Ria

RIA was founded in June of 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio. They debuted with a release titled "Battleground", including 12 tracks for their freshman release. During the period of the album Battleground, RIA opened up for acts such as Twiztid, Tech N9ne, Marz, Critical Bill, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Sub Noize Souljaz,Insane Clown Posse, John Cena, Kotton Mouth Kings, and Bizzare from D12. During these shows RIA prepared for their sophomore release entitled Destruction.

During writing, recording, and playing these shows. RIA picked up their 5th member to the group. EVLution the battle mixer(dj) joined up with the group in the spring of 2006. Having a bit over ten years experience with beat production, he quickly became the final element to the group.