RIIVA is a German-American singer, songwriter, and artist based in Berlin. Growing up in the early 2000s, she was deeply influenced by Soul, R’n’B, Rock, and 80s Pop music. Her diverse musical inspirations include BANKS, Muse, Col3trane, RAYE, Tove Lo, Timbaland, Aaliyah, and Destiny’s Child. After completing her vocal coaching training in 2017 and graduating from the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg in 2020, she etsablished herself in Berlin’s international songwriting and music scene as both an artist and a co-writer for other artists. 

She co-wrote the lead single „Killer“, from SHINee member KEY’s repackage album „Killer“, which reached No.1 on the iTunes charts in at least 20 countries worldwide and garnered more than 6 million views on YouTube in less than a week. More recently, she sang on Alok’s „Tsunami“, which she also co-wrote. 

RIIVA’s songs seamlessly blend Alternative R’n’B and Hip-hop with Pop elements. Her smooth, emotive vocals, take the listeners back to the 2000s while staying rooted in contemporary sound. 

RIIVA values authenticity and is known for her candid expression of personal experiences, desires, and feminist ideals. RIIVA is bold, emotional and self-confident. Especially in her live shows, RIIVA shows her most vulnerable self. Her genuine stories are complemented by bass-driven arrangements and live drums, captivating not only R’n’B enthusiasts. 

Following a feature in February with Estonian superstar NOËP, RIIVA is preparing to release two EPs. The first single, „Extremes“, marks the beginning of her new era.