The soul-baring Riz La Vie, a singer and songwriter originally from New Jersey and based in New York, has a vocal approach that ranges from a consoling croon to a fervent howl. He made a name for himself with the 2018 single "Napkins," and has continued to refine his artful, grainy, and occasionally bluesy hybrid of R&B, hip-hop, and pop through numerous additional singles and EPs, as well as Haven, an album issued in 2023.
La Vie's music was first showcased throughout 2017. During that year, he independently issued Found. and Keep., both of which are five-track digital EPs...