Ebony Riley

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Ebony Riley, formerly known to fans as “Riley Montana,” has spent the last 4 years honing her craft as a singer and reinventing herself as an artist to stand the test of time. A nine year veteran of the modeling industry, Ebony has graced the catwalk for everyone from Marc Jacobs to Oscar de la Renta, shooting elaborate campaigns for Givenchy and Balmain, and appearing in exclusive editorial spreads for W, Vogue Paris and Harpers Bazaar. However, as the millennial covergirl reveals, “Music was always on the menu.” Born and raised on Detroit’s West Side, Ebony fondly recalls her grandmother playing gospel music on repeat in the house, while her mother introduced her to the classic sounds of ’90s R&B. She admits to being influenced by the Clark sisters just as much as Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill, and Erykah Badu. “I draw from all of them in my work,” the singer makes clear.