Rio Da Yung OG Releases “Big Ben,” the Latest Single and Music Video from F.L.I.N.T. (Feelin’ Like I’m Not Through), Out 8/10 via EMPIRE

With a reputation as Michigan’s top punchline artist, Flint native Rio Da Yung OG has been ion a tear since emerging from prison late last year. Today, the rapper shares “Big Ben,” the newest propulsive single from his upcoming album F.L.I.N.T. (Feeling Like I’m Not Through). Produced by Rio’s frequent collaborator Wayne616, “Big Ben” delivers a torrent of rewind-worthy punchlines (“I gotta lotta money on me, that’s why my clothes big”), occasionally giving a glimpse of the hard life he led before achieving his goals (“I miss my cousin, but I miss my brother more”). Directed by 2M Digital (who receive a shout out in the song’s lyrics), the video finds Rio rhyming with his son, BabyRio, a precocious youngster with a rap future of his own.

Following recent clips for songs like “What U Spend” ft. Zillionaire Doe (currently #30 on Youtube’s trending chart), “Great Day,” (trended in YouTube’s Trending Top 20 with over 1 million views in under 10 days), and “I GO,” featuring FBLManny, “Big Ben” is the latest release from F.L.I.N.T. (Feeling Like I’m Not Through), Rio’s next album. Filled with high-octane instrumentals from regular collaborators like Wayne616, BEATSBYSAV, and Danny G Beats, F.L.I.N.T. promises the same head-spinning flows and rewindable punchlines that Rio always brings, imbued with a new perspective and focus that Rio achieved after emerging from prison in late 2024. The album brings collaborations with Michigan associates like Flint’s own Coochie Man YN Jay and his Dum N Dumber duet partner Rmc Mike, and connects Rio with his favorite up-and-comers from the national scene, including Chicago emcees VonOff1700 and Star Bandz, Dallas’s Zillionaire Doe, and Atlanta’s FBLManny. Home to the quotable recent single “Sneaky ‘B’,” F.L.I.N.T. (Feeling Like I’m Not Through) arrives on August 10th via M I N E Ent. / EMPIRE.

Rio recently kicked off his “Welcome Home Tour,” his first-ever headlining trek, with a sold-out show in Detroit. The show in Detroit followed an appearance at Flint’s Harmony Fest, during which he received a proclamation from the City of Flint for his contributions to the city’s culture and community. Hosted behind Flint’s county jail, Rio’s homecoming was a symbol of his massive success, as the former inmate had a police escort parking luxury cars behind the building. Rio’s event was a special one for his whole family, as Rio’s son performed while the rapper signed autographs and Rio entered the jail to visit his close associate Big Ghost for the first time since 2021. Since Rio’s Flint homecoming, he has performed for rabid fans across the Midwest and Southwest, rhyming as enthusiastic fans shouted his lyrics back at him.

Continuing this summer and fall, “Welcome Home Tour” spans over 60 dates, passing through San Francisco on August 10th (Regency Ballroom), Los Angeles on August 12th (The Belasco Theater), Houston on August 30th (9pm Music Venue), and New York on September 24th (Webster Hall) before concluding in Chicago on October 11th (Patio Theater). Featuring support from Baby Money, FBLManny, and many special guests, tickets for the “Welcome Home Tour” are available at https://www.touringwithrio.com/

F.L.I.N.T. (Feeling Like I’m Not Through) tracklist:

1. Different Music
2. Great Day
3. Never Switched
4. Ghetto Love Story
5. I GO ft. FBLMANNY
6. Back Rubbed
7. AGGRESSIVE FLOW
8. Open A Bank ft. 3200 Tre
9. Rich Regardless ft. YN JAY
10. Naked Party
11. Dumb N Dumber Flo ft. Rmc Mike
12. Thug Talk
13. Another Story
14. Sneaky “B”
15. Ask Jay
16. BS Story
17. Big Ben
18. Ghetto Cypher ft. VonOff1700 & Rmc Mike
19. Ghetto Star ft. Star Bandz
20. What U Spend ft. Zillionaire Doe

 

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