Interview with Rizzo Avery

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I've had the pleasure of actually chatting with Rizzo on more than one occasion. He's a down-to-earth artist with a dream to succeed. Who remembers my first interview with John Paul? Well, it was he who introduced me to Rizzo. I had NO CLUE who this guy was; I received a link to his Sound Cloud account through this group chat on Facebook...I am always open for new music, but I was HOOKED with the first song..."I Promise You". I was determined to get an interview with this guy so, of course, me being who I am I asked and he obliged. Don't know who Rizzo Avery is? Well, you will after this!

With a preference for Neo Soul and singing since the age of 3, Rizzo's not just a recording artist but he's also a songwriter. With musical influences from individuals like Lauryn Hill, J. Cole, Cyhi the Prince, Big KRIT, and more, Rizzo describes himself as "unique". I couldn't agree more.

After speaking with Rizzo, I gathered that he's not like any other artist I've encountered. He's more driven and his ambition is impeccable. I asked Rizzo about his philosophy in reference to his music and this is what he had to say:

"It is important that when I write and perform to remember who I am and the position that I play. Music is powerful and if I use it right then it could change my situation. Not only my situation, but also the people that listen to it and what they are going [through]. Many artists get stuck into the lifestyle they're living and forget why they do what they do. Be yourself, be you".  

We need more artists like Rizzo. He's dedicated to his craft and knows what it takes to be successful. He's not just making music for fun; he knows it takes hard work and he's determined to push himself to whatever lengths in order to get the work accomplished. With people like friends and family supporting him, he has a major team and support system, coincidentally called #LoyalGang. He's only one person and he understands the importance of having a team that believes in him and his dream just as much, if not more, than he does. They work hard behind the scenes so he gets his music to the public efficiently with his current EP available in Swainsboro, Soperton, Dublin, and other cities in Georgia, I'm pretty sure you're best friend already has his music playing in their car! (I do!) 

Currently an #Indie artist, Rizzo is not yet signed by a label, but I predict it won't be long before he gets noticed. Claiming that 'it's in his blood', Rizzo states, "Music has always been a part of my life; without it I don't think I would've made it through." He goes on to say that just about everyone in his family "interacts with music" in some form so it was "destined" that he delved into it as well. Stating that his 'biggest fear' is 'not reaching enough people'. And with every Indie artist I interview, I asked him what were his thoughts on today's music: "It needs more substance...yet we have some AMAZING artists still out here making music". He took the words right out of my mind. 

Would you like to see Rizzo perform? He has an event coming up May 29th in Dublin, GA, at the Aces Lounge alongside another fellow interviewee, the talented #HarmyniStarr. 

However, Rizzo has performed at numerous locations, including the Cephora Lounge in Atlanta. I urge you not to miss this; mark your calendars! Yet, if for some reason you cannot make it out, don't fret because with talent such as that of Rizzo's, you'll have numerous other opportunities to watch him in action. 

Until then, you can follow him on #Instagram @theofficialrizzo, on Facebook @Rizzo Avery, and Twitter @loyalgang_rizzo.

For more on Rizzo, check him out here>> Rizzo's Artist Ecard. 

You can also check him out on #YouTube and #Soundcloud (click either to go to his pages). To remain updated on this artist and the other artists I've interviewed, check out their links. I'll be doing an artist update in a few weeks so stay tuned! Click his links, add him on #Facebook, follow him on #Twitter & #IG, subscribe to his #YouTube channel and his #Soundcloud. 

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Yours truly, 

Rachel Marie

Double Aught Entertainment, L.L.C.

The Underground Artistry Blog

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