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Lil Ric
Origin Richmond, California, U.S.
Genres Hip hop, West Coast hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 1994–present
Labels Ae'on Music Group, Rapbay, Urbanlife, RED (Current), No Limit, Priority, A.W.O.L., Solo Records, Noo Trybe, Virgin, Concrete (Former)
Associated acts E-40,K00lJohn, Master P, Luni Coleone, JT the Bigga Figga, San Quinn, Keak da Sneak, Silkk the Shocker, Rydah J. Klyde

Ritchie Fontaine, known as Lil Ric, is an American rapper. He comes from Richmond, California, in the United States. Lil Ric has worked with many other rappers from California. Some of these artists include Laroo, JT the Bigga Figga, Keak da Sneak, and San Quinn.

Lil Ric's Music Journey

Lil Ric started his music career in the 1990s. He has released several albums over the years.

Early Albums and Record Labels

Lil Ric released his first album, Deep n tha Game, on October 11, 1994. This album was one of the first releases from No Limit Records. After leaving No Limit, he released his second album, Wicked Streets, on May 14, 1996. This album came out through Solo Records.

On August 8, 2000, Lil Ric's third album, It's Like Armageddon, was released. It was put out by several labels, including A.W.O.L., Noo Trybe, and Virgin.

Later Releases and Comeback

His fourth album, The Thug Nut (On One), came out on February 26, 2001. After this, Lil Ric took a break from releasing albums for a while.

He made a comeback on August 28, 2012, with his fifth album, Plugged In - Live from the Streets. This was his first album in 11 years. It was released through Ae'on Music Group, Rapbay, and Urbanlife Distribution.

Lil Ric's Music Releases

Lil Ric has released several studio albums and collaboration albums. He has also put out singles.

Studio Albums by Lil Ric

List of studio albums
Title Album details
Deep N Tha Game
  • Released: October 11, 1994
  • Label: No Limit
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
Wicked Streets
  • Released: May 14, 1996
  • Label: Solo
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
It's Like Armageddon
  • Released: August 8, 2000
  • Label: A.W.O.L., Noo Trybe, Virgin
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
The Thug Nut (On One)
  • Released: February 26, 2001
  • Label: Concrete Music, F.U. Payme
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
Plugged In - Live from the Streets
  • Released: August 28, 2012
  • Label: Ae'on Music Group, Rapbay, Urbanlife
  • Format: MD, LP

Collaboration Albums

Lil Ric has also worked with other artists on albums.

List of collaboration albums
Title Album details
Different Reality
(with Laroo)
  • Released: January 1, 2001
  • Label: Front Line Entertainment
  • Format: CD, MD, LP

Singles by Lil Ric

Here are some of the singles Lil Ric has released as the main artist.

List of singles
Title Year Album
"Ride Wid Me" 1994 Deep n tha Game
"Talk Of Tha Town" 1996 Wicked Streets
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