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According to Kid Rock, the contract with Jive resulted in animosity from fellow rapper Vanilla Ice, who felt that he should have been signed with Jive instead of Kid Rock. With the help of D-Nice, Kid Rock signed with Jive Records at the age of 17, releasing his debut studio album, Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast in 1990. Later, that investment would become a 25% ownership stake. In 1989, Kid Rock became a shareholder in an independent record label that was formed by Alvin Williams and Earl Blunt of EB-Bran Productions, called "Top Dog" Records.
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In 1988, Clark produced a series of demos with Kid Rock, and that eventually led to offers from six major record labels, including Atlantic and CBS Records. Clark, who, after some initial skepticism with the idea of a "white" rapper, found himself impressed with Kid Rock's energetic and well-received performance where the artist, using his own turntables and equipment, actually prepared his own beats to demonstrate his skills for Clark.
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ĭuring this time, Kid Rock began a professional association with producer Mike E. That relationship would eventually lead to him becoming the opening act at local shows for Boogie Down Productions. Kid Rock began his professional music career as a member of a hip hop music group called The Beast Crew in the late 1980s. Career Early career, signing with Jive Records and Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast (1988–1990)
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In the 1980s, he became interested in hip hop, began to breakdance, and taught himself how to rap and DJ while performing in talent shows in and around Detroit. His younger sister, Jill Ritchie, is an actress.

He was raised in his father's 5,628-square-foot (522.9 m 2) home on a 6-acre (2.4-hectare) property, where he regularly helped his family pick apples and care for their horses. Kid Rock was born Robert James Ritchie in Romeo, Michigan, on January 17, 1971, the son of Susan and William Ritchie, who owned multiple car dealerships.

His subsequent independent releases The Polyfuze Method (1993) and Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp (1996) saw him developing a more distinctive style, which was fully realized on his breakthrough album Devil Without a Cause (1998), which sold 14 million copies. Kid Rock started his music career as a rapper and DJ, releasing his debut album Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast (1990) on Jive Records. A self-taught musician, he has said that he can play every instrument in his backing band and has overseen production on all but two of his albums. His style alternates between rock, hip hop and country.
