Rio

As a singer, songwriter, producer and rapper, Rio is the irresistible edition to the new age sound of music defining the industry today. Distinguished for his soul infused, futuristic pop beats and his distinctive R&B flow, Rio is quickly becoming the driving force motivating the underground scene.

Before he was a precociously multi- talented universal artist, he was Nashville, TN native Mario Moore, humbly following in his parent’s footsteps. A son of musical parents, his father being a jazz trumpeter and his mother, alongside her family, being a soul singer, it was only natural that he would gravitate in the same direction. Rio credits them to his success, “Everything about my music comes from my family background. They are my original influence.”

Rio’s love affair with music began when he started teaching himself how to play the piano which lead to him playing for his church. Feeling boundless, he did not limit himself to performing for church events. His hunger for music was the source behind exploring it further. Developing an ear of his own, Rio became absorbed in the vibes of R&B and rebellious delivery of Hip Hop. Eventually he went on to learn how to play the drums, the guitar and mirroring the melody of both genres.

Showing signs of a producer-to-be, he would record himself singing over work he composed using two tape decks. From penning simple thoughts to composing artfully inspired music, he was developing as a well rounded artist. “As an artist, I’m directly influenced by the music I produce but I never separate the two because my process depends on both,” - Rio.

Although creating music was a constant factor in Rio’s life, he would only let his friends hear what he produced. He never took it as seriously as it reflected. It would be his listening audience that would charge him to turn his hobby into a career. Soon, Rio began to supply artists with lyrics and beats in all genres.

Ghostwriting, singing and producing for his personal use spawned into a successful profession before his eyes. In honor of his hit making abilities, Rio has been nominated for Southern Entertainment Awards as well as Dove Awards, has worked with A-list producers and artists and is noted as a viable musician.

“I create the music from lyrics, situations, experiences; or anything it takes to move me in a direction to make a song. My music is a reflection of versatility, adrenalized energy, and inspiration from God.” – Rio