AUD RIGO doesn’t sound like anybody else — and that’s exactly how he wants it.
Hailing from North East Los Angeles and proud of his roots, AUD RIGO represents more than just himself. A first-generation Mexican-American with family ties to Michoacán, his upbringing shaped both his hunger and his perspective. The culture, the struggle, the pride — it all lives inside his music.
Long before studio sessions and mansion party networking, he was just a kid freestyling at nine years old. Even then, he knew. Music wasn’t a hobby. It wasn’t a phase. It was destiny.
By 2019, he officially stepped into the booth, but the vision had been forming for years. He sacrificed time, comfort, and stability to chase what he always believed was meant for him. And now, that belief is paying off.
What separates AUD RIGO is his versatility. He refuses to be boxed in. His inspirations range from Kurt Cobain of Nirvana to melodic artists like Trippie Redd and YNW Melly. That blend of rock emotion and modern melodic rap gives his sound an unpredictable edge. He moves easily between styles, experimenting with flows and melodies while still holding onto the raw ability to freestyle at a high level.
Growing up, his playlist was a mix of heavy hitters. West Coast staples like 50 Cent, The Game, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and Tupac played alongside East Coast legends like Nas, Mobb Deep, and Biggie. He tapped into Kanye West’s Chicago influence and later absorbed the energy of the new school — Future, Young Thug, the YSL movement, Quality Control’s wave, and West Coast standouts like Shoreline Mafia and Drakeo the Ruler.
Instead of copying any one influence, he blended them into something personal.
Much of his music has been recorded at Chalice Recording Studio in Hollywood — a historic space where legends have crafted timeless records. He credits his friends Jayy808 and Chriz Milly for helping make those sessions possible. He’s also worked closely with his engineer Dom, recording at Dash Radio on Hollywood Boulevard. These environments sharpened his sound and elevated his approach.
Outside the studio, AUD RIGO spent his late teens immersed in North East LA and Hollywood Hills mansion parties, building connections and learning the industry early. Networking at 18, he understood that talent alone wasn’t enough — presence mattered too.
His project Glitches Got Me Rich Vol. 1 stands as a defining moment in his catalog. The EP showcases the full range of his artistry — different flows, different moods, and a sound that doesn’t resemble anyone else coming out of his city. It’s a statement project. A declaration that he’s not here to blend in.
And he’s not slowing down.
Glitches Got Me Rich Vol. 2 is in the works, along with new visuals and features. His fans gravitate toward the collaborations, especially when paired with strong visuals — something he plans to keep delivering.
Along the way, he’s received co-signs that matter. Kap G believed in him early, brought him into rooms that many artists never see, and even took him on tour. He also shows love to the late Chris King, who supported him, as well as D Savage and Yung Weej for opening doors and giving him his first-ever feature with a video — opportunities that aren’t handed out lightly.
Above everything, AUD RIGO keeps it rooted. He shouts out his supporters, his day-one brothers, and most importantly, his section — North East LA.
