Born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in New York, smooth lyrists "RITCHIE THUMBZ" entered the hip hop game by way of the streets of Yonkers. As an aspiring superstar, THUMBZ blitzed the music industry in 1996 with his fellow "YO" brethen, the The Lox. They blazed the mixed tape scene, which eventually landed THUMBZ a record deal with Rock-A-Bloc Productions and Elektra Records, ran by David "Ski" Willis, CEO of Rock-A-Bloc.THUMBZ has worked with an array of talent including: Big Jaz, OC, Rampage, Big L, Coco Brovas, Ray J, Zhane, Stevie J, Jazzy Jeff, Pace Won, Baby Sham, Mo Money, as well as The Lox to name a few.Now, it’s 2006 and RITCHIE THUMBZ is back to give the world what its been missing. With his trials and tribulations behind him, THUMBZ is working on his first album titled "ONLY IF YOU KNEW", wth production by Brandon and Brian of the r&b platinum-group "Jagged Edge", Soul Diggaz, Chalomene and Crak Pot Productions.RITCHIE THUMBZ is on his way to claim his spot in the hip-hop industry, not only with his versatile flow, but in other areas as well. Currently he has his own label established, STAY RICH RECORDS, along with a casting company, Pretty Girls. Needless to say, THUMBZ is on his grind, focused and here to stay..........
