Riley is a harlem-born up-and-coming rapper with a unique voice that draws influence from the likes of Jay-Z, Nas, Tupac, and Fabolous. Riley’s rap career was sparked by his love of battle rap and guidance from industry mentors. He has been working on his own project as well as a feature on Wyclef Goes Back to School. Riley’s first single, Retail Therapy was released on October 3, 2018.

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