Litty Rik, the rising artist out of Arcadia, California, carries music in his blood. His father was a Latin percussionist, so rhythm was never something he had to search for—it was already living in the house. As a kid, he couldn’t resist the urge to perform. Family gatherings, parties, anywhere there was an audience, he was ready to entertain. It wasn’t just a hobby; it felt natural, almost inevitable.
He didn’t officially start making music until he was 20, but the inspiration had been building for years. Growing up, he had a playlist that shaped him—Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes, Snoop, Dre, 50 Cent, The Game, 2Pac, Biggie. These artists weren’t just background noise; they were teachers, guiding him toward the sound he would eventually carve out for himself.
Ask him to describe that sound now and he keeps it simple: unique. It’s a word that fits him—unrestricted, personal, and true to his journey. Most of his work has been recorded in studios throughout the Los Angeles area, places where he’s been able to experiment, refine, and evolve.
Growing up in Arcadia, he spent a lot of time hanging around local spots like the Santa Anita Mall, The Grove, and Old Town Pasadena. Those areas became the backdrop for memories, friendships, and the early pieces of the artist he is today.
His latest release, Stay Lit, captures the energy and confidence he’s been building. And he’s not slowing down. His upcoming single, “Ready,” featuring Ariel Matthew, drops on February 14th, and he has an EP lined up for summer 2026. The momentum is clearly on his side.
For Litty Rik, the journey hasn’t been a solo ride. He shows love to the people who’ve supported him from the start—his mom for always believing in him, his guiding mentor Taydoe, the team at Eclipse Distro, his creative director Jag-J, and the rest of his family who continue to push him forward. Their support fuels the passion he brings into every track.
With roots grounded in culture, influences from legends, and a sound he can proudly call his own, Litty Rik is carving out his lane—and he’s just getting started.
