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RBX

Similar Artists:

Hitman, Kurupt, Daz Dillinger, Xzibit, King Tee, Ice Cube

Performed Songs By:

Dave Fogg, Greg Royal

Formal Connection With:

Dr. Dre

Relationship With:

Snoop Dogg
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  • Active: '90s, 2000s
  • Genres: Rap
  • Instrument: Vocals
  • Representative Albums: "The RBX Files," "No Mercy No Remorse," "Westside Radio, Vol.18"

Biography

A cousin of Snoop Doggy Dogg, RBX ("Reality Born Unknown") got his start as a member of Dr. Dre's Death Row Records stable, contributing to both Dre's The Chronic and Snoop Doggy Dogg's Doggy Style. An in-house controversy ensued when the release of RBX's solo project, RBX Files, was delayed indefinitely by Dre. RBX claimed that it was simple unfairness on Dre's part, also charging that he had not been paid for his work on the aforementioned albums, and appealed to Death Row CEO Suge Knight to intervene. His album was eventually released in 1995, and the first single, "A.W.O.L.," ripped both Dre and Snoop for RBX's troubles. However, most of his subject matter concentrates on positive messages reflecting his Islamic faith. By 1996, RBX had reconciled with Dre and appeared on his The Aftermath album; still, nothing much was heard from RBX for a time, save for his contribution to the Fakin' the Funk soundtrack. Finally, in 1999, RBX resurfaced with a new album titled No Mercy No Remorse. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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RBX
Birth name Eric Collins
Also known as The Narrator
Born June 20, 1968 (1968-06-20) (age 41)
Origin Long Beach, California
Genres Hip hop
Occupations Rapper, record producer, singer
Instruments Microphone
Years active 1991 - Present
Labels Death Row Records
(1992-1995)
Premeditated/Warner Bros. Records
(1995)
Aftermath/Interscope
(1996-2001)
Doggystyle Records
(2001 - present)
Associated acts Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Dr. Dre, The Lady of Rage, Kurupt, Daz Dillinger, Nate Dogg
Website Official WebsiteRBX at MySpace

Eric Dwayne Collins, better known by his stage name RBX(standing for "Reality Born X"), is a rapper and R&B singer from Long Beach, California. Although many think Collins is the son of funk legend Bootsy Collins, actually he's not; but they are close friends[1]. However he is also related to Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Canidate

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Life On Death Row

Other than outstanding rhymes and wordplay, it also benefited RBX to have Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger as cousins[2]. This kinship, along with possessing a natural talent for lyrics, led to a long career in the music industry. After a noteworthy appearance on Dr. Dre's The Chronic and making various cameos on Death Row Records releases.

Post Death Row

RBX was one of the first artists on Death Row to leave the label, likely due to money problems. About a year later after Dr. Dre signed him to his new label Aftermath Entertainment[3]. RBX launched a solo career that dropped below the radar from most hip-hop circles. Nonetheless, his underground work has drawn a lot of dedicated fans and admirers of his unorthodox sound.[4]

To date RBX is currently working with platinum producers Chilly Chill and "West coast Scratch" (as mentioned in the Dubcnn's June interview) on RBX's long-awaited album.[citation needed]

Discography

References

  1. ^ Jose (June 17, 2009). "RBX Interview". Dubcnn Sits Down With RBX & Napsac Ent.. The Westcoast News Network.. http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/rbx-09-2/. Retrieved 17 June 2009. 
  2. ^ "RBX Discography". Discogs. http://www.discogs.com/artist/RBX. Retrieved 21 March 2009. 
  3. ^ "Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath". All Music. All Music. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3n861v0ozzha. Retrieved 21 March 2009. 
  4. ^ "RBX Bio". Discogs. http://www.myspace.com/narratorrbx. Retrieved 21 March 2009. 
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The RBX Files (1995 Album by RBX)
No Mercy No Remorse (1999 Album by RBX)
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