Rufio Lombardi, “All That”
Rufio Lombardi is a musician and actor who has been creating artwork, songs, and content online for over a decade. His most recent track, "All That", was released on June 14, 2024, alongside a music video that was published to his YouTube channel a month later on July 26th.
The track’s title stems from the Nickelodeon show, “All That”, which was one of the network’s most popular programs in the 1990s, spawning the legendary Good Burger universe and more cultural icons. Rufio adopted this title in an attempt to mirror that sense of popularity. “I thought about that show All that and how used to come on the Nickelodeon channel. How it was very popular. So I said I’ll write a song called all that. The first single with a visual for 2024.”
Rufio began the first half of this year without any new releases and was determined to start off his 2024 career by dropping a new track. "I knew i needed a single to start 2024 off with." The artist alludes that setting a summer deadline sparked great motivation and recalls that this track seemingly “came out of nowhere to be honest. It wasn’t somethin I had to think too much about.” In this flow state, Rufio explains how he quickly crafted a hook, wrote witty verses with double entendres, and expressed his emotions in a way listeners could relate to.
Rufio Lombardi also revealed to RSO that he has two more singles on the way and in the works, alongside an EP set to drop later this year. “We jumpin back in the lab soon, comin with some more music. Stay tuned.”
Rufio is based out of Atlanta, Georgia, a city the artist describes as the current "hub of hip-hop". With a lively culture of diverse styles and artistry, he finds a sense of harmony and balance in the local music scene.
The rising musician began his public career under the name R3medy+, with an initial track posted to YouTube on Jul 13, 2010, a 35-second video titled "R3medy+- two fingers(peace)". The lyrics were recorded over a Kirby beat, Rufio is known to be an avid gamer during this period, as the final bar of the track references "Team Legend", a Pro-Gaming and Entertainment collective that he had affiliations with. This simple video of a freestyle over a video game beat, with photos of peace sign selfies and group friend pics, would spark a lifelong creative journey.
As of August 2024, Rufio is best known for his track "Tick Tock". Recorded over a sample of the "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" theme song, the track went viral and gained nearly 8,000 streams on Spotify in 2022.
During his time experimenting and networking within the music industry, he has had a variety of experiences traveling and exploring new cities, connecting with both rising talents and established celebrities in various creative industries, and has immersed himself into the ever-evolving underground music community online.
While his musical career is taking him and his artwork all over the country, Rufio retains his connection to his family and friends, citing them as a main inspiration in his aims toward success, bravery, and selflessness. In his connections and relationships with these people, Rufio has developed a strong ethical compass regarding the ideas of providing generosity without seeking rewards and prioritizing the preservation of peace and happiness for those around him.
In an exclusive interview with RSO Underground, Rufio Lombardi discusses the Nickelodeon-show influences on the title of his most recent "All That" single, shares insight into his personal principles and philosophy, and speaks on people's typical first impressions when discovering he is an artist.
RSO Underground Interview with Artist
Who are you?
Rufio Lombardi
Where are you from? (How is the music scene there?)
Atlanta, Ga. The music scene is huge, it’s big as it’s ever been. Everyone is on the wave here. Atlanta right now the hub of hiphop. So many artist, wit similar and different styles. It’s a nice balance.
Who and what inspires you?
My friends and family inspire me. they inspire, motivate me. I just want make sure I can take care of them. They inspire me to be successful. brave people inspire me, people who are selfless. Who try to help even though they don’t have much to give. People who are heroes and don’t look for reward. People who preserve peace and happiness.
Do you have any stories of your artistic journey to share?
I got several stories but I’ll just say the best stories come from performin, meetin new artist, networkin. Gainin new experiences. Travelin, I been around, met famous artists, celebrities, actors really amazing people.
What song/project are you currently promoting and what is the story behind it?
We’re runnin this single I have it’s called All That. Single is out now on all streaming services. Official Music video is also out now on YouTube. All that kind of came out of nowhere to be honest. It wasn’t somethin I had to think too much about. I knew i needed a single to start 2024 off with. The hook came to me fairly easy. I thought I could put some clever lines with some similes and double meanings. Some relatable things. figured i could deliver the lines in a more faster pace. somethin catchy, easy for people to get but somewhat technical.
I thought about that show All that and how used to come on the Nickelodeon channel. How it was very popular. So I said I’ll write a song called all that. The first single with a visual for 2024. I got two more singles and a e.p droppin later this year. We jumpin back in the lab soon, comin with some more music. Stay tuned
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
That I’m an artist. They hear me talk, then hear my music and they be surprised. They ask this you this you? They go oh sh*t
Where can we find your music and art?
You can find all my music on all streaming services, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, iheart radio.
What is your message to the world?
Message to the world? Love each other, come together. Stay strong, use your brain. Defend what you love. thank you
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