Reptilian Club Boyz
Reptilian Club Boyz | |
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| Also known as | Blood Rayne Boys |
| Origin | 2016, Nashville, Tennessee |
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| Years active | 2016–2021 |
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Reptilian Club Boyz, also known as RCB or Blood Rayne Boys, was an American Internet rap collective based in Tennessee. Formed by rappers Hi-C and Diamondsonmydick in 2016, they have been credited as influential in the 2020s underground rap scene and development of the hexD genre.
History
[edit]In 2016, the Reptilian Club Boyz collective was founded by Nashville rapper and producer Hi-C and Virginia rapper Diamondsonmydick.[1][2][3][4] The group was a Tennessee-based collective of producers and rappers.[5] The collective released singles in 2017 such as "prettyboydemongang anthem SURFS UP WHITE BOY ROCK NIGGA SWAGG" which marked their evolution from cloud rap to the early surge style.[5][6][3] The group were managed by rapper Marcy Mane from 2019 to 2021.[5][1] The Fader described the group as an "Internet rap collective".[7]
Reptilian Club Boyz released its debut mixtape, Reptilian Shrine, in 2017.[citation needed] Its last mixtape, #RockOutGang, released on March 15, 2020, shortly before the collective's disbandment in 2021.[1]
Musical style and artistry
[edit]According to music journalist Kieran Press-Reynolds, writing for Complex, "Reptilian Club Boyz sprinkled their original tunes with a panoply of pretty digital effects—lots of stuff from the video game Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow."[8]
Members
[edit]In 2018, Cartier God, Draco Murcielago (also known as Draco Montana / GxTHCHYLD), FileFantasy, 48run0, LazyGod, and Matty Vanilla joined the collective.[1] In 2019, Lil Mai, Marjorie -W.C. Sinclair (also known as Evanora Unlimited / Housepett),[2] Truly Based, and sadparappa joined.[1] In 2020, Blxxdy, Lil Shine,[9] PLAYWITHGUNS, Stunny, and vulp3sv3lox (Vulpixxx) joined.[1] FileFantasy departed in 2019, and Draco Murcielago departed in 2020.[1] In 2021, Flansie and KRXXK joined.[1] Members with unknown join years were Jugg6k and Lil Kawaii, who were both active until 2021.[1]
Hi-C
[edit]Hi-C | |
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| Born | Christian Shaw January 31, 1998 Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Formerly of | Reptilian Club Boyz |
Christian Shaw (born January 31, 1998),[citation needed] known professionally as Hi-C, is an American rapper and record producer. Hi-C co-founded the collective Reptilian Club Boyz in 2016. The nickname "High C" was given by Shaw's then-boss, who thought he was high all the time.[10] Shaw then adopted the nickname as his stage name.[10][2][3][4]
In 2023, The Fader reviewed Hi-C's album L3Ft 4 D3ad and noted him as "a key force in the development of HexD music".[4] Shaw has been noted as an influence on rappers Xaviersobased and preme4l.[11][12] He has also collaborated with Xaviersobased,[11] MikeBrokeAsf,[11] rockstarcliff,[11] selfmadesav,[11] Lil Yawh,[11] WiFiGawd,[13] Gods Wisdom,[14] Cooper B. Handy,[14] and former Reptilian Club Boyz member Cartier'God.[15]
Influence
[edit]Writing for Pitchfork, music critic Kieran Press-Reynolds noted Lithuanian rapper Yabujin as taking from the "decayed glimmer" of Reptilian Club Boyz.[16] American rapper Xaviersobased credited the "tempo changes" in his music on tracks like "crisp dubs" as inspired by the work of Reptilian Club Boyz.[7] Press-Reynolds later noted the group as being at a new vanguard in the early 2020s underground, which was "splintering" from digicore and hexD.[17]
In June 2019, a collection of Reptilian Club Boyz's songs were compiled into a mix with the use of bitcrushing effects and released as Rare RCB hexD.mp3 by artist Stacy Minajj under the alias tomoe_theundy1ng.[8][3] The mix has been credited with crystallizing the "surge" scene.[8][6][3][5]
Discography
[edit]Mixtapes
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| Reptilian Shrine |
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| Demons n Tokyo tha Movie |
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| Blood Rain Boys the Game |
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| ReptilianClubBoyz Bizzare Adventure Vol. 1 |
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| #RockOutGang |
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EPs
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| Reptilian Cashapp Boyz EP |
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| #BloodThirsty |
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Singles
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| pop a green goblin (frakenstn wlk) |
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| Demon With the Scope |
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| Reptilian Ritual |
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| Palice |
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| og gass! |
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| Palice |
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| Take That Pussy Nigga Soul |
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| Draculina |
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| In Da Underworld Playing San Andreas |
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| Prettyboydemongang Anthem Surfs Up White Boy Rock Nigga Swagg |
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| Demonsinyotrap! |
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| Ohh Yeaaa Juiced Up Pop Punk Emo Swag |
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| Pretty Boy Demon Shottah Gang Shit |
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| Hang 10 |
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| OK! (hard in tha paint) |
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| PrettyDemonRockstarz (It's the Drugs) |
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| #PrettyBoyHideout |
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| #GuitarBuisness |
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| Corpse Bridee |
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| Marceline |
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| PuffyAmiYumi |
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| Waffle House |
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| Rockstar |
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References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Radio, N. T. S. "Reptilian Club Boyz | Discover music on NTS". NTS Radio. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Basualdo, Bernarda. "Evanora (truly) Unlimited". Static Mag. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
In 2016, DOMD founded Reptilian Club Boyz, a rap collective that produced names like Hi-C and Cartier God.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Orvis, Jameson (September 14, 2020). "The Influence of Rare RCB hexD.mp3". Passion of the Weiss. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Discover Blogly: Listen to new music from Chuquimamani-Condori, Hi-C, and more". The FADER. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Issue 62: Meme Music: An Integral Bond Between Meme Culture and Pop Music". Issuu. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- 1 2 "Notes on My Grandpa Dying Vol. I: HexD, Magic(k) and Cosmopolitan Intimacy. – Mute Presence". mutepresence.com. August 3, 2021. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- 1 2 "Cover Story: xaviersobased". The FADER. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Press-Reynolds, Kieran (August 13, 2020). "Gorgeous Glitches and Nightcored Melodies: The New Generation of SoundCloud Music is Here". Complex. Archived from the original on August 20, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ Wilson, Angela (December 23, 2024). "Lil Shine Accused of Hacking DEA System to Order 'At Least 300 Pints' of Prescription Drugs". MSN. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- 1 2 "Fiona's World 2023 - Hi-C Interview". WIRES00. April 28, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2026 – via YouTube.[non-primary source needed]
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Major, Michael (November 22, 2023). "Buzzing Rapper Hi-C Releases New Album 'L3Ft+4+D3aD'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved February 20, 2026.[unreliable source?]
- ↑ Noel, Jude (October 25, 2021). "Return of the Swag: Getting silly with Soundcloud's up-and-comers". No Bells. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ↑ Gendron, Will. "Wifigawd takes us into the underworld on his new project". The FADER. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- 1 2 "Song You Need: Lucy and Gods Wisdom take an eerie stroll". The FADER. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ Barlas, Jon (January 4, 2024). "xaviersobased Interview: NYC's next wave stems from being 'a student of the game'". Our Generation Music. Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ↑ Press-Reynolds, Kieran (February 19, 2025). "Chasing Yabujin, the Artist Who Secretly Shaped the Underground Sound of the 2020s". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ Press-Reynolds, Kieran (February 26, 2026). "Luci4 Unleashed a Generation of Glitchy Underground Rap". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Reptilian Club Boyz discography at Discogs
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