Risha Grant is an educational and motivation speaker, author, and expert on diversity, inclusion, and bias. Grant is the host of the JustUs series and is a community correspondent for NBC KJRH TV News 2 You. She is also a contributor to Black Enterprise Magazine and publishes her column Risha Talks. Grant has earned her AA in Mass Communications from... read full bio
Rise Against is a punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois that was formed in 1999. The band was formed by ex-88 Fingers Louie bassist Joe Principe, who brought in vocalist Tim McIlrath and eventually, drummer Brandon Barnes to create a new project that was rooted in traditionalist hardcore punk. The band's early years were marked by lineup changes, with Dan... read full bio
Risa Binder is an up and coming, Emmy-nominated, country singer. Her most famous song is ‘You Haul’. Binder has toured and opened for Ronnie Milsap. Binder’s goal in her music is to make people pumped to follow their dreams, and to touch their hearts. She is a person who does what her heart tells her to do and wants to... read full bio
One of the most popular groups in what is loosely termed ""contemporary jazz,"" the Rippingtons were formed by guitarist/keyboardist Russ Freeman. Freeman studied at Cal Arts and UCLA, and recorded Nocturnal Playground as a leader in 1985 for the Brainchild label, a one-man project. In 1987, he was approached to record for the Japanese Alfa label and came up with... read full bio
Ripe is an alternative indie band from Pennsylvania. They incorporate instruments like the glockenspiel, violin, organ, and steel guitar into their music. Inspired by artists like Sublime, Rusted Root, and Kings of Leon, Ripe creates a unique spin on indie music. Their roots-like, diverse sound appeals to audiences across the world. They all got their start when they met at... read full bio
Rip Esselstyn, a former firefighter and triathlete, is an American health activist and food writer. He is the author of The Engine 2 Diet (2009) and My Beef With Meat (2013). Esselstyn is known as an advocate of a whole-foods, plant-based diet, one that avoids meat, fish, eggs, dairy and processed foods, and is nutrient-dense. He calls it a plant... read full bio
The chaotic, unpredictable energy of growing up is expertly captured in Riovaz's music. His genre-defying, cutting-edge pop songs, which have brought him both critical and commercial acclaim before he even left high school, are both emotionally complex and staggeringly different. They are influenced by drum & bass, post-punk and dance composition. It's uncommon for two songs to have the exact same... 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
Riordan is a rising DJ and producer who was born and bred on the UK's South Coast. His well-liked TikTok remixes, mashups, and original tunes originally brought him attention. Now, he's adding his own flavor to the House and Tech House scene.... read full bio
With his first double A side 45, "ANCIENTS" and "Volar Lejos (Like a Feather)," Los Angeles-based RIO KOSTA caused an instant stir among critics and underground enthusiasts. The combination of artist/producer/writer Mike Del Rio (LP, X Ambassadors, Kylie Minogue) and drummer Kosta Galanopoulos (Luke Temple, Delicate Steve, a/k/a PWNT), along with a skilled and in-demand drummer, resulted in a unique... read full bio
Rio Ferdinand is an English former professional footballer who played as centre-back for several various teams as well as for England’s national team. Ferdinand was born in Camberwell, England, and he began his career playing for West Ham United’s youth club before turning professional with them. Over the course of his career, Ferdinand went on to play for Bournemouth on... read full bio
Justerini Sandoval, better known under the stage name RINI, is an up-and-coming RnB singer-songwriter, producer and guitarist from South-East Melbourne, Australia. RINI rose to fame releasing music through outlets which included Spotify and YouTube. RINI’s first release was the single “Wasted,” which featured Vince Valentino. The following year after the release of his debut single, RINI released his debut studio... read full bio
Ringside, started by Scott Thomas, is an indie pop-rock band consisting of Scott and actor Balthazar Getty. Scott – after apparently nearly dying at birth, being adopted, and nearly burning down his hometown of Lafayette – got his hands on his uncle’s massive record collection. From there, his passion for music took off. Scott moved to Los Angeles, living with... read full bio
Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey in Liverpool, England in 1940, is a renowned musician, singer, and actor. In 1989, he embarked on his first solo concert tour, forming his own group called Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band. The following year, he released the live music album "Ringo and The All Starr," marking the beginning of a series of... read full bio
Rina Sawayama is a singer and songwriter from Japan. She is currently based in London, focusing on a career in music. Sawayama began her musical career in a hip-hop group while studying at the University of Cambridge. It was during this time she decided to diverge from a career focused in politics, sociology, and psychology to pursue a more artistic... read full bio
With his own street anthem, "Expensive Pain," Rimzee played at ParkLife, Wireless Festival and Love Saves The Day Festivals, garnering him attention as one of BBC Radio 1Xtra's Hot for Artists and a GRM Rated Award Nomination for Best Newcomer. Cold Feet, a new album by Rimzee that includes D-Block Europe, Giggs, Emeli Sande and Maverick Sabre, has received positive reviews from... read full bio
Eritrean-born but Amsterdam-based RIMON debuted with 'Grace' last year, seemingly out of nowhere. The music, with its accompanying Soul Train-inspired visual, was the perfect introduction to the artist, brimming with rare subtle confidence. Her music is inspired by her own life, including the difficulties she faced as a refugee (having fled Eritrea with her mother as a toddler), growing up... read full bio
Dr. Rilwanu Lukman is the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum and OPEC Secretary-General. He commenced life in government serving President Ibrahim Babangida as Minister of mines, power and steel from 1984 to 1985. He was made petroleum minister and held that post until February 1990. From 1986 he served eight consecutive terms as OPEC president. He was elected to a... read full bio
Rileyy Lanez is an up-and-coming RnB singer-songwriter who was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Through her music, Lanez leaves her heart on her sleeve and writes on heartbreak, love, and strength gained through the hard times. Her music is very vulnerable and her unique style and sound gives her her own originality. Lanez found her love for... read full bio
Riley Voelkel is an actress who has had a number of notable film and television roles; she is known for portraying Freya Mikaelson on The CW’s series The Originals. She also plays a young Fiona Goode in FX’s American Horror Story: Coven and Jenna Johnson on HBO’s The Newsroom. Riley’s first ever role in the film industry came in... read full bio
