Royal & the Serpent

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Royal & the Serpent
Birth nameRyan Santiago
Born (1994-05-25) May 25, 1994 (age 27)
OriginNew Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
LabelsAtlantic

Ryan Santiago (born May 25, 1994), known professionally as Royal & the Serpent, is an American singer and songwriter.

Early life[]

A New Jersey native, Ryan Santiago was born on May 25, 1994.[2] 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.[3][4] She subsequently delved into musical theater.[3] In her teenage years, Santiago learned how to play the guitar and began writing songs.[3]

Career[]

At the age of 18, Santiago moved to Los Angeles, where she worked as a bartender in a restaurant.[3][5][6] 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.[3][5][6]

In 2017, Santiago independently released "Temperance", her debut single under the stage name Royal & the Serpent.[3] On her moniker, she has explained that "'Royal & the Serpent' translates to 'Me + My Ego'".[7] In 2018, she released her second single, "Together",[8] and was featured on the song "Wicked" by music producer Tommee Profitt.[2] By the end of 2019, she had signed with Atlantic Records.[3][4]

"Overwhelmed", Royal & the Serpent's first single on Atlantic, was released in June 2020,[9][10] and her debut EP Get a Grip was released in October.[11] That year, she joined English singer Yungblud's Weird Time of Life virtual tour as a supporting act.[12] Royal & the Serpent's second EP Searching for Nirvana was released in June 2021.[13]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

List of extended plays
Title Details
Get a Grip
Searching for Nirvana
  • Released: June 4, 2021[13]
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Alt.
[14] 		US
Rock
[15]
"Temperance"[16] 2017 — — Non-album singles
"Together"[8] 2018 — —
"Weddings & Funerals"[17] 2019 — —
"Salvador Dali"[18]
(with Marky Style) 		— —
"Idk"[19]
(with Marky Style) 		— —
"Underneath the Mask"[20] — —
"MMXX"[21] 2020 — —
"Overwhelmed" 6 20 Get a Grip
"Bad Kids"[22]
(featuring Yoshi Flower) 		— — Non-album single
"I Can't Get High"[23] 2021 — — Searching for Nirvana
"Phuck U"[24] — —
"Go Phuck Urself"[25] — — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist[]

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Dance
[26]
"Nectarines"[27]
(MELVV featuring Royal & the Serpent) 		2020 — Non-album singles
"Eat Spit!"[28]
(Slush Puppy featuring Royal & the Serpent) 		2021 —
"Sound the Alarm"
(The Knocks featuring Rivers Cuomo and Royal & the Serpent) 		29
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References[]

  1. ^ Zipper, Marni (October 24, 2020). "Royal & the Serpent on the feelings and intentions behind 'Overwhelmed'". Radio.com. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Donelson, Marcy. "Royal & the Serpent". AllMusic. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Cingrana, Joe (August 25, 2020). "Ctrl+ALT+Del 'Pick of the Week': Royal & the Serpent – 'Overwhelmed'". WNYL. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Jackson, Jada (October 28, 2020). "Royal & The Serpent Wants You To 'Get A Grip'". Ladygunn. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Limon, Maria (November 4, 2020). "Interview With Royal & The Serpent". Hertz Magazine. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Royal & The Serpent – The Lonely Avocado x VTEEN". Vanity Teen. January 2, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  7. ^ Vigil, Dom (August 11, 2020). "Royal & The Serpent Discusses 'Overwhelmed' and Upcoming EPs: 'Duality Is the Essence of Our Human Experience'". Prelude Press. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b "Together – Single by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  9. ^ Wass, Mike (June 27, 2020). "Royal & The Serpent Makes Major Label Debut With 'Overwhelmed'". Idolator. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  10. ^ "Overwhelmed by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Amazon. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b "get a grip – EP by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  12. ^ Schafer, Debra Kate (November 25, 2020). "Royal & The Serpent Talks Silver Linings and Stability [Feature + Watch & Listen]". The Aquarian Weekly. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b "searching for nirvana by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  14. ^ "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. January 23, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  15. ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard. December 19, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  16. ^ "Temperance – Single by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  17. ^ "Weddings & Funerals – Single by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  18. ^ "Salvador Dali – Single by Royal & the Serpent & Marky Style". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  19. ^ "Idk – Single by Royal & the Serpent & Marky Style". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  20. ^ "Underneath the Mask – Single by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  21. ^ "MMXX – Single by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  22. ^ "bad kids (feat. Yoshi Flower) – Single by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  23. ^ "i can't get high [Explicit] by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Amazon. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  24. ^ "phuck u [Explicit] by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Amazon. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  25. ^ "GO PHUCK URSELF – Single by Royal & the Serpent". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  26. ^ "The Knocks Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  27. ^ "Nectarines (feat. Royal & the Serpent) – Single by MELVV". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  28. ^ "EAT SPIT! (feat. Royal & the Serpent) – Single by Slush Puppy". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
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