Su Rios was born and raised in the Harbor Area of South Los Angeles better known as the “Heart of the Harbor.” His contemporary Christian music has been likened to some of his greatest influences such as Casting Crowns, Brandon Heath, Sanctus Real, and Ryan Stevenson. His birth name is Richard Rios. His Artist’s name “Su Rios” originated from John 7:38, “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” In essence, the rivers of living water that flow out of Him in a song are God’s rivers. Hence, the Spanish phrase for ‘Your Rivers’ is ‘Su Rios.’