#27. Riko With a K - Have a Starting Point

“Know yourself, Atleast have a starting point” Riko (@itsrikowithak) has become a staple in Fayetteville North Carolina when it comes to Rap. When looking at some people's success it's easy to assume that they started off great or everything comes easy to them. Its often that we don't get to see what's going on behind the scenes. Riko’s first album took 4 years to write. Seems like a drop in the bucket to his 10 year music career where things seem to be happening faster and faster where a great song can come from some luck and 20 minutes of studio time. “Singing is a deep emotional expression for me” Riko tells us when he talks about his love for performing. Growing up he would join student governments and different contests just to be able to get on stage and be apart of something. Riko didn't start in his small town though. He was born in Miami but prefers the small town vibe because everyone seems hungrier to get theirs and keeps the pace going. After 10 years of experience Riko does have some advice Rehearsing makes it easier and less stressful Know yourself because others will try to mold you into their vision Have a plan, even if you change it start from somewhere Learn to market yourself the same everywhere so people can find you Like always there are so many nuggets you will have to listen to the whole interview to get the rest. Besure to connect with Riko using the links below https://www.instagram.com/itsrikowithak/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1WIbf3D4TiZAfeuKqmihtg Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion follow The United Promotion on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedpromotion