RiotUSA

RiotUSA
Birth nameEphrem Louis Lopez, Jr.
Also known as
  • Riot
  • RiotUSA '22
Born2000 or 2001 (age 23–24)[1]
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
OriginThe Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2021–present
FatherDJ Enuff

Ephrem Louis Lopez, Jr., known professionally as RiotUSA, is an American record producer, songwriter, and rapper.[2] Born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx[citation needed], he is best known for his musical productions for fellow Bronx native and rapper Ice Spice, who he met at State University of New York at Purchase in 2021.[3]

RiotUSA first gained major recognition in late 2022 after producing Ice Spice's breakout single "Munch (Feelin' U)", along with her follow-up singles "Bikini Bottom" and "In Ha Mood".[4] He co-wrote and produced the entirety of her debut extended play, Like..? (2023), while also serving as executive producer on the project.[2][4] That same year, he produced and co-wrote "Barbie World" (with Nicki Minaj and Aqua) from the soundtrack to the 2023 film Barbie, and co-wrote the remix of "Karma", by Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice.[3][2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Complex was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c Unterberger, Andrew (August 7, 2023). "How RIOTUSA & Ice Spice Brought Drill Music to 'Barbie': 'I Always Had a Bigger Vision for It'". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Garcia, Thania; Aswad, Jem (January 16, 2023). "Music Industry Moves: Ice Spice Producer RiotUSA Signs Global Deal With Warner Chappell Music". Variety. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Mitchell, Gail (December 15, 2023). "Ice Spice Producer RIOTUSA: 'We're Working on Her Debut Album as We Speak'". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2024.