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Spice 1
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| Birth name | Robert Lee Greene Jr. |
| Also known as | Fetti Chico, Mr. Bossalini |
| Born | July 2, 1970 Corsicana, Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | Hayward, California, U.S. |
| Genres | West Coast hip hop, gangsta rap |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
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Robert Lee Greene Jr. (born July 2, 1970), known as Spice 1, is an American rapper. He grew up in Hayward, California. Spice 1 became famous in the early 1990s. He was one of the first artists to make hip-hop music in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Who is Spice 1?
Spice 1's real name is Robert Lee Greene Jr. He was born in Corsicana, Texas. However, he spent his childhood in Hayward, California. He started his music career in 1988.
Early Music and Success
Spice 1 began releasing albums in 1992. He quickly became popular. Many people saw him as a pioneer in the hip-hop scene. This was especially true for the music coming from the San Francisco Bay Area.
He released several albums with Jive Records. Three of his albums became very successful. These albums were Spice 1, 187 He Wrote, and AmeriKKKa's Nightmare. They were all certified gold. This means they sold a lot of copies.
His Music Albums
Spice 1 has released many studio albums over the years. Some of his well-known albums include:
- Spice 1 (1992)
- 187 He Wrote (1993)
- AmeriKKKa's Nightmare (1994)
- 1990-Sick (1995)
- The Black Bossalini (1997)
- Immortalized (1999)
He has continued to release new music. His latest album, Platinum O.G. 2, came out in 2024.
Working with Other Artists
Spice 1 has also worked with many other musicians. He has released several albums with other artists. These are called collaborative albums. For example, he worked with Celly Cel as part of the group Criminalz. Their album was called Criminal Activity.
He also teamed up with MC Eiht for albums like The Pioneers. Another group he was part of was Thug Lordz. He made music with C-Bo and Yukmouth in this group.
Life Outside Music
Robert Greene Jr. went to Mt. Eden High School. This school is located in Hayward, California.
