Member Since: 08/01/2006
Band Website: www.richieriveraworldwide.com
Band Members: Rich Rivera a/k/a Brooklyn's Soul Star!
Influences: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Eric Benet, Maxwell, Donnie Hathaway, Luther Vandross, Lionel Ritchie, Bob Marley, Babyface, Boyz II Men, Ray Charles, The Isley Brothers, The Bee Gees, Earth, Wind & Fire, Musiq Soulchild, Al Green, Sam Cooke, Temptations, Isaac Hayes, Prince, Keith Sweat, Aretha Franklin, Kool & The Gang... and the list goes on and on. To say that only 1 artist has influenced me would be false. My music is inspired by legends as the ones I've mentioned and many I can't even think of right now. My influence also extends across genres from Soul to Jazz to R&B to Hip-Hop to Latin Ballads & Salsa. I have made it a point to become a student of my craft and for this reason I have an appreciation for all music...
Sounds Like: You tell me... Some say Stevie Wonder... some say Musiq Soulchild... I say, "Rich Rivera".
Record Label: Lustrous Management, Contact my rep!