, born on June 28, 1971, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a Dutch singer, rapper, and songwriter best known as one half of the Eurodance duo 2 Unlimited. He is sometimes referred to as Kid Ray. Slijngaard, the son of a Dutch mother and a Surinamese father, gained fame in the early 1990s after teaming up with vocalist Anita Doth and Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde to form 2 Unlimited. The group achieved international success with hits such as "Get Ready for This," "No Limit," and "Tribal Dance."

Slijngaard was known for his energetic performances and distinctive hairstyle, which featured a shaved head with a few dreadlocks on his forehead. During the height of 2 Unlimited's success, he became a prominent figure in the Eurodance scene, contributing to the group's widespread popularity with his rap lyrics and dynamic stage presence.

After 2 Unlimited disbanded in 1996, Slijngaard focused on his record company, X-Ray Records/Rayvano Productions, named after his son, Rayvano. He also explored various musical projects, including forming the rap group VIP Allstars in 1999 and collaborating with Herman Rarebell from the Scorpions in 2003.

In 2009, Slijngaard reunited with Anita Doth for a 2 Unlimited comeback, performing at events such as the "I Love the 90s" concert in Belgium. The duo continued to perform together, reviving the iconic sounds of 2 Unlimited for new audiences. Slijngaard currently resides in Monte Carlo with his family and remains active in the music industry, collaborating on new projects such as Future Love with Fab Morvan from Milli Vanilli.