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. He was formerly a member of ExR alongside

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label. ExR released two EPs: ''Emergency Room'' and ''Meds''. He released his own EP title
Now That's What I Call Gangster Beats!!
in January 2013. Riley is also known for his comedy production: alongside Reuben "Dangerman" Dangoor, Riley is one half of the Grand Spectacular. Their 2010 single "Being A Dickhead's Cool" became a

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, receiving over thirteen million YouTube views. Riley and Dangerman are also part of the comedy rap trio Sabotage Party alongside Ray Knotts, in which he raps as well as produces. Dangerman also designs and directs all OddChild Music artwork and ExR videos. Raf Riley has worked with many artists including

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and Mike Skinner. Riley has had cuts with

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and has remixed for

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and Plan B.

Discography

EPs

Singles

As lead artist

As the Grand Spectacular

As Sabotage Party

Production credits

Remixes

Unreleased tracks

References

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