RMG (band)

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RMG
Also known asReflection Music Group (RMG)
OriginUnited States
Genres Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsReflection Music Group
Members Canon
Deraj
Derek Minor
Tony Tillman
Byron Juane
Past members Chad Jones
B. Cooper
Website reflectionmusicgroup.com

RMG is an American Christian Hip Hop group signed to Reflection Music Group. The group actively consists of four rappers Derek Minor, Canon, Tony Tillman, Byron Juane, and Deraj [1] In 2012, the group broke through on the Billboard charts with their album Welcome to the Family that was released on March 27, 2012. [2]

Contents

Background

The Christian hip hop group, R.M.G. started in 2012, and they are made up of six Christian hip hop artists, Derek Minor, Chad Jones, Canon, Tony Tillman, B. Cooper, Byron Juane and Deraj. [1]

History

R.M.G. released Welcome to the Family, with Reflection Music Group, on March 27, 2012, [2] and the album charted on three Billboard charts. [3]

Members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions [3]
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References

  1. 1 2 "4 Reasons Why you should buy RMG's "Welcome to the Family"". Wade-O Radio. May 30, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "RMG-Welcome the Family". Reflection Music Group. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
  3. 1 2 [ dead link ]