Rich Boy

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This article is about the rapper. For his self-titled album, see Rich Boy (album).
Rich Boy
Birth name Maurice Richards
Born (1983-09-02) September 2, 1983 (age 40)
Origin Mobile, Alabama
Genres
Occupation(s) Rapper
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1999 – present
Labels Zone 4, Slip-n-Slide, Star Trak, Interscope, Konvict Music (past)
E1, Vice (current)
Associated acts Polow da Don, Keri Hilson
Website RichBoyOnline.com

Maurice Richards (born September 2, 1983),[1] better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is a rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's". His self-titled debut album was released in early 2007.

Background

Early career

Richards dropped out of his studies of mechanical engineering at Tuskegee University in order to concentrate on trying to rap. Rich Boy signed a contract with Zone 4 through Interscope Records and started to work on his debut album.[2] In the meantime, he appeared on one of Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace compilations and on a few mixtapes, such as Comeback Season by Canadian rapper Drake and Da Bottom, Vol. 5 by DJ Ideal and Jermaine Dupri.

2006-2007: Self-titled debut album

On March 13, 2007, Rich Boy released his self-titled debut album, with the singles "Throw Some D's," "Boy Looka Here," "Good Things", and "Let's Get This Paper". "Throw Some D's" reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and #2 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. "Boy Looka Here" and "Good Things" both peaked around #50 on the R&B chart.[3]

2009-present: Break the Pot

In 2009 he released a single "Top of the World", which was part of the More Than a Game soundtrack album. Rich Boy's second album originally titled Resurrected in Diamonds was slated for a 2013 release.[4] The intended first single released off the album was "Drop" which had been released in the beginning of early 2009. Another track "She Luvs Me (She Luvs Mi Knot)" featuring Polow da Don was released on June 21, 2010. Both Dr. Dre and Polow da Don are confirmed producers for the album.[5]

On March 18, 2012, Rich Boy released the mixtape Back to Class in promotion of his second studio album, titled Break the Pot.[6] On January 14, 2013, the title track was released as a single in promotion of the album, featuring Hemi on the assist.[7] On February 25, 2013, it was announced that Break the Pot would be released on April 9, 2013, and would feature guest appearances from Maino, Mista Raja, Bobby V, Doe B, Playboi Lo and Smash.[8] On March 17, the music video for "Break the Pot" premiered on MTV Jams.[9] Break the Pot was released on April 9, 2013, and included the single "Pimp On", which featured Doe B, Playboi Lo and Smash.[10][11]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[12]		 US
R&B
[13]		 US
Rap
[14]
Rich Boy 3 3 1
Break the Pot
  • Released: April 9, 2013
  • Label: E1, Vice
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 - 39 27
Featuring
  • Released: August 7, 2015
  • Label: RBC Records
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download

Mixtapes

Year Mixtape
2006 Bring It To The Block
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope/ Aphilliates
  • Hosted By DJ Drama
2008 Bigger Than the Mayor
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope
2009 Pacc Man
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope
Kool-Aid, Kush & Convertibles
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope
  • Hosted By DJ Scream
2011 12 Diamonds
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope
Gold Kilo$
  • Released: May 12, 2011
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope
2013 Back to Class
  • Released: March 18, 2013
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[15]		 US
R&B
[16]		 US
Rap
[17]
"Throw Some D's"
(featuring Polow da Don)		 2007 6 3 2 Rich Boy
"Boy Looka Here" 2008 116 53 —
"Good Things"
(featuring Polow da Don & Keri Hilson)		 — 54 —
"Drop"
(featuring Polow da Don)		 2009 — 85 — N/A
"Break the Pot"[18]
(featuring Hemi)		 2013 — — — Break the Pot
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Awards and Nominations

BET Hip Hop Awards

  • 2007: Rookie Of the Year [win]

References

  1. ↑ Discogs.com - Rich Boy Discography at Discogs
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  4. ↑ http://hiphopwired.com/2012/12/14/rich-boy-glasses-in-the-air-listendownload/
  5. ↑ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11833/title.dr-dre-to-produce-on-rich-boys-album
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  10. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/break-the-pot/id626044007
  11. ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rich-boy-pimp-on-song.1308813.html
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  18. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/break-pot-feat.-hemi-single/id593073146

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