All the way from Dallas, TX by way of California, we bring you hardcore emcee Ron C!
Via The Dallas Observer:
Ron C was 17, finishing high school and working at a barbecue restaurant. “I was a curious kid,” he says. “I met some people who said you can make some money doing this and that.” He quit his job, stayed in school and started learning the drug trade very quickly. But he remembers learning to rap around other drug dealers, who encouraged him and even first showed him how to get beats. There was really no interest in his music otherwise and he certainly didn’t have any investors, so he used the drug money to record music and have cassettes, vinyl records and shirts manufactured. From there he started using his skills to sell his music.
About this Series
Black History Month isn't just about celebrating the most famous names – it's about honoring the full tapestry of Black excellence. In that spirit, this 'Lesser Celebrated' series spotlights brilliant artists whose impact on hip hop culture deserves deeper recognition. These aren't 'lesser-known' talents – they're vital innovators whose contributions helped shape the culture we know today, even if they haven't always received their proper celebration.
