The Buzz On: Rye Rye

Rye Rye is radical. Ryeisha Berrain — the Baltimore she-rapper and remix-master who looks like Teyana Taylor trick-or-treating as Santigold — has been blowing minds with her frantic freak-out MC style since she was 16. Nevermind that she’s only 18, now. Rye Rye’s club rhythms, schoolyard rhymes and unstoppable energy won her a spot on the Fast And The Furious soundtrack and instant notice from M.I.A., who took the Technicolor young talent under her wing and on the road. The two turned out to be a perfect match, and Rye Rye was soon the first artist to be signed to M.I.A.’s personal label, N.E.E.T.

In addition to releasing, distributing, and creating the artwork for Rye Rye’s upcoming debut album, M.I.A. has given the young artist personal support and attention above and beyond the call of duty. On the topic of M.I.A.’s newborn baby, Ikyhd, Rye Rye tells Rap-Up.com, “I think she’ll be a fun parent. I’m just thinking about how she acts with me. She act like I’m her child sometimes.” Lucky Rye Rye.

With M.I.A. at her back, this electric new lady MC can’t lose. Listen to Rye Rye’s lead single, “Bang,” featuring M.I.A. on the mic and Blaqstarr on the knobs.

Also! In the video below, FADER Magazine catches up with Rye Rye and a very pregnant M.I.A. in the studio, sneaking an exclusive peek at the record in progress. Watch!

+ Live footage of Rye Rye in NYC, via MTV News and Rye Rye at SXSW.

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