Ridlaa Productions
Film | Illustration | Lyrics
About Ridlaa
Bio
Ridlaa is an illustrator and rapper based in Birmingham, producing content with moving image, illustration, animation and lyrics.
Drawing inspiration from struggles with an AVM in the brain and managing a rare disease/neuro diversity. Ridlaa tells stories using creative writing, drawing and visuals.
Ridlaa's tracks are extracts from his life, employing metaphors and self-deprecating satire to aid his artistic vision and expression.
Middle Finger | OFFICIAL FILM
Directed by Conrad Smart:
Starring: Thomas Tyrrell, Conrad Smart
Middle Finger Official Film (2020)
'Thomas Tyrrell aka Ridlaa takes us on his journey as a creative artist who survived a brain bleed and has battled an AVM in his brain over the last 12 years whilst being a rapper, filmmaker & illustrator.'
Testimonials (Panel Member, Impact)
"The lyrics are great and he has good taste in production too. The tracks sounded high quality and made for big speakers."
Middle Fingers Crossed: AVM Warrior Faces Journey Through Music and Film
(TAAF Talk Magazine)
"Through The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation, I had THE coolest opportunity to interview an #AVM warrior in the UK. He’s a rapper and movie maker, and it is absolutely my pleasure to share his story..."
(Written By Vanessa Garza McAllister)
Full story via link below:
Old To The New Features:
https://oldtothenew.wordpress.com/2019/03/30/new-joint-ridlaa/
https://oldtothenew.wordpress.com/2019/11/30/new-joint-ridlaa-2/
https://oldtothenew.wordpress.com/2020/02/04/new-joint-ridlaa-3/
Current Collaborators:
Conrad Smart, rosa Francesca, Shiyi Li, DantannaBeatz, Micall Parknsun, TAAF, Birchfield Jazz Festival, Athac, JQTH, BFI
Akai APC Mini
Akai MPD 26
