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When speaking of such a talented artist , RIE, you must be able to take in all that she has accomplished in a very short time span.  This amazing artist has worked with some of the best in the music industry.  Recording songs in the POP, R&B and HIP HOP world in English seem to come natural for this Japanese natural born diva.
RIE was interested in singing and dancing at a very young age.  She took traditional Japanese dance lessons when she was 8 years old and HIP HOP dance when she was 10.  It was during this time that she started listening to American music and was influenced by its energy and continues this passion to this very day.
In her childhood, during this time, she performed on television for the first time and received a special award on a popular talent contest.  Shortly thereafter, she entered another performing arts contest and again won the opportunity to perform on a popular TV show.
At the age of 17, RIE traveled to New Zealand to study English.  After her graduation from high school in 2004 she moved to the United States.
She came to Los Angeles in 2006 and started to follow her passion that being her music career.  She sang with “ATTN”.  The group opened  for many artist including the popular singer, “A.I” from Japan.  
In 2008, RIE went back to Japan to see her family and friends.  
RIE was invited  to  return Los Angles in 2009 to record her first album produced by Ed Faris.  The album features numerous great artists such as RAUL REKOW,  from Carlos Santana’s band and the Godfather of Latin HIP HOP artist, MELLOW MAN ACE.
In 2010, RIE produced her first  music videos.  
Back in Fukuoka, Japan, she started her own radio show from FM Fukuoka called “RIE & BUTCH R & B Bran New Night.”  Butch is one of the best well known MC’s  in Fukuoka.
In 2011, RIE produced and recorded six songs for the “2012 Miss Universe Japan Kyusu.”  As the main artist, she opened for both the pre-final and final Miss Universe shows.  
RIE is growing as an artist and is presently creating exciting new music with a handful of professional and creative individuals. Since her release of RIE”s debut album she has been busy touring Japan and performing on a regular basis.  The performances include professional sport half-time events, opening acts on countless concerts and some of her own  amazing performances.   In 2013, RIE will be working with various producers in Japan and from the United States.  There are also plans on the way to travel to Europe and continue her passion with the music industry.  In addition to all of the above, RIE is currently managing the day to day operations of her own label.  She currently holds the crown of the Vice President position.  
RIE is truly a gifted and talented artist whose passion is demonstrated in her work ethics, quality of her creative lyrics and production of her music.   Keep your eyes and ears open for her new music, videos and tour dates.  