STRONGER

#RikyRickStronger

The AI track that got South Africa talking about mental health

After struggling with depression South African Hip Hop icon Riky Rick succumbed to his battle with mental illness, and took his own life.

Known for galvanizing and inspiring the youth with his words, Riky Rick's death meant that we didn't just lose a massive musical talent, but also an influential voice, whose words to uplifted those around him. Because he was so intentional with his words reading through his posts felt like reading lyrics to a song he left hidden for us to find. So, we used them to make one last song from him titled “Stronger”.


75% of South Africans


DON'T SEEK HELP WITH MENTAL ILLNESS BECAUSE OF THE NEGATIVE STIGMA.

Music video

Stronger Case Study

How we built the song

R90 Million+
in free radio play

75% of South Africans


DON'T SEEK HELP WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
BECAUSE OF THE NEGATIVE STIGMA.

59
Million Overall Reach
17
Million Radio impressions
R12
Million Earned PR*
90
Million In free radio play

#RikyRickStronger

New Riky Rick song uses AI to bring his voice back to life and promote mental well-being - DAILY MAVERICK
Riky Rick Foundation keeps the icon's legacy alive - IOL
We Never Die. “We Never Die. We Multiply”: The Eternal Life of Riky Rick's Legacy - FRONTPAGE
Bianca Naidoo explains how late husband and rapper Riky Rick's new AI song came about - DRUM
With AI, Riky is still getting his message of hope out - SUNDAY TIMES
New Riky Rick song generated by AI to be released on Youth Day - The Citizen
AI helps Riky Rick Foundation honour musician with new song - 94.7