The R.O.C. (rapper)

The R.O.C.
Birth nameBryan Kareen Jones[1]
Also known asSol46
Born (1973-10-31) October 31, 1973 (age 50)
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active1990–2009; 2012–present
Labels
Member ofHouse of Krazees
Websitewww.iamtheroc.com

Bryan Kareen Jones (born October 31, 1973), better known by his stage name The R.O.C. (Raps On Contact),[2] is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan.[3] He is a founding member of the group House of Krazees, which was originally active from 1992 until 1997, when Hektic (Monoxide) and Mr. Bones (Jamie Madrox) left to form Twiztid, who were subsequently signed to Psychopathic Records.

After performing as the hype man for Blaze Ya Dead Homie,[4] R.O.C. signed to Hatchet House in 2008. After briefly retiring beginning in 2009, The R.O.C. came out of retirement.[5]

The R.O.C. also has a younger brother named Mr. Y.U.G. (Formerly known as RAGZ), who is a known Detroit artist, and has also been featured on many of his tracks, as well as Cousin Evol of Detroit. He also has other younger brothers that made music, but were not as involved. Rann, Killjoy (who is in lockdown), and Chosen Blessed who was killed in a shooting. The R.O.C. is also cousin of Bamm & Esham (The Boogieman a.k.a. The Unholy) through marriage.

  1. ^ "DIABOLIC (FEAT. THE R.O.C)". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "R.O.c. | Free Music, Mixes, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  3. ^ "'We Wanted It To Be Right' – The R.O.C. Discusses Working With Prozak For 'Knuckle Up' – Prozak – The Hitchcock of Hip Hop". Therealprozak.com. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  4. ^ A Family Underground documentary
  5. ^ Liner notes for Nocturnal by Prozak indicate that The R.O.C. appears "courtesy of Psychopathic Records".