Presented by Beer n Tacos / Street Execs

Runway Richy

Mar 16, 2017

9:05pm – 9:15pm CT

Emo's Austin
Made It Happen

The Atlanta rap scene has been one of the most fledging markets in the past decade and a half, sprou9ng some of Hip Hop’s biggest names. Fortunately, the grass roots work ethic is not lost on the region’s new crop of talent, case in point, Runway Richy. The Decatur, GA na9ve kicked off 2016 with a bang, releasing his very well received project “China Cafeteria,” hosted by comedian DC Young Fly. The tape’s success was a trial by fire of sorts. ANer watching a beat that was originally his end up in the hands of 2 Chainz and becoming the breakaway hit “Watch Out,” Richy later suffered depila9ng injuries in a terrible car accident just three days aNer the release of “China Cafeteria.” Having to learn how to walk again, the emerging star stayed commiSed to his mission, performing at SXSW 2016 on crutches.

This same dedica9on to his craN is what led him to heights such as a starring role in the film “Hotlanta,” a fan favorite on YouTube. Inking a deal with CKP Ent out of Atlanta, he launched his own imprint, 4AM Records with his manager KD and producer Saucelord Rich of Fki (who produced 2 Chainz's "Watch Out"). At the present moment, Runway Richy is pu`ng the finishing touches on his follow up project “China Cafeteria 2.5: House Special,” which already boasts a feature from the likes of Trae Da Truth. Runway Richy is most certainly one to keep an eye out for as his star and stock con9nually rises.

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From:
Decatur, GA
Subgenre:
Southern Hip-Hop