Interview with YBL Richy (Richard Carrington)

YBL Richy (Richard Carrington) was born May 22, 1998 in Coldspring, Tx. He started making music when he was 18, after he and his friends moved to Austin, Tx, where he currently resides. YBL Richy came on the rap scene with a different alias(Once Playboy Richy) which he changed when he created a group with his childhood friends which was YBL. The other members of his group is YBL Antboi, YBL Kel and YBL Rodd. YBL Richy has stated his music influences are Kendrick Lamar, Tory Lanez, Drake and Rich Homie Quan. He started making a name for himself with his debut single Sleep On U, (feat. Tory Lanez). Although YBL Richy is an Underground rapper, he has the talent to reach Mainstream success.

Q:  Where did you grow up?
 
YBL Richy: I grew up in Maynard Tx, its a super small town, pretty laid back and chill.

 
Q: What is your musical background?
 
YBL Richy: I started music when i was around 13 but i didnt take it serious at first until i graduated highschool, i was 18 and that when i started officially recording and releasing music.

 
Q: How would you describe your own style?
 
YBL Richy: I feel like i have a style of my own, im more of a laid back type rapper, and i think i havent even reached my peak of finding my true rap voice. I make music for people who have simalar stories and something they can relate to, wether its losing family and friends, or cashing out on jewelry and cars.

 
Q: Musically, what are your biggest influences and who are your favorite musicians?
 
YBL Richy: My biggest influences are kendrick lamar, tory lanez, rich homie quan, drake, and lil pump, i try to take a little portion from each to make my own style.

 
Q: What would be your dream venue in which to perform?
 
YBL Richy: Summerjam would definitely be a fun event to perform at, I would love the energy and the crowd.

 
Q: What’s a song you have stuck in your head these days?
 
YBL Richy: Beamer by yours truly, YBL Richy, its super catchy and lit.

 
Q: How can we follow you on social media ?
 
YBL Richy: yblrichy on instagram, soundcloud, twitter, and youtube.