Artist Of The Week: R. City
Artist Of The Week: R. City
Exploring the Journey of R. City
R. City, the sibling songwriting and production duo from Saint Thomas, are known for their role in creating some of the most memorable pop hits of the 2000s and 2010s. They left their home in pursuit of musical dreams in America, eventually becoming a creative force in the industry.
After high school, Theron and Timothy Thomas moved to Miami, where they caught the attention of Akon. Their single, “The Rain,” was featured on his triple platinum Konvicted album in 2006. Later, they joined Akon’s KonLive Distribution, producing hits through collaborations with artists like Sean Kingston, Rihanna, and the Pussycat Dolls. By 2011, they formed their own label, Rebelution Records, continuing to write hits for Miley Cyrus and Rihanna, among others.
Through Kemosabe Records, they released their debut album, What Dreams Are Made Of, in 2015, with the lead single “Locked Away” featuring Adam Levine, hitting the US Top 10. Their influence spans hits with Beyoncé, Lizzo, and more, solidifying their status as prolific songwriters and artists.
Listen to R. City’s track “I’m That…” featuring 2 Chainz below:
Featured Tracks
H&S Magazine’s Top 5 Tracks From R. City
No. 1. R. City – Locked Away ft. Adam Levine
No. 2. R. City – Make Up ft. Chloe Angelides
No. 3. R. City – Losin’ It
No. 4. R. City – Crazy Love ft. Tarrus Riley
No. 5. R. City – Save My Soul
