Real Boston Richey's sound combines the flows and slang of his native Florida with the punch lines and production of Detroit-style trap. The Tallahassee-raised rapper quickly earned attention after he started making music in 2021, with singles like "Keep Dissing" and "Certified Dripper" streaming in the millions. These tracks preceded the 2022 full-length Public Housing, which featured guest appearances from major names like Future and Lil Durk.

Jalen Foster learned how to rap through his cousin and mentor, Slugg, who was shot and killed in 2015. However, he didn't pursue music as a career until his friend persuaded him to visit a recording studio in 2021. The session produced his first song as Real Boston Richey, "Big Y.I.C," which was followed by others such as "Bullseye." "Keep Dissing," which sets Richey's creaky voice to icy strings and distorted drum machines, appeared in March 2022, instantly clocking millions of streams. With follow-ups like "Everybody" and "Certified Dripper," he became one of the most talked-about rappers from Tallahassee since T-Pain, though Richey relocated to Miami. He signed with Future's FreeBandz label and released his debut album, Public Housing, in August 2022. Featuring appearances by Future as well as Lil Durk, Kodak Black, and Moneybagg Yo, the release hit the Top 40 of Billboard's R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. ~ Paul Simpson, Rovi