Reptilian Club Boyz | |
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 Logo associated with 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
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. Its last mixtape, #RockOutGang, released on March 15, 2020, shortly before the collective's disbandment in 2021.[1]
Musical style and artistry
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
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
Hi-C | |
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| Born | Christian Shaw (1998-01-31) 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), 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
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
Mixtapes
| Title | Mixtape details |
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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
| Title | EP details |
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| Reptilian Cashapp Boyz EP |
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| #BloodThirsty |
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Singles
| Title | Single details |
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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
- Radio, N. T. S. "Reptilian Club Boyz | Discover music on NTS". NTS Radio. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- 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.
- Orvis, Jameson (September 14, 2020). "The Influence of Rare RCB hexD.mp3". Passion of the Weiss. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- "Discover Blogly: Listen to new music from Chuquimamani-Condori, Hi-C, and more". The FADER. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- "Issue 62: Meme Music: An Integral Bond Between Meme Culture and Pop Music". Issuu. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- "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.
- "Cover Story: xaviersobased". The FADER. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- 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.
- "Fiona's World 2023 - Hi-C Interview". WIRES00. April 28, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2026 – via YouTube.
- Major, Michael (November 22, 2023). "Buzzing Rapper Hi-C Releases New Album 'L3Ft+4+D3aD'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- 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.
- "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
- Reptilian Club Boyz discography at Discogs