Bowser began producing and working with local artists including Nelly, City Spud, and the St. Lunatics in the late 1990s.
His vocals can still be heard singing background on their Free City album Groovin' Tonight, featuring Brian McKnight.
Bowser joined forces with longtime friend Antoine "Bam" Macon to form the production duo The Nimrods in early 2000.
[citation needed] Bowser was signed to EMI Music Publishing by John "Big Jon" Platt.
[citation needed] Ryan's success led him to producing for other notable acts MOORHOUSE, Monica, 112, Mario, J-Kwon, Rubben Studdard, Trina, Paul Wall, Ma$e, Pretty Ricky, Tabiyus, DMX and Q Da Kid, including chart hitting singles like Take It Slow (O'Ryan),[2] My Baby (Bow Wow feat.