For RichA$id, music started with inspiration close to home. In May 2024, he found himself listening to beats made by a friend — and something just clicked. What began as a casual curiosity turned into a creative spark, pushing him to start making his own music. From that moment on, music became more than just sound — it became purpose.
Early Influences
RichA$id’s sound reflects the variety of artists who shaped him. From lyrical legends like Eminem and Drake, to genre-bending voices like Childish Gambino, The Weeknd, and PARTYNEXTDOOR, he draws from a wide range of influences. Add in the energy of Yeat, Pop Smoke, and Central Cee, and the futuristic tones of Future and Tayota, and you get a style that’s emotional, unpredictable, and always evolving.
From Support to Seriousness
At first, music was just for fun. But that changed when people around him — friends, listeners, even strangers — began to take notice. “People kept telling me they believed in me,” he says. “That I could make it big someday.” That belief planted the seed that this could be more than a hobby. It could be a career.
The Name: RichA$id
RichA$id’s name is a tribute. His friend and producer goes by BROKEACID, so in a nod to their creative connection, he flipped the concept and came up with RichA$id — a name that reflects collaboration, contrast, and loyalty.
Creating Based on the Mood
For RichA$id, music is all about energy and emotion. There’s no set style — the mood of the day shapes the music. “We can make a happy song, a rage song, a sad song — whatever we’re feeling in the moment.”
His creative process is hands-on: first, listen to the finished beat. Then comes the humming, the lyrics, the vocals, the adlibs — and finally, it all clicks into place. It’s raw, instinctive, and honest.
Latest Project: Late for Class
RichA$id’s most recent album, Late for Class, is personal. The title is a nod to his high school days — specifically, his frequent lateness. But the deeper meaning is about growth. The album captures how far he’s come since those days, both as an artist and a person.
“It’s meant to be a general vibe — one of my best albums — and to show how much I’ve changed.”
The Challenge Behind the Music
Putting the project together wasn’t easy. The hardest part? Figuring out what made the final cut. Tracklist decisions, sequencing, and editing pushed him creatively. But the end result was something he’s proud of — a body of work that tells a story without trying too hard.
Standout Track: Telly
Of all his songs, “Telly” stands out as a turning point. It was one of the first to really blow up — and one that many fans discovered him through.
“It’s one of my most well-known tracks,” he says. “It means a lot to me because it showed me that people were actually listening — that this could be something real.”
What’s Next for RichA$id?
With momentum behind him and hunger in every verse, RichA$id is just getting started. He’s not chasing trends — he’s chasing growth, both sonically and personally. Built from vibes, forged in realness, and backed by belief, his music is made to last.
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