That was the space that I was in when I wrote this.ĪllHipHop: How’s it feel to have “Day and Night” hit over half a million views on YouTube? That’s incredible. RYAH: Yes, definitely, I’m all about all my ladies feeling good about themselves. Would you say that’s the type of music you make? It was really a conversation to myself.ĪllHipHop: “Solo” is a very female empowering song. And I realized that I need to find who RYAH is in that journey, being okay with being alone right now and focus on my career. I’ve been through a lot, been through a lot of different relationship experiences. RYAH: “Solo” is more so a conversation to myself. When I be feeling myself.ĪllHipHop: You just released “Solo.” Who or what inspired this record? My manager over there, KP, calls me big RYAH. I always had the nickname RYAH growing up, so that’s how RYAH came about. My real name is actually Mariah, but I wanted to change it because there’s already Mariah Carey. They wanted me to finish high school, finish college, so that’s what I did. I honestly love it.ĪllHipHop: What were you doing before that? RYAH: It’s been about two years professionally, so still getting my feet wet. It was way different then.ĪllHipHop: How long have you been recording now? Playing kickball, and getting to experience what it’s like to be a kid.
Growing up, it was fun too, because we did a lot. That’s the only other girl, but it’s really me. There’s this girl named Grace VanderWaal, she was on America’s Got Talent. I’m really the only person in my town that’s doing it for real. In terms of my inspiration and music influences, there weren’t a lot of people doing music out there where I grew up. Plus, RYAH had the rare opportunity to open up for legends such as Bow Wow and Mario on The Millenium Tour, and she has no plans of slowing down anytime soon.ĪllHipHop spoke with RYAH in downtown Los Angeles, to discuss her background, her new release “Solo,” shooting “Day and Night,” the independent grind, opening for The Millenium Tour, playing tennis, and more!ĪllHipHop: What was it like growing up in Rockland County? I know it’s 45 minutes outside of the city.
She lists her biggest influences as Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Demi Lovato, Prince and Christina Aguilera - reminding folks of her versatility, and that she’s not bound to any one genre. Growing up listening to Motown and gospel music, RYAH started performing at every party and family cookout. At age 6, her mom heard her bravado and the rest of history. RYAH’s been in love with singing since she can remember. RYAH loves to have a great time, we’re gonna vibe and kick it. She’s that boss girl that’s gonna make you feel good about yourself. In describing herself, RYAH states she’s “very confident.
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