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Straight Official Sit Downs: Melvin Riley

Melvin Riley

MELVIN RILEY, known from the legendary R&B group Ready For the World is in our hot seat. In this edition of Straight Official Sit Downs, @klassikceo chops it up with the crooner about his latest moves in the industry. Check out their one-on-one down below! Discover more emerging artists by clicking here.

Q&A WITH MELVIN RILEY

What is your Name? Introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Melvin Riley, I am the co-founder, songwriter and lead singer of the group Ready For The World. I am now a solo artist but still perform under both my solo name Melvin Riley and Ready for the World.

Who and/or what inspires you to create?

Life and everyday interactions inspire me to put life into melody.

How would you describe your sound?

It makes you feel good, Makes you move, think, laugh and cry. I want to make you appreciate my sound.

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

What is your creative process like?

First the music has to be powerful enough on its own. Then, that the instrumental track alone should grab you and then I lay the lyrical melody.

What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?

I would like to collab with gifted artist of today and old school artists like George Clinton and Stevie Wonder.

Melvin Riley

If I weren’t doing music, I’d use my degree in Communications to be a reporter for CNN.

What is one message you would give to your supporters?

Thank you for listening to my gift God blessed me with.

LET’S SHIFT GEARS

What is a talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?

I play and write music from the guitar, bass, piano and more. I performed most of the Ready for the World as well as my own music catalog by myself in studio, doing all vocals and music.

Who are some artists/people you admire and why?

I admire Prince, George Clinton, Michael Jackson. They shared their talent with the world.

What is the best advice you’ve been given?

Put God first.

Melvin Riley

IN CONCLUSION

If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

I would change how hard it is to put your music out on major radio platforms. I would open the door for more music to be heard.

What’s next for you, where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

I see myself continuing to perform and write music.

What is your social media? How can people get in contact with you?

IAMMELVINRILEY.COM (WEBSITE)

IAMMELVINRILEY(INSTAGRAM)

MELVINRILEY(FACEBOOK)

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Straight Official Sit Downs: NYREISHA

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Nyreisha

NYREISHA is an emerging R&B artist who took the hot seat this week for another edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. With @klassikceo serving up the questions, Nyreisha broke down her journey into becoming the next big star. Check out their one-on-one down below and click here for more Straight Official Sit Downs.

Q&A WITH NYREISHA

What is your Name? Where are you from and what first got you interested in the entertainment industry?

My name is Nyreisha and I’m from San Diego , CA. I’ve wanted to be singer my whole life so you could say I was born with the interest , lol. So when I discovered I had a talent for writing and singing, I knew there was no limit.

Who and/or what inspires you to create?


My music is heavily inspired by love. Whether it be newfound love, the loss of love, or the lack thereof, love is what inspires every song I write.

How would you describe your sound?


I think my sound is like old school rnb mixed w’ a little bit of the present. It gives you that feel good love song vibe that makes you feel something.

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

What is your creative process like?


Most of the time it starts with a beat. When I hear a beat that speaks to me, the song pretty much writes itself, usually starting with the chorus. Other times it begins with a poem that I play around with to find a melody that I like and then I try and find a beat that fits it later on.

What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?


I actually have a list on my phone of dream collaborations. My number one was always Michael Jackson. As far as right now, I would LOVE to work with The Weeknd, Josh Levi, Chris Brown, Brent Faiyaz, Lucky Daye & the list goes on. If I’m honest, but we can leave it there for now (laughs).

What is one message you would give to your supporters?


Oh man, honestly, just thank you. Thank you for being here for the journey. It’s nowhere near as magical if I can’t share it with y’all. & always remember that life only goes one way and that’s forward, so always move forward with love.

Nyreisha

Be intentional with your words. Speak only truth and love and positivity. You control the tongue, you control the world.

Nyreisha’s best piece of advice

SHIFTING GEARS

What is the most talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?

I am REALLY good at modeling Sims characters after real people (laughs). I’m kidding, but a talent I possess is I’m really good at doing accents from around the world!

What would you be doing right now if you weren’t doing music?


Two goals of mine outside of my music are to become a Licensed Music Therapist and a Licensed Master Esthetician. Lucky for me, all can be achieved while also pursuing my music career. There is nothing you can’t achieve when you believe in yourself.

Who are some artists/people you admire and why?


Honestly, I admire anyone who has a dream or a goal that they’re chasing after. It’s a challenge to let go of everything you know and let go of the fear and just believe you can and then do it!! Life is meant to be lived & the world is way too big to be stuck living in your head.

Nyreisha

WRAPPING IT UP

If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?


I wish it would be more accessible to artists who actually have an overall passion for the music and not just to people who have a large following / fan base.

What’s next for you? Where would you like to see yourself in the next year?


I couldn’t tell you what’s next for me. I know that I’m grateful for the moment and I’m enjoying every bit of it. In the next year, I see myself sharing more of my songs all over the world and connecting to people through my music.

What is your social media? How can people get in contact with you?

My Instagram , TikTok , and X can all be found under @nyreisha__ (my name with two underscores)

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