Brighton’s rising rap genius ArrDee releases debut EP ‘Pier Pressure’
This is your sign to look out for 19-year-old Brighton rapper, ArrDee (real name Riley Davies), on the charts as he recently debuted his “first ever body of work” titled Pier Pressure. You might’ve seen this UK drill artist initially from his collaboration with Tion Wayne and Russ Millions’ hottest single “Body” that dominated on TikTok. That’s right! He’s the creative genius behind Adeola wanna roll with a geezer. Since the traction gained from being featured on the remix of “Body”, ArrDee has released several tracks including “Cheeky Bars” and “6am in Brighton.
Keeping up the momentum, there’s no stopping ArrDee from delivering! When asked about the popularization of drill music, a form of trap music known for authenticity and storytelling, he acknowledges the struggle to be original within this genre. He keeps the belief that coming from the UK and being the truest version of himself is what sets him apart from other drill music artists, giving him the inspiration he needs to create his best work.
“No one can be you as good as you are at being you.”
“Cheeky bars” music video. One of the songs that put ArrDee on the map.
ArrDee reveals the reason he has this note-worthy and distinguishable tone is that he smiles as he raps, dubbing him the name “Smiley Riley” by his family!
“You can hear it and feel it when someone’s happy, smiling, and talking. It gives off that vibe that little bit of magic.”
“Come & Go” Music Video from Pier Pressure EP
Other than his lyrics, manifestation has also played a role in his skyrocketing success in the music industry. “No one understands greatness until it’s already happened” is the statement he carries to block the negativity he faces as he continues to craft his sound.
“Think about when the internet really first came about and everybody said that it was a phase and that no one understood the potential the same way. No one’s going to understand your true potential the same way you might.”
He can absolutely talk your ear off about music, but when he raps, you’ll learn more about who he is in a blink of an eye. Speaking of….listen to his debut EP Pier Pressure which is OUT NOW!
