[2] In October 2023, Kej was announced as a UN "Goodwill Ambassador" (UNCCD) at the United Nations General Assembly by then President, Csaba Körösi .

This album was critically acclaimed by numerous news agencies such as Rolling Stone, Bloomberg, The Sunday Guardian, India Today among others.

His album Shanti Samsara – World Music for Environmental Consciousness was launched on 30 November 2015 at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then French president, Francois Hollande.

[14] In the months since its launch, Kej has traveled widely speaking about conservation and the environment, including a visit to the Republic of Kiribati, where he interviewed and created music with three-term ex-president, Anote Tong.

[26] Half Punjabi and Marwari by birth,[27] Kej grew up in North Carolina and moved to Bangalore, India when he was eight years old and has lived there since.

He has cited Pakistani qawwal Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and British vocalist Peter Gabriel as inspirations to constantly challenge and push his own musical boundaries.

He has noted that this was on account of the poor music-buying culture in India and the dominant presence of the Hindi film music industry in the country.

[37] Kej produced a benefit album, 2 Unite All, with Peter Gabriel[38][39] aimed at urgent humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in Gaza.

[31][40] Winds of Samsara,[41] his 14th studio album and a collaboration with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman, was released on 15 July 2014 after being in production for two years.

1 on the US Billboard New Age Albums Chart in August 2014,[9][10] a first for a person of Indian origin[11] and stayed in the top 10 for 12 weeks straight.

[45] On 30 November 2015, his album Shanti Samsara – World Music for Environmental Consciousness was launched at COP 21, the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

[citation needed] A video featuring music from the album was also played for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the gathering of world leaders.

[47] Kej found inspiration in Modi's concern for the environment and set out to specifically develop a project to express a message of environmental consciousness.

[citation needed] When completed, more than 300 actors, artists and musicians from around the world had contributed to the making of the album's 24 tracks and four music videos.

After winning two Grammy Awards together, Kej and Stewart Copeland teamed up again to launch their album Police - Beyond Borders in August 2023.

Featuring a reimagination of some of the most iconic songs of The Police with symphony orchestra in diverse global languages and traditional musical styles, this album featured global artists such as the frontman of System of a Down - Serj Tankian, Chinese superstar Cui Jian, Soweto Gospel Choir and Mzansi Youth Choir from South Africa, Indian singers and composers Shankar Mahadevan and Salim-Sulaiman, Berklee Indian Ensemble and many more.

In August 2023, Kej released his rendition of the Indian National Anthem featuring over 100 musicians of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London to commemorate India's Independence Day.

This rendition was released to huge praise with several leaders of the Indian Government including Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharing it on their social media pages.

Celebrated for its innovative blend of ancient Indian Raags, the album is designed to promote mental health and wellness, offering a deeply meditative listening experience that soothes the mind and uplifts the spirit.

Nominated for the 67th Grammy Awards in the "Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album" category, Break of Dawn continues to garner international acclaim for its artistic and scientific significance.

[40] He has stated that there is very little done towards the protection of intellectual property right and with the rampant illegal downloading of music and films, there is a strong need to better project artists.

[62] In 2020, Ricky collaborated with UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) to release the song "Shine Your Light".

The song was performed in four different languages (English, Dari, Farsi, and Pashto) by 24 young refugee musicians living in India, inviting listeners to celebrate humanity, togetherness, and solidarity.

As a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador (UNCCD), Kej uses his massive celebrity status to raise awareness on issues such land degradation, desertification and drought.