Rio Rainz - Mutual Butterflies (Single)
Rising London singer-rapper Rio Rainz returns with his latest release, “Mutual Butterflies,” produced by X. This song is his way of transforming a bad experience into a winning song. After the nightmare of missing an anticipated festival appearance due to illness, Rio was determined to turn things around. "It was the worst feeling in the world. I came home feeling pretty upset with myself. I told myself that the next session I have, I’m going to create something beautiful to make up for what happened." The result is a deeply emotional and intimate track, capturing the spark and growth of young love.
Music has been the driving force in Rio’s life from an early age. As a shy and reserved child of Jamaican and Irish heritage, he grew up surrounded by a constant stream of music at home, including soul, classic reggae, and singer-songwriters like Amy Winehouse, who remains a major influence on him today. Music helped him build confidence; after his mother bought him a keyboard, Rio spent weekends playing in church or participating in performing arts classes at Centre Stage in his native north London. Following his parents' separation, he split his time between the city and the countryside, using introspective lyrics to openly share his highs and adolescent struggles, hoping to support others through his vulnerability. Rio has developed a rare perspective for someone his age, harbouring a dislike for modern trends while cherishing genuine, real-life connections. This distinctive worldview allows him to seamlessly merge his diverse creative talents into his music. His genre-fluid sound reflects a blend of all his influences, breaking stereotypes and creating a multi-layered musical experience.
Rio burst onto the scene at fifteen with a powerful Black Box freestyle that went viral, confirming his rapping and singing abilities to the masses. His debut EP, "Withdrawal Symptoms," and follow-up EP, "Cobwebs in My Room," have cemented his position in the thriving DIY-Alt-Rap/R&B scene. This release was followed by a standout, sold-out debut showcase at The Lower Third, further establishing his presence in the music industry. Rio's fanbase has quadrupled these past few years thanks to co-signs from The Face, NME, Hypebeast, MTV, and Complex.
Now Rio is on the path he wants to be, he aims to help others who have struggled or are struggling in similar ways.