Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, RVA, aka Riva, began listening to electronic music in the early 2000s and fell in love with the groove. After years listening to electronic music, he took all his background and decided to put things together, RVA played an important role in the electronic scene of his hometown, co-founder of the best-known afterhours project, resident of Loops project, also presented his sets in major clubs in his city, sharing stage with major Brazilian Djs. In 2012 his first ep was released by German label Code2 Records. From there he moved to Moscow and has dedicated much of his time to music production during the harsh Russian winter, and still continued showing his influences in striking sets.