Royal Ruckus

Tonight at The Utterance Open Mic, I had the great joy of sharing the stage with my little Gregory. We performed the @RoyalRuckus and @DJSeanP cover of “Jump Around” and he both played some bells, got on the mic, and was a hype man.

Honored and grateful to have been a part of my friends @royalruckus newest album, ‘Let’s Be Together Today.’ 💿 I produced “People Look For” and “King Friday’s Birthday.” Support them on Bandcamp or listen on any platform! #CHH #HipHop #MusicProducer #Thankful #Musician

ICYMI: I believe this @royalruckus song is extremely relevant in the moment. We have to be able to talk to each other. royalruckus.bandcamp.com/track/wonder-w…

I want to share with you this Mr. Rogers-inspired rap album/episode on death and our feelings surrounding it. A @royalruckus production in collaboration with @djseanp, and some amazing rappers—this is one of my most personally meaningful projects. album.link/i/1833257336

I made a rap song as a meditation on this quote by Fred Rogers: “Forgiveness is a strange thing. It can sometimes be easier to forgive our enemies than our friends. It can be hardest of all to forgive people we love.” Listen here: song.link/i/1819186581 via @royalruckus

!! New song, “Wonder Why.” !! song.link/us/i/1819186581

Your anthem for the weekend is here! song.link/us/i/1827356055

Pre-save my new @RoyalRuckus record, "Let's Be Together Today," inspired by the Mister Rogers Neighborhood episode on death. open.spotify.com/prerelease/0Jk…

Thanks to @Rapzilla for including us in this fine lineup!

Sometimes we forget to make the most of today. I made an anthem with a couple of my friends to help you do just that. Listen here: song.link/i/1827356055 “Let’s Make the Most of this Beautiful Day (Mitch-a-Palooza)” by @royalruckus, @CookBookthePR (production, vocals), and @flynnadam, and mixed and mastered by @djseanp.

White, black, and blue? A musical approach to race relations by @royalruckus @djseanp and @SojournOfficial inspired by Mr. Rogers: album.link/us/i/1772367116

Did you know that each season of @badbooksofbible podcast gets its own all-original music? All compositions and performances are by my lifelong friend @MPWalker (the other half of @royalruckus), who is a musical prodigy. Enjoy this two minute instrumental accompaniment to the ancient account of wars against oppression in the book of 1 Maccabees. Hannukah will forever rock n roll after this one! song.link/us/i/1819172841

If you prefer to see people, here is an "unvarnished" version on the @royalruckus YouTube page: youtu.be/ZdcVl2bzMyg

I had the chance to sit down with one of my childhood heroes, Fred Lynch of @heypreachas, one of the godfathers of Christian hip-hop, to talk about his many years in ministry and music, on the latest episode of #BrewsBeardsShipwrecks: royalruckus.podbean.com/e/fred-lynch-b…

Royal Ruckus is an underground hip-hop group that originated in Bakersfield, California, blending introspective lyrics, humor, and storytelling with a mix of boom bap, jazz, and alternative hip-hop. Emerging in the late 1990s, they are associated with the Christian hip-hop scene but explore themes beyond religion, resonating with broader audiences. The group was founded by Jamey Bennett (a.k.a. Chunjay), the primary emcee known for his reflective, honest rhymes, and Michael (a.k.a. Flatline), his longtime collaborator. Over the years, @RoyalRuckus has featured various contributors and collaborators, allowing them to experiment musically. Their music touches on spirituality, personal growth, mental health, relationships, social observations, and humor, making their sound relatable and distinct. Royal Ruckus is also recognized for their collaborations with artists like DJ Sean P, LA Symphony, Soup the Chemist, Jeremiah Dirt, Fred Lynch of PID, Krum, The Rappin’ Duke, Eligh, Manchild of Mars Ill, and others. These partnerships highlight their versatility, ranging from faith-based expressions to underground hip-hop experimentation. Known for witty lyricism and lively performances, Royal Ruckus brings a balance of humor and depth to their music, retaining an independent ethos that appeals to underground and Christian hip-hop communities alike. Throughout their career, they’ve demonstrated a commitment to storytelling and meaningful artistry, leaving a lasting impact on their listeners. buymeacoffee.com/royalruckus

Want a shirt? Limited time only: Send $20 and shirt size and mailing address to @JameyWBennett (PayPal), @jamey (Venmo), $jameybennett (cashapp) or order via buymeacoffee.com/royalruckus Via @royalruckus

If you need some Christmas tunes, I made a Christmas album for the contemplative holiday with some friends. Team: @royalruckus @chrisfelixmusic @MPWalker @djseanp album.link/us/i/1185071839

This is my son enjoying ⁦@LASymphony⁩ tunes. cc: ⁦@royalruckus⁩

ICYMI: A booty-moving, mind-stimulating, fun retrospective: royalruckus.bandcamp.com/album/officer-… via @royalruckus

6 years ago I released this music video by @mightymuds for my @royalruckus project produced by @CookBookthePR of @LASymphony. Filmed in the California desert with @JeremiahDirt of @ShadowLocust, it pays tribute to my family and then-girlfriend (now wife): youtu.be/rK66MxQImnI?si…