Rice had already been around the music-industry block with his group RJ’s Latest Arrival, he’d spent the 1980’s enjoying a string of R&B, pop-funk hits.
Gifted with a good ear and solid industry connections, Rice eased his way into production for an elected array of artist from R&B crooner Ginuwine to the quirky rock diva Poe. It was Rice who introduced young Detroiter Aaliyah to New York’s movers and shakers. He found himself involved in an influential rap clique that included Timbaland, Missy Elliot and Ice Cube.
Then he met Slum Village, three teens with talent and a tight work ethic. Jay Dee, Baatin, and T3 began creating the complex, progressive tracks that would make up one of the decade’s most herald masterpieces.
The Young RJ started the group B.R. Gunna developing his own innovative techniques, and was soon producing for artist. like Lloyd Banks, Slum Village
B.R. Gunna (Dirty District Vol. 2), Young RJ’s “Dirty District Vol. 3”
Phat Kat “The Undeniable LP”, Calvin Richardson “2:35 PM”
Slum Village “Trinity”, Slum Village “Detroit Deli”
Proof (of D12) “Searching for Jerry Garcia” and Lloyd Banks “Survival”
Young Buck “Push Em Back”
We’ve stuck with integrity and now we’ve reached the time where our style of music production is really doing its thing. And we’re all really proud to be a part of it all.
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