College basketballer Rori Harmon has established herself as a rising star in her field and an honorable influence in her neighborhood. Rori amassed 2,572 points, 745 assists, and 700 steals in 146 games while playing high school basketball for Cypress Creek in Houston, Texas. Rori led the Texas Longhorns to a 29-7 record in her debut season of competition, becoming one... read full bio
Reena Ninan is a television journalist, media executive and businesswoman who has held positions at ABC News, CBS News and Fox News as a news anchor, foreign correspondent and White House reporter. She is the creator and CEO of two media firms, Good Trouble Productions, which produces material with a purpose and News3, a ground-breaking Web3 initiative that aims to support and disseminate the... read full bio
Journalist and author Roxana Saberi attracted the attention of the entire world when rumors of her detention in Iran surfaced. She was a political prisoner caught in the center of a major political confrontation between Iran and the U.S. Ms. Saberi, a freelance writer in Tehran who contributed to NPR and the BBC among other publications, was kidnapped by four... read full bio
Ryan Santiago, professionally known as Royal & the Serpent, is a talented singer and songwriter hailing from New Jersey. With a passion for music that started at a young age, Ryan took up competitive dance before shifting her focus to musical theater. As a teenager, she learned to play the guitar and began writing songs that would eventually become the... read full bio
Roosevelt, born Marius Lauber on September 29, 1990, is a German singer, songwriter, and producer from Viersen. He rose to prominence as the drummer of the indie teenage band Beat!Beat!Beat!, but eventually went on to pursue a successful solo career. He is signed to Greco-Roman and has received critical acclaim for his music. Roosevelt's debut EP, "Elliot," released in 2013, was... read full bio
Robyn Schall is a stand-up comedian, actress, and host whose journey to success is as unique as her comedic style. Born with leg braces and illiterate until the age of 16, Robyn's experiences have given her a wealth of material to draw from for her comedic performances. After earning a BFA in acting at the University of Connecticut, Robyn found... read full bio
"Spirits, Angels Or Lies," the opening track of Riddy Arman's debut album from La Honda Records, is based on the true tragedy of her father's dying. She explores the tendency for people to interpret the unknowable in the song's lyrics. In the tale she spins, she describes the dying moments and visual hallucinations she had while Johnny Cash was with her father as... read full bio
Since Rachael witnessed Vilray perform a very brief set of covers and announced she wanted to join, "Rachael & Vilray" has existed as a musical act. As he discovered when they began performing original music, her voice is distinctive, agile, beautiful and the most satisfying instrument for him to write for. Since they started playing music seven years ago, their lineup... read full bio
Paul Conversano, better known by his stage name Ravenscoon, is a DJ and electronic music producer from San Francisco, who blends experimental bass music with death metal, hip-hop and punk rock influences. His distinctive southern flare and Atlanta background combine with throbbing dreamy bass lines and trippy arpeggios to produce music that is both wholly original and instantly recognizable. His original compositions and immensely successful... read full bio
Although the London-based band RITUAL may not yet be well-known, millions of people will already be familiar with many of the songs they have written together. Their unique sense of melody and hooks has made them in high demand all over the world as writers and contributors to songs by artists like Dua Lipa, Little Mix, Avicii and countless others. "Dreamers... read full bio
Riot Ten, also known as Christopher Wilson, burst onto the electronic music scene with his own fusion of dubstep, trap and electro. Riot Ten signed his first record deal with DIM MAK Records and artists like DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers, Porter Robinson, Excision, Zed's Dead, Steve Aoki and many more have endorsed and co-signed his songs. Together with these labels, he has also had... read full bio
Rei Ami, an alt-pop singer and producer of Korean descent, rose to fame with early tracks including "Dictator" and "Make It Mine." She proceeded to make dark, daring pop throughout the course of the following two years as she prepared for the release of her debut, Foil. Rei Ami was born in Seoul and immigrated to the US when she was... read full bio
Ravin Jesuthasan is a partner and the global leader of transformation at Mercer. He has led numerous research developments for the World Economic Forum including its ground-breaking research; Shaping the Future Implications of Digital Media for Society, Creating a Shared Vision for Talent in the 4th Industrial Revolution and HR 4.0: Shaping People Strategies in the 4th Industrial Revolution. He often... read full bio
Reverend & the Makers was created by vocalist and songwriter Jon McClure and fuses indie rock melody and attitude with dance rhythm. The Sheffield act's stirring breakthrough hit, "Heavyweight Champion of the World," broke into the UK Top Ten, launching a run of four indie chart number ones that became alt rock radio playlist staples in their home nation. They... read full bio
While the world has changed since Real Friends first appeared, the band's aim has not. The Illinois quartet continues to bleed unapologetically and produce songs that make it normal to feel everything: the ups, the downs and everything in between. Rather than shy away from emotion, the band runs right into it with distortion turned up and hearts wide open, deepening... read full bio
Kwes and The Invisible's Dave Okumu met thanks to the debut EP of Devon-born Londoner Rosie Lowe and the two collaborated to produce something remarkable. Rosie's luscious, sweet guest vocals, last heard on Lil Silva's addicting summer hit "No Doubt," have already garnered the attention of the media, but now she's ready to present her own material with her debut EP,... read full bio
Renforshort creates emotionally driven choruses with an alternate haze over music, emphasized by her own delivery and unadulterated poetry. She was born and raised in Toronto and while learning to sing and write songs, she first drew inspiration from artists as varied as Amy Winehouse and Nirvana. The musician quietly developed her craft while still in high school by giving numerous... read full bio
The country, pop and folk trio Remember Monday gained notoriety for controversially opting to perform their original song Jailbreaker during The Voice quarterfinals rather than a cover song. Remember Monday decided to forge their own path since they are strong and genuine musicians and the British public praised the band's bold decision on social media. The same year that Drive reached... read full bio
Alternative country band RYAN NECCI AND THE BUFFALO GOSPEL hails from Nashville through Milwaukee. Live performances by the band are intense and energetic, ranging from wildcat boot-stomping country to dusty, mournful Americana heartbreakers. Critics have praised every studio album they've ever released, describing it as "minimalist and masterful," "musically arresting," and "country music's best kept secret." The band has seen success touring worldwide... read full bio
Newcastle's newest and best psych-surf-rock band has won over fans locally, nationally and even internationally, which is rather significant for a group that is still in its infancy. The four-piece's two EPs, "Crazy Days" and "Sun & Smoke," further integrate them into the Australian psychedelic reggae genre made prominent by artists like Sticky Fingers and Bootleg Rascal. Rum Jungle are demonstrating... read full bio
