Spice 1 (born Robert L. Green, Jr. in Corsicana, Texas), is a West Coast rapper raised in Hayward, California, best known for his acclaimed self-titled album Spice 1. He has consistently been releasing solo and group albums since. Spice 1 was ranked number 56 in The Source magazine's Top 115 Hip-Hop Artists from 1988 - 2003.
Spice 1 has collaborated with many artist within and outside the Bay Area which include Yukmouth, C-Bo, UGK, Roger Troutman, Devin the Dude, Kokane, MC Eiht, Jayo Felony, 2Pac, Method Man, Tech N9ne, Redman, Kurupt, Dru Down, Shock G, Playalitical, Rappin' 4-Tay, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Three 6 Mafia, Too Short, Eightball and MJG, E-40, B-Legit, Outlawz, Big Syke, Celly Cel, Goldie Loc, MC Breed, South Central Cartel, WC, RBL Posse, Mack 10, and Ice-T. It has been said that he was good friends with the late Pimp C and Dj Screw. He has also appeared on two Dj Screw mix tapes.
