About Rius: Rius might be the single-handedly nicest person that you will ever meet. This is a strong statement, yet those who know him well say this with ease and conviction. It only takes a few moments of interaction to realize that he is truly unique and his charm and charisma makes him quite unforgettable. If his warm personality doesn’t tug at your heartstrings within minutes, listening to his music will surely win you over. Rius is an up-and-coming Pop/R&B artist that has a long vested history in singing and song-writing that started at an early age and evolved through his close relationship with his musically inclined brother. Let’s start at the beginning. Rius was born in Quezon City, Philippines on May 19, 1981 and relocated with his family to Mountain View, California in 1986 where he grew up and resides today. He began his commitment to music by the time he was five when he started singing with his younger brother, Ryyn. This was the beginning of an amazing journey for Rius, that has made him the talented singer that he is today. With a voracious appetite for great music, Rius immersed himself into the artistry of timeless singer-songwriters from an early age. He swiftly discovered his comfort in front of an audience and his yearning to be on stage, and soon realized that he was born to be an entertainer. After multiple shows, years of singing, and performing in front of numerous crowds, Rius found his musical calling in Pop and R&B. He quotes his wide array of influences to be Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations as well as Michael Jackson, Motown, Oldies, and Doo-Wop. Yet his unique sound crosses over to the borders of Dance, Pop, R&B, and Neo-Soul. This variety in his music interests inspired the diverse, well-rounded feel of his sound and is demonstrated on his debut album, The Grey Area. His musical resume is quite impressive for a fledgling artist and includes being the opening act for Jordan Knight of the “New Kids on the Block,” air play on Z95.7, performing for Filipino communities and heritage festivals, and being granted the honor of touring his beloved birth place, the Philippines. All of these wonderful experiences have provided him with an outlet for showing off his vocal range, exemplary talents, and honest passion for his craft. Rius is recognized as a singer-songwriter that uses effective, thought provoking, and catchy lyrics far ahead of the curve and "usual" current market trends. With confidence, style, energy, determination, forward thinking, and a contemporary ear for music, Rius brings a truly creative perspective for your listening pleasure. About "The Grey Area": Love and relationships are some of life’s most crucial elements that define who we are, and for singer-songwriter, Rius, these elements are the foundation of what makes life worth living. In Rius’ debut album titled, The Grey Area, we learn that the true substance of life is appreciating what we have, and we are reminded that our differences make us unique, so we should appreciate them. From beginning to finish Rius’ voice and harmonies on this album genuinely remind us that it is the little things that makes our lives so much better.