Digital artist D’UANTRI, the bold new music project from visionary creator Tii Ricks (also known as Mordechai), is set to drop their debut single “Bad Things” on 9 May 2025 — a visceral blend of dark trap and trap metal that marks the start of an audacious sonic journey.
With D’UANTRI, Tii Ricks presents a boundary-pushing concept that merges the raw intensity of trap metal and dark trap with the rhythm-driven essence of cream trap and the lyrical agility of hip-hop. The project provides a fresh creative outlet for Ricks to explore musical territories beyond the conventional.
The mind behind D’UANTRI is internationally acclaimed artist and producer Tii Ricks. Born on a US Army base in Germany to a Finnish mother and American father, she grew up in Brooklyn, USA, before relocating to Finland after the loss of her father — a life journey that deeply informs her art, infusing it with a blend of cultural identity, grief, and resilience.
Tii Ricks’ creative background extends beyond music. With formal training in Film, she has directed and edited award-winning television, short films, documentaries, and music videos. Her portfolio includes the internationally distributed feature “Better Than Andy” (2009) and the horror film “Rage: Midsummer’s Eve” (2015), both receiving coverage from genre-specific media.
In addition to her work in film, Ricks is a published autobiographer, known for her ability to connect emotionally through narrative. As Mordechai, her music has gained international acclaim and has been played on radio stations in over 30 countries — a testament to her ability to engage audiences globally through sound.
Through D’UANTRI, Ricks embraces the possibilities of digital creativity, using cutting-edge technology and AI to craft immersive, genre-defying soundscapes. The project illustrates her belief that digital tools can elevate human expression rather than replace it.
Although D’UANTRI exists as a digital entity, the soul of the project is rooted in Ricks’ own lived experience. Every track is written by her, imbued with purpose and connection, and intended to resonate with a worldwide audience in search of innovation and emotional depth. She also sees D’UANTRI as an evolving platform for future collaborations with similarly forward-thinking artists.
“Bad Things” sets the tone for what D’UANTRI promises to be — an intense, atmospheric, and unapologetically bold sound that introduces a fresh voice to the alternative and experimental music landscape.
