ABOUT ari:

PBP Recordings artist David A. Richman, professionally known as [ari], has been immersed in music for as long as he can remember, and he makes it known in his groundbreaking work. Born and raised in Los Angeles, his brothers introduced him to musical greats such as NWA, Twista, Wu-Tang Clan, Nice N Smooth, and 3rd Base at the age of 10. The soulful sounds of En Vogue, Mariah Carey and Chante Moore came into his life courtesy of his mother. His influences span many genres that include classic R&B, hip hop, blues, pop, jazz and soul. [ari] attended Hamilton High School, which boasts such alumni as: Mike Elizondo, Murs, Nipsey Hussle, Omarion, Warryn Campbell, Paula Patton, and Laila Ali.

It wasn’t long before [ari]’s immersive musical upbringing lead him to mess around with wordplay and to create lyrical flows and sounds similar to that of his influences. While his influences remain constant in his past, they serve as a foundation for his maturing world views. In college, and through the culmination of several life experiences, [ari] was able to hone in on topics, politics, beliefs and issues that mattered most to him. As [ari] states, “I mean for me it's more based on evil in high places of power and revolt against that power.” His music explores and examines politics, injustices, faith, history and even draws from scripture.