The melodies and words are all my contributions as well.Ĭonstellations out now, how are you feeling? Also because I play instruments, majority of the guitar you hear in the songs is played by me. I do have input on all the songs and tracks that I make. When I feel like it's a song I bring it to producers, we start working on the whole production and everything. I usually start off with all the demos, so I write all my songs on the guitar. It’s a very common name given to a female.Īs a classically-trained musician, what’s your creative process? I searched it up and it's a common female name for Indonesian people. I took the last 4 letters of the first name, just without Juster. RINI is really from my first name, my whole first name in Justerini. What was the inspiration behind your name? The moment I realized I wanted to do music full-time was when everyone was singing my song, word for word. We organized this whole event and we sold out the first show in Melbourne. I booked the venue with my friends, who are my band as well. I wanted to do a show in my home city, which is Melbourne, for the fun of it. There was a time when… it was around my first EP I released back in 2018. That's what helped me get to where I am now, it pushed me to create and write.Īt what point did you realize this music thing was forreal? Singing in church as well really exposed me to the new sounds that directly influenced my art. It was a big transition but you know, I’ve met good people. Growing up in Melbourne, it was a brand new thing for me as a teenager coming from a whole different country. How was it growing up in Melbourne, Australia? I know you grew up in the church. Read below as we discuss his roots in Melbourne, the turning point in his music career, new album Constellations, favorite tracks, shooting “For Days” in Paris, signing to Warner, studio essentials, and more! Additionally, he just wrapped a beautiful opening slot on Alina Baraz’ Alone With You Tour.įlaunt caught up with RINI via Zoom, who was on their way to Miami after wrapping a show in Charlotte. With over 200 million streams to his name, RINI wasted no time in gifting audiences all around the world an incredible 12-track body of work, spearheaded by lead single “Red Light” featuring labelmate Wale. Those are my influences.”įast forward to 2021, RINI returns with his highly-anticipated album Constellations, which also serves as his major label debut via Warner Records. Living out of the Philippines as an Australian, I experienced new genres of music, like R&B and soul music. I used to listen to a lot of different stuff because my dad introduced me to a lot of songs, a lot of different music really. Speaking on how he came up with his sound, RINI states, “I’ve been making music ever since 7 years ago when I started writing, but my music background goes way back to my childhood days. Soon, he was taught the drums, bass, and keys to play in the background of his smooth, sultry voice… eventually uploading R&B covers onto his Youtube and teaching himself how to produce. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, the singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer started performing at a very young age, playing guitar for his church before blessing the streets as a teenager. RINI is in his own lane, creating heartfelt, soul-filled R&B that fans can’t get enough.
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