Royal Highness

Royal Highness is the landmark debut that helped lay the foundation for the rip-hop movement, introducing a genre-defying sound rooted in Southern California. Blending punk rock, hip-hop, acoustic, and psychedelic influences, it still feels like a record that carved out its own lane.

Led by founders Dustin “D-Loc” Miller and Steven “Saint Dog” Thronson, the group built a dedicated following that has lasted more than three decades. It’s a key release for anyone tracing the roots of a scene that never played by the usual rules.