Best-known for his 1988 platinum hip-hop classic, ""It Takes Two,"" Rob Base (with the late DJ E-Z Rock) rode his hit into R&B radio stations and dance clubs, providing a touchstone for the style known as hip-house. After leaping several hurdles - vicious rumors about his personal life and additional legal battle - he responded in 1989 with his solo... read full bio
As a solo songwriting and recording effort using a child's guitar and a microcassette with varispeed, Owen Evans founded ROAR. A few years later, the band he was in disbanded and he started writing I Can't Handle Change, his debut EP. Since then, he has carried on writing and recording while occasionally traveling with the assistance of guest musicians. The endeavor's... read full bio
Rising American rapper and musician RMR, whose name is pronounced "rumor," is well known for his viral hit "Rascal." In February 2020, the song was independently released, and it rapidly became popular on YouTube. RMR signed deals with Warner Records and Cmnty Records in April 2020 as a result of the success of "Rascal." On June 12, 2020, he released... read full bio
RJD2 is a Philadelphia based DJ and multi-instrumentalist. He has released several albums, including the critically acclaimed ‘Since We Last Spoke.’ RJD2 builds sounds focused around the hip-hop genre, molding together synthetic sounds, piano, guitar, and vocals in each of his tracks. The result of his work demonstrates an alternative take on electronic music, providing listeners with a deep, focused,... read full bio
Rapper Rodney Jerome Brown, Jr., often known as RJMrLA or just RJ, is a gifted native of Los Angeles, California. RJ, who was born on September 24, 1984, rose to fame as a result of his frequent partnerships with fellow West Coast musicians YG and Mustard, who both signed him to their respective record labels, 4Hunnid and 10 Seasons Records. His... read full bio
Riz Ahmed is a British Pakistani actor, rapper and activist, whose breakthrough acting role was in the thriller Nightcrawler, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. Prior to that, he had roles in several independent films including The Road to Guantanamo, Shifty, Four Lions, Trishna, and Ill Manors. 2016 was a huge year for Riz, as he starred in the independent drama Una, action... read full bio
Riz La Vie is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter and rapper from New Jersey who is now based out of New York. Riz La Vie’s music is a mixture of hip-hop, pop, R&B and blues. Riz La Vie began his career releasing music independently and during that time he released two EPs, “Found” and “Keep”. From there, he began working with Human... read full bio
Riz Ahmed, also known as Riz MC, wears multiple hats as an activist, rapper, and actor. Some of the independent films he acted early on in his career as an actor include Shifty, III Manors, The Road to Guantanamo, Four Lions, and Trishna. His big-break film is called Nightcrawlers, and he starred in it alongside Jake Gylenhaal. A couple... read full bio
Rita Ora is a multi-talented artist who has made her mark in the entertainment industry. She rose to prominence with her feature on DJ Fresh's hit single "Hot Right Now," which set the stage for her successful music career. Her debut studio album reached number one in the U.K. charts and three of her singles hit the top spot on... read full bio
With his own street anthem, "Expensive Pain," Rimzee played at ParkLife, Wireless Festival and Love Saves The Day Festivals, garnering him attention as one of BBC Radio 1Xtra's Hot for Artists and a GRM Rated Award Nomination for Best Newcomer. Cold Feet, a new album by Rimzee that includes D-Block Europe, Giggs, Emeli Sande and Maverick Sabre, has received positive reviews from... read full bio
Actor Richard Thomas is renowned for his extraordinary flexibility and moving performances. Since the beginning of his career, he has continuously allied himself with high-quality initiatives, earning him the reputation as a man of integrity. Since both of Thomas' parents were dancers with the famed New York City Ballet and were also the owners of the New York School of... read full bio
Horst Christian Simco, better known as his stage name, Riff Raff, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. While growing up, Riff Raff had a love for basketball and began playing as a child before becoming a shooting guard in high school. He then dropped out of high school before going on to earn his GED and study at Hibbing... read full bio
Riff is a legendary R&B quintet, who rose to fame when they sang in the iconic film Lean On Me, as “The Playboys”. They signed with SBK Records, released their self-titled debut and produced the Top 10 hits “My Heart Is Failing Me”, “If You’re Serious”, “Every Time My Heart Beats”, and their No. 1 hit “White Men Can’t Jump”.... read full bio
Maria Kelly, better known as Rico Nasty, is a rapper from New York City. Her sound is influenced by trap and hip-hop. She has coined her own brand of rap, “sugar trap,” and holds true to the brand. Rico Nasty displays her eclectic style through her music, photography, and more. Not only does Rico Nasty have a stake in the... read full bio
Eric Burton Frederic, better known as his stage name Ricky Reed, is an American record producer and singer-songwriter, who is the founder of Nice Life Recording Company. Apart from his career as a record producer, Reed has been the lead vocalist of Facing New York and has been the MC, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter of the group Wallpaper. Reed began his... read full bio
Rick Ross is an American hip-hop artist, rapper, entrepreneur and record executive who is also known as The Boss, and Rozay. He is founder of the record label Maybach Music Group. Ross has released 10 studio albums with his debut album, “Port of Miami” reaching RIAA certified Platinum and three more of which, “Trilla”, “Teflon Don” and “God Forgives, I... read full bio
Rich the Kid is an American rapper and songwriter from Queens, New York. Growing up, Rich was heavily influenced by artists such as Nas, Jay-Z, 2Pac, 50 Cent, Notorious B.I.G., T.I., and Young Jeezy. Prior to recording under the name Rich the Kid, he was performing under the name Black Boy the Kid. Rich the Kid is best known for... read full bio
Rich Kidz is an American hip hop group hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, and was initially named as Rich Kids when they first came together in 2008. They were given a recording contract with Columbia Records in the year 2012. After hearing rumors that Grand Hustle Records was being poorly managed, Jose Guapo decided to leave the band and pursue a... read full bio
Rich Homie Quan is from Atlanta, Georgia. With a undeniable passion for music, Quan decided to pursue his musical career. Interested in storytelling, Quan decided to focus on developing his rapping style. Quan signed with record label L.O.R. (Loyalty Over Royalties) and hit the studio. He has released several mixtapes, worked with Gucci Mane, Young Thug, YG, and more. The... read full bio
Brian Imanuel (also known as Rich Brian) is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He initially rose to fame upon releasing the single “Dat $tick”. The single was certified Gold soon after its release. Imanuel started his music career after feeling inspired by rappers like Macklemore, Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kanye West. His first try at a rap song... read full bio
