Royal Flush (rapper)

Royal Flush, born Ramel Govantes in Brooklyn, New York, is an American rapper known for his contributions to the East Coast hip hop scene, particularly during the mid-1990s. He gained prominence as a member of the Crooklyn Dodgers, a hip hop collective that featured rotating members for different incarnations, notably contributing to the soundtrack for Spike Lee's film Clockers in 1995.

Royal Flush is most recognized for his distinctive, gruff vocal delivery and streetwise lyrics, often depicting the realities of urban life. His debut solo album, Ghetto Millionaire, released in 1997 on TVT Records, is considered his most commercially successful and critically acclaimed work. It featured production from prominent hip hop producers such as Buckwild and DJ Premier and is recognized for its gritty sound and vivid storytelling.

While Ghetto Millionaire is his best-known work, Royal Flush continued to release music independently and collaborate with other artists throughout his career. Though he never achieved mainstream commercial success on a large scale, he maintains a respected status within the hip hop community, particularly among fans of the boom-bap sound of the 1990s. His contributions helped define a specific era of New York hip hop.