Gol D Rich

During his childhood, Rich was all around San Diego; from Palomar to Chula Vista all the way to National City where he stayed the longest. However, before finding a place in National City, Rich stayed with his Cousins in Spring Valley.

Elementary

Rich went to school at Kempton Elementary School in 3rd grade for a year before transferring to Avondale Elementary School. From Avondale not even a full 2 months in, he was transferred to La Presa Elementary where he met his some of his best friends.Roger, Brandon & Brendon & Alexis) After leaving La Presa, Rich went back to Avondale where he met his friend John. We all ended up going to the same middle school together.La Presa Middle School.

“Coincidentally Enough, in High School, I later found out John was close friends with my boy Roger!!” Rich laughed.

High School

Rich went to Mount Miguel High School where he met his Filipino brother, Jared. They shared many similarities such as Video Games, Foods and Passion for Dance. But the thing that brought them close was their “Pinoy Pride”.

Activities

Rich says he wasn’t apart of much in High School but he was always around. He was always at Dance Practices, or the Theater room, or the Field.

However, he was in the JROTC program for all 4 Years of High School. Which led him joining the Army later on.

”This is probably a boring Topic to be honest so I’m only gonna list the Two Triggers to my career” Rich says

Rich’s first job was working at SeaWorld San Diego where he took on the Alias “King”.

”I don’t know why but I just liked the sound of it… and til this day I don’t even think anyone knows my real name [he laughed]. But I really Enjoyed that Job to be honest. It was a great way to socialize and network my music.”

Rich then Joined the US Army in 2018 where he met a plethora of unique artists. Rich was always writing Music even in the barracks. After graduation BCTBasic Training Rich was off to Fort Rucker, Alabama for his AIT Schooling. There he met his best bros Lloyd, Monte, Carter &Upson. Rich Lloyd nd Carter were inseparable when they found out they all made music. They made a couple of tracks such as “Stuntin” & “Chasin Luv”. Which were streamed all across the barracks.

”It was crazy!! We had all the women running that Chasin Luv joint up.”

Soon after, he decided to leave the Army for personal reasons.

”I was a Flight Operations Specialist, a Desk Job which was not something I was interested in at the time. I was young and active but I didn’t know too much about the Army Titles. All I knew was that it was one of the higher paying positions. Either way I still wasn’t interested especially after the vision I had for my music”

Gol D Rich is a Multi Genre Artist with a plethora of unique styles. From R&B, to Hip-Hop, Trap and even some Alternative Rock. Growing up, he listened to any and every type of genre. It didn't matter to him as long as it sounded good.

Q: "What's your style of Music and why is it important to you?"

A: "What's my style?? S**t UNMATCHED!! [He laughed] I'm serious, it's important to me that the next generation grows and elevates to a higher level than us. I want them to get inspired to chase their dreams, make a name for themselves and strive to be the best in anything they do because they're the ones destined for great achievements. So, i guess my style of music is Music in its purest form or as I like to call it, from the heart with passion, soul and love."

His current Genres are:

• Hip-Hop
• Pop
• R&B
• Folk
• Trap
• Alternative Rock
• Party Rock
• Latin
• EDM

His all time favorites Musicians growing up were:

• Michael Jackson
• Akon
• Bone Thugs N Harmony
• Tupac
• Soulja Boy

And a few others. His biggest influences to day are:

• Michael Jackson (Pop) “His vision of Peace and the Wisdom to change the world stuck with me most”
• Louis Armstrong (Blues) “I loved Louis music because you could always feel the spirit of his soul in his Art.”
• Bob Marley (Reggae) “even though he ain’t have much the Vibes, Wisdom, & Peace he always spoke of were radiant in his music and in his spirit”
• Flo Rida (Party Rock) “He always made you want to dance and party. Like no matter how you felt at the time, his party rock music made you feel even better”
• Wu Tang Clan (Hip-Hop) “They were Wild and Free”
• Snoop Dogg (Hip-Hop) “He has a smooth sounding nature”

Rich likes to be an open book. Of course there are things he likes to keep to himself, but as far as his Public Image goes: Gol D Rich is a friendly and kind soul who radiates positive energy that inspire any and everyone around him. He's a charming guy with a great heart, he loves people, children, animals and especially peace. He's a faithful Christian man and is very open about his love for Jesus Christ. He even sings in his Chior at his home church Mount Olive Baptist Church

"You wanna know more about my guy Rich? Well to keep it simple, when you're his family(Friends or blood related) you're really close to him like family, but if you're a hater or his enemy then you’re sure to be out of his reach.”- JWavyy