I’m Khylie Rylo (they/them), a producer, composer, bassist, and singer based in New York City. I craft original music and soundscapes for artists, brands, and interactive projects, blending EDM energy with melodic storytelling. I’ve performed, recorded, and co-produced with a range of artists including Public Enemy, Renee Goust, Chuck D, Paola Lazaro (The Walking Dead) and Daryl 'DMC' McDaniels (Run DMC). I’ve created original music for FORNITE and luxury brands like Kiehl's and Movado.

Khylie Rilo

I’m Khylie Rylo (they/them), a producer, composer, bassist, and singer based in New York City. I craft original music and soundscapes for artists, brands, and interactive projects, blending EDM energy with melodic storytelling. I’ve performed, recorded, and co-produced with a range of artists including Public Enemy, Renee Goust, Chuck D, Paola Lazaro (The Walking Dead) and Daryl 'DMC' McDaniels (Run DMC). I’ve created original music for FORNITE and luxury brands like Kiehl's and Movado.

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I’m Khylie Rylo (they/them), a producer, composer, bassist, and singer based in New York City. I craft original music and soundscapes for artists, brands, and interactive projects, blending EDM energy with melodic storytelling.

I’ve performed, recorded, and co-produced with a range of artists including Public Enemy, Renee Goust, Chuck D, Paola Lazaro (The Walking Dead) and Daryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels (Run DMC). I’ve created original music for FORNITE and luxury brands like Kiehl’s and Movado.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Bassist and Vocalist at Self-Employed / Independent Artist
December 31, 1991 - Present
Produced, performed, and recorded across a wide array of styles with many artists, including Public Enemy, Chuck D, DMC (Run DMC), Paola Lazaro (The Walking Dead), Ato Esssandoh (The Diplomat), Keith Carlock (Steely Dan), DJ Johnny Juice (Public Enemy), Cecilia (Atlantic Records).
Producer at Self-Emplyed
April 30, 2016 - Present
Produced and co-produced many albums, singles, podcasts and other projects across a wide range of styles with/for notable artists, including DJ Johnny Juice (Public Enemy), Renee Goust, Paola Lazaro (The Walking Dead), Ato Essandoh (The Diplomat), Renee Goust, and more.
Composer at Self-Employed
March 6, 2016 - Present
Composed original score for world-famous video game FORTNITE, original music and audio production luxury brands including Kiehl's and Rodan + Fields, and theme songs and interstitial music for podcasts, etc.
Masterclass Clinician at Various Universities
September 2, 2013 - Present
Conducted domestic and international master classes, clinics, and workshops on various subjects, including songwriting, production, performance, creativity, and marketing for independent artists. Venues include University of the Arts, Santa Fe University of Art & Design, University of Connecticut, New York City Public Schools, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (Peru), Universidad de las Americas (Ecuador), Universidad de Valle de Mexico (Mexico), and Centro Universitario IBMR (Brazil.)

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Music) at University of the Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Other
    uniE603 Synth Pop/House | Production, Mixing, Composing, All Instruments and Vocals
    This is an original song from my latest EP. It's synth-pop structure influenced by Fred Again... and Porter Robinson. I played all the instruments, created the beat and sang the lead vocal and harmonies. I mixed the song (around 75 tracks) and it was mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk. Full version: https://soundcloud.com/khylierylo/breathe music pop synthpop beat production mixing vocals
    uniE603 Singer-Songwriter | Production, Mixing, String Arrangement, Instruments, Vocals
    The artists presented an old demo and asked me to create a new, modern version with an orchestral arrangement. I worked with his existing chords and lyrics. I played all the instruments, programmed the beat, arranged the strings and horns, sang the lead vocal, and mixed the project. master by Scott Hull at Masterdisk.
    uniE608 Video Game Score | FORTNITE | Composition, Mixing
    I created original music for a new Battlepass featuring TikTok sensation Kaby Lame in the world-famous FORTNITE video game. The brief was to create tense music for a bank heist scene that constantly increased in intensity and incorporated sound FX and comedic pauses. The music originally appeared in Epic Games' national advertising campaign and was then incorporated into the video game itself. advert videogame originalmusic score compose electronicmusic fortnite