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RIC RIGGLER

About Me

Ric Riggler started his career in music as a rapper and producer in the Detroit-based rap group "The Crew Called:Open Mic" with former crew members and lifelong friends Khary Kimani of Detroit's Black Bottom Collective, Soul Brother k, DJ Klose Kut and DJ Ace.After moving to Manhattan in 1997, Riggler seasoned his music business knowledge having worked as an A&R at Quincy Jones' Qwest Records, and later as co-owner & C.O.O. of Game Recordings, Inc. where he executive produced the first two albums of Detroit Rapper Royce Da 5'9", and the Hip-Hop Honeys DVD series and a slew of independent Game Records (Pretty Ugly, Agallah, & Blu Warta) releases Ric also has had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in music such as Eminem, Dr. Dre, Neptunes, and 50 Cent to name a fewRiggler currently is the producer and co-executive producer of partner TRE LITTLE'S upcoming album "A Day In The Life Of Little" (116th Street Music), and producer, writer and vocalist in A Band Called E.R.I.C. (Electronic Rock Initiative Cult). His production and music styles span from Hip-Hop to Electronic Rock.Look for the upcoming album from A Band Called E.R.I.C. - "WHITE BOY MUSIC".
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Member Since: 07/11/2005
Band Website: RicRiggler.com
Band Members: Ric Riggler - Vocals, writing, keyboards, drum programming, arrangement & production///Brett Allen - Bass///Kevin Gallagher - Guitars///Roc Brown - String Sections///P.S. - Background Vocals///Cyren Young - Background Vocals///Tre Little - Rap Vocals
Influences: Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Rick James, Pharrell Williams (N.E.R.D.), Linkin Park, Gorillaz, Manny Fresh, Andre 3000, Black Bottom Collective, Juan Atkins, Derek May, and any producer that is also an artist.
Sounds Like: A Band Called E.R.I.C. sounds like a cross between Linkin Park, Gorillaz, Nyles Barkley, N.E.R.D. and Andre 3000.
Record Label: RHEA'L WORLD ENTERTAINMENT
Type of Label: Indie