Royal & The Serpent

Ryan Santiago Born May 25 1994 Known Professionally As Royal & The Serpent Is An American Singer And Songwriter. A New Jersey Native Ryan Santiago Was Born On May 25 1994. Santiago Took Up Competitive Dance As A Child Until She "shattered Both Her Heel Plates" After Jumping Off A Stage While Performing When She Was 14 Years Old. She Subsequently Delved Into Musical Theater. In Her Teenage Years Santiago Learned How To Play The Guitar And Began Writing Songs.
At The Age Of 18 Santiago Moved To Los Angeles Where She Worked As A Bartender In A Restaurant. She Has Credited Encouragement From A Co-Worker Who Later Became Her First Manager For Motivating Her To Pursue A Professional Career As A Musician.
In 2017 Santiago Independently Released "Temperance" Her Debut Single Under The Stage Name Royal & The Serpent. On Her Moniker She Has Explained That "'Royal & The Serpent' Translates To 'Me My Ego'". In 2018 She Released Her Second Single "Together" And Was Featured On The Song "Wicked" By Music Producer Tommee Profitt. By The End Of 2019 She Had Signed With Atlantic Records. "Overwhelmed" Royal & The Serpent's First Single On Atlantic Was Released In June 2020 And Her Debut EP Get A Grip Was Released In October. That Year Royal & The Serpent Joined English Singer Yungblud's Weird Time Of Life Virtual Tour As A Supporting Act. read less