
Wales-based singer-songwriter Rhi'N'B is quickly becoming one to watch in the electronic music scene. From performing with orchestras, at festivals and clubs, her blend of soulful vocals and gritty MCing has caught the attention of fans and producers across the world. 2024 saw her release multiple iconic tracks, setting her up for a busy 2025! It was only right we sat down with her to learn more about her musical journey.
Interview conducted by VoiceBox's Lauren Louisha


Hey Rhi’N’B, we’re so excited to have you join us for an interview today! Having been fans of your work for some time, it's going to be great to get to know more about the ins and outs of you and your music! Shall we start with what inspired you to start a career in music?
My love of music started when I was very young when I played the trumpet from about 7 or 8 years old. I played in jazz groups, brass bands and symphony orchestras, and adored that, but also my love for the drum and bass (DnB) genre began when I was around 10. I felt a bit alone in that I didn’t know anyone else who was into that type of music at the time but that didn’t stop my love for the genre anyways. I was fortunate enough to meet people as I grew older who did enjoy DnB as much as I did, and that in turn led me to the wonders of Boomtown and the ultimate shift that my life took.
What drew you to the trumpet at such a young age?
Honestly, my reasonings are wild just to preface this but it was a trio of reasons; one being the brass instrument leaflet was magenta pink and I was a fan of that, two being I thought all the other brass instruments were a bit too big for me and seeing as I was tiny I thought trumpet was the most appropriate size (I’m still small now so clearly wasn’t too dodgy a choice) and lastly I loved the film The AristoCats and the trumpet playing cat called ‘ScatCat the Alley Cat’. So yeah that was enough for me apparently.
You told us that you were in jazz groups and brass bands when you were younger, has your time within those spaces influenced your musical style today?
Yes, the influence is massive when I really think about it. My experiences with different teachers, to start with, were insane. Some were terrifying, some were in 'whiplash territory', and some genuinely lived and breathed music. These different experiences are all why I do what I do today. They taught the importance of listening and that it's okay to not be the loudest in the room, (which as a brass player, you could probably imagine the actual nightmare that was for any conductor). I learnt the importance of technique, improvement, teamwork, and discipline above all. Weirdly that has helped massively in my MCing.
You mentioned falling in love with drum and bass DNB at 10. What was it about DNB that resonated with you at such a young age?
I’m not entirely sure what it was that captivated me initially, but from what I can remember I think it was mainly heavy heavy baselines. The first time I ever listened to “No More Idols” I felt like the genre really spoke to me. Similarly, my first time hearing “Breathe” by The Prodigy on a random compilation album my neighbour was throwing out, I knew that was it, I was hooked. “Blind Faith” By Chase and Status will forever have a place in my heart though, as that song got me through a lot of rough times, so if Liam Bailey ever reads this, big big love geeza.

In our initial chat, we told us that your time at Cardiff University changed things for you. Can you tell us what made it feel so communal and nurturing?
When I first moved to Cardiff, I would rave a lot, like a lot a lot, but I didn’t necessarily know the people playing and so through speaking to one of my lecturers, he put me in touch with one of the members of “Ladies of Rage”. They are an amazing group of women and non-binary people who perform together, raise awareness of important events and are all amazing artists in their own right. Through their friendship, I began meeting other artists within the Cardiff scene. These artists were grime and hip-hop rappers, poets, soul singers and beautiful people in general. They could see I was nervous or needed guidance. I felt and still feel welcome amongst everyone, and it led to my confidence building on stage for sure. I still have a way to go, and this industry is a booky one, but I am loving it anyway.
What's been your favourite performance to date?
This is a hard one, it would have to be between Big Love’s Fire engine stage performance with Double A Side, Spring Break Amsterdam with the Flat 49 Crew, or International Women's Day with Ladies of Rage.
Bringing it back to your time in Cardiff again, you said the people you met in the rap scene and your lectures nurtured and encouraged your transition into rapping. How did their support shape your confidence and creativity as an artist, and what role did that community play in your overall development?
The impact of my lecturer believing in what I did enough to encourage it and actively make those connections, was insane to me. I thought what I wanted to do was very left field and was happy as a backing singer at that time, so having this active push was exactly what I needed. Having boys in the rap scene encourage me too, well, that entirely blew my mind being that these boys were people looked up to, so to have them backing me despite how little skill I had or thought I had, really meant a lot. Without any of the support I’ve had from friends and teachers, I can definitely say things would have gone differently, but I’m so glad they went how they did.
After you left university you joined Concrete Junglists, what have been some of the standout moments or highlights of your career since working with them?
I do not even know where to start with this because oh my lord it’s been a crazy ride. I’ve been supporting DJ Marky, Pendulum, and Bladerunner and just had the best time with the Concrete Junglists Family. I have loved every set I’ve done with them and always feel looked after so, am very grateful.

Thank you so much for chatting with us, we’ve really enjoyed it! To wrap things up we’ve got one final question for you! Looking back at your entire journey, from starting with the trumpet as a kid to discovering DnB and transitioning into rap, what’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about yourself as an artist?
I’ve learnt to never have 6 cans prior to a set and to not then do an interview directly after. But the serious answer is, that it's better to just go for it than to never try at all and even if it goes wrong, all you can do is try again.
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