Royal Flush embodies the quintessential sound of mid-90s New York underground hip-hop. His music is defined by a heavy, atmospheric reliance on dusty jazz and soul samples, underpinned by the rhythmic thud of the boom-bap era. It feels like a time capsule of Queens, smelling of wet pavement and old vinyl, offering a sonic landscape that is both menacing and deeply soulful.
What sets him apart is the specific texture of his production choices, often collaborating with legends like Buckwild and Da Beatminerz. There is a certain 'muffled' quality to the loops that creates an intimate, almost claustrophobic sense of realism. His flow is steady and unpretentious, acting as a reliable guide through the narratives of street life without the hyperbole often found in his contemporaries.
Start with Ghetto Millionaire. It is a masterclass in the East Coast aesthetic, featuring some of the most evocative production of 1997. It serves as the perfect entry point for anyone looking to understand the bridge between the golden age and the harder, more cinematic rap that followed.
Royal Flush (born Ramel T. Govantes on May 12, 1975) is an American East Coast rapper from Flushing, Queens, New York. He is a friend of Mic Geronimo and appeared on many songs with him. His 1997 debut album, Ghetto Millionaire, featured production from Buckwild, L.E.S., Da Beatminerz and some verses from Noreaga in various songs, and received critical acclaim. His second album Street Boss was released in 2005, to mixed reviews. Since 2017 he has been a regular cast member of the NYC based FM radio program The Ryan Show. In 2023 he dropped the album "The Royal Price Show" featuring Sean Price, Grafh, Little Vic and Nature.
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