Dog Boy

Dog Boy
Birth name	Robert Rogers
Origin	Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Genres	Reggae Reggae Rock Ska Rocksteady Punk rock Dub
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Suburban Noize Records
Associated acts	Too Rude Kottonmouth Kings The Mighty Rhythm Trak War Called Peace
Website	Official Dog Boy Site

Dog Boy (born Robert Rogers) is a singer and songwriter, currently signed with Suburban Noize Records as a solo artist. Along with his solo project he also supplied vocals for the reggae/punk rock band, Too Rude, who are also signed with Subnoize.

Biography

As a child Rogers grew his musical interest generally through living with his mother, Halley, stepfather John and younger sister Carlie. His sons were Dylan, Marley; and Miles Rogers had a big influence on his life and Dogboy kept his kids in check and taught them well.^[1] Originally he became interested in roots reggae while living in Hermosa Beach.

Along with bass guitarist Lazy Dread, Dog Boy created Too Rude.^[2] As time went by Dog Boy became more known for working on the Kottonmouth Kings' first three albums as a featured artist writing such hits as "On the Run" and "Dog's Life" which was featured on the soundtrack for 1999 film, Lost & Found. Whilst in this process Dogboy recorded the debut Too Rude which was released with Suburban Noize Records on 4 April 2000.^[3]

After the first album, the second Re-Invention was not released until 26 October 2004.^[4]

With Rogers' success, he originally planned to work as a solo artist. Rebel Riddim was released on 3 April 2007. It reached #11 on Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart.^[5]

Dog Boy recorded guest vocals on the Ditch song, "Legalize", in 2008 on Ditch's album, Public Intoxication.

Discography

Too Rude

#	Title	Date	Label
1	Too Rude	4 April 2000	Suburban Noize Records
2	Re-Invention	26 October 2004	Suburban Noize Records

Dog Boy

#	Title	Date	Label
1	Rebel Riddim	3 April 2007	Suburban Noize Records

References

1. ^ Music-reviewer.com interviews Dog Boy during the Kottonmouth Kings' Decade of Defiance Tour
2. ^ Suburban Noize Records Official website Too Rude bio
3. ^ Allmusic overview on Too Rude
4. ^ Allmusic overview on Re-Invention
5. ^ Billboard's Top Reggae Albums listing

External links

• Dog Boy Official Myspace
• Suburban Noize Records Official Site
• Too Rude Official Myspace

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