The Almighty RSO was a hip hop group from Boston,
Massachusetts. Members included MCs E-Devious (Marco Antonio Ennis,
later known as Antonio Twice Thou), Ray Dog (Ray Scott, future owner
of The Source, later known as Benzino), Tony Rhome, Orange Man and
DJ Deff Jeff. Former member Rock was murdered in 1991.
[edit] History
One of their first breakthroughs was winning the ICA B-Town Rap
Battle in 1986. In 1988 they released the single, "We're Notorious." Current
Boston hip hop favorite Akrobatik said "Initially I would think
of RSO Crew who were from here and making any type of noise. Locally,
if I turned on the radio, those would be the guys that I would know
who they were and follow their songs. I've definitely been checking
them out from the beginning." [1]
In 1992 they released the EP Revenge of da Badd Boyz which created
controversy with the single "One in the Chamba," which
was inspired by two killings of youths by Boston Police. The Boston
Police Patrolman's Association (BPPA) pressed charges against the
group under a state law that prohibits inciting assaults against
public figures. The Almighty RSO spent a short period being part
of Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit, appearing on the album "Rollin'
With The Flavor".
In 1996 they produced their first full length LP Doomsday: Forever
RSO which included the singles "You Could Be My Boo" featuring
Faith Evans, "The War's On" featuring Mobb Deep and "You'll
Never Know.
Later Benzino and Twice Thou were in Made Men. Two years into the
group Made Men split,With Benzino having Moderate Successes a solo
artist. Twice Thou is currently in 4Peace with Edo G. He also operates
the Antonio Ansaldi Clothing Company in Dorchester.
[edit] Discography
* 1994: Revenge of da Badd Boyz
* 1996: Doomsday: Forever RSO