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Ruste Juxx spits some of the realest bars over Mr. Green’s beats during legendary rapper R.A. The Rugged Man’s new podcast ‘The R.A. The Rugged Man Show’ (aka ‘Ignorant Long Island Guy’s Podcast’). Jux is joined by fellow emcees Stro, Mad Squablz, and Jarv, plus producer Mr. Green supplying all the beats
Read moreIn this clip from R.A. The Rugged Man’s podcast, Stro blesses the mic with an off-the-top freestyle. Check out the podcast now at the links below.
Read moreUnderground hip-hop luminaries from East to West unite as Gift Of Gab is joined by R.A. The Rugged Man and A-F-R-O on the new track “Freedom Form Flowing”. Taken from Gift Of Gab’s new EP “Rejoice! Rappers Are Rapping Again!”, which is now available at patreon.com/giftofgab.
Read moreR.A. the Rugged Man started out his recent VladTV interview by saying that he thinks the Soulja Boy and Chris Brown fight will happen, but the conversation quickly moved to NY hip-hop after Diddy’s name was brought into the mix. R.A. praised Diddy for his ability to mold Biggie like a true A&R and get him to the level that he achieved during his short career. During the interview R.A. also shared his thoughts on why he likes J.Cole over Kendrick, and why Salaam Remi should’ve hit Vlad for saying, Nas, is the worst beat picker. Hit the above clip to hear the full conversation.
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Read moreOff of Psycho Les’ new project “Dank God Volume 1”, dropping August 9th. The album also features Alchemist, Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang Clan, Jeru The Damaja, Kool Keith, Pete Rock, Sean P, the LOX, Tragedy Khadafi, Vinnie Paz and more. Stream the R.A. The Rugged Man-assisted “Ba Ba Bars” below.
Read moreOn “Bitch Slap”, REKS is joined by another legendary lyrical monster, R.A. the Rugged Man, who lends some insane rhymes over the frantic track, which was produced by The Arcitype. Reks’ new album, “The Greatest X”, (pronounced The Greatest Unknown) drops September 9th.
Read moreClassified recruits R.A. The Rugged Man for the official remix of “Hoody And A Ballcap” from his latest album “Greatful“. “This is a song for the underground heads,” says Classified. “the ones with the hoody pulled up and the ballcap pulled down. If you’re into bars and beats, this one is for you.” “Classified has been killing it for years, so when we finally connected I was ready,” adds the Rugged Man. “He hit me with this joint, and I went in the booth and really gave him something personal that I’m proud of. He mixed and arranged the music and I think the shit is great. I love this song.”
Read moreHas the crazy lunatic legend R.A. The Rugged Man gone soft? The Rugged Man was once the most feared rapper in the industry…blackballed and banned from record label offices, recording studios, and performing in the United States. Now, this hip-hop renegade is debuting his most unexpected video to date, the Father’s Day special “Bang Boogie”. Starring R.A.’s 4-month old daughter making her action debut, “Bang Boogie” finds the notoriously combative Rugged Man doing battle with his most challenging opponent yet: fatherhood. Has the wild, filthy, Crustified Dibbs finally settled down and turned his life around? Will he stop tearing apart stages and start nurturing children? Only time will tell. For now, check out “Bang Boogie” to witness the evolution of an artist who will murder you lyrically while pushing a baby stroller.
Read moreShot entirely at the Youtube Space, London. Single out now on Freshly Squeezed also featuring bonus Electro Swing remix by Jamie Berry.
Read moreHere goes the first official leak from Reks’ upcoming album “The Greatest X”, due out 2016.
Read moreLegendary emcee R.A. The Rugged Man offers his own take on the controversial new Miley Cyrus record “Dooo It!”.
Read moreThis is taken from the brand new Snowgoons album “Gebrüder Grimm”, available here.
Read moreThe Rugged Man joins up with worldwide beatboxing sensation Tom Thum for the latest visual off the album Legends Never Die, R.A. The Rugged Man has been supplying fans with a steady stream of visuals off the project. Now, he’s back with another, this time for the throwback opus “Tom Thum.” Featuring world-renowned beat boxer Tom Thum (whose TED talk has over 40 million views), the video was filmed in the streets of Berlin, Germany during a recent tour stop. “For the video, I wanted to bring in graffiti, beatboxing, scratch vocals and just create a crazy weird animated hip-hop world,” says the Rugged Man. “Kind’a like Mary Poppins in the 80’s crack era.” While the track may sound like it was blessed by a turntablist, R.A. reveals that no DJ was involved. “There are no scratches in the song,” he explains. “That’s Tom Thum, he’s doing all the scratches with his mouth.” Grab R.A.’s latest effort “Legends Never Die” here.
Read moreR.A. and Deck discuss two songs they recently recorded together. The first is on the new CZARFACE album with 7L & Esoteric. The other is a song with R.A. and Deck produced by Mr. Green that will be released early in the fall.
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