You cannot have a masters degree without having a clue about what the long game is like. That educational rigor is what Richard is taking to the booth and demonstrating that the independent hustle is not solely about making noise but also about having the discipline to remain loyal to your message when the industry seems to be teetering on a viral gimmick. His work, arrival is a mirror of a great life change, which has taken hold of that awkward, lovely vagueness of a man who has mastered his books and is now ready to master the stage.

At a time when big labels tend to sacrifice the richness of sound in favor of a 15-second catchy tune, Richard can bet on the intelligence of the listener. He is not shy to express that a song addressing real life lessons can be equal weight to any trending sound bite. This is not only art but it is not to be boxed. By doing the indie route, he has been able to keep the liberty of skipping between gritty punchlines and creating experimental trip-hop without seeking permission of a boardroom.

With the words pen against the pavement, Richard is a rapper, songwriter, and singer who does not allow substance to ever play second fiddle to virality. Ever a writer since the age of six, he has just switched his main academic concentration, the achievement of his master degree, to the pursuit of music with the full-time energy. Currently located in the Seattle region, Richard has a discography, including his most recent release Diary and his experimental trip-hop collaboration with Ryan Ethos, of an artist who is not hesitant to switch between electro-fused rap and soulful melodies dotted with notes.

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