Joining Raise The Bar this time running is Moss Side’s favourite grime star. You ask, we deliver. It’s the one, the only, RIO. Joining SISI on Repeat, he makes his Reform studio debut for a cook-up of fiery beats and flavourful lyricism.
Since the beginning of his musical journey in 2010, RIO has had features on BBC Radio 1, BBC 1xtra, Sky Sports Soccer AM, as well as nominations from the Mixtape Awards such as ‘The Best Grime Mixtape’. He has worked with an array of prolific and established celebrities, musicians and so forth, cementing his rightful place in the UK grime sphere.
Watch the full freestyle down below to witness the talent that took place in the studio.
Listen back to the show down below to hear more about RIO’s story, his new song ‘Spiritual Warfare’ and more.