After years of setbacks, including a multi-year prison sentence, Michigan’s own Rio Da Yung OG is back in a big way. He’s showing no signs of slowing down. His new album, F.L.I.N.T. (Feelin’ Like I’m Not Through) is a love letter to the city that raised him.
Across 20 tracks, Rio serves up everything fans have been missing: hard-hitting bass, razor-sharp punchlines, and his signature laid-back-but-lethal delivery. With beats from longtime collaborators Wayne616, BEATSBYSAV, and Danny G Beats, the album feels like a greatest-hits playlist of Michigan’s gritty, bass-heavy sound. Standouts include “What U Spend” ft. Zillionaire Doe, “Great Day,” “Sneaky B,” and “Big Ben.”
Rio Da Yung OG & STAR BANDZ link for “Ghetto Star”
The features run deep. Homegrown stars like YN Jay, Rmc Mike, and up-and-comers from Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta, including Star Bandz, VonOff1700, Zillionaire Doe, and FBLManny appear on the project. Whether he’s trading clever flexes with Star Bandz on “Ghetto Star” or teaming up with YN Jay for the late-night cruising vibes of “Rich Regardless,” Rio proves his pen is still sharp as ever.
And he didn’t stop at just the music. Rio dropped five new visuals, all directed by 2M Digital, to give fans even more to dig into. From the reflective “Back Rubbed” to the braggadocious “Different Music,” each video feels like another piece of his comeback story.
The album lands right in the middle of Rio’s massive “Welcome Home Tour,” which spans over 60 dates and brings his energy to cities like San Francisco, L.A., Houston, New York, and Chicago. Fans can grab tickets at touringwithrio.com.
Just weeks before the album’s release, Rio was honored by the City of Flint with a proclamation recognizing his cultural contributions. Thus, proof that his city sees him as more than a rapper. Moreover, he’s a hometown hero. With F.L.I.N.T., Rio Da Yung OG is showing us that he’s far from done.
Stream F.L.I.N.T. (Feelin’ Like I’m Not Through) here: https://music.empi.re/feelinglikeimnotthrough
