Roots Manuva is a rapper and producer from London. Roots Manuva has been creating music for over twenty years; he has produced albums and singles under his own label Big Dada. His tracks have achieved commercial success, mainly albums ‘Run Come Save Me’ and ‘Slime & Reason.’ The majority of his albums have hit charts in the United Kingdom, the... read full bio
Roscoe Dash is an American hip-hop rapper, singer, and record producer. He is best known for his debut single “All the Way Turnt Up”, which peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100. Dash started rapping at a young age and started a rap group with his brother in high school. He ended up leaving the group to start... read full bio
RoShon's musical ability was evident even as a teenager. Then he gladly became proficient in several instruments, constantly attracting notice for his extraordinary ability. But destiny had other ideas for him, since he had a charming trinity of talents: acting, dancing, and singing. RoShon's creative mind demanded to be seen in its whole with a dazzling show of his versatility,... read full bio
Roy Blair is an artist from Pasadena, California. He started his career as a BROCKHAMPTON affiliate and contributor on Kevin Abstract’s American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story. Blair went on to spend a year on the road touring with Kevin Abstract and BROCKHAMPTON which which featured on HBO’s VICELAND show “American Boyband”. From there, Blair went on to start his... read full bio
At first glance, you would not suspect Roy Jones, Jr. to be the superb melding of talent, personality, and charisma that he is. The quiet, even pensive individual, is a world-renowned boxing superstar…professional basketball player…musical producer and performer…entertainer…actor…and all-around nice guy. Cited as the best ‘Pound for Pound’ fighter in the world, Jones is the undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion of... read full bio
Roy Purdy is an American rapper, dancer, YouTuber, and skateboarder who has become an internet sensation. He rose to fame after his Running Man Challenge video went viral at his high school. Purdy's unique style, which includes wearing pink and green sunglasses and 80's-style clothes, has made him a recognizable figure in the online community. He has over 3.15 million... read full bio
Denzel Spencer, better known as his stage name Roy Woods, or Roy Wood$, is a Canadian singer, rapper, and songwriter from Brampton, Ontario, who is best known for his hit single, “Jealousy.” Woods was founded by Canadian rapper and singer Drake who signed him to OVO Sound. Woods is also founder of his own musical collective, Unlock The Underground. While... read full bio
Royce da 5'9 is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He is best known for his on and off friendship with Eminem, being part of the rap duo Bad Meets Evil, and also his solo career. He is also known for being a ghost writer for rappers such as Dr. Dre and P. Diddy. About.com has ranked Royce Da 5'9" as... read full bio
Rubi Rose is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and model from Lexington, Kentucky. While growing up, Rose spent a year living in Geneva, Switzerland, before moving to Atlanta, Georgia. She went on to study politics at Georgia State University for a while before going on to gain fame working as a model for Migos’ music video “Bad and Boujee.” After her... read full bio
The rap group, Run the Jewels, is composed of two like-minded individuals, Killer Mike and EI-P. Linked together through past work and productions, the duo joined up to create a successful alternative hip-hop group. The pair’s music is fueled by topics like politics, social issues, and drugs. They offer insight into these topics through their outspoken raps. Run the Jewels... read full bio
Every turning point in American music has its originator, its progenitor, its King. The blues had W.C. Handy and jazz had Louis Armstrong. Swing had Benny Goodman and bebop had Charlie Parker. Rhythm and blues had Ray Charles and rock and roll had Elvis Presley. Punk rock had the Stooges and disco had Barry White. And hip-hop had Run-DMC and... read full bio
Douglas Jack Agu, better known as his stage name Runtown, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer who performs a mixture of music which includes RnB, afro-fusion, hip-hop, and reggae. Runtown was born in Enugu State, Nigeria, and he grew up in Abuja and Lagos. Runtown began his musical career with the release of his debut single “Gallardo,” which features vocals... read full bio
Rushy, from West London, started a very promising career in 2019. With the start of the new year, the overly-saturated scene let go of its previous gritty rap songs and flowy summer bops in favor of something fresh, new and lively. As expected, Rushy made his big debut with a new song that would have people talking in the streets and introduce... read full bio
Russell Vitale, known as Russ, is a hip-hop artist, producer, and singer-songwriter. Best known for his songs ‘What They Want’ and ‘Losin Control’, which peaked on US Billboard Hot 100 at number 83 and 63, Russ has created a lucrative rapping career for himself. Inspired by G-Unit and 50 Cent, the artist has mastered his own raspy, hard-bodied sound. Russ... read full bio
Russell Simmons, the business and cultural icon shares his experiences in and beliefs on success in Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success. Simmons has been instrumental in bringing hip-hop to every facet of business and media since its inception in the late 1970's, and with a major new digital initiative launching... read full bio
RVSHVD, pronounced as Ra-Shaad, is an up-and-coming rapper from South Georgia who has recently become a viral sensation releasing country style rap songs. RVSHVD first gained attention after releasing a country version of Roddy Rich’s hit single “Ballin’.” His country version of the song went on to earn 20 million streams throughout various different media and music outlets. RVSHVD began... read full bio
RXK Nephew has been called Rap's Beat Generation Poet by Rolling Stone magazine. Hailing from Rochester, New York, the rapper has been known to release over 400 songs in the span of one year. Touted as "Hip-Hop's Kerouac", he cites his grandmother as being the one responsible for his delve into the music realm. Nephew likes to include old classics... read full bio
Storytelling words, melodic flows and easygoing instrumentals all work well together in Ryan Caraveo's reflective compositions. His music veers between contemplative R&B and laid-back rap, occasionally including electronic elements on albums like Butterfly Boy. Caraveo was born in Seattle and spent a lot of his early years moving. He began producing his own beats, creating his own artwork and distributing all of his... read full bio
Ryan Castro has never been one to back down. The Colombian reggaeton artist began busking in Medellín's streets and on buses when he was just 17 years old. He would join the crowds of performers and sellers who lined the tourist center, carrying a small stereo. Castro, a charming young man with a daring voice, sang for a living and... read full bio
Ryan Charles is a Western rapper who was born in Buffalo, Wyoming. Charles has his own unique style, fusing the 2000s rap sound with the cowboy way of life, much like his hometown, which used to be known as the most lawless town in America. A born performer, Charles rose to prominence on the school bus as one of the... read full bio
