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{{Short description|Indonesian rapper, singer and songwriter}}
{{Short description|Indonesian rapper (born 1999)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox person
| name = Rich Brian
| name = Rich Brian
| image = Rich Chigga.png
| image = Rich Brian with the President of Indonesia (cropped).jpg
| caption = Brian performing in 2016
| caption = Brian in 2019
| birth_name = Brian Imanuel Soewarno
| birth_name = Brian Imanuel Soewarno
| alias = {{hlist|Rich Chigga|Brian<ref name="BrianHighsnobiety">{{Cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/rich-chigga-name-change-brian/|title=Rich Chigga Officially Changes His Name to Brian|date=1 January 2018|website=Highsnobiety}}</ref>}}
| alias = {{hlist|Rich Chigga|Brian Imanuel|Brian}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|9|3|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|9|3|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Jakarta]], Indonesia
| birth_place = [[Jakarta]], Indonesia
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]}}
| nationality = Indonesia
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|record producer}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|record producer}}
| instrument = Vocals, piano
| years_active = 2015–present
| years_active = 2015–present
| mother =
| father =
| label = {{hlist|[[88rising]]|[[Doug Morris|12Tone]]|[[Empire Distribution|Empire]]}}
| relatives =
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[21 Savage]]|[[Higher Brothers]]|[[Keith Ape]]|[[Joji (musician)|Joji]]|[[Niki (singer)|Niki]]|[[Danny Ocean (singer)|Danny Ocean]]|[[Chungha]]|[[Skrillex]]}} <!-- ONLY ARTISTS WHO HAVE COLLABORATED WITH RICH BRIAN MULTIPLE TIMES -->
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| label = {{hlist|[[88rising]]|[[Doug Morris|12Tone]]|[[Empire Distribution|Empire]]}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Higher Brothers]]|[[Keith Ape]]|[[Joji (musician)|Joji]]|[[Niki (singer)|Niki]]|[[Chungha]]|[[bbno$]]}} <!-- ONLY ARTISTS WHO HAVE COLLABORATED WITH RICH BRIAN MULTIPLE TIMES -->
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'''Brian Imanuel Soewarno''' (born 3 September 1999<ref name="Birth">{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/whats-next-for-rich-brian/11482472 |title=What's next for Rich Brian? The rapper shares plans on his 20th birthday |publisher=[[Triple J]] |date=4 September 2019 |access-date=14 July 2020 |author=Bracken, Claire}}</ref><ref name=jokowi>{{cite web |url=https://coconuts.co/jakarta/lifestyle/he-makes-us-proud-president-jokowi-meets-indonesian-rapper-rich-brian-in-bogor-palace |title=‘He makes us proud’: President Jokowi meets Indonesian rapper Rich Brian in Bogor Palace |author=Coconuts Jakarta |date=8 July 2019 |website=Coconuts Jakarta |publisher=[[Coconuts Media]] |access-date=9 September 2019}}</ref>), professionally known as '''Rich Brian''' and formerly as '''Rich Chigga''', is an Indonesian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his viral debut single "[[Dat $tick]]", which was first released in March 2016 on [[SoundCloud]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/richbrian/dat-tick-prod-ananta-vinnie|title=Dat $tick (Prod. Ananta Vinnie)|work=SoundCloud|date=11 January 2016|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref> The single was later certified gold by [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]].<ref name="riaa">{{cite web |url = https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Rich+Chigga&ti=Dat+%24tick#search_section |title = American single certifications – Rich Chigga – Dat $tick". Recording Industry Association of America.|access-date=29 July 2019}}</ref> His debut studio album, ''[[Amen (Rich Brian album)|Amen]]'', was released in February 2018, and peaked at number 18 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="Amen">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/amen/1341513315|title=Amen by Rich Brian|work=Apple Music|date=2 February 2018|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref> Brian's second studio album, ''[[The Sailor (Rich Brian album)|The Sailor]]'', was released on 26 July 2019.<ref name="Sailor">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-sailor/1469319614|title=The Sailor by Rich Brian|work=Apple Music|date=26 July 2019|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref> He released an EP titled ''[[1999 (EP)|1999]]'' on 25 August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=1999 by Rich Brian|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/1999/1527250245|access-date=28 August 2020|website=Apple Music|language=en-ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Listen to Rich Brian's New Project '1999'|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/08/rich-brian-1999-stream|access-date=28 August 2020|website=Complex|language=en}}</ref>
'''Brian Imanuel Soewarno''' (born 3 September 1999),<ref name="Birth">{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/whats-next-for-rich-brian/11482472 |title=What's next for Rich Brian? The rapper shares plans on his 20th birthday |publisher=[[Triple J]] |date=4 September 2019 |access-date=14 July 2020 |author=Bracken, Claire}}</ref><ref name=jokowi>{{cite web |url=https://coconuts.co/jakarta/lifestyle/he-makes-us-proud-president-jokowi-meets-indonesian-rapper-rich-brian-in-bogor-palace |title='He makes us proud': President Jokowi meets Indonesian rap er Rich Brian in Bogor Palace |author=Coconuts Jakarta |date=8 July 2019 |website=Coconuts Jakarta |publisher=[[Coconuts Media]] |access-date=9 September 2019}}</ref> known professionally as '''Rich Brian '''(formerly '''Rich Chigga'''), is an Indonesian rapper.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Angie |date=26 January 2023 |title='Jamojaya' Review: Justin Chon's Father-Son Drama Leans on Its Leads to Overcome Flaws |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/jamojaya-review-justin-chon-1235303593/ |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> He is known for his viral debut single "[[Dat Stick|Dat $tick]]", which was first released in March 2016 on [[SoundCloud]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/richbrian/dat-tick-prod-ananta-vinnie|title=Dat $tick (Prod. Ananta Vinnie)|work=SoundCloud|date=11 January 2016|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref> The single was later certified gold by [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]].<ref name="riaa">{{cite web |url = https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Rich+Chigga&ti=Dat+%24tick#search_section |title = American single certifications – Rich Chigga – Dat $tick". Recording Industry Association of America.|website = [[Recording Industry Association of America]]|access-date=29 July 2019}}</ref> His debut studio album, ''[[Amen (Rich Brian album)|Amen]]'', was released in 2018 and peaked at number 18 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], making Brian the second Southeast Asian artist to be on the top 20 [[Billboard 200]] after Filipino singer [[Jake Zyrus]].<ref name="Amen">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/amen/1341513315|title=Amen by Rich Brian|work=Apple Music|date=2 February 2018|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref> Brian's second studio album, ''[[The Sailor (Rich Brian album)|The Sailor]]'', was released in 2019. He released an EP titled ''1999'' in 2020. He released another EP titled ''[[Brightside (EP)|Brightside]]'' in January 2022. Brian has collaborated with many artists from China and [[South Korea]] such as [[Chungha]], [[Keith Ape]], [[Jackson Wang]], and [[Jae Park]].
Brian has collaborated with many artists from China and South Korea such as [[Kris Wu]], [[Chungha]], [[Keith Ape]], [[Jackson Wang]] and [[Jae Park]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Brian Imanuel Soewarno was born on 3 September 1999 in [[Jakarta]] to Heru Soewarno and Megawati Purnomo. He has one older brother named Roy Leonard Soewarno and two older sisters named Stephanie and Sonia Eryka Soewarno.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 March 2016 |title=Who is Rich Chigga? |url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/rich-chigga-interview |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> He is of mixed Chinese<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 February 2017 |title=Meet the Teen Artist Behind the Fannypack-wearing Rap Phenom Rich Chigga {{!}} Playboy |url=http://www.playboy.com/articles/brian-imanuel-rich-chigga-interview |access-date=25 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205101037/http://www.playboy.com/articles/brian-imanuel-rich-chigga-interview |archive-date=5 February 2017 }}</ref> and [[Minahasan people|Manadonese]] descent.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Okezone |date=21 February 2018 |title=Selain Mahir Bikin Lagu, Rapper Dunia asal Manado Brian "Rich Chigga" Ternyata Pandai Masak : Okezone Lifestyle |url=https://lifestyle.okezone.com/read/2018/02/21/298/1862544/selain-mahir-bikin-lagu-rapper-dunia-asal-manado-brian-rich-chigga-ternyata-pandai-masak |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=lifestyle.okezone.com/ |language=id-ID}}</ref>
Brian Imanuel Soewarno<ref name=jokowi/> was born in [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]],<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.playboy.com/articles/brian-imanuel-rich-chigga-interview |title = Meet the Teen Artist Behind the Fannypack-wearing Rap Phenom Rich Chigga |last = Schwartz |first = Zachary |date = 9 August 2016 |website = Playboy.com |access-date = 4 February 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170205101037/http://www.playboy.com/articles/brian-imanuel-rich-chigga-interview |archive-date = 5 February 2017 |url-status = dead |df = dmy-all }}</ref> and is ethnically of [[Chinese Indonesians|Chinese-Indonesian]] descent.<ref name=scmp>{{cite web |url=https://amp.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/3018990/jokowi-loves-rich-brian-diplomat-thinks-rapper-rude-who-has-right |title=Jokowi loves Rich Brian, but a diplomat thinks the rapper is rude. Who has the right end of Dat $tick? |author=Resty Woro Yuniar |date=17 July 2019 |website=[[South China Morning Post#Online version|South China Morning Post]] |publisher=[[South China Morning Post#SCMP Group|SCMP Publishers]] |access-date=9 September 2019}}</ref> He is the youngest of four siblings.<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://www.vulture.com/2018/02/rich-brian-wants-to-do-everything.html |title = Rich Brian Wants to Do Everything |last = Guan |first = Frank |date = 2 February 2018 |work = Vulture |access-date = 13 February 2018 |language = en |quote = We’re like a Chinese and Indonesian mixture. I have three siblings; I’m the youngest one, and my parents have been nothing but supportive. |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180213195117/http://www.vulture.com/2018/02/rich-brian-wants-to-do-everything.html |archive-date = 13 February 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian was raised in [[West Jakarta]] in a middle-to-low class neighbourhood.<ref>{{Cite news |url = https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/nov/24/rhymes-brian-imanuel-jakarta-rich-chigga-home-schooled-hip-hop-sensation |title = Rhymes of Brian: Jakarta's Rich Chigga is a home-schooled, hip-hop sensation |last = Herd |first = Mike |date = 24 November 2016 |work = The Guardian |access-date = 7 August 2017 |language = en-GB |issn = 0261-3077 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170807235754/https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/nov/24/rhymes-brian-imanuel-jakarta-rich-chigga-home-schooled-hip-hop-sensation |archive-date = 7 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Despite his father being a lawyer,<ref name="Thomas">{{Cite news |url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/cfthomas/2017/08/17/fresh-prince-of-jakarta-indonesias-rich-chigga-is-raps-newest-teen-prodigy/#52e59858a638 |title = Fresh Prince Of Jakarta: Indonesia's Rich Chigga Is Rap's Newest Teen Prodigy |last = Thomas |first = Carla |work = Forbes |access-date = 18 August 2017 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170817102832/https://www.forbes.com/sites/cfthomas/2017/08/17/fresh-prince-of-jakarta-indonesias-rich-chigga-is-raps-newest-teen-prodigy/#52e59858a638 |archive-date = 17 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> he never had a formal education and spent most of his time helping at his parents' café while being homeschooled.<ref>{{Cite news |url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/rapper-rich-chigga-on-youtube-hip-hop-idol-donald-glover-w491634 |title = Rapper Rich Chigga on Power of Social Media, His Idol Donald Glover |work = Rolling Stone |access-date = 7 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170807235949/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/rapper-rich-chigga-on-youtube-hip-hop-idol-donald-glover-w491634 |archive-date = 7 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>

Brian was raised in [[West Jakarta]] in a middle-to-low class neighborhood.<ref>{{Cite news |url = https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/nov/24/rhymes-brian-imanuel-jakarta-rich-chigga-home-schooled-hip-hop-sensation |title = Rhymes of Brian: Jakarta's Rich Chigga is a home-schooled, hip-hop sensation |last = Herd |first = Mike |date = 24 November 2016 |work = The Guardian |access-date = 7 August 2017 |language = en-GB |issn = 0261-3077 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170807235754/https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/nov/24/rhymes-brian-imanuel-jakarta-rich-chigga-home-schooled-hip-hop-sensation |archive-date = 7 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Despite his father being a lawyer,<ref name="Thomas">{{Cite news |url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/cfthomas/2017/08/17/fresh-prince-of-jakarta-indonesias-rich-chigga-is-raps-newest-teen-prodigy/#52e59858a638 |title = Fresh Prince Of Jakarta: Indonesia's Rich Chigga Is Rap's Newest Teen Prodigy |last = Thomas |first = Carla |work = Forbes |access-date = 18 August 2017 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170817102832/https://www.forbes.com/sites/cfthomas/2017/08/17/fresh-prince-of-jakarta-indonesias-rich-chigga-is-raps-newest-teen-prodigy/#52e59858a638 |archive-date = 17 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> he never had a formal education and spent most of his time helping at his parents' café while being homeschooled.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/rapper-rich-chigga-on-youtube-hip-hop-idol-donald-glover-w491634 |title = Rapper Rich Chigga on Power of Social Media, His Idol Donald Glover |magazine = Rolling Stone |access-date = 7 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170807235949/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/rapper-rich-chigga-on-youtube-hip-hop-idol-donald-glover-w491634 |archive-date = 7 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>


In 2010, while growing up in Indonesia, Brian began his career with social media when he was 11 years old. He discovered [[YouTube]] after he got a [[Rubik's Cube]] and realised he could log onto his parents' computer to find strategies for solving it faster. He also joined [[Twitter]] in August 2010, when he was just 11 years old. This eventually led him to making video content, including [[Black comedy|dark-comedy]] sketches on Twitter.<ref name="Thomas" /> He moved to the platform [[Vine (service)|Vine]] when he was 15 and began to post daily videos there. Brian, who at the time spoke only [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]], at age 12 he started to learn and polish his English, he had an American friend on Skype<ref>{{Citation|title=Skype|date=2021-10-21|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Skype&oldid=1051028386|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2021-10-22}}</ref> to talk with. He also taught himself to speak English by watching YouTube videos and by listening to rappers like [[Donald Glover|Childish Gambino]], [[2 Chainz]], [[Macklemore]] and [[Tyler, the Creator]].<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.mtv.com/artists/rich-chigga/biography/ |title = Rich Chigga Bio – Rich Chigga Career – MTV |last = MTV |access-date = 4 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161105223509/http://www.mtv.com/artists/rich-chigga/biography/ |archive-date = 5 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
In 2010, while growing up in Indonesia, Brian began his career with social media when he was 11 years old. He discovered [[YouTube]] after he got a [[Rubik's Cube]] and realized he could log onto his parents' computer to find strategies for solving it faster. He also joined [[Twitter]] in August 2010. This eventually led him to making video content, including [[Black comedy|dark comedy]] sketches on Twitter.<ref name="Thomas" /> He moved to the platform [[Vine (service)|Vine]] when he was 15 and began to post daily videos there. Brian, who at the time spoke only [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]] started to learn and polish his English, had an American friend on Skype that he could talk and converse with to improve his English.<ref>{{Citation|title=Skype|date=21 October 2021|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Skype&oldid=1051028386|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=22 October 2021}}</ref> He also taught himself to speak English by watching YouTube videos and by listening to rappers like [[Donald Glover|Childish Gambino]], [[2 Chainz]], [[Macklemore]] and [[Tyler, the Creator]].<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.mtv.com/artists/rich-chigga/biography/ |title = Rich Chigga Bio – Rich Chigga Career – MTV |last = MTV |website = [[MTV]] |access-date = 4 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161105223509/http://www.mtv.com/artists/rich-chigga/biography/ |archive-date = 5 November 2016 |url-status = dead |df = dmy-all }}</ref>


Brian began listening to [[hip hop music]] in 2012, when an American friend he knew on the internet introduced him to "[[Thrift Shop]]" by [[Macklemore & Ryan Lewis]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/10/31/rich-chigga-noisey-interview/ |title = Rich Chigga Talks About Fame, "Dat $Ghostface Killah & More |date = 19 August 2017 |website = Highsnobiety |access-date = 19 August 2017 |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian began to explore the genre, discovering [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], [[2 Chainz]], [[Kanye West]] and [[Logic (musician)|Logic]] at first. Brian wrote his first rap song in 2014 and recorded it onto an [[iPhone]] microphone over an [[MF DOOM]] produced instrumental.<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://www.clashmusic.com/features/when-the-east-is-in-the-house-clash-meets-rich-chigga |title = When The East Is In The House: Clash Meets Rich Chigga |work = Clash Magazine |access-date = 19 August 2017 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819070332/http://www.clashmusic.com/features/when-the-east-is-in-the-house-clash-meets-rich-chigga |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
Brian began listening to [[hip hop music]] in 2012, when an American friend he knew on the internet introduced him to "[[Thrift Shop]]" by [[Macklemore & Ryan Lewis]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/10/31/rich-chigga-noisey-interview/ |title = Rich Chigga Talks About Fame, "Dat $Ghostface Killah & More |date = 19 August 2017 |website = Highsnobiety |access-date = 19 August 2017 |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian began to explore the genre, discovering [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], [[2 Chainz]], [[Kanye West]] and [[Logic (musician)|Logic]] at first. Brian wrote his first rap song in 2014 and recorded it onto an [[iPhone]] microphone over an [[MF Doom]] produced instrumental.<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://www.clashmusic.com/features/when-the-east-is-in-the-house-clash-meets-rich-chigga |title = When The East Is In The House: Clash Meets Rich Chigga |work = Clash Magazine |access-date = 19 August 2017 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819070332/http://www.clashmusic.com/features/when-the-east-is-in-the-house-clash-meets-rich-chigga |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>


Brian originally wanted to become a [[cinematographer]] in [[Los Angeles]], however he gave up the aspiration once his music career began taking off.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |url = http://www.vocativ.com/351419/rich-chigga/ |title = Rich Chigga Is Your Favorite Rapper's New Favorite Rapper |date = 20 August 2016 |work = Vocativ |access-date = 19 August 2017 |language = en-US |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819061733/http://www.vocativ.com/351419/rich-chigga/ |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
Brian originally wanted to become a [[cinematographer]] in [[Los Angeles]], however he gave up the aspiration once his music career began taking off.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |url = http://www.vocativ.com/351419/rich-chigga/ |title = Rich Chigga Is Your Favorite Rapper's New Favorite Rapper |date = 20 August 2016 |work = Vocativ |access-date = 19 August 2017 |language = en-US |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819061733/http://www.vocativ.com/351419/rich-chigga/ |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
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== Career ==
== Career ==
=== 2015–2016: Career beginnings ===
=== 2015–2016: Career beginnings ===
[[File:Rich Chigga.png|thumb|254x254px|Brian performing [[Dat Stick]] in August 2016.]]
Brian began his career under the name Rich Chigga and released his debut track, titled "Living the Dream" on 17 July 2015, on his [[YouTube]] account. The song was [[Record production|produced]] by DJ Smokey.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lblbs7V7pwA |title = Rich Chigga – "Living The Dream" (Prod. by DJ Smokey) |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170620230851/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lblbs7V7pwA |archive-date = 20 June 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian then went on to release his debut single "[[Dat Stick|Dat $tick]]" on 11 March 2016.<ref name=":0">{{cite magazine |url = http://time.com/4532948/brian-imanuel-rich-chigga-jakarta-indonesia-rap-hiphop/ |title = Meet 17-Year-Old Indonesian Rapper Rich Chigga |first1 = Nash |last = Jenkins |magazine = [[Time (magazine)|Time]] |access-date = 24 October 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161024094321/http://time.com/4532948/brian-imanuel-rich-chigga-jakarta-indonesia-rap-hiphop/ |archive-date = 24 October 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzc3_b_KnHc |title = Rich Chigga – Dat $tick (Official Video) |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161126114322/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzc3_b_KnHc |archive-date = 26 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Shortly after, he was signed by 88rising.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ifeyani|first=KC|date=May 1, 2020|title=How music label 88rising brought Asian rap culture to the United States|url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90491415/how-music-label-88rising-brought-asian-rap-culture-to-the-united-states|url-status=live|access-date=April 7, 2021|website=[[Fast Company]]}}</ref> "Dat $tick" track caught international success after 88rising released a reaction video featuring American rappers [[Ghostface Killah]], [[21 Savage]], [[Tory Lanez]], [[MadeinTYO]], [[Desiigner]], and many more.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KMBELyZ_sM |title = Rappers React to Rich Chigga ft. Ghostface Killah, Desiigner, Tory Lanez & More |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161129044849/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KMBELyZ_sM |archive-date = 29 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Since the official music video for the track was uploaded onto his YouTube account, it has been viewed over 180 million times. "Dat $tick" then went on to peak at number four on the [[Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles]].<ref name="US-Bubbling-R&B-singles">{{cite web |url = http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ts_chart_artistname%3ARich%20Chigga&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A345&f%5b2%5d=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Rich%20Chigga |title = Chart Search for Rich Chigga (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles) &#124; Billboard |work = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher = [[Prometheus Global Media]] |access-date = 24 May 2017 }}</ref>
Brian began his career under the name Rich Chigga and released his debut track, titled "Living the Dream" on 17 July 2015, on his YouTube account. The song was [[Record production|produced]] by DJ Smokey.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lblbs7V7pwA |title = Rich Chigga – "Living The Dream" (Prod. by DJ Smokey) |website = [[YouTube]] |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170620230851/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lblbs7V7pwA |archive-date = 20 June 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian then went on to release his debut single "[[Dat Stick]]" on 11 March 2016.<ref name=":0">{{cite magazine |url = https://time.com/4532948/brian-imanuel-rich-chigga-jakarta-indonesia-rap-hiphop/ |title = Meet 17-Year-Old Indonesian Rapper Rich Chigga |first1 = Nash |last1 = Jenkins |magazine = [[Time (magazine)|Time]] |access-date = 24 October 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161024094321/http://time.com/4532948/brian-imanuel-rich-chigga-jakarta-indonesia-rap-hiphop/ |archive-date = 24 October 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzc3_b_KnHc |title = Rich Chigga – Dat $tick (Official Video) |website = [[YouTube]] |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161126114322/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzc3_b_KnHc |archive-date = 26 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Shortly after, he was signed by 88rising.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ifeyani|first=KC|date=1 May 2020|title=How music label 88rising brought Asian rap culture to the United States|url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90491415/how-music-label-88rising-brought-asian-rap-culture-to-the-united-states|access-date=7 April 2021|website=[[Fast Company]]}}</ref> "Dat Stick" track caught international success after 88rising released a reaction video featuring American rappers [[Ghostface Killah]], [[21 Savage]], [[Tory Lanez]], [[MadeinTYO]], [[Desiigner]], and many more.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KMBELyZ_sM |title = Rappers React to Rich Chigga ft. Ghostface Killah, Desiigner, Tory Lanez & More |website = [[YouTube]] |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161129044849/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KMBELyZ_sM |archive-date = 29 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Since the official music video for the track was uploaded onto his YouTube account, it has been viewed over 200 million times. "Dat Stick" then went on to peak at number four on the [[Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles]].<ref name="US-Bubbling-R&B-singles">{{cite magazine |url = http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ts_chart_artistname%3ARich%20Chigga&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A345&f%5b2%5d=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Rich%20Chigga |title = Chart Search for Rich Chigga (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles) &#124; Billboard |magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher = [[Prometheus Global Media]] |access-date = 24 May 2017 }}</ref>


Brian then went on to release his second single titled "Who That Be" on [[iTunes]] on 9 August 2016. The song was produced by Sihk.<ref name="itunes.apple.com">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/who-that-be/id1142016298?i=1142016454 |title = Who That Be – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161124094852/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/who-that-be/id1142016298?i=1142016454 |archive-date = 24 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> He then released a [[remix]] of his debut single "Dat $tick" which features rappers Ghostface Killah and [[Pouya (rapper)|Pouya]].<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-feat-ghostface-killah-and-pouya-dat-stick-remix-video-new-video.38812.html |title = Rich Chigga Feat. Ghostface Killah & Pouya "Dat $tick (Remix)" Video |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161124093243/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-feat-ghostface-killah-and-pouya-dat-stick-remix-video-new-video.38812.html |archive-date = 24 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian later released his third single "Seventeen" which quickly surpassed the one million hits mark on both YouTube and [[SoundCloud]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/02/23/rich-chigga-zhu-skrillex-they/ |title = Rich Chigga Jumps on ZHU, Skrillex & THEY.'s "Working For It" |date = 19 April 2017 |website = Highsnobiety |access-date = 19 April 2017 |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://soundcloud.com/richbrian/seventeen |title = Seventeen |access-date = 20 April 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171212124246/https://soundcloud.com/richbrian/seventeen |archive-date = 12 December 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
Brian then went on to release his second single titled "Who That Be" on [[iTunes]] on 9 August 2016. The song was produced by Sihk.<ref name="itunes.apple.com">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/who-that-be/id1142016298?i=1142016454 |title = Who That Be – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |website = [[iTunes]] |date = 9 August 2016 |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161124094852/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/who-that-be/id1142016298?i=1142016454 |archive-date = 24 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> He then released a [[remix]] of his debut single "Dat Stick" which features rappers Ghostface Killah and [[Pouya (rapper)|Pouya]].<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-feat-ghostface-killah-and-pouya-dat-stick-remix-video-new-video.38812.html |title = Rich Chigga Feat. Ghostface Killah & Pouya "Dat $tick (Remix)" Video |website = HNHH |date = 12 October 2016 |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161124093243/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-feat-ghostface-killah-and-pouya-dat-stick-remix-video-new-video.38812.html |archive-date = 24 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian later released his third single "Seventeen" which quickly surpassed the one million hits mark on both YouTube and [[SoundCloud]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/02/23/rich-chigga-zhu-skrillex-they/ |title = Rich Chigga Jumps on ZHU, Skrillex & THEY.'s "Working For It" |date = 19 April 2017 |website = Highsnobiety |access-date = 19 April 2017 |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://soundcloud.com/richbrian/seventeen |title = Seventeen |access-date = 20 April 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171212124246/https://soundcloud.com/richbrian/seventeen |archive-date = 12 December 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>


=== 2017–2018: ''Amen'' ===
=== 2017–2018: ''Amen'' ===
Brian released his fourth single "Back At It" on 19 April 2017.<ref name="BackAtIt"/> He later started his first US tour in April 2017, which concluded in May.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/03/27/rich-chigga-us-tour/ |title = Viral Sensation Rich Chigga Announces His First U.S. Tour |date = 7 August 2017 |website = Highsnobiety |access-date = 7 August 2017 |df = dmy-all }}</ref> In May 2017, Brian released the single "[[Gospel (song)|Gospel]]" with [[XXXTentacion]] and [[Keith Ape]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/05/11/rich-chigga-keith-ape-xxxtentacion-gospel/ |title = Rich Chigga, Keith Ape & XXXTENTACION Drop New Track "Gospel" |date = 7 August 2017 |website = Highsnobiety |access-date = 7 August 2017 |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gospel-single/id1233867565 |title = Gospel – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |access-date = 11 May 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170902082305/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gospel-single/id1233867565 |archive-date = 2 September 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> This was XXXTentacion's first collaboration with Brian and the song was released through [[88rising]] and has since received over 38 million views on YouTube since its release.<ref>{{Citation |last = 88rising |title = Rich Chigga x Keith Ape x XXXTentacion – Gospel (Prod. RONNYJ) |date = 11 May 2017 |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1CY9AYUa7U |access-date = 7 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170811065131/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1CY9AYUa7U |archive-date = 11 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
Brian released his fourth single "Back At It" on 19 April 2017.<ref name="BackAtIt">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/back-at-it/id1228294960 |title = Back At It – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |website = [[iTunes]] |access-date = 21 April 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170422132641/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/back-at-it/id1228294960 |archive-date = 22 April 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> He later started his first US tour in April 2017, which concluded in May.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/03/27/rich-chigga-us-tour/ |title = Viral Sensation Rich Chigga Announces His First U.S. Tour |date = 7 August 2017 |website = Highsnobiety |access-date = 7 August 2017 |df = dmy-all }}</ref> In May 2017, Brian released the single "[[Gospel (song)|Gospel]]" with [[XXXTentacion]] and Keith Ape.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/05/11/rich-chigga-keith-ape-xxxtentacion-gospel/ |title = Rich Chigga, Keith Ape & XXXTENTACION Drop New Track "Gospel" |date = 7 August 2017 |website = Highsnobiety |access-date = 7 August 2017 |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gospel-single/id1233867565 |title = Gospel – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |website = [[iTunes]] |access-date = 11 May 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170902082305/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gospel-single/id1233867565 |archive-date = 2 September 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> This was XXXTentacion's first collaboration with Brian and the song was released through [[88rising]] and has since received over 38 million views on YouTube since its release.<ref>{{Citation |last = 88rising |title = Rich Chigga x Keith Ape x XXXTentacion – Gospel (Prod. RONNYJ) |date = 11 May 2017 |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1CY9AYUa7U |access-date = 7 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170811065131/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1CY9AYUa7U |archive-date = 11 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>


Brian won an award at the [[4th Indonesian Choice Awards]] as Breakthrough Artist of the Year in May 2017. Brian announced his debut album in an interview with [[XXL (magazine)|XXL]], saying "I'm working on a debut project and there are some serious songs and some comedic stuff, but the serious songs are my focus."<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/05/rich-chigga-serious-about-rap-interview/ |title = Rich Chigga Gets Serious About Rap – XXL |website = XXL Mag |language = en-US |access-date = 7 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170803112329/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/05/rich-chigga-serious-about-rap-interview/ |archive-date = 3 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> In an interview, Brian said he was spending most of his stay in [[Los Angeles]], California working on his debut album.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |url = http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2017/07/20/jakarta-born-rich-chigga-tells-rolling-stone-why-he-moved-to-la.html |title = UPDATED: Jakarta-born Rich Chigga tells Rolling Stone why he moved to LA |last = Post |first = The Jakarta |work = The Jakarta Post |access-date = 7 August 2017 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170927004827/http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2017/07/20/jakarta-born-rich-chigga-tells-rolling-stone-why-he-moved-to-la.html |archive-date = 27 September 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
Brian won an award at the [[4th Indonesian Choice Awards]] as Breakthrough Artist of the Year in May 2017. Brian announced his debut album in an interview with [[XXL (magazine)|XXL]], saying "I'm working on a debut project and there are some serious songs and some comedic stuff, but the serious songs are my focus."<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/05/rich-chigga-serious-about-rap-interview/ |title = Rich Chigga Gets Serious About Rap – XXL |website = XXL Mag |date = 26 May 2017 |language = en-US |access-date = 7 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170803112329/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/05/rich-chigga-serious-about-rap-interview/ |archive-date = 3 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> In an interview, Brian said he was spending most of his stay in [[Los Angeles]], California working on his debut album.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |url = http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2017/07/20/jakarta-born-rich-chigga-tells-rolling-stone-why-he-moved-to-la.html |title = UPDATED: Jakarta-born Rich Chigga tells Rolling Stone why he moved to LA |work = The Jakarta Post |access-date = 7 August 2017 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170927004827/http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2017/07/20/jakarta-born-rich-chigga-tells-rolling-stone-why-he-moved-to-la.html |archive-date = 27 September 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
[[File:Rich Brian.png|thumb|215x215px|Brian performing in Taipei in June 2017.]]
Brian released "Glow Like Dat" on 15 August 2017, through 88rising's YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/08/15/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-video/ |title = Rich Chigga Drops New Single & Music Video "Glow Like Dat" |date = 17 August 2017 |website = Highsnobiety |access-date = 17 August 2017 |df = dmy-all }}</ref> He then announced a nationwide tour starting on 9 September and concluding on 21 November titled "Come to My Party Tour".<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2017/08/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-video-come-to-my-party-tour-dates/ |title = Rich Chigga Drops 'Glow Like Dat' Video, Come to My Party Tour Dates – XXL |website = XXL Mag |date = 15 August 2017 |language = en-US |access-date = 17 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819031306/http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2017/08/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-video-come-to-my-party-tour-dates/ |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian later released the singles "Chaos" and "Crisis" featuring 21 Savage in October and November 2017 respectively.<ref name="Chaos">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chaos/id1290461457 |title = Chaos – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |website = [[iTunes]] |date = 5 October 2017 |access-date = 21 December 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171006151604/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chaos/id1290461457 |archive-date = 6 October 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Crisis">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crisis-feat-21-savage-single/1309256027 |title = Crisis (feat. 21 Savage) – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |website = [[iTunes]] |access-date = 10 November 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052024/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crisis-feat-21-savage-single/1309256027 |archive-date = 22 December 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> On 19 December 2017, Brian announced on the social media platform Twitter that he was releasing his debut studio album titled, ''Amen''.<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://twitter.com/richchigga/status/943183139265921024 |title="Amen" My debut project. February 2nd. Thank you 10:15 AM – 19 Dec 2017 |last = imanuel |first = brian |website = Twitter |access-date = 21 December 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171224201413/https://twitter.com/richchigga/status/943183139265921024 |archive-date = 24 December 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> On 1 January 2018, Brian officially changed his [[stage name]] from "Rich Chigga" to "Brian" with the release of "See Me".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ofiaza |first=Renz |date=1 January 2018 |title=Rich Chigga Officially Changes His Name to Brian |work=Highsnobiety |url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/rich-chigga-name-change-brian/ |access-date=22 April 2022}}</ref> This was due to backlash he received as a result of the racial undertones of the original name. Six days later, he changed his stage name again to "Rich Brian". Brian later went on and appeared on a single and music video with [[Kris Wu]], [[Joji (musician)|Joji]], [[Trippie Redd]] and [[Baauer]] titled, "18" on 16 January.<ref name="18KrisWu">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/18-single/1334962023|title=18 – Single by Kris Wu, Rich Brian, Joji, Trippie Redd & Baauer|work=Apple Music|date=16 January 2018|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref> On 2 February, ''Amen'' was released and made him the first [[Asian people|Asian]] musician to reach number one on iTunes Hip Hop charts and went on to peak at number 18 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>{{cite web |url = http://rhymehiphop.com/rich-brian-itunes-history/ |title = Rich Brian Is The First Asian To Chart #1 On The iTunes Hip Hop Charts |first = Brandon |last = Pickus |access-date = 4 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180204083136/http://rhymehiphop.com/rich-brian-itunes-history/ |archive-date = 4 February 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Billboard200">{{cite magazine |url = https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2018-02-17 |title = Top 200 Albums: February 17, 2018 |magazine = Billboard |access-date = 13 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180310044654/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2018-02-17 |archive-date = 10 March 2018 |url-status = live}}
*''The Sailor'': {{cite magazine |url = https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2019-08-10 |title = Top 200 Albums: August 10, 2019 |magazine = Billboard |access-date = 7 August 2019}}</ref>


Following the release of ''Amen'', Brian released "Watch Out!" on 4 April 2018.<ref name="WatchOut">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watch-out-single/1365799449 |title = watch out! - Single by Rich Brian on Apple Music |website = [[iTunes]] |access-date = 4 April 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180404212357/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watch-out-single/1365799449 |archive-date = 4 April 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> He later appeared on 88rising's compilation album, ''[[Head in the Clouds (album)|Head in the Clouds]]'' and released two singles to promote the album with "[[Midsummer Madness (song)|Midsummer Madness]]" featuring Joji, [[Higher Brothers]], Kyle Chan, 8 August, and "History" which were released on 7 June and 18 July respectively.<ref name="MM">{{cite news |last1=Findlay |first1=Mitch |title=Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, August 08 & Joji Link For "Midsummer Madness" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-brian-higher-brothers-august-08-and-joji-link-for-midsummer-madness-new-song.1978911.html |access-date=15 August 2018 |work=HotNewHipHop |date=7 June 2018}}</ref><ref name="History">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/1409616192 |title = History – Single by Rich Brian on Apple Music |website = [[iTunes]] |access-date = 18 July 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180718174453/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/1409616192 |archive-date = 18 July 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> The album was released on 20 July 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/head-in-the-clouds/1411103958|title=Head in the Clouds by 88rising on Apple Music|work=Apple Music|date=20 July 2018|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref>
Brian released "Glow Like Dat" on 15 August 2017, through 88rising's YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/08/15/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-video/ |title = Rich Chigga Drops New Single & Music Video "Glow Like Dat" |date = 17 August 2017 |website = Highsnobiety |access-date = 17 August 2017 |df = dmy-all }}</ref> He then announced a nationwide tour starting on 9 September and concluding on 21 November titled "Come to My Party Tour".<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2017/08/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-video-come-to-my-party-tour-dates/ |title = Rich Chigga Drops 'Glow Like Dat' Video, Come to My Party Tour Dates – XXL |website = XXL Mag |language = en-US |access-date = 17 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819031306/http://www.xxlmag.com/video/2017/08/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-video-come-to-my-party-tour-dates/ |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian later released the singles "Chaos" and "Crisis" featuring [[21 Savage]] in October and November 2017 respectively.<ref name="Chaos">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chaos/id1290461457 |title = Chaos – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |access-date = 21 December 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171006151604/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chaos/id1290461457 |archive-date = 6 October 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Crisis">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crisis-feat-21-savage-single/1309256027 |title = Crisis (feat. 21 Savage) – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |access-date = 10 November 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052024/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crisis-feat-21-savage-single/1309256027 |archive-date = 22 December 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> On 19 December 2017, Brian announced on the social media platform, [[Twitter]], that he was releasing his debut studio album titled, ''[[Amen (Rich Brian album)|Amen]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://twitter.com/richchigga/status/943183139265921024 |title = “Amen” My debut project. February 2nd. Thank you 10:15 AM – 19 Dec 2017 |last = imanuel |first = brian |website = Twitter |access-date = 21 December 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171224201413/https://twitter.com/richchigga/status/943183139265921024 |archive-date = 24 December 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> On 1 January 2018, Brian officially changed his [[stage name]] from "'''Rich Chigga'''" to "Brian" with the release of "See Me".<ref name="BrianHighsnobiety"/> Six days later, he changed his stage name again to "Rich Brian". Brian later went on and appeared on a single and music video with [[Kris Wu]], [[Joji (musician)|Joji]], [[Trippie Redd]] and [[Baauer]] titled, "18" on 16 January.<ref name="18KrisWu">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/18-single/1334962023|title=18 - Single by Kris Wu, Rich Brian, Joji, Trippie Redd & Baauer|work=Apple Music|date=16 January 2018|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref> On 2 February, ''Amen'' was released and made him the first [[Asian people|Asian]] musician to reach number one on iTunes Hip Hop charts and went on to peak at number 18 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>{{cite web |url = http://rhymehiphop.com/rich-brian-itunes-history/ |title = Rich Brian Is The First Asian To Chart #1 On The iTunes Hip Hop Charts |first = Brandon |last = Pickus |access-date = 4 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180204083136/http://rhymehiphop.com/rich-brian-itunes-history/ |archive-date = 4 February 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Billboard200"/>


=== 2019–present: ''The Sailor'', ''1999'' and ''Brightside'' ===
Following the release of ''Amen'', Brian released "Watch Out!" on 4 April 2018.<ref name="WatchOut"/> He later appeared on 88rising's compilation album, ''[[Head in the Clouds (album)|Head in the Clouds]]'' and released two singles to promote the album with "[[Midsummer Madness (song)|Midsummer Madness]]" featuring Joji, [[Higher Brothers]], Kyle Chan, August 8, and "History" which were released on 7 June and 18 July respectively.<ref name="MM"/><ref name="History"/> The album was released on 20 July 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/head-in-the-clouds/1411103958|title=Head in the Clouds by 88rising on Apple Music|work=Apple Music|date=20 July 2018|access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref>
On 26 June 2019, Brian released a new single, titled "Yellow", featuring the artist and producer Bekon and later announced his second studio album titled ''The Sailor''.<ref name=":3">{{cite web |url = https://music.apple.com/album/1467987532 |title = Yellow (feat. Bekon) – Single by Rich Brian on Apple Music |date = 26 June 2019 |access-date = 26 June 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190626185408/https://music.apple.com/album/1467987532 |archive-date = 26 June 2019 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> He then released the second single from the album "Kids" on 17 July 2019.<ref name="Kids">[http://www.brooklynvegan.com/rich-brian-shares-kids-from-upcoming-lp-playing-88rising-fest-in-august/ Rich Brian shares "Kids" from upcoming album] by Jeremy Nifras, Brooklyn Vegan, 19 July 2019.</ref> ''The Sailor'' was released on 26 July 2019 with guest appearances from [[RZA]] and Joji.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.complex.com/music/2019/06/rich-brian-interview-yellow-the-sailor |title=Rich Brian Returns With "Yellow" and Talks New Album 'The Sailor' |last=Diep |first=Eric |website=[[Complex Networks]] |access-date=26 June 2019}}</ref><ref>[https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-brians-sophomore-album-the-sailor-features-rza-joji-and-more-new-mixtape.119432.html Rich Brian's Sophomore Album] by Alex Zidel, Hot New Hip Hop Magazine, 26 July 2019.</ref><ref name="Sailor">{{cite web|date=26 July 2019|title=The Sailor by Rich Brian|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-sailor/1469319614|access-date=30 July 2019|work=Apple Music|archive-date=27 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727030708/https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-sailor/1469319614|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On 25 August 2020, Brian released an [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''1999''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 August 2020|title=Rich Brian drops brand-new EP, '1999' {{!}} NME|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/rich-brian-drops-brand-new-ep-1999-2736747|access-date=26 August 2020|website=NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs {{!}} NME.COM|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Listen to Rich Brian's New Project '1999'|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/08/rich-brian-1999-stream|access-date=28 August 2020|website=Complex|language=en}}</ref> The seven-track EP was preceded with three singles with accompanying music videos: "Don't Care", "Love in my Pocket" and "DOA".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rich Brian – DOA (Official Music Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkzNJ88hmIE|website=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rich Brian – Don't Care (Official Music Video) – YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vR2lPExR00|access-date=28 August 2020|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rich Brian – Love In My Pocket (Official Music Video) – YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFHONLjD4MM|access-date=28 August 2020|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
=== 2019–present: ''The Sailor'' and ''1999'' ===
On 26 June 2019, Brian released a new single, titled "Yellow", featuring the artist and producer Bekon and later announced his second studio album titled ''[[The Sailor (Rich Brian album)|The Sailor]]''.<ref name=":3" /> He then released the second single from the album "Kids" on 17 July 2019.<ref name="Kids">[http://www.brooklynvegan.com/rich-brian-shares-kids-from-upcoming-lp-playing-88rising-fest-in-august/ Rich Brian shares "Kids" from upcoming album] by Jeremy Nifras, Brooklyn Vegan, 19 July 2019.</ref> ''The Sailor'' was released on 26 July 2019 with guest appearances from [[RZA]] and [[Joji (musician)|Joji]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.complex.com/music/2019/06/rich-brian-interview-yellow-the-sailor |title=Rich Brian Returns With "Yellow" and Talks New Album 'The Sailor' |last=Diep |first=Eric |access-date=26 June 2019}}</ref><ref>[https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-brians-sophomore-album-the-sailor-features-rza-joji-and-more-new-mixtape.119432.html Rich Brian's Sophomore Album] by Alex Zidel, Hot New Hip Hop Magazine, 26 July 2019.</ref><ref name="Sailor"/>


Brian's career jumped into the mainstream in August 2021 when the [[Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (soundtrack)#Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album|soundtrack]] for Marvel's ''[[Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings]]'' was released with several songs by and featuring Brian, including "Run It" by Brian, [[DJ Snake]], and [[Rick Ross]]. The track received heavy airplay as [[ESPN]]'s anthem for its 2021-2022 college football coverage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/02/arts/music/88rising-shang-chi-soundtrack.html|title=How 88rising Crafted an Evocative Soundtrack for Marvel's 'Shang-Chi'|publisher=nytimes.com (Archived)|access-date=8 September 2023|archive-date=3 September 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210903173139/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/02/arts/music/88rising-shang-chi-soundtrack.html|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref><ref name="RunItESPNCollegeFootball">{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Isabelle |date=13 August 2021 |title=ESPN Announces "Run It" By DJ Snake ft. Rick Ross & Rich Brian Chosen as New College Football Anthem for 2021-22 Season |url=https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2021/08/espn-announces-run-it-by-dj-snake-ft-rick-ross-rich-brian-chosen-as-new-college-football-anthem-for-2021-22-season/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815162108/https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2021/08/espn-announces-run-it-by-dj-snake-ft-rick-ross-rich-brian-chosen-as-new-college-football-anthem-for-2021-22-season/ |archive-date=15 August 2021 |access-date=19 August 2021 |website=[[ESPN]] Press Room}}</ref> It was then reported in October that Brian had been cast in his film debut by indie film director [[Justin Chon]] to play an up-and-coming rapper whose escalating popularity leads him to confront his relationship with his father.<ref name="Jamojaya">{{cite news |last1=Wiseman |first1=Andreas |title='Crazy Rich Asians' Backer Among Producers Of Justin Chon's Under-The-Radar Music Drama 'Jamojaya' Starring Rapper Rich Brian In Movie Debut |url=https://deadline.com/2021/10/rich-brian-hawaii-music-movie-jamojaya-justin-chon-crazy-rich-asians-1234854582/ |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=12 October 2021}}</ref>
On 25 August 2020, Brian released an [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''[[1999 (EP)|1999]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 August 2020|title=Rich Brian drops brand-new EP, ‘1999’ {{!}} NME|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/rich-brian-drops-brand-new-ep-1999-2736747|access-date=26 August 2020|website=NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs {{!}} NME.COM|language=en}}</ref> The seven-track EP was preceded with three singles with accompanying music videos: "Don't Care", "Love in my Pocket" and "DOA".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rich Brian - DOA (Official Music Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkzNJ88hmIE|website=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rich Brian - Don't Care (Official Music Video) - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vR2lPExR00|access-date=28 August 2020|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rich Brian - Love In My Pocket (Official Music Video) - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFHONLjD4MM|access-date=28 August 2020|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>

On 20 January 2022, Brian released an [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''[[Brightside (EP)|Brightside]]''.<ref name="Brightside">{{Cite web|last=Corcoran, Nina|date=20 January 2022|title=Rich Brian surprise releases new EP, ''Brightside''|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/rich-brian-surprise-releases-new-ep-brightside-listen/|access-date=22 January 2022|website=Pitchfork}}</ref> The four-track EP was preceded by a single titled "New Tooth". On the day of the EP's release, a music video for one of its songs, "Getcho Mans", which features fellow Indonesian rapper [[Warren Hue]], was also released.

On 18 October 2023, Brian released a single titled "World Stop Tuning", featuring Warren Hue.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kpopconcerts.com/k-pop-music/zion-t-rich-brian-and-warren-hue-bring-90s-nostalgia-in-1999-write-the-futures-world-stop-turning/ | title=Zion.T, Rich Brian, and Warren Hue Bring '90s Nostalgia in 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE's "World Stop Turning" | date=18 October 2023 }}</ref>


== Musical style ==
== Musical style ==
Rich Brian's musical style has been called "ironic" by [[UrbanDaddy]] though it "eventually transcends itself to become a legitimate piece of art."<ref>{{Cite news |url = https://www.urbandaddy.com/articles/40327/indonesian-rap-prodigy-rich-chigga-has-a-hot-new-track |title = Indonesian Rap Prodigy Rich Chigga Has a Hot New Track |work = UrbanDaddy |access-date = 19 August 2017 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819061731/https://www.urbandaddy.com/articles/40327/indonesian-rap-prodigy-rich-chigga-has-a-hot-new-track |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian's vocals have been described as baritone,<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://www.prefixmag.com/news/rich-chigga-xxxtentacion-keith-ape-join-forces-new-song-gospel/203100/ |title = Rich Chigga, XXXTENTACION, and Keith Ape Join Forces for New Song "Gospel" – Prefixmag.com |last = Friedman |first = Sam |work = Prefixmag.com |access-date = 19 August 2017 |language = en-US |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819063013/http://www.prefixmag.com/news/rich-chigga-xxxtentacion-keith-ape-join-forces-new-song-gospel/203100/ |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> and his delivery as "gruff yet agile"<ref name=":2" /> and "unique".<ref>{{Citation|title=Rich Chigga – Glow Like Dat {{!}} Stream [New Song]|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-new-song.1975384.html|access-date=19 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819064008/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-new-song.1975384.html|archive-date=19 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> His song writing ability has been called "skilled" by HotNewHipHop.<ref>{{Citation|title=Rich Chigga – Seventeen {{!}} Stream [New Song]|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-seventeen-new-song.1972314.html|access-date=19 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819064101/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-seventeen-new-song.1972314.html|archive-date=19 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Brian, originally making comedic music, has since attempted to distance himself and make more serious music with singles such as "Seventeen" and "[[Amen (Rich Brian album)|Glow Like Dat]]".<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://pigeonsandplanes.com/in-depth/2017/08/best-songs-of-the-week-august-18-2017/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-1 |title = Best Songs of the Week – Rich Chigga – "Glow Like Dat" |work = PigeonsandPlanes |access-date = 19 August 2017 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819065603/http://pigeonsandplanes.com/in-depth/2017/08/best-songs-of-the-week-august-18-2017/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-1 |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
Brian's musical style has been called "ironic" by [[UrbanDaddy]] though it "eventually transcends itself to become a legitimate piece of art."<ref>{{Cite news |url = https://www.urbandaddy.com/articles/40327/indonesian-rap-prodigy-rich-chigga-has-a-hot-new-track |title = Indonesian Rap Prodigy Rich Chigga Has a Hot New Track |work = UrbanDaddy |access-date = 19 August 2017 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819061731/https://www.urbandaddy.com/articles/40327/indonesian-rap-prodigy-rich-chigga-has-a-hot-new-track |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Brian's vocals have been described as baritone,<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://www.prefixmag.com/news/rich-chigga-xxxtentacion-keith-ape-join-forces-new-song-gospel/203100/ |title = Rich Chigga, XXXTENTACION, and Keith Ape Join Forces for New Song "Gospel" – Prefixmag.com |last = Friedman |first = Sam |work = Prefixmag.com |access-date = 19 August 2017 |language = en-US |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819063013/http://www.prefixmag.com/news/rich-chigga-xxxtentacion-keith-ape-join-forces-new-song-gospel/203100/ |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> and his delivery as "gruff yet agile"<ref name=":2" /> and "unique".<ref>{{Citation|title=Rich Chigga – Glow Like Dat {{!}} Stream [New Song]|date=15 August 2017|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-new-song.1975384.html|access-date=19 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819064008/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-new-song.1975384.html|archive-date=19 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> His song writing ability has been called "skilled" by HotNewHipHop.<ref>{{Citation|title=Rich Chigga – Seventeen {{!}} Stream [New Song]|date=21 December 2016|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-seventeen-new-song.1972314.html|access-date=19 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819064101/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-chigga-seventeen-new-song.1972314.html|archive-date=19 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Brian, originally making comedic music, has since attempted to distance himself and make more serious music with singles such as "Seventeen" and "Glow Like Dat".<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://pigeonsandplanes.com/in-depth/2017/08/best-songs-of-the-week-august-18-2017/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-1 |title = Best Songs of the Week – Rich Chigga – "Glow Like Dat" |work = PigeonsandPlanes |access-date = 19 August 2017 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170819065603/http://pigeonsandplanes.com/in-depth/2017/08/best-songs-of-the-week-august-18-2017/rich-chigga-glow-like-dat-1 |archive-date = 19 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>


With the release of "Yellow" on 26 June 2019, Rich Brian's musical style expanded. In an interview with Complex Magazine, he states that his album "The Sailor" is an "important step forward for his art" and he is beginning to "write about things that are deeply personal to him."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/06/rich-brian-interview-yellow-the-sailor|title=Rich Brian Returns With "Yellow" and Talks New Album 'The Sailor'|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=26 June 2019}}</ref>
With the release of "Yellow" on 26 June 2019, Brian's musical style expanded. In an interview with Complex Magazine, he states that his album "The Sailor" is an "important step forward for his art" and he is beginning to "write about things that are deeply personal to him."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/06/rich-brian-interview-yellow-the-sailor|title=Rich Brian Returns With "Yellow" and Talks New Album 'The Sailor'|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=26 June 2019}}</ref>


After the release of his album ''1999'', in 2020, his musical style developed even more. He started to incorporate 80s funk that was very popular in 2020 according to East Side Vibes <ref>{{cite web | url=https://eastsidevibess.com/2020/09/01/rich-brian-1999-review/ | title=Rich Brian – 1999 Review | date=September 2020 }}</ref> Overall, his style is "easy-going instrumental and Pop-Rap that was popular in the early to mid-2010s." His songs also have a lot of lyrical attitude to them such as "Don't Care" and "DOA". Adding to the lyrical attitude aspect, he is honest in his music and talks about his life experience with a simple and repetitive riff which is also "catchy and groovy."
Brian has cited [[Young Thug]], [[Tyler, The Creator]], [[Yung Lean]] and [[Donald Glover|Childish Gambino]] as inspirations.<ref name=":2" />

Brian has cited [[Young Thug]], [[Tyler, the Creator]], [[Yung Lean]], [[Donald Glover|Childish Gambino]] and [[Project Pop]] as inspirations.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rich Brian Sering Dengar Project Pop saat Kecil: Mereka Menginspirasi Musikku |url=https://kumparan.com/kumparanhits/rich-brian-sering-dengar-project-pop-saat-kecil-mereka-menginspirasi-musikku-216WEj91PWk |access-date=25 August 2024 |website=kumparan |language=id-ID}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
During his youth, Brian competed in a couple of Rubik's cube competitions. According to his [[World Cube Association]] page, he attended the 2010 Jakarta Open Rubik's Cube Competition.<ref name="Rubik's">{{cite web |title=Brian Imanuel |url=https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/persons/2010IMAN01 |website=worldcubeassociation.org |publisher=[[World Cube Association]] |access-date=7 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807215105/https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/persons/2010IMAN01 |archive-date=7 August 2022 |language=en |url-status=live}}</ref> He finished 20th out of 106 during the qualification round for the 3×3×3 cube, with a best of 23.65 seconds. Brian was admitted into the first round where he finished 51st out of 105, with a best of 20.44 seconds.<ref name="Rubik's" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Transformasi Brian Imanuel jadi Rich Brian, dari Remaja Biasa Hingga jadi Idola Dunia |url=https://hai.grid.id/read/07595746/transformasi-brian-imanuel-jadi-rich-brian-dari-remaja-biasa-hingga-jadi-idola-dunia?page=all |website=hai.grid.id |access-date=7 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807215211/https://hai.grid.id/read/07595746/transformasi-brian-imanuel-jadi-rich-brian-dari-remaja-biasa-hingga-jadi-idola-dunia?page=all |archive-date=7 August 2022 |language=id |date=18 April 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> During the same competition, he also competed in the [[Pocket Cube|2×2×2]] and the [[Rubik's Revenge|4×4×4]] events. Brian finished 24th out of 74 during the 2×2 event and had a best of 7.96 seconds, while during the 4×4 event Brian finished 35th out of 43 with a best of 2:22.81 minutes. Brian also competed in the 2×2 event at the Jakarta Ceria Open in October 2010, there he finished 28th out of 67 with a best solve of 5.68 seconds.<ref name="Rubik's" />
Brian currently lives in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] after moving there in May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |url = https://www.gq.com/story/rich-brian-amen-interview |title = Rich Brian Learned How to Rap from YouTube |last = Reside |first = Alex Wong,Alex |date = 2 February 2018 |work = GQ |access-date = 2 February 2018 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180202220059/https://www.gq.com/story/rich-brian-amen-interview |archive-date = 2 February 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> He is not a [[Permanent residence (United States)|permanent resident]] of the [[United States]]; though in July 2017, he extended his stay.<ref name=":1" />

Brian currently lives in Los Angeles after moving there in May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |url = https://www.gq.com/story/rich-brian-amen-interview |title = Rich Brian Learned How to Rap from YouTube |last = Reside |first = Alex Wong, Alex |date = 2 February 2018 |work = GQ |access-date = 2 February 2018 |language = en |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180202220059/https://www.gq.com/story/rich-brian-amen-interview |archive-date = 2 February 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> He is not a [[Permanent residence (United States)|permanent resident]] of the United States; though in July 2017, he extended his stay.<ref name=":1" />


Brian's original stage name, Rich Chigga, created controversy in the past.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.thefader.com/2016/08/09/rich-chigga-dat-stick-interview-who-that-be |title = Rich Chigga: "I Wasn't Trying To Offend Anyone" |website = The FADER |access-date = 7 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160810153900/http://www.thefader.com/2016/08/09/rich-chigga-dat-stick-interview-who-that-be |archive-date = 10 August 2016 }}</ref> Brian and his friend came up with the nickname when he came out with his first song on SoundCloud. "I realized I don’t really have a rap name. And then my friend from [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]] was just talking about it. We came up with a couple of names which were cool, and he was just like, 'Rich Chigga.' I was like, 'That is really catchy.' And that's honestly it."<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/rich-brian-interview |title = Exclusive: Rich Brian on His Controversial Past and What to Expect From Debut Album 'Amen' |last = Setaro |first = Shawn |date = 2 February 2018 |website = [[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |access-date = 22 July 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180222002555/http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/rich-brian-interview |archive-date = 22 February 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Talking about his stage name, Brian said "I do regret it – I didn't really know what I was doing and I definitely did not know people were gonna pop off like this."<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/rich-chigga-and-the-difficulties-of-keeping-it-real |title = Rich Chigga and the Difficulties of Keeping It Real |website = The New Yorker |access-date = 7 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170807235951/http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/rich-chigga-and-the-difficulties-of-keeping-it-real |archive-date = 7 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> As a result, he began to be professionally known by Rich Brian from 2018 onwards. In a Twitter post, Brian said "I have been planning to do this forever and I'm so happy to finally do it. I was naive and I made a mistake."<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/rich-chigga-name-change-brian/ |title = Rich Chigga Officially Changes His Name to Brian |date = 25 June 2018 |access-date = 24 June 2018 |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
Brian's original stage name, Rich Chigga, created controversy in the past.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.thefader.com/2016/08/09/rich-chigga-dat-stick-interview-who-that-be |title = Rich Chigga: "I Wasn't Trying To Offend Anyone" |website = The FADER |access-date = 7 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160810153900/http://www.thefader.com/2016/08/09/rich-chigga-dat-stick-interview-who-that-be |archive-date = 10 August 2016 }}</ref> Brian and his friend came up with the nickname when he came out with his first song on SoundCloud. "I realized I don't really have a rap name. And then my friend from [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]] was just talking about it. We came up with a couple of names which were cool, and he was just like, 'Rich Chigga.' I was like, 'That is really catchy.' And that's honestly it."<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/rich-brian-interview |title = Exclusive: Rich Brian on His Controversial Past and What to Expect From Debut Album 'Amen' |last = Setaro |first = Shawn |date = 2 February 2018 |website = [[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |access-date = 22 July 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180222002555/http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/rich-brian-interview |archive-date = 22 February 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Talking about his stage name, Brian said "I do regret it – I didn't really know what I was doing and I definitely did not know people were gonna pop off like this."<ref>{{Cite magazine |url = http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/rich-chigga-and-the-difficulties-of-keeping-it-real |title = Rich Chigga and the Difficulties of Keeping It Real |magazine = The New Yorker |date = 7 June 2017 |access-date = 7 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170807235951/http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/rich-chigga-and-the-difficulties-of-keeping-it-real |archive-date = 7 August 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref> As a result, he changed his stage name to Rich Brian in 2018. In a Twitter post, Brian said "I have been planning to do this forever and I'm so happy to finally do it. I was naïve and I made a mistake."<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/rich-chigga-name-change-brian/ |title = Rich Chigga Officially Changes His Name to Brian |date = 25 June 2018 |access-date = 24 June 2018 |df = dmy-all }}</ref>


Brian was homeschooled and has stated that he does not wish to seek college education,<ref name=":1" /> though if given the chance, he would attend film school.<ref name=":0" />
Brian was homeschooled and has stated that he does not wish to seek college education,<ref name=":1" /> though if given the chance, he would attend film school.<ref name=":0" />


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
{{main|Rich Brian discography}}
=== Studio albums ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and details
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:9em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:22em;"| Album details
! scope="col" colspan="10"| Peak chart positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]<br /><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.ariacharts.com.au/charts/albums-chart |title = ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums |publisher = [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] |date = 12 February 2018 |access-date = 10 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161022111652/http://www.ariacharts.com.au/charts/albums-chart |archive-date = 22 October 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}
* ''The Sailor'': {{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2019/08/aria-chart-watch-537/|title=ARIA Chart Watch #537|publisher=auspOp|date=10 August 2019|access-date=10 August 2019}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Ultratop|BEL<br />(FL)]]<br /><ref name="BEL">{{cite web |url = http://www.ultratop.be/nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Rich+Brian |title = Discografie Rich Brian |language = nl |publisher = [[Ultratop]] |access-date = 9 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180210002654/http://www.ultratop.be/nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Rich+Brian |archive-date = 10 February 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Canadian Albums Chart|CAN]]<br /><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/2018-02-17 |title = Canadian Albums: February 17, 2018 |work = Billboard |access-date = 13 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180317115839/https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/2018-02-17 |archive-date = 17 March 2018 |url-status = live}}
* ''The Sailor'': {{cite web |url = https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/2019-08-10 |title = Canadian Albums: August 10, 2019 |work = Billboard |access-date = 7 August 2019}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[MegaCharts|NLD]]<br /><ref name="NL">{{cite web |url = http://dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Rich+Brian |title = Discografie Rich Brian |publisher = Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien |access-date = 9 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180210002305/http://dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Rich+Brian |archive-date = 10 February 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ]]<br /><ref>{{cite web |url = https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/albums?chart=4449 |title = NZ Top 40 Albums Chart |publisher = [[Recorded Music NZ]] |date = 12 February 2018 |access-date = 9 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180209182258/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/albums?chart=4449 |archive-date = 9 February 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK Albums Chart|UK]]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/52976/rich-brian/|title=Rich Brian {{!}} full Official Chart history|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=10 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210180403/http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/52976/rich-brian/|archive-date=10 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK R&B Chart|UK<br />R&B]]<br /><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/r-and-b-albums-chart/20180209/115/ |title = Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40: 09 February 2018 – 15 February 2018 |publisher = Official Charts Company |access-date = 10 February 2018 }}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref name="Billboard200">{{cite web |url = https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2018-02-17 |title = Top 200 Albums: February 17, 2018 |work = Billboard |access-date = 13 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180310044654/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2018-02-17 |archive-date = 10 March 2018 |url-status = live}}
* ''The Sailor'': {{cite web |url = https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2019-08-10 |title = Top 200 Albums: August 10, 2019 |work = Billboard |access-date = 7 August 2019}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US<br />R&B<br />/HH]]<br /><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2018-02-17 |title = R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: February 17, 2018 |work = Billboard |access-date = 27 March 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180330035045/https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2018-02-17 |archive-date = 30 March 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[R&B Albums|US R&B]]<br /><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.billboard.com/charts/rap-albums/2018-02-17 |title = Top Rap Albums Chart: February 17, 2018 |work = Billboard |access-date = 27 March 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180330092544/https://www.billboard.com/charts/rap-albums/2018-02-17 |archive-date = 30 March 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Amen (Rich Brian album)|Amen]]''
|
* Released: 2 February 2018<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/12/rich-chigga-debut-album-february/ |title = Rich Chigga's Debut Album Gets a Release Date |work = XXL |access-date = 21 December 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171221174829/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/12/rich-chigga-debut-album-february/ |archive-date = 21 December 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
* Label: [[88rising]], [[Empire Distribution|Empire]]
* Formats: [[Music download|Digital download]]
| 27 || 108 || 18 || 61 || 30 || 87 || 27 || 18 || 11 || 8
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[The Sailor (Rich Brian album)|The Sailor]]''
|
* Released: 26 July 2019<ref name="Sailor"/>
* Labels: [[88rising]], [[Doug Morris|12 Tone Music]]
* Format: [[LP record|LP]], Digital download
| 77 || — || 74 || 89 || 27<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/albums?chart=4730|title=NZ Top 40 Albums Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=5 August 2019|access-date=3 August 2019}}</ref> || — || — || 62 || 31 || —
|}


* ''[[Amen (Rich Brian album)|Amen]]'' (2018)
=== Extended Plays ===
* ''[[The Sailor (Rich Brian album)|The Sailor]]'' (2019)
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and details
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:9em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:22em;"| Album details
! scope="col" colspan="10"| Peak chart positions
|-
! scope="row"| ''1999''
|
* Released: 25 August 2020<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/rich-brian-drops-brand-new-ep-1999-2736747?amp| |work = XXL |access-date |title = Rich Brian drops brand-new EP, ‘1999’ |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200929062626/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/rich-brian-drops-brand-new-ep-1999-2736747?amp/</ref>
* Label: [[88rising]], [[Doug Morris|12Tone Music]]
* Formats: [[Music download|Digital download]]
|
|}


=== Singles ===
== Filmography ==
<small>Selected filmography</small>
==== As lead artist ====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles, showing year released and selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:21em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;" | Year
! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs#Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles|US<br />R&B/HH<br />Bub.]]<br /><ref name="US-Bubbling-R&B-singles" />
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ Heat.]]<br /><ref name="NZ">{{cite web |url = http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4363 |title = NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart |publisher = [[Recorded Music NZ]] |date = 22 May 2017 |access-date = 24 May 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729184832/http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4363 |archive-date = 29 July 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | "[[Dat Stick]]"
| rowspan="3" | 2016
| 4 || —
|
* [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]]: Gold<ref>{{cite certification|region=United States|type=single|artist=Rich Chigga|title=Dat $tick|access-date=13 February 2020}}</ref>
| rowspan="5" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
|-
! scope="row" | "Who That Be"<ref name="itunes.apple.com" />
| — || —
|
|-
! scope="row"| "Seventeen"<ref>{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/seventeen/id1188795197?i=1188795410 |title = Seventeen – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |access-date = 21 December 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161223134921/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/seventeen/id1188795197?i=1188795410 |archive-date = 23 December 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
| — || —
|
|-
! scope="row"| "Back At It"<ref name="BackAtIt">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/back-at-it/id1228294960 |title = Back At It – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |access-date = 21 April 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170422132641/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/back-at-it/id1228294960 |archive-date = 22 April 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
| rowspan="5" | 2017
| — || —
|
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Gospel (song)|Gospel]]"<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Keith Ape]] and [[XXXTentacion|XXXTENTACION]])</span>
| 7 || 4
|
* RIAA: Gold<ref>{{cite certification|region=United States|type=single|artist=Rich Brian|title=Gospel|access-date=13 February 2020}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Glow Like Dat"<ref>{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/glow-like-dat-single/id1268913090?app=music |title = Glow Like Dat – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |access-date = 15 August 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171127120107/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/glow-like-dat-single/id1268913090?app=music |archive-date = 27 November 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
| — || 7
|
| rowspan="2"| ''Amen''
|-
! scope="row"| "Chaos"<ref name="Chaos" />
| — || —
|
|-
! scope="row"| "Crisis"<ref name="Crisis" /><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[21 Savage]])</span>
| — || 10
|
| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
|-
! scope="row"| "See Me"<ref>{{Citation |last = 88rising |title = Brian – See Me |date = 1 January 2018 |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaXyXntLSFQ |access-date = 2 January 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180104005130/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaXyXntLSFQ |archive-date = 4 January 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
| rowspan="4" | 2018
| — || —
|
| ''Amen''
|-
! scope="row"| "18"<ref name="18KrisWu"/><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Kris Wu]], [[Joji (musician)|Joji]], [[Trippie Redd]] and [[Baauer]])</span>
| — || —
|
| rowspan="2" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
|-
! scope="row"| "Watch Out!"<ref name="WatchOut">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watch-out-single/1365799449 |title = watch out! - Single by Rich Brian on Apple Music |access-date = 4 April 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180404212357/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watch-out-single/1365799449 |archive-date = 4 April 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
| — || —
|
|-
! scope="row"| "History"<ref name="History">{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/1409616192 |title = History – Single by Rich Brian on Apple Music |access-date = 18 July 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180718174453/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/1409616192 |archive-date = 18 July 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[88rising]])</span>
| — || —
|
|''[[Head in the Clouds (album)|Head in the Clouds]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "Yellow"<ref name=":3">{{cite web |url = https://music.apple.com/album/1467987532 |title = Yellow (feat. Bekon) – Single by Rich Brian on Apple Music |access-date = 26 June 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190626185408/https://music.apple.com/album/1467987532 |archive-date = 26 June 2019 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Bekon|Bēkon]])</span>
| rowspan="3" | 2019
| — || —
|
| rowspan="2" | ''The Sailor''
|-
! scope="row"| "Kids"<ref name="Kids"/>
| — || —
|
|-
! scope="row"| "[[These Nights]]"<ref>https://hypebeast.com/2019/10/rich-brian-chung-ha-these-night-music-video-stream/</ref><br />{{small|(with 88rising and [[Chungha|CHUNG HA]])}}
| — || —
|
| ''[[Head in the Clouds II|Heads in the Clouds II]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "Bali"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/bali-single/1503808619|title=Bali – Single by Rich Brian & Guapdad 4000|work=Apple Music|access-date=18 April 2020}}</ref><br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Guapdad 4000]])</span>
| rowspan="3" | 2020
| — || —
|
| {{N/A|Non-album single}}
|-
! scope="row"| "Love in My Pocket"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/love-in-my-pocket-single/1519825502|title=Love in My Pocket – Single by Rich Brian|work=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=10 July 2020}}</ref>
|— || —
|
| rowspan="2" |''1999''
|-
! scope="row"|"Don't Care"<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 August 2020|title=Rich Brian drops new song, 'Don't Care', ahead of release of '1999' EP {{!}} NME|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/rich-brian-drops-new-song-dont-care-ahead-of-release-of-1999-ep-2730770|access-date=24 August 2020|website=NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs {{!}} NME.COM|language=en}}</ref>
|—
|—
|
|-
! scope="row"| "Sydney"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/album/1556570070|title=Sydney – Single by Rich Brian|work=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=6 July 2021}}</ref>
| rowspan="4" | 2021
| — || —
|
| rowspan="1" {{TBA}}
|-
! scope="row"| "California"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/album/1565170020|title=California (feat. Warren Hue) – Single by 88rising, Rich Brian & NIKI|work=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=6 July 2021}}</ref><br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(with 88rising and [[Niki (singer)|NIKI]] featuring Warren Hue)</span>
| — || —
|
| ''Head in the Clouds III''
|-
! scope="row"| "Lazy Susan"<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/rich-brian-warren-hue-higher-brothers-masiwei-and-21-savage-join-forces-for-new-single-lazy-susan-new-release-listen-88rising-august-2021 |title = Rich Brian, Warren Hue, Higher Brothers' Masiwei, and 21 Savage join forces for new single 'Lazy Susan' |access-date = 9 August 2021 }}</ref><br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[21 Savage]] featuring Warren Hue and [[MaSiWei]])</span>
| — || —
|
| rowspan="1"| ''[[Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (soundtrack)#Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album|Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "New Tooth"<ref>https://hypebeast.com/2021/11/rich-brain-new-tooth-music-video-stream/</ref>
| — || —
|
| rowspan="1" {{TBA}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="font-size:85%"| "—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released.
|}


• ''[[Jamojaya]]'' (2023)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brzeski |first1=Patrick |title=Straight Outta Jakarta: Indonesian Rapper Rich Brian Makes His Big-Screen Debut in Park City |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/indonesian-rapper-rich-brian-biopic-jamojaya-1235302102/ |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=21 January 2023}}</ref>
==== As featured artist ====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:17em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:4.5em;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:13.7em;"| Album
|-
! scope="row"| "Turbo Thot 3000"<ref>{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/turbo-thot-3000-feat.-parade/id1023207256 |title = Turbo Thot 3000" (feat. Parade, Klimatic Jay, Boy Gwaan and Rich Chigga) – Single by MAXXJAMEZ on Apple Music |work = iTunes |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161124094909/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/turbo-thot-3000-feat.-parade/id1023207256 |archive-date = 24 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(MaxxJamez featuring Parade, Klimatic Jay, Boy Gwaan and Rich Chigga)</span>
| 2016
| rowspan="2" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Bankroll (song)|Bankroll]]"<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/06/diplo-explains-bank-roll-taken-uploads-new-version-rich-chigga/ |title = Diplo explains why ‘Bank Roll’ was taken down, uploads new version with Rich Chigga |work = Dancing Astronaut |access-date = 12 June 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170611043631/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/06/diplo-explains-bank-roll-taken-uploads-new-version-rich-chigga/ |archive-date = 11 June 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">([[Diplo]] featuring Rich Chigga, [[Young Thug]] and [[Rich the Kid]])</span>
| 2017
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Midsummer Madness (song)|Midsummer Madness]]"<ref name="MM">{{cite news |last1=Findlay |first1=Mitch |title=Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, August 08 & Joji Link For "Midsummer Madness" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-brian-higher-brothers-august-08-and-joji-link-for-midsummer-madness-new-song.1978911.html |access-date=15 August 2018 |work=HotNewHipHop |date=7 June 2018}}</ref><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">([[88rising]] featuring [[Joji (musician)|Joji]], Rich Brian, [[Higher Brothers]], and AUGUST 08)</span>
| 2018
| ''Head in the Clouds''
|-
! scope="row"| "Zombie"<ref>https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.3367/title.review-higher-brothers-elevate-their-game-on-five-stars-album/</ref><br />{{small|(Higher Brothers featuring Rich Brian)}}
| rowspan="2"| 2019
| ''[[Five Stars (Higher Brothers album)|Five Stars]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "Titanic"<ref>https://www.elitedaily.com/p/jackson-wangs-titanic-music-video-has-fans-drowning-in-love-19270641/amp/</ref><br />{{small|([[Jackson Wang]] featuring Rich Brian)}}
| ''Mirrors''
|-
! scope="row"| "Time Machine"<ref>https://www.thehypemagazine.com/2020/11/diamond-pistols-rich-brian-link-up-on-new-single-time-machine/</ref><br />{{small|(Diamond Pistols featuring Rich Brian)}}
| 2020
| ''Time Machine''
|-
! scope="row"| "Edamame"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/1575996409|title=edamame (feat. Rich Brian) – Single by bbno$ on Apple Music|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=25 July 2021}}</ref><br />{{small|([[bbno$]] featuring Rich Brian)}}
| rowspan="2"|2021
| ''Eat Ya Veggies''
|-
! scope="row"| "Run It"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zemler |first=Emily |date=13 August 2021 |title=Hear Rick Ross, Rich Brian team up with DJ Snake on 'Run It' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rick-ross-rich-brian-dj-snake-run-it-1211722/ |accessdate=19 August 2021 |website=Rolling Stone}}</ref><br>{{small|([[DJ Snake]] featuring [[Rick Ross]] & Rich Brian)}}
| ''[[Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (soundtrack)#Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album|Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album]]''
|}

=== Other charted songs ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of other charted songs, showing year released and selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year
! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Billboard Indonesia Top 100|IDN]]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://billboardid.com/top100/|title=Billboard Indonesia Top 100 - Billboard Indonesia|work=[[Billboard Indonesia]]|language=id|access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ<br />Hot]]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=4730|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=5 August 2019|access-date=3 August 2019}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "100 Degrees"
| 2019
| 4
| 39
| ''[[The Sailor (Rich Brian album)|The Sailor]]''
|}

=== Guest appearances ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
! scope="col" style="width:15em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:4.5em;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:20em;"| Other performer(s)
! scope="col" style="width:15em;"| Album
|-
! scope="row"| "Red Rubies"
| rowspan="3" | 2018
| [[88rising]], [[Yung Bans]], Yung Pinch, [[Higher Brothers]] and Don Krez
| rowspan="3" | [[Head in the Clouds (album)|Head in the Clouds]]<ref>https://open.spotify.com/album/6YFBWwUDdot8IjBZSYOacB/</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Beam"
| 88rising and [[Playboi Carti]]
|-
! scope="row"| "Disrespectin"
| 88rising, Higher Brothers and AUGUST 08
|-
! scope="row"| "Shouldn't Couldn't Wouldn't"
| rowspan="3" | 2019
| 88rising and [[Niki (singer)|NIKI]]
| rowspan="3" | [[Head in the Clouds II]]<ref>https://open.spotify.com/album/7bOpX6Ilc9UCFmH9uGyUDy/</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Hopscotch"
| 88rising, AUGUST 08, [[Joji (musician)|Joji]] and Barney Bones
|-
! scope="row"| "2 The Face"
| 88rising and Higher Brothers
|-
! scope="row"| "Always Rising"
| rowspan="3" | 2021
| NIKI and Warren Hue
| rowspan="3" | [[Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (soundtrack)#Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album|Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album]]<ref>https://open.spotify.com/album/2kAqjStKcwlDD59H0llhGC/</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Foolish"
| Warren Hue and [[Guapdad 4000]]
|-
! scope="row"| "Act Up"
| [[EarthGang|EARTHGANG]]
|-
|}

=== Remixes ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of remixes, showing year released and original artists
|-
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Original artist(s)
|-
! scope="row"| "Dat Stick (Remix)"<ref>{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dat-$tick-remix-feat.-ghostface/id1164365770?i=1164365839 |title = Dat $tick (Remix) [feat. Ghostface Killah & Pouya] – Single by Rich Chigga on Apple Music |access-date = 23 November 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161126004219/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dat-$tick-remix-feat.-ghostface/id1164365770?i=1164365839 |archive-date = 26 November 2016 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Ghostface Killah]] and [[Pouya (rapper)|Pouya]])</span>
| rowspan="2" | 2016
| rowspan="2" | Rich Brian
|-
! scope="row"| "Who That Be (Josh Pan & West1ne Remix)"<ref>https://open.spotify.com/album/6OZlF1tZNjQ8xFJcNDVEGB/</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Working for It (Remix)"<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/02/rich-chigga-remixes-zhu-skrillex-s-working/ |title = Rich Chigga remixes ZHU, Skrillex, and THEY.’s ‘Working For It’ |work = [[Dancing Astronaut]] |access-date = 12 June 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170605073327/http://dancingastronaut.com/2017/02/rich-chigga-remixes-zhu-skrillex-s-working/ |archive-date = 5 June 2017 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
| 2017
| [[Zhu (musician)|Zhu]], [[Skrillex]], [[THEY.]]
|-
! scope="row"| "[[IDGAF (song)|IDGAF]] (Rich Brian and Diablo Remix)"<ref>{{cite web |url = https://itunes.apple.com/id/album/idgaf-remixes-ii-ep/1376572320 |title = IDGAF (Remixes II) – EP by Dua Lipa on iTunes |work = iTunes Store |access-date = 9 May 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180508185134/https://itunes.apple.com/id/album/idgaf-remixes-ii-ep/1376572320 |archive-date = 8 May 2018 |url-status = live |df = dmy-all }}</ref>
| 2018
| [[Dua Lipa]]
|-
! scope="row"| "Love In My Pocket ([[Weird Genius]] Remix)"<ref>https://open.spotify.com/album/6KaNCac7U0mOAqSqBPc489/</ref>
| rowspan="2" | 2020
| Rich Brian
|-
! scope="row"| "Midsummer Madness 20 ([[Danny Ocean (singer)|Danny Ocean]] Remix)"<ref>https://pop.inquirer.net/98538/88rising-teams-up-with-danny-ocean-for-midsummer-madness-20/</ref>
| [[88rising]], Rich Brian, [[Joji (musician)|Joji]], [[Higher Brothers]], AUGUST 08
|}


== Concert tours ==
== Concert tours ==
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'''Co-headlining'''
'''Co-headlining'''
* 88rising Asia Tour {{small|(with [[Higher Brothers]] and [[Joji (musician)|Joji]])}} (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2017/11/88-rising-asia-tour-rich-chigga-higher-brothers-joji|title=88Rising Announces Asia Tour Featuring Rich Chigga, Higher Brothers & Joji|work=HypeBeast|author=HP Cheung|date=9 November 2017|access-date=31 March 2020}}</ref>
* 88rising Asia Tour {{small|(with Higher Brothers and Joji)}} (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2017/11/88-rising-asia-tour-rich-chigga-higher-brothers-joji|title=88Rising Announces Asia Tour Featuring Rich Chigga, Higher Brothers & Joji|work=HypeBeast|author=HP Cheung|date=9 November 2017|access-date=31 March 2020}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{AllMusic}}
* {{AllMusic}}
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Latest revision as of 08:44, 13 December 2024

Rich Brian
Brian in 2019
Born
Brian Imanuel Soewarno

(1999-09-03) 3 September 1999 (age 25)
Jakarta, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesia
Other names
  • Rich Chigga
  • Brian Imanuel
  • Brian
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2015–present
Musical career
Genres
Labels

Brian Imanuel Soewarno (born 3 September 1999),[1][2] known professionally as Rich Brian (formerly Rich Chigga), is an Indonesian rapper.[3] He is known for his viral debut single "Dat $tick", which was first released in March 2016 on SoundCloud.[4] The single was later certified gold by RIAA.[5] His debut studio album, Amen, was released in 2018 and peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard 200, making Brian the second Southeast Asian artist to be on the top 20 Billboard 200 after Filipino singer Jake Zyrus.[6] Brian's second studio album, The Sailor, was released in 2019. He released an EP titled 1999 in 2020. He released another EP titled Brightside in January 2022. Brian has collaborated with many artists from China and South Korea such as Chungha, Keith Ape, Jackson Wang, and Jae Park.

Early life

[edit]

Brian Imanuel Soewarno was born on 3 September 1999 in Jakarta to Heru Soewarno and Megawati Purnomo. He has one older brother named Roy Leonard Soewarno and two older sisters named Stephanie and Sonia Eryka Soewarno.[7] He is of mixed Chinese[8] and Manadonese descent.[9]

Brian was raised in West Jakarta in a middle-to-low class neighborhood.[10] Despite his father being a lawyer,[11] he never had a formal education and spent most of his time helping at his parents' café while being homeschooled.[12]

In 2010, while growing up in Indonesia, Brian began his career with social media when he was 11 years old. He discovered YouTube after he got a Rubik's Cube and realized he could log onto his parents' computer to find strategies for solving it faster. He also joined Twitter in August 2010. This eventually led him to making video content, including dark comedy sketches on Twitter.[11] He moved to the platform Vine when he was 15 and began to post daily videos there. Brian, who at the time spoke only Indonesian started to learn and polish his English, had an American friend on Skype that he could talk and converse with to improve his English.[13] He also taught himself to speak English by watching YouTube videos and by listening to rappers like Childish Gambino, 2 Chainz, Macklemore and Tyler, the Creator.[14]

Brian began listening to hip hop music in 2012, when an American friend he knew on the internet introduced him to "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.[15] Brian began to explore the genre, discovering Drake, 2 Chainz, Kanye West and Logic at first. Brian wrote his first rap song in 2014 and recorded it onto an iPhone microphone over an MF Doom produced instrumental.[16]

Brian originally wanted to become a cinematographer in Los Angeles, however he gave up the aspiration once his music career began taking off.[17]

Career

[edit]

2015–2016: Career beginnings

[edit]
Brian performing Dat Stick in August 2016.

Brian began his career under the name Rich Chigga and released his debut track, titled "Living the Dream" on 17 July 2015, on his YouTube account. The song was produced by DJ Smokey.[18] Brian then went on to release his debut single "Dat Stick" on 11 March 2016.[19][20] Shortly after, he was signed by 88rising.[21] "Dat Stick" track caught international success after 88rising released a reaction video featuring American rappers Ghostface Killah, 21 Savage, Tory Lanez, MadeinTYO, Desiigner, and many more.[22] Since the official music video for the track was uploaded onto his YouTube account, it has been viewed over 200 million times. "Dat Stick" then went on to peak at number four on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles.[23]

Brian then went on to release his second single titled "Who That Be" on iTunes on 9 August 2016. The song was produced by Sihk.[24] He then released a remix of his debut single "Dat Stick" which features rappers Ghostface Killah and Pouya.[25] Brian later released his third single "Seventeen" which quickly surpassed the one million hits mark on both YouTube and SoundCloud.[26][27]

2017–2018: Amen

[edit]

Brian released his fourth single "Back At It" on 19 April 2017.[28] He later started his first US tour in April 2017, which concluded in May.[29] In May 2017, Brian released the single "Gospel" with XXXTentacion and Keith Ape.[30][31] This was XXXTentacion's first collaboration with Brian and the song was released through 88rising and has since received over 38 million views on YouTube since its release.[32]

Brian won an award at the 4th Indonesian Choice Awards as Breakthrough Artist of the Year in May 2017. Brian announced his debut album in an interview with XXL, saying "I'm working on a debut project and there are some serious songs and some comedic stuff, but the serious songs are my focus."[33] In an interview, Brian said he was spending most of his stay in Los Angeles, California working on his debut album.[34]

Brian performing in Taipei in June 2017.

Brian released "Glow Like Dat" on 15 August 2017, through 88rising's YouTube channel.[35] He then announced a nationwide tour starting on 9 September and concluding on 21 November titled "Come to My Party Tour".[36] Brian later released the singles "Chaos" and "Crisis" featuring 21 Savage in October and November 2017 respectively.[37][38] On 19 December 2017, Brian announced on the social media platform Twitter that he was releasing his debut studio album titled, Amen.[39] On 1 January 2018, Brian officially changed his stage name from "Rich Chigga" to "Brian" with the release of "See Me".[40] This was due to backlash he received as a result of the racial undertones of the original name. Six days later, he changed his stage name again to "Rich Brian". Brian later went on and appeared on a single and music video with Kris Wu, Joji, Trippie Redd and Baauer titled, "18" on 16 January.[41] On 2 February, Amen was released and made him the first Asian musician to reach number one on iTunes Hip Hop charts and went on to peak at number 18 on the US Billboard 200.[42][43]

Following the release of Amen, Brian released "Watch Out!" on 4 April 2018.[44] He later appeared on 88rising's compilation album, Head in the Clouds and released two singles to promote the album with "Midsummer Madness" featuring Joji, Higher Brothers, Kyle Chan, 8 August, and "History" which were released on 7 June and 18 July respectively.[45][46] The album was released on 20 July 2018.[47]

2019–present: The Sailor, 1999 and Brightside

[edit]

On 26 June 2019, Brian released a new single, titled "Yellow", featuring the artist and producer Bekon and later announced his second studio album titled The Sailor.[48] He then released the second single from the album "Kids" on 17 July 2019.[49] The Sailor was released on 26 July 2019 with guest appearances from RZA and Joji.[50][51][52]

On 25 August 2020, Brian released an EP titled 1999.[53][54] The seven-track EP was preceded with three singles with accompanying music videos: "Don't Care", "Love in my Pocket" and "DOA".[55][56][57]

Brian's career jumped into the mainstream in August 2021 when the soundtrack for Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released with several songs by and featuring Brian, including "Run It" by Brian, DJ Snake, and Rick Ross. The track received heavy airplay as ESPN's anthem for its 2021-2022 college football coverage.[58][59] It was then reported in October that Brian had been cast in his film debut by indie film director Justin Chon to play an up-and-coming rapper whose escalating popularity leads him to confront his relationship with his father.[60]

On 20 January 2022, Brian released an EP titled Brightside.[61] The four-track EP was preceded by a single titled "New Tooth". On the day of the EP's release, a music video for one of its songs, "Getcho Mans", which features fellow Indonesian rapper Warren Hue, was also released.

On 18 October 2023, Brian released a single titled "World Stop Tuning", featuring Warren Hue.[62]

Musical style

[edit]

Brian's musical style has been called "ironic" by UrbanDaddy though it "eventually transcends itself to become a legitimate piece of art."[63] Brian's vocals have been described as baritone,[64] and his delivery as "gruff yet agile"[17] and "unique".[65] His song writing ability has been called "skilled" by HotNewHipHop.[66] Brian, originally making comedic music, has since attempted to distance himself and make more serious music with singles such as "Seventeen" and "Glow Like Dat".[67]

With the release of "Yellow" on 26 June 2019, Brian's musical style expanded. In an interview with Complex Magazine, he states that his album "The Sailor" is an "important step forward for his art" and he is beginning to "write about things that are deeply personal to him."[68]

After the release of his album 1999, in 2020, his musical style developed even more. He started to incorporate 80s funk that was very popular in 2020 according to East Side Vibes [69] Overall, his style is "easy-going instrumental and Pop-Rap that was popular in the early to mid-2010s." His songs also have a lot of lyrical attitude to them such as "Don't Care" and "DOA". Adding to the lyrical attitude aspect, he is honest in his music and talks about his life experience with a simple and repetitive riff which is also "catchy and groovy."

Brian has cited Young Thug, Tyler, the Creator, Yung Lean, Childish Gambino and Project Pop as inspirations.[17][70]

Personal life

[edit]

During his youth, Brian competed in a couple of Rubik's cube competitions. According to his World Cube Association page, he attended the 2010 Jakarta Open Rubik's Cube Competition.[71] He finished 20th out of 106 during the qualification round for the 3×3×3 cube, with a best of 23.65 seconds. Brian was admitted into the first round where he finished 51st out of 105, with a best of 20.44 seconds.[71][72] During the same competition, he also competed in the 2×2×2 and the 4×4×4 events. Brian finished 24th out of 74 during the 2×2 event and had a best of 7.96 seconds, while during the 4×4 event Brian finished 35th out of 43 with a best of 2:22.81 minutes. Brian also competed in the 2×2 event at the Jakarta Ceria Open in October 2010, there he finished 28th out of 67 with a best solve of 5.68 seconds.[71]

Brian currently lives in Los Angeles after moving there in May 2017.[73] He is not a permanent resident of the United States; though in July 2017, he extended his stay.[34]

Brian's original stage name, Rich Chigga, created controversy in the past.[74] Brian and his friend came up with the nickname when he came out with his first song on SoundCloud. "I realized I don't really have a rap name. And then my friend from Wichita was just talking about it. We came up with a couple of names which were cool, and he was just like, 'Rich Chigga.' I was like, 'That is really catchy.' And that's honestly it."[75] Talking about his stage name, Brian said "I do regret it – I didn't really know what I was doing and I definitely did not know people were gonna pop off like this."[76] As a result, he changed his stage name to Rich Brian in 2018. In a Twitter post, Brian said "I have been planning to do this forever and I'm so happy to finally do it. I was naïve and I made a mistake."[77]

Brian was homeschooled and has stated that he does not wish to seek college education,[34] though if given the chance, he would attend film school.[19]

Discography

[edit]
Main article: Rich Brian discography

Filmography

[edit]

Selected filmography

• Jamojaya (2023)[78]

Concert tours

[edit]

Headlining

  • Come to My Party Tour (2017–2018)[79]
  • The Sailor Tour (2019)[80]

Co-headlining

  • 88rising Asia Tour (with Higher Brothers and Joji) (2017)[81]

References

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