ABOUT RYANITO
My Story
Ryanito was born in Germantown, Maryland and is the youngest of two boys. He discovered his ability to sing at a young age and began writing his own poetry, and later started producing songs and rapping lyrics.
At age sixteen his father moved to Florida and he remained in Maryland where his street education began. Recognizing the elements of danger, Ryanito changed his focus and pursued music. He moved to Florida at twenty-one for a new location, perspective and outlook as he became receptive to the Sarasota music scene. He began performing and networking where he would meet several people that have helped him in his musical career.
Ryanito's Inspiring Journey
Ryanito hosted a talk radio show and created events using art and music to learn about and inspire people. He worked within the community of Sarasota by hosting his radio show Coffee & Donuts for WSRQ & WSLR radio stations interviewing diverse members of the community through exploring many topics through conversation.
He then created a student youth summer program at local elementary schools. Art, Rhymes and Kids in collaboration with Kennedy Center Initiative Any Given Child and Sarasota Schools to utilize music in the classroom to teach and enrich students learning curriculum with music. Ryanito worked to create The Art, Rhythm & Culture Festival, a live art and music event with local artists and vendors that was in benefit to local charities and non-profit organizations. In September 2018 Ryanito created a collaborative one off show with the Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota. It featured a live art painting exhibition with artist Zulu Painter while Ryanito and The Pops Orchestra performed his album first album The Cosmic Guide.
Ryanito is always looking to explore artistic expression and the boundaries of music into new directions that create new, unique sounds that effect listeners with his lyrics and rhyme patterns. He has released three albums which have been mastered by multiple Grammy Award winning engineer Michael Makowski.
MUSICIAN
MUSICIAN, ARTIST, ACTIVIST… UNDEFINABLE!
In November 2020 the B.L.I.N.D. album was released. The album was produced by international producers Tough Sale. Tough Sale is the classical guitar duo CARisMA. They have toured with opera singer Andrea Bocelli for almost 10 years opening his concerts around the world and performing with him before becoming producers Tough Sale.
Together Ryanito and Tough Sale created a musical sound that fuses elements of Hip-Hop, Electronic and Classical music and beyond. Ryanito and Tough Sale are sponsored by German audio gear company ELYSIA, an international audio company for master level studio recording.
In 2021 Ryanito released his latest six track project the NFT EP.
Ryanito plans to release his next album in the second half of 2022 and is preparing to release his next single “America” with an accompanying NFT project on 2/22/22.
In late 2022, Ryanito made a splash by releasing his rendition of a new timeless Hip-Hop holiday classic titled “Merry X-Mas.”
ARTIST
As an artist, Ryanito paints vibrant stories with his music, inviting you into his world of imagination
ACTIVIST
Ryanito passionately uses his music and platform to drive meaningful change in music world
UNDEFINABLE
Ryanito defies his unique blend of music and art, leaving an indelible mark on the creative landscape.
Ryanito's Creative Odyssey in 2023
As he stepped into 2023, Ryanito embarked on a remarkable journey of creativity. His project “Paradise” was a collaboration dedicated to Sarasota, where he crafted a theme song for the new USL 2 soccer team, the Sarasota Paradise. This endeavor resulted in multiple versions of the song, including English, Spanish, orchestral, house music, and even a marching band rendition. The community of Sarasota came together as Ryanito partnered with the renowned Kilties Marching Band from Riverview High School for the marching band version.
As 2023 progressed, Ryanito looks forward to the approaching year of 2024. In September 2023, exactly five years to the day after his 2018 orchestral music collaboration, he unveiled a remastered live orchestrated Hip-Hop album in partnership with the nationally recognized multi-instrumentalist and composer Nathaniel Wolkstein. This exciting project, titled “The Cosmic Guide Experience,” will be accompanied by the upcoming release of a concert film and documentary. Ryanito plans to make these available through digital distribution and submit the film to various local and national film festivals.
Not to be outdone Ryanito has another talent to share with the world as he has geared up to become a published author. His debut children’s book, “The Cosmic Kid,” was set to inspire young readers. The story revolves around a boy named Rayo who aspires to become a successful rapper despite facing doubt and challenges. Rayo’s cosmic secret empowers him to pursue his dreams with unwavering determination, supported by friends and family. This heartwarming tale encourages children to believe in themselves and follow their passions.
Ryanito's Anticipated 2024 Album
As the dawn of 2024 approaches, Ryanito has more in store, including an upcoming album featuring collaborations with renowned Hip-Hop artists. Stay tuned for what promises to be another exciting chapter in his artistic journey!