HouzeOF Waxx is based here in Pittsburgh and their mission is to raise Awareness of Mental Disorders Through Music, Lets Break The Stigma, LETS TALK We are dicussing their upcoming event  the 1st annual "WINE AND CHEESE GALA" which will be hosted by yours truly, the host of RIANOUTLOUD!, Rian-Louis on October 22nd here in Pittsburgh. Purchase your tickets for the "Wine & Cheese Gala" here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-cheese-gala-tickets-420957915457?fbclid=IwAR0wLUvpiQqTDYL1duc-pq8kcb3VJrHE6grb5opHaggsLZ6SUQBXu5lfo-c Follow Houze Of Waxx on social media : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083131687371 Instagram: @houzeofwaxx

On this episode of RIANOUTLOUD! We have singer/songwriter Ballad, From Diddy's statement about "R&B Is Dead" To the ups and downs of being an independent artist. Also dicussing his singles "Orange" and "Lemonade" and asking the important questions like WHAT'S NEXT? Maybe a EP? Or an Album??  You dont wanna miss out on this amazing episode! You can find Ballad on all social media platforms: @MrLoveBallad  Stream Ballad's latest single "Lemonade" : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0VRoVzoOwOd4VkadHof8Wi Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/lemonade-single/1642988017

My special guest is Pittsburgh Singer/Songwriter Jesse Council, who was also apart of the Artist Talk 3 and this episode of RIANOUTLOUD! cotinues that amazing conversation with Jesse about his life music career and family! Especially his amazing relationship with his brother Joziah Council who is also a musician. Take a listen to this amazing conversation!  make sure you check out Jesse's latest single "Breaker" on all streaming platforms. Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/track/4QhcHtXoyGC0oTDYBOyaFL Apple Music :https://music.apple.com/us/album/breaker/1616888970?i=1616888971 Follow Jesse on social media Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jessecouncil/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessecouncil?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

On this episode of RIANOUTLOUD! serves as a follow up from Artist Talk 3 back in July. First up is my guest is ever so talented Griffin Wilson (@theunstablehottie) a business owner, clothing designer & stylist who is the founder/owner of @shopunstable ….. and we get personal about how his brand unstable came to life. You don’t wanna miss this inspiring story! shop Unstable---- https://www.shopunstable.com

my special guest is none other than the amazingly talented SADBOYMUSIC aka the ELECTRONIC KING! We talk all about his career, his collaboration with THEE Dawn Richard and what’s next! Stream Sadboy's latest project planète des larmes ( Chrome Edition): Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4ayfV4iHjeOGGDCVxyAJpy Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/plan%C3%A8te-des-larmes-chrome-edition/1585553773

No guest, just me talking about awful dating life.

July 28-30th is black pride week here in Pittsburgh and my guest is Andre Brown, President of The Black Pride Association! We are discussing all things happening during black pride week,  July 28th- Opening Reception @ 5801 lounge  July 29th- Pittsburgh Black Pride Concert featuring Grammy award winner Mya! July 30th- Community BBQ and vendors  for more information please visit https://www.pghblackpride.org to purchase tickets to the PITTSBURGH BLACK PRIDE CONCERT, visit : https://trustarts.org/production/82557/pittsburgh-black-pride-week-concert Pittsburgh Black Pride Association on social media: https://www.facebook.com/pittsburgh.blackpride/ https://twitter.com/pittsburghblack https://www.instagram.com/pghblackpride/

My special guest is the one and ONLY Medino Green, Talking all about his career, life and his new single “Clap” off of his upcoming project. It was an absolute honor to give Medino his flowers! I’ve been a fan of his for YEARS!! This was truly a full circle moment having the amazing opportunity to interview him!

My guest is Sydney Davis the owner of Niplids and the creator of Artist Talk which is an art and performance event series centered around mental health. Artists from all mediums, like visual artists, photographers, musicians, and more, come together to bring mental health conversation to the forefront by sharing stories behind some of their most personal work.  Artist Talk 3 Takes place Sunday July 17th at the Carnegie Museum of art from 5:30-9pm here in Pittsburgh.

On this special episode of RIANOUTLOUD! My special guest is Producer and D.J. Jimir Davis, who goes by AMORPHOUS! We talk about the beginning and leading up to that moment on thanksgiving weekend that changed his life forever! Also how he got to work with Kehlani, Kelly Rowland and Brandy on his debut EP "Things Take Shape". Take a listen to this amazing conversation!  Stream "Things Take Shape"  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2h0NjsiRhuKzR5QYLkUsIi Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/things-take-shape-apple-music-up-next-film-edition-ep/1574565833

on this episode of RIANOUTLOUD! singer, actor and model Shah is my special guest and we get discuss his new single "Honest" the lead single from his debut EP "ambivalence"! We also get into the ups and downs of being an independent artist and so much MORE! SHAH's new single "Honest" is available on all streaming platforms. Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/album/honest-single/1612988643 Spotify :https://open.spotify.com/track/1cuXoecRPznWuTHj2qiQeu?si=36f118bc14264721 click the link to pre order his debut EP "ambivalence" below: https://smarturl.it/ambivalenceSHAH

Reuniting with my BOYS! Donnie & Derikas— this time we’re digging into Donnie’s new book “I Cry Myself To Sleep At Night” and babyyyyy it gets DEEP! It’s a long episode, but it’s worth a listen!

On this episode of RIANOUTLOUD! we have singer, songwriter and playlist curator Taylor Gray talking all about his new single "To You" from his upcoming project later on this year, also got to ask about his thoughts on the music industry today and we even played a game "This or That"  Stream "To You" Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/album/to-you-single/1615648451 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/track/63jy9jw4DW3TXqqF38GApk?si=62679c17f79f48ff Visualizer Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKJ3Zp0hjmM Flavor waves playlist : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/flavor-waves/pl.u-MDeJCJRNmo9

On this weeks episode of RIANOUTLOUD! I have a very special guest. Actor, Author and Activist (The Triple AAA) @julian.walker !! At the beginning I took off my “journalist hat” and had a “fan-girl” moment talking about Julian’s debut film and a personal favorite of mine the 2014 film “Blackbird”! Directed by Patrick-Ian Polk, which co starred Oscar winning actress, Mo’Nique. Jumping right into Julian’s debut book “A Year Without You” and ending this amazing conversation talking about @mobinyc ( Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative) a series of curated social connectivity events for gay and queer people of color to see their holistic self while promoting community, wellness, and personal development. Which Julian serves as The Deputy Director / Ambassador. Discussing #MOBITalks and the upcoming #MOBIFest Follow Julian on Social Media Twitter: @thtguyjulian Instagram: @julian.walker Julian's Book "A Year Without You" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M59N65F/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 All Things MOBI https://mobi-nyc.com

Had the amazing opportunity to chat with Pittsburgh fashion designers  and best friends Malcolm Williams( Willie Gee's) and Reggie Howze ( Heart On a Sleeve) together with their joint collaboration FAMOUZ LOVRS. also Season 2 of "True T Presents: Fashion Fair Heart On A Sleeve x Willie Gees Trunk Show" that takes place April 12th here in Pittsburgh... we talk about fashion inspiration, family and more.

On this week's episode of RIANOUTLOUD! we welcome Xopher James one half of the musical duo SUPA NxC. We get into his debut solo project TIP ( The Island Project) Journey as a solo artist, his trip back home Trinidad and Tobago and so much more! Follow Xopher on instagram: @iamxopherjames Stream TIP ( The Island Project)  Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-island-project-ep/1609795781 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/album/71KP33bVDodQto34XYxrXw

Actor/singer Drew Coleman ( @DrewBoiGenius) from my favorite web series For The Boys comes onto the show and we dig into his character Jamal and all things For The Boys!  You can catch Drew on For The Boys on YouTube.com/SlayTV

Season 4 of RIANOUTLOUD is here! This episode was not suppose to happen until later on, the oringal guest on the show was actor Drew Coleman from the hit web series For The Boys, but due to technical difficulties... that episode will air very soon! So for now you get to hear me talk about the crazy nude leaks on twitter, trying to move on from someone I didn't date and how I cleared the air with a distant friend of mine... So get into this new episode and follow RIANOUTLOUD on social media Twitter : Rianoutloudpod Instagram : Rianoutloudpodcast TikTok : RatedRian

In my very special FIRST IN PERSON INTERVIEW we are getting to know the newly formed Pittsburgh music duo SUPA' NxC and I have a special guest cohost Chase Felton (  @odio_amor ), owner of Felton Essentials Had the privilege of sitting down with the newly formed duo talking about music, life and everything in between. Their debut single “Shots” is now on streaming platforms. Shots by SUPA' NXC : Apple Music :https://music.apple.com/us/album/shots/1595250213?i=1595250214 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/album/6vDieWhLGH86eq1plTai0D?si=B_lsWLwqSTWD_ZlMuDt20w Felton Essentials "Your one stop shop for all your hair and skin care needs." https://feltonessentials.com

Catching up with my friends Brandon & Jerika about life and everything in between. Brandon runs his own custom clothing line SleezyThreads https://sleezythreads.bigcartel.com Also mentioned SUPA' NXC debut single "Shots" Apple Music :https://music.apple.com/us/album/shots/1595250213?i=1595250214 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZzKqsnwcRypQRTV1vF3vM?si=51d5719f02904614

This Episode of RIANOUTLOUD! My friends Derikas Hines ( Host of Cheap Therapy The Podcast) & Donnie Love ( Author of Thank You I'm At Peace) are back on the show and we recap over our amazing weekend in Florida together. Celebrating friendship, brotherhood and life! Purchase Donnie's book "Thank you, I'm At PEACE" on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P3S7QPT/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Check out Cheap Therapy The Podcast hosted by Derikas on all streaming platforms https://open.spotify.com/show/7MypYYEgXzbxmfUGgyEiKr

Just a random story about my failed attempts at dating...

Rambling about nothing but funky celebrities who don't wash their ass and what is next for Beyoncè as her 40th birthday approaches and the new music that is coming.

Season 3 of RIANOUTLOUD! is here and I decided to start the season off with just a conversation, catching up and finally being honest with first myself, and others... about my Weightloss journey. This is the beginning of a beautiful season and I hope you follow along, give feedback and tell a friend! 

Here with the season 2 finale of RIANOUTLOUD! and on todays my friends Derikas and Donnie Love are here to break down and give our own opinions of "Black Gay Twitter" followed by a beautiful and open discussion with two amazing twitter mutuals. @TurexBaldwin and @undefined_asj Check out Donnie Love's debut book 'Thank You I'm At Peace' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P3S7QPT/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Also check out Cheap Therapy The podcast, created by Derikas which he also co-hosts with Lexie and Patrick : https://li.sten.to/eI4xeBs

On this episode of RIANOUTLOUD! We get to talk to Judith McNeil the director of the Diversity Business Resource Center @ Riverside Center for Innovation. But I know her as MOM!  Interested in starting a business click on the link https://www.riversidecenterforinnovation.com/dbrc/home

Part 1 of my 3 part series talking about Sexual Preferences... specifically Bisexuality. My First guest is one of my friends from college Jerika, who is a straight black woman. Respect My Preference Part 2 is coming soon.

A beautiful conversation with Rob Milton...Singer/Songwriter/Producer and host of his own podcast "Glow Up Rob"  We get into so many different topics, his music, inspiration behind his new song "Cry" Also a RIANOUTLOUD! exclusive on his upcoming album 'All Boys Cry'

No segment, No guest. Just me showing love to some of my favorite black businesses & black podcasts. Black Business :  Mask Off Coffee Mask by Curt Lee ( @Skin.papi) The Token Candle Co. ( @thetokencandlec & www.tokencandleco.com) Favorite Black Podcasts: Shuffle Music Show ( @hitshuffle_) Wine Down Fridays ( @winedownfridays2) Both podcasts streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcast & Google Podcasts.

On this episode of RIANOUTLOUD! My very special guest is the one and only FUTURE POP ICON in the making. Wuhryn Dumas. We talk about who he is, where he came from and how his pop debut ‘Glitter on Fire’ came to be.  Glitter On Fire is available for streaming NOW! Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/album/glitter-on-fire-ep/1535366505 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/43V1sDQzDAhKjyt5C1pcgP?si=Fwl_w07dSxCzU5Y1DpFeJg

This short episode is dedicated to Betsy Hayden. My friend, a mentor & just a beautiful human. 🧡🧸

On this episode of RIANOUTLOUD! Jay Brooks & Neauxla C. from Shuffle Entertainment. We talk about the 2021 Grammy awards, the winners, our favorite performances and so much more. Tune in and also show love to Jay & Neauxla follow them on Twitter and Instagram @Hitshuffle_ 

Today  I get the chance to talk with Ellis C. Dawson and Mekhai Lee the creators of the new web-series "For The Boys" which centers around the lives of three Queer, Black best friends Jamal, Anthony and Syed as they navigate love and friendship in NYC. Premiering March 1st 2021 on SLAY TV.

Catching up with Artist Fresh on his new song "Off" and everything in-between.

Believe me when I say that I still believe in love, I've just never had any luck. But I am still hopeful that my day will come. 

RIANOUTLOUD! IS BACK and with a very special guest. Stevie Derrick ( @StevieDerrick_ ) Curator of #DearYall and his amazing #IndieArtistSpotlight and also ¼ of black lgbtqa focused HIM Podcast ( @TheHIMpodcast). 

In celebration of my 31st Birthday(10/24) I am just reflecting and appreciating life. 🧡

Author Donnie Love is on the show talking about his new book "Thank You, I'm At Peace" which is available NOW! On Apple Books & Apple Books ONLY! https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewBook?id=1527608067

My interview with with Antwane Folk Contributor for Rated R&B one of my favorite blogs! We talk all things music!

Interview with Rapper/Singer-Songwriter & Engineer Marcus Saint, talking about his inspiration, life and his new single "Ride" 

Expressing my love for Beyoncé and her artistry

A really cool conversation with co-worker and friend Stephanie Mungin. About how to remain sane during the pandemic!

Catching up with Business Owner Staisha McClellan on loss, life & her growing business Root Of Ree! Get into it!

Just expressing my love for the legendary actress & singer Raven-Symoné who Brightened my life during a dark time!

Catching up with Patrick Troy, a friend from college and someone who I’ve remained in touch with. I always seek his professional advice & etc... so this episode we had segment. Just a conversation from one black man to another!

Airing out my frustrations on all that is happening in the world concerning African Americans

*she never went anywhere* I’m reviewing the new album “Good To Know” from my personal favorite JoJo!

My first guest! She’s a business owner, a rapper & songwriter... and also my best friend... Moca Marley!

Season 4 premiered on April 12th and I’m just randomly reflecting on the first episode of the new season and also my love for the show!