Ryc Boy Foundation (R.B.F)
Local Hip Hop group Ryc Boy Foundation formed their crew in 2011 at Wright Park, Springs.
Chairperson Simphiwe Gumede says when the group began they saw a need for local talent in the community to be nurtured.
The group consists of 10 members who are all lyricists and rappers who write their own music.
Gumede explains that their lyrics are inspired by different social situations yet creativity also plays a major role.
“Our dream is to tour abroad and share our story” he says.
When asked how they stay grounded, Gumede says the crew motivates each other through writing to avoid substance abuse and other social pressures.
He adds that they have performed across Kwatsaduza, Soweto and Johannesburg sharing their craft with rap followers.
Gumede says they have combined their singles from 2011 to form a mixtape titled “Chopsticks” and they have also recently released a single called “Mr Party.”
Manager of Ryc Boy Foundation, Treasure Tshabalala says the word “Ryc Boy” is depicted from people in Kwatsaduza classifying the group as “coconuts”.
He says they are not only a Hip Hop, they are also a foundation to show people that they need to conquer their dreams and give young people a platform to be heard.
Tshabalala says they rap truthful real rap which communicates with anyone who is walking on the streets.
According to Tshabalala he is fully aware of the social issues young people face but they are trying to help the youth not to go through what they have gone through in their teenage lives.
