RBX
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Eric Dwayne Collins, better known by his stage name RBX (standing for "Reality Born Unknown"), is a former rapper and R&B singer from Long Beach, California. Contrary to popular belief, Collins is not related to funk legend Bootsy Collins
, although the two are close friends.
in 1992 with his cousins Snoop Dogg
and Daz Dillinger
of The Dogg Pound. A former college student and retail manager, Collins wisely declined to sign blank contracts like his Death Row brethren and his tenure on the label would be brief but memorable. Having made commanding cameo's on The Chronic
in 1992 and Doggystyle
in 1993, RBX left the label in 1994 and signed with lesser known Premeditated Records. He released The RBX Files
in 1995, his debut solo album that was produced by former Chronic production team member Greg "Gregski" Royal. The album abandoned the popular West coast G-Funk style in favour of a gritty, dungeon-like sound more associated with New York. The single 'A.W.O.L.' was an attack on Death Row, Suge Knight, Dre and others, with X comparing the dubious business practices there to the days of Ruthless Records, Jerry Heller
and Eazy-E
.
label. He was featured on the 1996 compilation Dr. Dre Presents... The Aftermath on the solo song 'Blunt Time' and the group track 'East Coast/West Coast Killaz' with KRS-One
and Nas
, both songs produced by Dre. Lost in the infamous 1998 reshuffle of Aftermath, RBX once again went solo and released his follow up album No Mercy, No Remorse
on an independent label in 1999. He did reappear with Aftermath to cameo on Eminem
's second album in 2000.
's Doggystyle Records
, along with many fellow ex-Death Row Records
artists such as Tha Dogg Pound
, Bad Azz
, Lady Of Rage
, Warren G
, Nate Dogg
, Tray Dee, Kurupt
, Daz Dillinger
and Soopafly
.
RBX was featured in the film Rhyme and Punishment a 2011 documentary that chronicles Rap artists who have done time in jail.
Bootsy Collins
William Earl "Bootsy" Collins is an American funk bassist, singer, and songwriter.Rising to prominence with James Brown in the late 1960s, and with Parliament-Funkadelic in the '70s, Collins's driving bass guitar and humorous vocals established him as one of the leading names in funk...
, although the two are close friends.
Death Row Records
RBX joined Death Row RecordsDeath Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
in 1992 with his cousins Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
and Daz Dillinger
Daz Dillinger
Delmar Drew Arnaud , better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.-The Chronic, Tha Dogg Pound and Dogg Food:Daz began his career on Death Row...
of The Dogg Pound. A former college student and retail manager, Collins wisely declined to sign blank contracts like his Death Row brethren and his tenure on the label would be brief but memorable. Having made commanding cameo's on The Chronic
The Chronic
The Chronic is the solo debut album of American hip hop artist Dr. Dre, released December 15, 1992, on his own record label Death Row Records, and distributed by Priority Records. Recording sessions for the album took place in June 1992 at Death Row Studios in Los Angeles and at Bernie Grundman...
in 1992 and Doggystyle
Doggystyle
Doggystyle is the debut album from American rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Death Row Records on November 23, 1993. The album was recorded soon following the release of Dr. Dre's landmark debut album The Chronic , to which Snoop Dogg contributed significantly. His musical stylizations for the album...
in 1993, RBX left the label in 1994 and signed with lesser known Premeditated Records. He released The RBX Files
The RBX Files
The RBX Files is the debut album by American rapper RBX, released September 26, 1995, on Premeditated Entertainment and Warner Bros. Records. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 62 on the Billboard 200...
in 1995, his debut solo album that was produced by former Chronic production team member Greg "Gregski" Royal. The album abandoned the popular West coast G-Funk style in favour of a gritty, dungeon-like sound more associated with New York. The single 'A.W.O.L.' was an attack on Death Row, Suge Knight, Dre and others, with X comparing the dubious business practices there to the days of Ruthless Records, Jerry Heller
Jerry Heller
Jerry Heller is best known for managing West Coast rap group N.W.A. and rapper Eazy-E. He is co-founder and CEO of Ruthless Records. Heller managed War, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Michel'le, A.L.T...
and Eazy-E
Eazy-E
Eric Lynn Wright , better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. Wright was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California...
.
Aftermath Entertainment
In 1996 RBX visited Dr. Dre at home and apologized for his harsh words on record and in magazines, and immediately signed to Dre's new AftermathAftermath Entertainment
Aftermath Entertainment is an American record label founded by Dr. Dre. It operates as a subsidiary of, and is distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records. Current acts include Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent and Slim da Mobster, with former acts including Busta Rhymes, Game, Raekwon,...
label. He was featured on the 1996 compilation Dr. Dre Presents... The Aftermath on the solo song 'Blunt Time' and the group track 'East Coast/West Coast Killaz' with KRS-One
KRS-One
Lawrence Krisna Parker , better known by his stage names KRS-One , and Teacha, is an American rapper...
and Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
, both songs produced by Dre. Lost in the infamous 1998 reshuffle of Aftermath, RBX once again went solo and released his follow up album No Mercy, No Remorse
No Mercy, No Remorse
No Mercy, No Remorse/The X-Factor is the second studio album by American rapper RBX, released June 29, 1999 on Street Solid Records. It was produced entirely by Polarbear. The album features guest appearances by Treach of Naughty By Nature and Swedish hip hop group, Infinite Mass.This release is a...
on an independent label in 1999. He did reappear with Aftermath to cameo on Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
's second album in 2000.
Other
He is currently unsigned having been most recently signed to Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
's Doggystyle Records
Doggystyle Records
Doggy Style Records is a record label founded by Snoop Dogg in 1995.-History:...
, along with many fellow ex-Death Row Records
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
artists such as Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound is a rap group made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop Dogg's debut album...
, Bad Azz
Bad Azz
Jamarr Stamps , better known by the stage name Bad Azz, is an American rapper and member of Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta Crips, also known as DPGC.-Biography:...
, Lady Of Rage
Lady of Rage
Robin Yvette Allen , better known by her stage name The Lady of Rage, is an American rapper and actress best known for collaborations with several Death Row Records artists, including Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg on the seminal albums The Chronic and Doggystyle...
, Warren G
Warren G
Warren G , is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. He is also Dr. Dre's half-brother.His biggest hit is the song "Regulate" with Nate Dogg released in 1994...
, Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
, Tray Dee, Kurupt
Kurupt
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
, Daz Dillinger
Daz Dillinger
Delmar Drew Arnaud , better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.-The Chronic, Tha Dogg Pound and Dogg Food:Daz began his career on Death Row...
and Soopafly
Soopafly
Priest Joseph Brooks, better known by his stage name Soopafly, is a hip hop producer and rapper from Long Beach, California. He is a member of the DPGC.- Early life:The oldest of three children, Brooks grew up in Long Beach...
.
RBX was featured in the film Rhyme and Punishment a 2011 documentary that chronicles Rap artists who have done time in jail.
Discography
- 1995: The RBX FilesThe RBX FilesThe RBX Files is the debut album by American rapper RBX, released September 26, 1995, on Premeditated Entertainment and Warner Bros. Records. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 62 on the Billboard 200...
- 1999: No Mercy, No RemorseNo Mercy, No RemorseNo Mercy, No Remorse/The X-Factor is the second studio album by American rapper RBX, released June 29, 1999 on Street Solid Records. It was produced entirely by Polarbear. The album features guest appearances by Treach of Naughty By Nature and Swedish hip hop group, Infinite Mass.This release is a...
- 2004: Ripp Tha Game Bloody (Street Muzic)Ripp Tha Game Bloody: Street MuzicRipp Tha Game Bloody is the third studio album by American rapper RBX, released January 27, 2004 on Gangsta Advisory Records and Premeditated Entertainment. The album features guest performances by several West Coast heavy-weights, including: Snoop Dogg, Soopafly, Kokane and Daz Dillinger. The...
- 2005: The ShiningThe Shining (RBX album)-Track listing:#"Intro "#"Killers In The West "#"West Side Story "#"California "#"Dump "#"Smiling Faces"#"Smash"#"Cyber "...
- 2007: Broken SilenceBroken Silence (RBX album)- Track listing :#"Broken Silence"#"Overdue"#"Streetz"#"Echoes Of My Mind"#"Bounce To This "#"Free"#"Never Again "#"The Station"#"Sing"#"Look Into The Eyes "...
- 2010: Concrete Criminal Gang (with Bigg Rocc)
- 2011: Stay Of ExecutionStay of executionA stay of execution is a court order to temporarily suspend the execution of a court judgment or other court order. The word "execution" does not necessarily mean the death penalty; it refers to the imposition of whatever judgment is being stayed....
(as The N'Matez - with Lady of RageLady of RageRobin Yvette Allen , better known by her stage name The Lady of Rage, is an American rapper and actress best known for collaborations with several Death Row Records artists, including Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg on the seminal albums The Chronic and Doggystyle...
& Tha Dogg PoundTha Dogg PoundTha Dogg Pound is a rap group made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop Dogg's debut album...
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