Big Rif Stands for Born.In.Griga Raised.In.Foreign moved to the States in 1975 South Central Los Skanless. Started doing Graffiti and Rapping in the 80's. Grew up on West Coast Gangster Rap N.W.A,Toddy Tee, Ice T,Dj Quick,Above the Law and few others. Always like East Coast Music too KRSone,Kool G Rap,Apache,Queen Latifah ect. Sounds like J Dilla drop a 12"inch with Akil the Mc From J5. Did a Project with Safe & Sound got paid for the project. Show openers for Sham, BennieMan, Tessanne Chin, Mavado ect.