Today we’d like to introduce you to Rilla Force
Rilla , we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My name is Rilla Force, I’m a full time music entrepreneur, artist, record producer, audio engineer, & DJ. My story begins in high school where I used to KRUMP with a bunch of the homies and we would to go to a local boys and girls club and they happen to have a recording studio. as a group we decided that maybe we should try maing KRUMP music but I was the only one who stuck with it. after a few years passed and I was strictly making KRUMP dance music a friend of mine suggested I try creating hip hop and R&B, so I did. later only in the Soundcloud era I got put on to many types of electronic music that I instantly fell in love with. Soon after I would upload new ideas on the internet and slowly gain more and more attention some people all over world. I got really good at making my interpolation of future beats, jersey club, and other versions of experiment genres, soon after that I released my first solo EP “R N B D M” (Rhythm and Blues Dance Music) which ultimately became my signature sound. The project started to get major attention online and I was making good money month to month from my releases. in sep 1st 2017 I took the leap and left my job to pursue music full time and haven’t looked back since.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
My journey has had its fair share of real highs and low points as well. one struggle I had was time management. I’m a multifaceted creative and I use different skillsets everyday to build my lil empire. Most days consisted of artist having come to the studio and we’d cook up for their respective projects. sometimes I would get lost in the sauce and I wouldn’t have time to work on my own creative ideas. Over the years I’ve learned I got to make hard decisions that involve putting myself before collaborators but overall this has been so helpful and I’m better suited to accommodate to others if they need me!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a recording artist, record producer, audio engineer, & DJ. I think I’m most know for my beats and how quirky and different they are from the industry as a whole. I can make multiple sub genres of EDM & electronic, Hip-Hop, & RnB but my signature style is called RNBDM, Rhythm n Blues Dance Music, this is where my character and ideas really shine as a creative! I take a lot of pride in my growth as a musician, I wasn’t able to go to a high end art university, so everything I know is self taught. I think my mindset and how I approach my ideas make me stand out from the crowd. Sure, there will always similar sounding artists but theres only one Rilla Force and I’m just getting started!
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
My core team is my manager Jeremy Colon and my photographer Joakeem Gaston. I also a part of a collective/ record label Junto Music club (JMC) consisting of artists like Timi O, l.ucas, and Jiida, as well as Deric Wagner the founder/ management of JMC. I’ve also been able to collaborate my producer homie LDER, who booked me for my 1st show ever, on programing shows and other events. My fiancé Nisreen also helps me on a day to day basis come up new ideas and concepts, she’s truly one of the best things that happened in my life, and honestly all of these people really do hold it down when it comes to inspiration & developing my artistry. Everyone has ever changing roles and I’m so thankful to have this powerful inner circle with such unique perspectives!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.rillaforce.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rillaforce
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RillaForce
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RillaForce
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/RillaForce
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rillaforce
Image Credits
Joakeem Gaston