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INTERVIEW | Get a Rush of R&B with RIRI

Fatima by Fatima
September 12, 2017 - Updated on April 27, 2021
in Featured, Interviews, Japanese Entertainment
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RIRI

At the age of 4 years old, she was inspired to sing R&B/Soul music, listening to Destiny’s Child, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, and Whitney Houston. In 2011 she was chosen as a finalist for Next Generation Star auditions hosted by David Foster. The following year she won The Dream Support Project Award, where she flew to New York City for her first performance in the US.

This honor increased her desire to spread R&B/Pop music not only in Japan, but around the world. In July 2016 she joined THE MIC-A-HOLICS INC., who also managed AI (one of Japan’s biggest R&B/Pop singers in Japan) who helped produce her début single “GOLD” and EP “I love to sing.” Both reached #1 on Apple Music R&B Charts.

Spotify Japan chose RIRI as one of the “Most Anticipated Artists” of 2017. She has released her second EP “RUSH” and released her first MV ever with the track “RUSH” over the summer.


RIRI
Congrats on your second EP. I’m loving “Be Alright,” what was your favorite track in this EP?
Thank you! I love all songs in this EP! I actually recommend “Be Alright” too!

Do you have any dreams or goals as a singer? For example, performing at a certain music venue or collaborating with another artist?
I wanna be a singer that can bring dreams to people. Giving hope and dreams to people and tell the importance of never giving up their dreams! One day, I want to perform with Beyonce! She is my dream and I was influenced by her a lot!

If you could perform internationally, where would you want to perform?
Madison Square Garden.

How long have you been singing?
6 years.

Have you considered getting more involved with writing lyrics or composing your own music?
Yes! Now I am more involved in composing and writing lyrics. I write most of the Japanese lyrics now.

What do you like to do for fun on your days off?
I like to go to places with nature with my family. Sometimes I need to relax since Tokyo is a busy city!

What is your favorite part about singing and performing?
When I see the audience smiling and enjoying my show. That’s actually my favorite part of being an artist!

What is your favorite song to perform?
My favorite song to perform is “RUSH!” All my friends at school also love this song.

What is a genre of music/concept that you would like to try?
Basically I keep all my songs in POP/R&B field, but would like to try more in “Future Bass” type of sounds.

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
I see myself performing in many other countries like the US, Europe, Asia etc.!

A few fans have submitted their own questions for RIRI.

What was the inspiration behind RUSH? I really love the song by the way!
Thank you for loving the song!
When I first listened to “RUSH” for the first time, I had an image of feeling the “Sweet Love” for a boy! I guess, the first emotion of liking someone.

Can we expect more songs and MV’s in the near future?
Yes! Just released my first Music Video and more should be coming out!

How did you come up with the stage name RIRI?
This is my real name. lol

What inspired you to become a singer?
When I took an audition for “born to sing” hosted by David Foster, I sung on the big stage for the first time and I was soooo excited like I had never felt before. That was when I realized my dream is to be on stage and sing.

Rush had small clips of dancing. How would you rate your dancing, and are you planning to incorporate choreography into your performances?
I loved to dance since I was a child. Actually, I was into dancing even before singing! Watched a lot of Beyoncé’s videos and dancing to it! Also took some dance lessons before.
I didn’t have enough time to practice for the music video, but I did my best! I could have done better. lol
And yes, I wanna take more dance lessons and be able to sing and dance in the near future. I’ll definitely have choreography soon so please look forward to it!

Who were the people who encouraged you to enter the music industry? Did you get any criticism/face any obstacles?
My mother has been encouraging me a lot since I was small. Then I met “AI”, my favorite Japanese Singer! She encouraged me to come to her management company, and now I am! Haven’t gotten any criticism yet. So I’m always happy!

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