Ria Ritchie

Ria Ritchie ( ; born 23 September 1987) is an English singer-songwriter and recording artist. Signed to Takeover Entertainment in 2011, she released her debut single, entitled "Only One", in May 2012.

Life and career Early life Ria Ritchie was born and grew up in Lowestoft, a seaside resort and resort town on the North Sea coast of England and the most easterly point of the United Kingdom. Her father is South African and her mother is English. She is the younger sister of actor Reece Ritchie, actor in the American films 10,000 BC and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Career: 2012–present Ria Ritchie released videos of her covering other artists songs with the guitar, receiving over 11 million views on YouTube.

In 2010, Ria began talks with the discoverer of Rihanna and Ne-Yo, Jay Brown – business partner to rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z.

Artistry

Musical style Ria Ritchie's style of music yearned from when she started singing from the age of 12. She taught herself the guitar from the age of 17.

Voice Ria Ritchie is an alto lyric coloratura soprano with a vocal range type spanning more than four octaves (scientific pitch notation: E3–D7). — —

As featured artist Year Title Peak chart positions Album UK 2012 "Control" (Disclosure feat. Ria Ritchie) — The Face

Music videos Year Title Director Ref. 2012 "Only One" Luke Monaghan, James Barber "Control" (with Disclosure) Ben Murray, Ross McDowell