RMR (singer)

RMR (pronounced "rumor") is an American singer, rapper and songwriter. He first attained notoriety when his song "Rascal" went viral on YouTube in February 2020.[1][2]

RMR
Born1996 (age 24–25)[1]
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2019–present
Labels
Websitehttp://whatrmr.com

He is signed to Warner Records and Cmnty Rcrds.[3]

Career

In February 2020, he independently released the song "Rascal", which quickly went viral on YouTube overnight, due to the video's content and portrayal.[4][1] He signed to Warner Records and Cmnty Rcrds in April 2020.[3] He dropped the single "Dealer", debuting its remix days later. The remix features American rappers Future and Lil Baby.[5]

On June 12, 2020, he released his debut extended play, Drug Dealing is a Lost Art. The eight-track EP contains features from American rappers Future, Lil Baby, Westside Gunn and Young Thug.[6]

On November 12, he released "The Wishing Hour", a reworking of the Matchbox Twenty song "3AM."[7] It was subsequently announced RMR's next project would be called 4th Qtr Medley, a three-part series of re-imagined songs and interconnected videos similar to "Rascal," set to be released on November 24.[8] On November 24, 4th Qtr Medley was released and featured reworkings of songs from Matchbox Twenty, Drake, and The Goo Goo Dolls.[9]

On January 8, 2021, RMR released "Her Honeymoon", the first single off of his upcoming debut album. The accompanying music video featured three possible endings to the narrative, concluding with RMR encouraging fans to call or text his personal cell-phone to vote for their preferred ending.[10]

Discography

Extended plays
Title Album details
Drug Dealing is a Lost Art[6]
  • Released: June 12, 2020
  • Label: Warner, Cmnty
  • Format: Digital download

Personal life

RMR was born in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is secretive about his life, and remains professionally anonymous.[1] As of 2020, RMR is currently living in Los Angeles, California, having been relocated from Atlanta.[1]

RMR was a panel member on A View From The Front Line, an introspective panel discussion hosted by one of his labels Warner Records. Moderated by Gail Mitchell, Executive Director of R&B/Hip-Hop for Billboard, the panel included artists involved in the George Floyd protests and Paul Henderson, Director of Police Accountability for the City of San Francisco.[11]

Artistry

RMR has received comparisons to Lil Nas X for his musical style, fusing elements of hip hop and country music. In addition to Rascal Flatts, he cites Kanye West, Drake, Lil Wayne and Michael Jackson as influences on his music.[12]

References
  1. Holmes, Charles (March 2, 2020). "RMR's Rascal Flatts Homage 'Rascal' Is a Viral Hit – As Long As It Can Stay Online".
  2. "RMR, Pre-Fabulous Breakout Of The Year, Is Nothing But Smiles". NPR.org.
  3. "The Deals: 'Rascal' Artist RMR Joins Warner Records". Billboard. April 16, 2020.
  4. "RMR's Hilarious 'Rascal' Video Is A Literal Overnight Success". February 27, 2020.
  5. "RMR on the Endless Influences That Move the Man Behind the Mask". HYPEBEAST.
  6. "RMR drops debut EP Drug Dealing Is a Lost Art: Stream". June 12, 2020.
  7. Ross, Alex Robert. "RMR hornily reworks Matchbox Twenty's "3AM" on "The Wishing Hour"". The Fader.
  8. 2DOPEBOYZ. "RMR – "The Wishing Hour"". 2DOPEBOYZ.
  9. Williams, Aaron. "RMR Completes His '4th Qtr Medley' With One Last Classic Cover". Uproxx.
  10. Mahadevan, Tara C. "Watch RMR's 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Style Video for "Her Honeymoon"". Complex.
  11. "A View From The Front Line – a conversation about making change". Warner Records YouTube channel.
  12. "RMR Is More Than a Mask and a Viral Moment". Complex.


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