Rye Rye
Artist: Rye Rye
Hails From: Baltimore, MD
Musical Style: Rap, Dance, Hip-Hop
For Fans of: M.I.A., Santigold, DJ Blaqstarr
Why you should check her out:
Ryeisha “Rye Rye” Berrain is the next big thing to happen to music. Though she has yet to release her debut LP, this Baltimore based rapper is already receiving momentous praise right out of the gates. Maybe it’s her association to current dance queen M.I.A., or her partnership with über respected producer and musician Blaqstarr, or the amazing and aggressive chops already on display. Whatever the case, the world just can’t seem to wait for Rye Rye.
Background check:
Only a year ago, few people knew of a young female rapper trying to make her presence known in the underground dance scene of Baltimore. The up and coming performer first gained attention with a strategically placed song on Blaqstarr’s answering machine. Reportedly, the message was so fresh that he called her right back, beginning a partnership that would soon prove mutually beneficial for both parties. A meeting a year later began the collaboration that introduced Rye Rye to the world, specifically M.I.A., who happened upon a demo in Blaqstarr’s studio and was sold straight up, putting Rye Rye on her new label N.E.E.T. and directing the video for her upcoming release “Bang”. Pretty high praise for an 18 year old, but nothing Rye Rye couldn’t handle.
Not long after introductions Rye Rye found herself opening for M.I.A., lending her talents to remix’s, showing up on soundtracks, and selling her single “Shake It To The Ground” successfully on iTunes. Her high energy songs are happening in the clubs and hitting the streets with an unrelenting independent style. Rye Rye isn’t some timid, wide-eyed kid from the sticks. This girl is already in her own, ready to take what comes her way and light a fire under the respective ends of the music world.
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