Riovaz

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Riovaz
Birth nameBrandon Hernandez
Born (2004-03-27) March 27, 2004 (age 21)
Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Labels
Website www.riovaz.com

Brandon Hernandez (born March 27, 2004), known professionally as Riovaz (also stylized in all lowercase "riovaz"), is an Ecuadorian singer-songwriter and rapper from New Jersey. He rose to popularity following his songs that blew up on TikTok "Heart Racing", "Prom Night," and 'I Feel Fantastic". Following his success, he would later sign with Warner Records.

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Career

2017–present: Beginnings, Prom Night & Heart Racing

Riovaz started making music at age 13 in 2017. [1] He would release his first song "Shine" through platforms such as YouTube and SoundCloud in July. The year following, Riovaz released his breakout single, "Prom Night" which would gain virality online, [2] [3] [4] alongside "I Feel Fantastic". [5] "Prom Night" would later be certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. [6] In 2023, Hernandez would release his third extended play (EP) Disturb The Norm (2023). [7]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected details
TitleEP details
Riovaz
  • Released: October 2, 2024
  • Label: Geffen
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleEP details
Disturb The Norm [2]
  • Released: February 24, 2023
  • Label: Geffen, Darkroom
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with title, year released, album, and chart positions shown
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Dance
[8]
"Tantrum (Pace Yourself)" [9] 2022——Non-album single
"Patience" (Jaydes featuring Riovaz)—— Heartpacing
"Heart Racing" (with Kanii and Nimstarr)202313— Exiit
"—" denotes a single that did not chart.

References

  1. ↑ Jekanoski, Cassie (February 15, 2023). "Let's meet at Riorave". Office Magazine. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Murray, Robin (March 1, 2023). "Riovaz Uses 'Disturb The Norm' EP To Illustrate His Breadth". Clash . Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ Jacob, Lola (December 6, 2022). "Introducing: Riovaz and his new song Tell Me Your Fears". Coup de Main Magazine. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  4. ↑ Norris, John (March 1, 2023). "New Jersey's Restless Riovaz Finds His Groove – And He's Already Eying the Next Thing". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  5. ↑ Songco, Parker (June 11, 2025). "Riovaz Brings Internet-Age Chaos to Brooklyn's Elsewhere". The Torch. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  6. ↑ "American single certifications – Riovaz – Prom Night". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ Norris, John (March 1, 2023). "New Jersey's Restless Riovaz Finds His Groove – And He's Already Eying the Next Thing". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  8. ↑ Cusson, Michael (June 1, 2023). "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  9. ↑ Gwyther, Hwu (December 16, 2022). "Riovaz Digs Deep With New Single Tantrum (Pace Yourself)". Wonderland . Retrieved July 26, 2025.
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