Rijah

Rijah shapes layers of luminous harmony, uplifting vulnerability through her candid lyrics. She fuses the soul of her hometown, Jersey City, with the jazz of Manhattan, sculpting a vivid self portrait that reflects themes of perseverance, growth, and human nature.

Through the exploration of herself and the world around her, Rijah’s upcoming project, “Motion Pictures,” emerged. With an innovative approach to R&B, her songs reflect the bridge between youth and adulthood.

Released in 2022, “the only one i know EP,” is an encapsulation of the the first chapter of Rijah’s artistry as she found her voice combining her love for music production and songwriting.

In both 2023 and 2024, Rijah was featured in NPR Tiny Desk Top Shelf episodes with her songs “Up” and “House In Tattoos”. “Acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter Baby Rose selected her entry as one of her favorites in the national NPR Tiny Desk Contest, with fellow judge Sudan Archives praising Rijah’s “amazing” and “unique” voice.” (“From The Mass.”_ WBUR News_, Noah Schaffer, 2023_)_

Since then, she has experimented with blending the intricacies of jazz with the lyrical and melodic sensibilities of her musical inspirations, weaving a tapestry that tells her story. Her sophomore EP, “Motion Pictures,” will be released on August 30th, 2024.