Ritchie Fontaine, also known as Lil Ric is an American rapper from Richmond, California, United States, formerly of No Limit and Noo Trybe Records.[1] Lil Ric has worked with numerous other Californian rappers including Laroo, JT the Bigga Figga, Keak da Sneak, San Quinn and The Jacka.

Lil Ric
OriginRichmond, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop, West Coast rap
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1994 — present
LabelsAe'on Music Group, Rapbay, Urbanlife, RED (Current), No Limit, Priority, A.W.O.L., Solo Records, Noo Trybe, Virgin, Concrete (Former)

Music career edit

On October 11, 1994, Lil Ric would release his debut album titled Deep n tha Game, it would be one of No Limit's first album releases. After disbanding from No Limit on May 14, 1996, Lil Ric would release his second album titled Wicked Streets via Solo Records. On August 8, 2000, Lil Ric would release his third album titled It's Like Armageddon via A.W.O.L., Noo Trybe, Virgin. On February 26, 2001, Fiend would release his fourth album titled The Thug Nut (On One) via Concrete Music. On August 28, 2012, Lil Ric would release his fifth album titled Plugged In - Live from the Streets via Ae'on Music Group Rapbay, Urbanlife Distribution, it would be his first album release in 11 years.

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details
Deep N Tha Game
Wicked Streets
  • Released: May 14, 1996
  • Label: Solo
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
It's Like Armageddon[2]
  • Released: August 8, 2000
  • Label: A.W.O.L., Noo Trybe, Virgin
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
The Thug Nut (On One)[3]
  • Released: February 26, 2001
  • Label: Concrete Music, F.U. Payme
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
Plugged In - Live from the Streets[4]
  • Released: August 28, 2012
  • Label: Ae'on Music Group, Rapbay, Urbanlife
  • Format: MD, LP

Collaboration albums edit

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details
Different Reality[5]
(with Laroo)
  • Released: January 1, 2001
  • Label: Front Line Entertainment
  • Format: CD, MD, LP

Singles edit

As lead artist edit

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Ride Wid Me" 1994 Deep n tha Game
"Talk Of Tha Town" 1996 Wicked Streets

References edit

  1. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: Lil Ric". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
  2. ^ "It's Like Armageddon by Lil Ric". Music.apple.com.
  3. ^ "The Thug Nut (On One) by Lil Ric". Music.apple.com.
  4. ^ "Plugged In - Live from the Streets by Lil Ric". Music.apple.com.
  5. ^ "Different Reality by Laroo T.H.H. & Lil Ric". Music.apple.com.