RMR (singer)

RMR (pronounced "rumor") is an American singer, rapper and songwriter. He first attained notoriety when his song "Rascal" went viral on YouTube in February 2020.[1][2]

RMR
Born1996 (age 23–24)[1]
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2019–present
Labels

He is signed to Warner Records and Cmnty Rcrds.[3]

Career

In February 2020, he independently released the song "Rascal", which quickly went viral on YouTube overnight, due to the video's content and portrayal.[4][1] He later signed to Warner Records and Cmnty Rcrds in April 2020.[3] He later dropped the single "Dealer", with later debuting its remix days later. The remix features American rappers Future and Lil Baby.[5]

On June 12, 2020, he released his debut extended play, Drug Dealing is a Lost Art. The eight-track EP contains features from American rappers Future, Lil Baby, Westside Gunn and Young Thug.[6]

Discography

Extended plays
Title Album details
Drug Dealing is a Lost Art[6]

Personal life

RMR was born in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is secretive about his life, and remains professionally anonymous.[1] As of 2020, RMR is currently living in Los Angeles, California, having been relocated from Atlanta.[1]

RMR was a panel member on A View From The Front Line, an introspective panel discussion hosted by one of his labels Warner Records. Moderated by Gail Mitchell, Executive Director of R&B/Hip-Hop for Billboard, the panel included artists involved in the George Floyd protests and Paul Henderson, Director of Police Accountability for the City of San Francisco.[7]

Artistry

RMR has received comparisons to Lil Nas X for his musical style, fusing elements of hip hop and country music. In addition to Rascal Flatts, he cites Kanye West, Drake, Lil Wayne and Michael Jackson as influences on his music.[8]

References
  1. Holmes, Charles; Holmes, Charles (March 2, 2020). "RMR's Rascal Flatts Homage 'Rascal' Is a Viral Hit -- As Long As It Can Stay Online".
  2. "RMR, Pre-Fabulous Breakout Of The Year, Is Nothing But Smiles". NPR.org.
  3. "The Deals: 'Rascal' Artist RMR Joins Warner Records". Billboard. April 16, 2020.
  4. "RMR's Hilarious 'Rascal' Video Is A Literal Overnight Success". February 27, 2020.
  5. "RMR on the Endless Influences That Move the Man Behind the Mask". HYPEBEAST.
  6. "RMR drops debut EP Drug Dealing Is a Lost Art: Stream". June 12, 2020.
  7. "A View From The Front Line – a conversation about making change". Warner Records YouTube channel.
  8. "RMR Is More Than a Mask and a Viral Moment". Complex.
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