Dog Boy (singer)

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Dog Boy
Birth nameRobert Rogers
Origin Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Genres Reggae
Reggae rock
Ska
Rocksteady
Punk rock
Dub
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Labels Suburban Noize Records
Website Official Dog Boy Site

Dog Boy (born Robert Rogers) is a singer and songwriter, currently signed with Suburban Noize Records as a solo artist. Along with his solo project he also supplied vocals for the reggae/punk rock band, Too Rude, who are also signed with Subnoize.

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Biography

Along with bass guitarist Lazy Dread, Dog Boy created Too Rude. [1] As time went by Dog Boy became more known for working on the Kottonmouth Kings' first three albums as a featured artist writing such hits as "On the Run" and "Dog's Life" which was featured on the soundtrack for 1999 film, Lost & Found . Whilst in this process Dogboy recorded the debut Too Rude which was released with Suburban Noize Records on 4 April 2000. [2]

After the first album, the second Re-Invention was not released until 26 October 2004. [3]

With Rogers' success, he originally planned to work as a solo artist. Rebel Riddim was released on 3 April 2007. It reached No. 11 on Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart. [4]

Discography

Too Rude

#TitleDateLabel
1 Too Rude 4 April 2000 Suburban Noize Records
2 Re-Invention 26 October 2004Suburban Noize Records

Dog Boy

#TitleDateLabel
1 Rebel Riddim 3 April 2007Suburban Noize Records

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