The Almighty RSO
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The Almighty RSO was a hip hop group from Boston
, Massachusetts
. Members included MCs E-Devious (Marco Antonio Ennis, later known as Antonio Twice Thou), Ray Dog (Ray Scott, later known as Benzino
), Tony Rhome and DJ Deff Jeff.
said "Initially I would think of RSO Crew who were from here and making any type of noise. Locally, if I turned on the radio, those would be the guys that I would know who they were and follow their songs. I've definitely been checking them out from the beginning."
In 1992 they released the EP Revenge of da Badd Boyz
which created controversy with the single "One in the Chamba," which was inspired by two killings of youths by Boston Police. The Boston Police Patrolman's Association (BPPA) pressed charges against the group under a state law that prohibits inciting assaults against public figures. The Almighty RSO spent a short period being part of Queen Latifah
's Flavor Unit
, appearing on the album "Rollin' With The Flavor".
In 1996 they produced their first full length LP Doomsday: Forever RSO
which included the singles "You Could Be My Boo
" featuring Faith Evans
, "The War's On" featuring Mobb Deep
and "You'll Never Know.
In 1998, Scott (now known as Benzino) and Ennis (now known as Twice Thou) formed the group Made Men
with Cool Gsus and released an album entitled Classic Limited Edition
.
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. Members included MCs E-Devious (Marco Antonio Ennis, later known as Antonio Twice Thou), Ray Dog (Ray Scott, later known as Benzino
Benzino
Raymond Scott from Boston Massachusetts, better known by hisstage name Benzino is an American hip hop media executive, and record producer....
), Tony Rhome and DJ Deff Jeff.
History
One of their first breakthroughs was winning the ICA B-Town Rap Battle in 1986. In 1988 they released the single, "We're Notorious." Current Boston hip hop favorite AkrobatikAkrobatik
Akrobatik is a rapper from the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. He has collaborated numerous times with many fellow Boston rappers , and recently formed a hip hop collective named The Perceptionists with Mr. Lif and DJ Fakts One....
said "Initially I would think of RSO Crew who were from here and making any type of noise. Locally, if I turned on the radio, those would be the guys that I would know who they were and follow their songs. I've definitely been checking them out from the beginning."
In 1992 they released the EP Revenge of da Badd Boyz
Revenge of da Badd Boyz
Revenge of da Badd Boyz is the first album released by rap group, The Almighty RSO. It was released on September 27, 1994 through RCA Records and was an extended play that contained six track with a little over 25 minutes of music...
which created controversy with the single "One in the Chamba," which was inspired by two killings of youths by Boston Police. The Boston Police Patrolman's Association (BPPA) pressed charges against the group under a state law that prohibits inciting assaults against public figures. The Almighty RSO spent a short period being part of Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
's Flavor Unit
Flavor Unit
The Flavor Unit is a crew of emcees and DJs from New York City and Northern New Jersey. It is now known as the Unit. The original version of the crew centered around producer DJ Mark the 45 King. It was Mark's connections to Radio personalities DJ Red Alert and DJ Chuck Chillout, who gave the crew...
, appearing on the album "Rollin' With The Flavor".
In 1996 they produced their first full length LP Doomsday: Forever RSO
Doomsday: Forever RSO
Doomsday: Forever RSO is the second album and first full-length LP released by rap group, The Almighty RSO. It was released on November 19, 1996 through Rap-a-Lot Records...
which included the singles "You Could Be My Boo
You Could Be My Boo
"You Could Be My Boo" was the lead single from The Almighty RSO's second album, Doomsday: Forever RSO. It was produced by Crazy C and featured R&B singer Faith Evans. "You Could Be My Boo" became Almighty RSO's only charting single, having made it to #49 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and...
" featuring Faith Evans
Faith Evans
Faith Renée Evans is an American singer-songwriter, recording artist, record producer, actress and author. Born in Florida and raised in New Jersey, Evans relocated to Los Angeles during 1993 for a career with the music business. After working as a backing vocalist for Al B...
, "The War's On" featuring Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consists of Havoc and Prodigy. The duo is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast hip-hop groups." The group is best known for its dark, hardcore delivery, as exemplified by the single "Shook Ones...
and "You'll Never Know.
In 1998, Scott (now known as Benzino) and Ennis (now known as Twice Thou) formed the group Made Men
Made Men (group)
The Made Men was an American rap group signed to Restless Records composed of former Almighty RSO members Benzino and Antonio Twice Thou , and Cool Gsus. The group first appeared on DJ Clue's debut album, The Professional on the self-titled track, "Made Men"...
with Cool Gsus and released an album entitled Classic Limited Edition
Classic Limited Edition
Classic Limited Edition is the first and only album by rap group Made Men. The album was released on August 24, 1999 through Restless Records and was mostly produced by the group's production team Hangman 3, but also featured production from some of hip hop's biggest producers, including Dame...
.
Discography
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| 1994 | Revenge of da Badd Boyz Revenge of da Badd Boyz Revenge of da Badd Boyz is the first album released by rap group, The Almighty RSO. It was released on September 27, 1994 through RCA Records and was an extended play that contained six track with a little over 25 minutes of music...
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| 1996 | Doomsday: Forever RSO Doomsday: Forever RSO Doomsday: Forever RSO is the second album and first full-length LP released by rap group, The Almighty RSO. It was released on November 19, 1996 through Rap-a-Lot Records... Rap-A-Lot Records Rap-a-Lot Records is a Houston hip hop record label. Rap-a-Lot was created in 1986. Sublabels include Smoke-a-Lot Records. The label was founded by James Prince in the mid-1980s and, with its most famous act the Geto Boys, put the South on the hip hop map. Since then, it has maintained its success... / Noo Trybe Noo Trybe Records Noo Trybe Records was a label of Virgin Records America Inc. that specialized in hip hop music. It was established in 1994 and was also the distributor of several independent hip hop labels that included Rap-a-Lot Records. A portion of Noo Trybe's roster came from several artists who were absorbed... / Virgin Virgin Records Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny... |
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