ABOUT
RICHARD
PARRIS SCOTT

"True confidence is not changing who you are in the midst of opposition." This quote from Tarek Ali perfectly sums up my mentality. It's how I choose to move through this world from the time I first picked up the trumpet in 2013, to the release of my debut album, "By Myself" in May 2022.

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One of my goals as an artist is to inspire and empower others to move forward in the direction that they so choose without so much as a qualm about whether or not they're good enough. As a queer person of color, I've had my fair share of moments where I've felt insecure and less than, but somehow I've found clarity and purpose in music.

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Born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, I am a self-taught composer, producer, and musician who is dedicated to music and performing. With that, I hope you too can find yourself in my lyrics and production.