Rival (producer)

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Birth name| Valentin Rieff
Born|  (1997-05-25) 25 May 1997 (age 28)
Trier, Germany
Origin| Germany
Genres|

* Melodic dubstep
* Orchestral
* Pop

Occupation(s)| Music producer, DJ
Years active| 2017-present
Website| www.rivalofficial.com

Valentin Rieff (born 25 May 1997), professionally known as Rival, is a German record producer and songwriter.

## Contents

* 1 Early life and education
* 2 Career
* 2.1 Early career and debut as Rival (2015-2017)
* 2.2 Debut on NCS and rising recognition (2018-2021)
* 2.3 Artistic growth and first live set (2022-present)
* 3 Discography
* 3.1 Singles
* 3.2 Remixes
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## Early life and education[edit]

Born on May 25th, 1997, in Trier, Germany, Rieff's early years were marked by a passion for music. That passion led him to learn several instruments including the drums, the trumpet, and the piano.[1]

Through his classical formation,[2] he gained the musical knowledge that led him to start producing music and that still influences his style to this day.

Since 2019, Rieff studies at the Robert Schumann Hochschule, in Düsseldorf.[3]

## Career[edit]

### Early career and debut as Rival (2015-2017)[edit]

Rival's journey in the music scene began in 2015, when he started sharing his music on YouTube under the alias "VRmusic". By 2017, he rebranded himself as Rival and made his debut on Spotify with the single "Lonely Moments".

He later-on embarked on a significant collaboration with fellow artist Cadmium, resulting in their first joint project, "My Illusion".

In May of that year, Rival and Cadmium debuted on the platform Frequency with their song "Daily", featuring Jon Becker.[4]

### Debut on NCS and rising recognition (2018-2021)[edit]

On April 4, 2018, Rival and Cadmium released their song "Seasons" on the British label NoCopyrightSounds, with vocals from the singer-songwriter Harley Bird.[5] Rival's association with NCS continued, leading to notable songs including "Control", with Unknown Brain,[6] "Walls",[7] or "Be Gone".[8]

During these years, Rival also released several songs with Cadmium, such as "Heartbeat",[9] "Willow Tree" and "In Your Head".

### Artistic growth and first live set (2022-present)[edit]

In April 2022, Rieff took a stand for the environmental cause by releasing the song "Feel Like Home"[3]. He used this song in order to raise awareness, and donated all the streaming revenue to the German association NABU.[3][10]

Rival's musical style also became more orchestral, as he started including live-recorded instruments in his productions, as he did in his song "Feel Like Home", which features the violinist Lea Brückner.[3][10]

In June 2022, Rival released his first single on the label Monstercat, "Oblivion", featuring Philip Strand. In 2023, his song "Blood Moon", featuring Egzod and Dayce William, was released on the label Ophelia Records, as a part of the album Advent, Volume VII.[11] On September 1, 2023, Rival released the song "Odd One Out", with Whales and Salvo, on Black Tiger Sex Machine's label, Kannibalen Records.[11][12]

On September 8, 2023, Rival introduced his first ever recorded live set on his YouTube channel, where he DJed, played the piano and the drums[11][13], while being accompanied by a guitarist.

On October 25, 2023, Rival had his solo debut on the label Ophelia Records, with the song "Eternity", featuring the vocalists RUNN and Luma.

## Discography[edit]

### Singles[edit]

Title | Year | Label

|
|

Gone For Good

(Rival, Jim Yosef, Alaina Cross)

| 2023  | NCS
Eternity

(Rival, RUNN, Luma)

| 2023  | Ophelia Records
Odd One Out

(Rival, Salvo, Whales)

| 2023  | Kannibalen Records
Blood Moon

(Rival, Egzod, Dayce William)

| 2023  | Ophelia Records
Live On

(Rival, Raven Alexander)

| 2023  | Self-release
Over The Edge (Acoustic)

(Rival, Lost Identities, CRVN)

| 2023  | Self-release
Over The Edge

(Rival, Lost Identities, CRVN)

| 2023  | Self-release
Home To Me

(Rival, Dyson)

| 2023  | Self-release
Better

(Arc North, Rival, Cadmium)

| 2022  | Self-release
Broken Roads

(Arc North, Rival, The Music Freaks, MIYA MIYA)

| 2022  | Self-release
Oblivion

(Rival, Philip Strand)

| 2022  | Monstercat
Feel Like Home

(Rival, Laura Brehm, caravan, Lea Brückner)

| 2022  | Self-release
Falling

(Rival, CRVN)

| 2022  | NCS
Fever Dream

(Rival, Luxtides)

| 2022  | Self-release
Lost In Life

(Rival, JAMICA, Costa Leon)

| 2022  | Indiemono
Say The Word (with Billy Lockett)

(Rival, Billy Lockett)

| 2021  | Lost In Dreams
Coming Home

(Arc North, Rival, Cadmium)

| 2021  | Frequency Music
Dies Irae

(Rival, Laura Brehm, M.I.M.E)

| 2021  | Self-release
Superhero In My Sleep

(Rival, Asketa & Natan Chaim)

| 2021  | NCS
Knock On Wood

(Rival, Highlnd, Lousy)

| 2021  | Lost In Dreams
Down

(Rival, Philip Strand)

| 2021  | Self-release
Get Up

(Rival)

| 2021  | Self-release
Feeling It

(Rival, Cadmium, Harley Bird)

| 2021  | Self-release
Throne

(Rival, Neoni)

| 2021  | NCS
Hate That About You

(Rival, Myah Marie)

| 2021  | Self-release
Loved With Your Love

(Arc North, Rival, Robbie Rosen)

| 2020  | Self-release
Sleepwalking

(Rival, CRVN)

| 2020  | Future Generation
Lonely Way

(Rival, CRVN)

| 2020  | NCS
Know The Way

(Rival, Nick Smith)

| 2020  | Self-release
For You

(Rival, Jex)

| 2020  | Self-release
Up In Flames

(smle, Rival, Neoni)

| 2020  | Future Generation
Call It Love

(Rival, Kristine Bø)

| 2020  | Nightblue Music
For Life

(Rival, Cadmium, Marmy)

| 2020  | Self-release
Let It Die

(Rival, Philip Strand)

| 2020  | Future Generation
Live A Lie

(Rival, Egzod, Andreas Stone)

| 2020  | NCS
Doubt You

(Rival, Cadmium, Natalie Holmes)

| 2020  | Future Generation
Wreckage

(Rival, Neoni)

| 2020  | Nightblue Music
There For You

(Rival, Cadmium, Johnning)

| 2019  | Self-release
Intoxicated by Youth

(Rival, VAALEA)

| 2019  | Self-release
In Your Head

(Rival, Cadmium, Micah Martin)

| 2019  | NCS
Gold

(Rival, Bryan Finlay)

| 2019  | Self-release
Be Gone

(Rival, CRVN)

| 2019  | NCS
Make You Stay

(Rival, Anna Simone)

| 2019  | Self-release
Axis Of Your Love (feat. Jon Becker)

(Rival, Cadmium, Veronica Bravo, Jon Becker)

| 2019  | One Seven Music / disco:wax
Leave a Light On

(Conor Byrne, Rival)

| 2019  | Self-release
Walls

(Rival, Bryan Finlay)

| 2019  | NCS
Traffic Light

(Rival, ORKID)

| 2019  | ART:ERY / Shir Records
Satisfy The Rage

(Rival, Micah Martin)

| 2019  | Self-release
Lately

(Rival, Conor Byrne)

| 2019  | Self-release
Demons

(Rival, Max Hurrell, Veronica Bravo)

| 2019  | Magic Records
Demons (Acoustic Cover)

(Rival, Max Hurrell, Veronica Bravo)

| 2019  | Magic Records
Thinking About You

(Rival, Cadmium, Johnning)

| 2018  | Self-release
Willow Tree

(Rival, Cadmium, Rosendale)

| 2018  | NCS
Control

(Unknown Brain, Jex, Rival)

| 2018  | NCS
Stay The Same

(Unknown Brain, Rival, Veronica Bravo)

| 2018  | Tribal Trap
End Of Time

(Arc North, Laura Brehm, Rival)

| 2018  | Self-release
Heartbeat

(Rival, Cadmium, Veronica Bravo)

| 2018  | Strange Fruits
I Gave It All

(Rival, Cadmium, Rogers & Dean, Harley Bird)

| 2018  | Tuvali Records
Seasons

(Rival, Cadmium, Harley Bird)

| 2018  | NCS
In The Dark (feat. Max Landry)

(Rival, Max Landry)

| 2018  | ILLICIT
Fight For Me

(Rival, Cadmium, Chris Linton, Veronica Bravo)

| 2018  | Frequency Music
Light In The Dark

(Rival, Sina Py, Ryan Oakes)

| 2017  | Self-release
Just Breathe (feat. Jon Becker)

(Rival, Cadmium, Jon Becker)

| 2017  | Frequency Music
Dark Side

(Rival)

| 2017  | Self-release
Daily (feat. Jon Becker)

(Rival, Cadmium, Jon Becker)

| 2017  | Frequency Music
My Illusion

(Rival, Cadmium, Sina Puffay)

| 2017  | Self-release
GO !

(Rival)

| 2017  | Self-release
Short Story

(Rival, Arc North)

| 2017  | Self-release
Lonely Moments

(Rival)

| 2017  | Self-release

### Remixes[edit]

Title | Original artist  | Year

|
|

Show Me The Light (Rival Remix)  | Delta Heavy  | 2020
White Lies (Rival Remix)  | Amille  | 2019
No Doubt (Rival x Cadmium Remix)  | Rogers & Dean  | 2018

## References[edit]

1. ↑ "Rival Joins Forces With Raven Alexander For "Live On" - Glasse Factory". glassefactory.com. 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
2. ↑ Vuoncino, Chris (2023-09-02). "Rival, Salvo, and Whales come together for beautiful single, 'Odd One Out': Listen". We Rave You. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Lodahl, Holger (2022-04-20). "Musikprojekt aus Düsseldorf: Ein Lied für den Klimaschutz". RP ONLINE (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2023-09-24.
4. ↑ "- Rival, Cadmium | Frequency Music". www.frequencymusic.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
5. ↑ edmreviewer (2018-04-04). "Rival & CADMIUM - Seasons (ft. Harley Bird)". EDM Reviewer. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
6. ↑ Weshefsky, Joe (2018-10-26). "Unknown Brain & Rival - Control (ft. Jex)". EDMTunes. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
7. ↑ Meadow, Matthew (2019-05-25). "Rival Releases Newest Song "Walls" Featuring Bryan Finlay". Your EDM. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
8. ↑ Weshefsky, Joe (2019-08-07). "Rival - Be Gone (ft. Caravn)". EDMTunes. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
9. ↑ "Rival & Veronica Bravo Show Us Their "Heartbeat" In Beautiful New Track..." EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Niederrhein, Antenne. ""Feel like Home" zum Earth Day". Antenne Niederrhein (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2023-09-24.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Danielle (2023-09-08). "Rival Makes Shares Enthralling Single Ahead Of Debut Live Set "INTRODUCING RIVAL"". FreshMusicFreaks. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
12. ↑ Harvey, Emily (2023-09-07). "Rival, Whales, & Salvo Release Mesmerizing Single "Odd One Out"". EDM Maniac. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
13. ↑ Vuoncino, Chris (2023-09-11). "Rival uploads explosive live performance 'INTRODUCING RIVAL' to YouTube". We Rave You. Retrieved 2023-09-24.

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