Lifeof9000

Ramon Rivas, better known by the stage name Lifeof9000, is an American recording artist and music engineer.[1]

Lifeof9000
Birth nameRamon Rivas
BornQueens, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active1998–present
Labels

Background

Rivas and his work has been acknowledged and awarded by the Recording Academy for the engineering and co-writing of numerous musical projects, most notably Beyoncé's Lemonade, Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail, and Ariana Grande's Sweetener album, in addition to other projects involving Cardi B, Alicia Keys, Justin Bieber, Pharrell, Queen Latifah, and Jermaine Dupri.[2][3][4][5][6]

Rivas has also engineered and/or contributed to musical projects for Nas, Megan Thee Stallion, Kanye West, Drake, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, J Balvin, Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Hudson, Destiny's Child, The Dream, Kelly Rowland, Ludacris, Ciara, 50 Cent, T-Pain, N.E.R.D, Clipse, Maxwell, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Ne-Yo, and Blue Ivy Carter.[7] He has also worked on Indian-style urban production, including projects with Timbaland and Nelly Furtado.[8]

In 2017, Utica-based rapper Trizzy signed Lifeof9000 to his first record deal. In May 2017, Lifeof9000 released his debut EP, Touch My Soul.[9]

In 2019, Rivas announced the release of his own studio singles, including one with Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, amassing coverage in music media.[10][11]

Honors & Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Sweetener Best Pop Album Won
2016 Lemonade Album of the Year Nominated
2016 Lemonade Record of the Year Nominated
2016 Lemonade Song of the Year Nominated
2013 Magna Carta Holy Grail Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Won

References
  1. Grant, Shawn (December 31, 2020). "Lifeof9000 Releases Latest Single "4 Me"". The Source. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
  2. "Beyonce: Lemonade - Credits". Beyoncé.com. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  3. Aswad, Jem (April 24, 2016). "Beyonce's 'Lemonade': A Deep Dive Into the Star-Studded Album's Credits". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
  4. Hussein, Wandera (August 17, 2018). "Here are the full album credits for Ariana Grande's Sweetener". The Fader. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  5. "Jay-Z's 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Production Credits Released". Vibe. July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  6. Coleman ll, C. Vernon (July 4, 2013). "Timbaland Breaks Down The Genesis of Jay-Z's 'Magna Carta Holy Grail,' Production Credits". XXL. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  7. "Ramon Rivas - Credits". Tidal. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  8. "Lifeof9000: The Indian urban music market has potential to crush U.S. Billboard charts". International Business Times. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  9. Doby, Jerry (August 19, 2017). "Who Is Ruby Recordings' 9000". The Hype Magazine. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  10. "Queens, NY Recording Artist 9000 Gears Up For "U WIN I WIN" Release". Hip Hop Weekly. June 30, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  11. Mitchellva, Tracy (March 11, 2021). "Lifeof900 aka Ramon Rivas Releases Single "We Up" Featuring Raekwon & Josh Hammonds". Thisis50. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
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