Today we’d like to introduce you to Riah Fayette.
Hi Riah, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I’ve been around music since I was younger due to my brother and uncle who introduced me to recording. In 2012 though I made my first track “Agg Get The Money” with a collective I was in Lyrically Balanced. I gained momentum off it and ever since I’ve been involved with it. In 2015 I picked up the pace and started performing all through Dallas and opened for artist such as OG Maco, Maxo Kream & Yung Nation. After I took a hiatus to go to college in Athens, TX & also Houston, TX. I lived in Houston for 4 years where I got further tapped in and started to produce and engineer my own music. It started with me working with local artist in the city from Houston and New Orleans, they helped me revamp. To touch back to earlier on when I started rapping I went by ZachariaH, but I went through a rebrand in 2018 in which I changed my name to Riah Fayette. Now in 2021 I am an artist, producer, engineer & film director. I like being versatile in involved in the work.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
Not at all, it’s a lot of obstacles I face but it’s all worth it. From dealing with janky promoters, to losing friends & etc. The business of the industry can make various things come forth but only the strong survive.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I compose, produce & engineer music. While also doing a bit of directing & graphic design. Sounds like a lot I know, this keeps me busy 24/7. At the moment I feel my production is what sets me apart the most. My sound is mellow, gloomy melodies mixed with heavy 808s with a southern emphasized delivery. I like to come with different sounds at times some songs you can play in the club others in the car late night with your gal. I like to have things for different times of the day.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I feel it’ll be more open to people coming with different sounds & lees traditional. The younger generations always break the rules which is necessary for the shift.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/riahfayette
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riahfayette
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/damnzach
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCazYKAvoBXV9CytKbMahj4g
- SoundCloud: SoundCloud.com/ZachariaHMusic
