Born on the tropical paradise island of Barbados, R&B artist Robbi Niles is no stranger to music. Robbi began playing music at just three years old, impressively learning the Tenor Steel Pan. Since then, Robbi has learnt several other instruments including the saxophone, piano, drums, and guitar. Although an accomplished CV, his most notable yet is his voice. “A competent guitarist, composer, lyricist, and producer, Robbi released his first single “Wonder” when he was sixteen years old. It found favour in the Adult Contemporary world and charted on the ACQB Top 200 Chart. Robbi continues to hone his craft by building an impressive catalogue showcasing a blend of R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Alternative Rock, Reggae, and Soca – a reflection of his Caribbean influences.” Robbi has worked alongside some notable artists including British DJ Notion, FLEX, Purple Melon, Clout etc. Robbi’s captivating vocals and catchy hooks leave fans in awe and it comes as no surprise that this up and coming artist has accumulated over 1 million streams and video views across platforms. “The pursuit of his unique sound has led Robbi on a transatlantic journey from LA, to London, and Toronto, telling a story of life’s triumphs and disappointments but always transmitting a message of hope.”
In October, Robbi released his newest single since 2021, “Venezuela”. Described as a “bouncy reggaeton with deep R&B undertones and catchy melody and hooks”, this ode to summer tune delivers all the feels. His sultry vocals capture the heart of his fans as we all wish we were this elusive “Venezuela” that he is chasing. When asked how this song differs from past releases he says, “It’s more fun and has a bit of a pop sound to it. R&B, hip-hop and pop collide.”
Premiering on October 13th, Robbi released the official lyric video for his newest single. “I thought it would be the perfect compliment to the track to help fans and future fans get to know the song while still giving it texture and meaning.” Maintaining that Barbados summer energy, the visuals throughout the video really transport the viewers to a tropical paradise. Vibrant turquoise beaches, exotic greenery, rushing waterfalls and breathtaking sunsets all help set the scene for this amorous fantasy. The lyrics are displayed with distinct fonts, with key words or phrases such as “corazon” and “ride or die” emphasized using a beautiful yellow serif text. Using textured shapes outlined with a gradient gold border teases 3D visuals which adds opulence and a level of depth to the lyric video. When asked what his favourite part of the video was he said, “The overall flow and ease of telling the story through visuals and lyrics.”
What’s coming next for this emerging new singer? He’s promised a new single for early 2023! You can follow Robbi Niles across all social media channels at @robbiniles as well as music streaming platforms or you check out his website www.robbiniles.com.
Check out the lyric video for Robbi Niles “Venezuela” on YouTube Here: