Known to the masses as the one of the founding fathers of The Source Magazine, Benzino's contribution to the urban music industry outweighs the spheres of influence of multiple entrepreneurs in the genre. 

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Raymond E. Scott was born to Edward DeJesus and Mary A. Scott on July 18, 1965 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Mary Scott was employed under Travelers, the Mass Pike, as well as the Postal Service before her retirement in 1999. On the other hand, Scott's father, Edward DeJesus, was seen as a person of interest by authorities in the city of Boston for activities that potentially compromised authoritarian law and regulation. Whilst growing up, Scott's exposure to surroundings within the more degenerated section of the City of Boston resulted in his perception of more conventional means of lavish lifestyle.

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With interaction with peers in regards of similar mindsets, Scott had foreseen an opportunity to take part in the revolution of urban music in the late 1980's. With time, Scott had initiated a hip hop group known as The Almighty RSO (the definitions of "RSO" have varied on the basis, ranging from prominently "Rock Sh-t On," as well as the Raymond Scott Organization.) Scott's intention of the group was impacted on the basis, that each individual was originated from a different section of Boston. The group consisted of members Ray Dog (the original moniker that Scott had adopted before he became known as Benzino) Marco Antonio Ennis (also known as "Twice Thou"), Tony Rhome, DJ Deff Jeff, E-Devious, as well as late Rodney "MC Rock" Pitts. The group had become known as one of the firsts in the genre to record Gangsta Rap music. The group released their single "We're Notorious," in 1988. 

 

Along with creation of his group, Scott was also able to befriend David Mays of Washington D.C., a student at Harvard University. Mays had come from a good background, yet admired urban music and culture. Mays, finding a fascination with the genre, saw the Harvard institution as a platform to celebrate the genre, whereas in the duration of his studies, had initiated a radio show that celebrated urban artists. Being based from the same city in which Harvard University is situated, Mays had seen inviting The Almighty RSO to the radio station as an opportunity for the group to grow. Since that period of time, Mays and Scott had grown their friendship. Mays had also started a one-page newsletter that was intended for students at Harvard as to what was occurring in the genre in regards to artists and news. 

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The Almighty RSO had signed to record label Tommy Boy Records in 1991, occidental to the death of former group member Rodney Pitts.  The group released their EP Revenge of Da Badd Boyz on September 27, 1994 through RCA Records, managing to enter the top 100 albums on the R&B/Hip Hop Charts. Occidentally, the group became entangled in the mainstream perception with the release of their single "One In The Chamba," which resulted in the boycott and action against the group by the Boston Police Patrolman's Association via accusation of creating disharmony and encouragement of agitation by the youth of degenerated Boston, who accused authorities of harrassment and unaccountable police brutality. As a result, the record label, succumbing to the pressure of the federal government, released the group from their recording contract.