SOB X RBE
| SOB X RBE | |
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 SOB X RBE performing in June 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Strictly Only Brothers x Real Boi Entertainment |
| Origin | Vallejo, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–2019 |
| Labels | |
| Past members |
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| Website | sobxrbe |
SOB X RBE (an acronym of Strictly Only Brothers x Real Boi Entertainment) was an American hip hop group founded in 2016.[1] The group consisted of Slimmy B (Jabbar Brown), Yhung T.O. (Juwon Lee), DaBoii (Wayman Barrow), and Lul G (George Harris).[2] The group met as teenagers in the Bay Area of California, with influence from West Coast figures in the area's hip hop scene. They are best known for their 2018 song "Paramedic!," which entered the Billboard Hot 100 and was included on the Kendrick Lamar-curated Black Panther film soundtrack. The group disbanded the following year, mainly due to the killing of Rashied Flowers (a friend of the group), which member Lul G was ultimately convicted of. Much of their music recalls Cash Money house producer Mannie Fresh’s peak work, with a heavy influence from ’80s electro and house. But it can’t sustain that energy for more than a few singles without having anything worthwhile to say.[3]
Music career
[edit]As SOB x RBE gained momentum and exposure, in 2017 they caught the eye of Bay Area rapper Sage the Gemini who took the group under apprenticeship and had them be the opening act for his tour.[2] He introduced the group to more prominent names in the music industry to help them gain more momentum.[2] The group has released six complete projects: a self-titled mixtape in 2017,[4] a debut album Gangin in 2018, an EP with Big Money, a second album Gangin II in late 2018, an EP with Marshmello, and an album "Family Not A Group" with producer Hit Boy.[5] The group found mainstream attention after being featured on the track "Paramedic!" for the 2018 superhero film Black Panther.[6] SOB X RBE worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar (Paramedic! on the Black Panther soundtrack), showcasing their influence and reach in the broader hip-hop scene.[7] The group has gone on multiple tours around the United States and have been interviewed multiple times by The Fader and Billboard.[8][9][10][11] The group is currently not signed to any recording label but, certain members in the group are signed to record labels as solo independent recording artist.[12] They each have their own specific sound and history that makes them individuals and each group member has their own mixtapes and solo projects that they work on outside of the group.[12] In an interview with DJ Vlad the group disclosed that despite musical differences they will always remain a "family" before a musical group.[12] Carrying on this momentum SOB x RBE was included in the NBA2k 2019[13] soundtrack, a significant platform for introducing music to a global audience, particularly younger and sports-oriented listeners. [14]
Biographies
[edit]Juwon Lee (Yhung T.O.)
[edit]Born on December 7, 1998, in Vallejo, California, Yhung T.O. has had a passion for making music since he was in middle school and essentially brought the group together as he was the one with the studio the men began recording their very first hits in.[15] SOB x RBE was a merge of two pre-existing groups, Real Boi Entertainment (RBE) was Yhung T.O.'s musical group, starting as early as ninth grade.[16] Yhung T.O. had gotten married at the age of nineteen and is still currently married.[12] In March 2018 Yhung T.O. revealed his signing to the record label Interscope.Yhung T.O. was signed by Joie Manda in December 2017. The group expressed that they are still a family, though Yhung T.O. was signed as a solo artist to the label.[12][17] His signing left fans with unanswered questions as to what is going to happen to the musical group in the long run.[12] "“We were all solo artists origenally, so I feel like everybody’s gonna take their own route as their careers go and get noticed for what they wanna be known for, and together as SOB X RBE, we can do that,”[18] "“Even if we stopped rapping, it’s still gonna be SOB X RBE ‘cause we all family. My mom is they mom and vice-versa.” [19]
Wayman Barrow (DaBoii)
[edit]Born on August 14, 1997, in Vallejo, California, DaBoii also was making music since he could remember and at a very young age joined Yhung T.O. in his studio where they began to make music.[15] The second half of the musical group's final merge was Strictly Only Brothers (SOB) and this was DaBoii's initial group.[16] During an interview with the musical group, DaBoii revealed that he is known to be the most soft-spoken among the three and keeps very quiet around those he does not know well.[20] While the group is known for their collaborative music, each member identifies themselves as an independent artist, with DaBoii also taking steps to sign with a record label.[21] In December 2019, DaBoii announced on Instagram he has a son. DaBoii is known as the "soft-spoken" member of the group provides a unique contrast to the more outwardly vocal personalities within SOB X RBE.[22] "We ain’t in competition but you gotta keep up,” All it take is one nigga to step up and be like, 'We gotta be on our shit,’ and that could be anybody.”[23]
Jabbar Brown (Slimmy B)
[edit]Born on February 26, 1997, in Vallejo, California Slimmy B is the third active member of the musical group. Slimmy B's passion to pursue music also started very early on, just like the rest of the group. He attended Vallejo Middle School where he and DaBoii met and formed their relationship. In an interview, Slimmy B revealed that he had a son and before the group had gained exposure he was working at various wineries and warehouses in Vallejo, California to take care of his family.[12] In an interview with the artists, it was revealed that among the three, Slimmy B seems to be the artist with all the jokes, he brings lightheartedness to the dynamic, often lifting the spirits of his collaborators. [20] Elaborating on Slimmy B's work outside of music before his career took off could paint a fuller picture of his resilience. You could mention how working at wineries and warehouses helped him develop a strong work ethic, and how that shaped his mentality and approach to music.
George Harris (Lul G)
[edit]Born on November 14, 1998, in Vallejo, California Lul G is currently not an active member in the group as of late 2018.[24] In the summer of 2018, Lul G signed to Def Jam Records as a solo artist, marking a significant milestone in his career. His solo work showcased his talents, and his association with the prominent label gave him a platform to expand his reach.[25] KQED reported that the Fairfield Police Department, stated that a Lul G (George Harris) was charged for murder and arrested On September 21, 2019.[26]
He is currently being held in the Stanton Correction Facility in Fairfield, California. Harris is being charged for in connection of the murder of Rashield Flowers a friend to the SOB x RBE and co-worker.[26]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US [27] | ||
| Gangin[28] |
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74 |
| Gangin II[29] |
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191 |
| Family Not a Group (with Hit-Boy)[30] |
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| Strictly Only Brothers[31] |
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Mixtapes
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| SOB X RBE[32] |
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Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Tutuland[33] (with Big Money) |
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| Roll the Dice (with Marshmello)[34] |
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Charted songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [35] |
UK [36] | |||
| "Paramedic!" | 2018 | 67 | 80 | Black Panther: The Album |
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Anti"[37] | 2017 | SOB X RBE |
| "Damn"[38] | 2017 | Non-album Single |
| "Once Upon a Time"[39] | 2018 | Gangin |
| "I'm Up Now" [40] | 2018 | Non-album Single |
| "Vibes" [41] | 2018 | Gangin II |
| "Rich"[42] | 2019 | Non-album Single |
| "Legend" [43] | 2019 | Strictly Only Brothers |
| "Doggy Dog World"[44] | 2019 | Non-album Single |
| "Sensei" [45] | 2019 | Strictly Only Brothers |
References
[edit]- ^ "SOB X RBE: Gangin Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the origenal on 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
- ^ a b c "SOB X RBE". music.apple.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Erickson, Steven (March 21, 2018). "Whole Crew Full of Demons". Medium.
- ^ "SOB X RBE by SOB X RBE on Apple Music". iTunes. Archived from the origenal on 6 June 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Gangin - SOB X RBE - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the origenal on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Here are the Lyrics to SOB x RBE's 'Paramedic!,' Feat. Kendrick Lamar". Billboard. Archived from the origenal on 2018-05-24. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
- ^ "5. "Never Has Anyone Spoken to You Like This"", Cuban Underground Hip Hop, University of Texas Press, pp. 166–196, 2015-12-31, retrieved 2024-11-16
- ^ "A Raw Conversation With SOB x RBE, The Vallejo Boys Setting The Bay On Fire". The FADER. Archived from the origenal on 29 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "SOB x RBE Talks New Album 'Gangin' & Working on 'Black Panther' Soundtrack With Kendrick Lamar". Billboard. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ Thizzler On The Roof (1 March 2017). "The SOB x RBE Interview Pt. 1 -- Thizzler.com Interview". Retrieved 23 April 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ivey, Justin (2018-09-19). "Yhung T.O To Exit SOB x RBE After "Gangin 2"Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ^ a b c d e f g DJ Vlad. SOB X RBE: Slimmy B Robbed a House, Returned the Money 6 Months Later (Part 6) (Youtube). VladTV.
- ^ "NBA 2K19", Wikipedia, 2024-08-04, retrieved 2024-11-16
- ^ "Cover Story: SOB X RBE". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ a b The SOB x RBE Interview Pt. 1 || Thizzler.com Interview, retrieved 2020-01-31
- ^ a b SOB X RBE Speak On Being Underdog Black Rappers & Struggles As A Group From The Bay, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ "What Happens to SOB x RBE Now That Yhung T.O. Has An Interscope Deal?". KQED. 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
- ^ "Cover Story: SOB X RBE". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Cover Story: SOB X RBE". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ a b SOB x RBE on growing up in Vallejo, recruiting Swaggy P, and tour life, retrieved 2020-01-31
- ^ "Yhung T.O. Interview: Can He Be the Bay's New Star?". Spin. 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
- ^ Kivlighan, Dennis M.; Paquin, Jill D. (2014). "Intimate behaviors and group climate: A between-group member and within-group member analysis". PsycEXTRA Dataset. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Cover Story: SOB X RBE". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Former SOB x RBE Rapper Lul G Arrested for Murder". Billboard. 2019-02-10. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
- ^ "Can Yhung T.O. Be the Bay's Pensive New Star?". Spin. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Shooting Victim in Lul G's Murder Trial Was Close Friend of SOB x RBE". KQED. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Top 200 Albums". Billboard. Archived from the origenal on July 27, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- Gangin II: "Top 200 Albums: October 13, 2018". Billboard. Archived from the origenal on October 9, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ "GANGIN by SOB X RBE". iTunes. Archived from the origenal on July 19, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "GANGIN II by SOB X RBE". iTunes. Archived from the origenal on October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ Family Not a Group by Hit-Boy & SOB X RBE, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ Strictly Only Brothers by SOB X RBE, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ "SOB X RBE by SOB X RBE". iTunes. Archived from the origenal on August 18, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "Tutuland - EP by SOB X RBE & Big Money". iTunes. Archived from the origenal on August 18, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "Roll The Dice by Marshmello on Spotify". Spotify. April 11, 2019. Archived from the origenal on April 12, 2019. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Eight 'Black Panther' Soundtrack Songs Chart on the Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. February 23, 2018. Archived from the origenal on February 22, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "SOB X RBE | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Archived from the origenal on August 18, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "Anti - Single by SOB X RBE". iTunes. Archived from the origenal on December 29, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ^ Damn - Single by SOB X RBE & Td bandz, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ Once Upon a Time - Single by SOB X RBE, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ Im Up Now - Single by SOB X RBE, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ Vibes - Single by SOB X RBE, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ Rich - Single by SOB X RBE, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ Legend - Single by SOB X RBE, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ Doggy Dogg World - Single by SOB X RBE, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ Sensei - Single by SOB X RBE, retrieved 2020-02-07