Elijah Policard (born February 6, 2004), known professionally as Rich Amiri, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Rich Amiri | |
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.jpg) Rich Amiri in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Elijah Policard |
| Born | February 6, 2004[1] Boston, Massachusetts, U.S |
| Origin | Randolph, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, and songwriter |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Labels | |
Career
editPolicard rose to popularity within the late months of 2023 with his singles "Aint Nothing." He gained further traction within early 2024 with his song "One Call" going viral on TikTok, which lead to the song charting on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 79.[4] He released his album Ghetto Fabulous in 2023. This album includes singles released in early 2023 such as "Aint Nothing", "One Call", and "Codeine Crazy".[5]
Musical style
editPolicard cites Future, Speaker Knockerz, Lil Keed, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again as his influences.[6]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- For The Better (2022)
- Evolution (2023)
- Ghetto Fabulous (2023)
EPs
edit- Chase (2022)
- trouble (2022)
Charted singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [7] |
US R&B/HH [8] |
CAN [9] |
LAT [10] |
LTU [11] |
NZ Hot [12] |
WW [13] | ||||
| "One Call" | 2024 | 60 | 22 | 37 | 4 | 14 | 20 | 84 | Ghetto Fabulous | |
| "Keep It Cool" (with Internet Money) |
— | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | Non-album single | ||
References
edit- ^ "Meet Rich Amiri, One of Many Internet Babies Who Are Turning Music Into Fame". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ^ "Rich Amiri's 'Evolution' is all for the better". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ^ "Rich Amiri - 10K Projects". 10K Projects. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (2024-02-07). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Rich Amiri Debuts With Breakthrough Single 'One Call'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "The Break Presents – Rich Amiri". XXL. March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ^ "Getting to Know Boston Underdog Rich Amiri". Lyrical Lemonade. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of March 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "Straumēšanas TOP 2024 – 8. nedēļa" [Streaming TOP 2024 – Week 8] (in Latvian). LAIPA. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "2024 6-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
- "One Call": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- "Keep It Cool": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 26, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "American certifications – Rich Amiri". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 26, 2024.