45 Riots and Tyrik Ballard Serve Up the Ultimate Summer Jam with "Don't Stop"

Hold on to your headphones, because 45 Riots and Tyrik Ballard just dropped the track of the season, and it’s called “Don’t Stop.” Seriously, if you’re looking for that perfect blend of R&B and pop to vibe to, look no further. This track is a smooth, irresistible groove with Tyrik’s vocals gliding over live instruments like butter on a warm biscuit. It’s the kind of song that’ll make you feel like you’ve been transported to a rooftop party, cocktail in hand, while the sun sets behind you. Yeah, it’s that good.

The secret sauce? Well, it helps that Rick Steel, the guy who’s worked with French Montana, waved his production magic over this. The man knows how to make a song that slaps, and he didn’t come to play on this one. Throw in Grammy-winning keyboardist Ondrej Pivec sprinkling his jazzy goodness all over the track, and you've got a recipe for success. These guys didn’t just whip this up in one go—they recorded in multiple sessions across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Jersey. Because, of course, a track this smooth deserves to be crafted with that kind of care.

Now let’s talk about 45 Riots. This isn’t some random band playing at your cousin’s wedding (though if they did, it’d be the best wedding ever). These are New York City’s finest musicians who’ve shared stages with legends like Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Chaka Khan. Their live energy is legendary, and it shows on “Don’t Stop”—you can feel the electricity in every note.

Then there’s Tyrik Ballard, a Harlem native with vocals so smooth, you’d think he was born with a microphone in his hand. His voice is pure R&B gold, pulling from those '90s vibes we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) miss. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or stuck in traffic, Tyrik’s voice is going to make everything feel like a scene from a music video. Plus, let’s not forget the guy’s a triple threat—he’s sung, acted in movies, and competed in the Junior Olympics. What can’t he do?

So, what are you waiting for? "Don't Stop" is here to remind you that summer isn’t over until you say it is. It’s streaming everywhere now, and it’s just the start of what 45 Riots has in store with their upcoming EP. Crank it up, and trust me—this song will have you hitting repeat faster than you can say, "Who needs a pool when you’ve got this?"