News & Updates

Aug.21.2008 12:00AM
Free EOW Show Saturday Afternoon!!!

Its coming up motherfuckers!
The best indie hip hop concert of the year!

AND ITS FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Saturday August 23rd... bring your whole crew!

Aug.13.2008 12:00AM
Tomorrow! RNR rockin at Discmakers' Indie Music World Series

Hey hey people. Tomorrow night, Rugged N Raw will be one of six finalists (out of 2,000) competing to be the grand prize winner in the 2008 Discmakers' Independent Music World Series. Billboard Magazine & Taxi played a role in picking the finalists. I am the only hip hop act selected. The show will be at Crash Mansion, located at 199 Bowery. If you say my name at the door, you are in for free. Hope to see you there. Also, Truth Serum is on sale NOW!! Please visit ruggednraw.com/store and get your copy today!!!

Aug.11.2008 12:00AM
Recap Of The RNR "Truth Serum" Album Release Party

Peace everybody. On Friday night, the BEST line up you can possibly put together (whether signed or not) took the Knitting Factory stage for my album release party. It was overall an incredible night. Ever performer brought their A game and hyped up the audience. Some people that came through I see on a regular basis, and some I haven't seen in over four years. My mama even showed up, and even though I know she doesn't approve of every song I do, she is a supporter, my inspiration and I love her always!! Seeing her in the crowd is always great!!! It was a pleasure to see everybody. Extra super duper shout-out to Kupi for making the place look exceptional. She hooked it up and transformed the room to something spectacular and beyond. She was a huge help in plannin out the night. She designed the whole album cover and inserts by HAND!!! WHO DOES THAT??? Thanks to Lyle aka MC Enigma & Sarah for the assistance at the door, helping to decorate the stage, and being kool homies!!! Overall, I dare somebody to make a better show. Some may have more names, or have bigger stages, but the talent on this show surpasses any other, and I'm not afraid to say it. If you missed it, I sure hope it was worth it for you to!! It's funny, cuz even though technically speaking it's just ONE show and there are even bigger things coming up, nights like this help you find out who your REAL friends are, and who just smiles in your face and pretends to be. I'll leave it at that. :-) There are so many thoughts and feelings about the show, but rather than bore you with all that, I'd rather show respect to those who shared in the celebration!! Dynamite did a great job holding down the busy merch table. Anybody who bought a CD will soon find out they will be hard pressed to find a better album this year!! Thank you to my performers: Phoenix Rizin= The MVP of the night and always!!! Your DJ skills rapidly improve. Party throwers will start cuttin the check real soon!!!! Mike G= For being an entertaining host and keepin the night festive. I.mpaq, DJ Static & Captin Planit= 3 of my favorite producers in the world. You guys set it off right!! Phase One= A performer's performer. Your stage show STILL sets the standard. Homeboy Sandman= You were ON FIRE!! Your contributions to hip hop are much needed. HiCoup= Never a dull moment! Your lyricism game is untouchable. Hasan Salaam= For everything!! I know your release party will have the same magic. Shout to Majesty for the dope acapella and your energy for the last 2 songs. Shout out to everyone who supported: Jay Phillz, Badsportt & Snapshot, A.D. Skolar & Angie, Overbite, Kahlif & Shymeka, Divine0313, Creature & his Fire Your Boss Crew, Chunk, DVS, Notic & Nancy, Josie, Misnomers, K.O.N., Kyle & Danny, Chavonne, Kendal, Lioness and her 2 daughters, Juggla, Klizza, Tess, Solomon Jazz, Fresh Daily, Drastic Measures, Donny Goines, Telisa D for the footage, Braf of Akustyx Ent, Infinity, Red, SoSoon, Premium, Tasty Keish, DJ Juice E & Temple Spencer, Sav Killz, Leslie, Erick, Chuck Brown, Captin Planit's parents & Brie, Sammy, Jillz & Brigit, Nonezeo, Infiniti, and everyone else who were in attendance. If I forgot you, hit me up and I will add your name to the blog. Now it's on to the next step..... getting Truth Serum out to the masses and spreading the Rugged N Raw brand name. I am looking forward to the upcoming set of shows and the tour I am setting up for myself. Till next time party people........Buy my Album www.ruggednraw.com/store

Jul.28.2008 12:00AM
The 7 Day "I'm Broke & Proud" Free Download Giveaway!!!

Hey hey!! For all you RNR fans, I am putting up a link for you to download "I'm Broke & Proud." It's the clean version, but it sounds crispy as hell. If you want the dirty version, you gotta cop the album. In the meantime, here ya go. Gimme a hit if you downloaded this!!! http://www. yousendit. com/download/Q01GTXRhZy9laFJjR0E9PQ

Jul.27.2008 12:00AM
Lots Of News

Hey People!! First off, the new website will be ready at the latest by the middle of the week. I haven't updated ths as much in anticipation of revamping the site. Thanks t Phoenix Rizin for takin time out of his busy schedule to revamp it. Secondly, I wanted to remind everyone about the album release party for "Truth Serum" aT KNITTING FACTOR August 8th. The 1st ten paying people get a free T-Shirt.

Jul.02.2008 12:00AM
Album Release Party August 8th!!

Whuddup people!! Just letting you all know that I OFFICIALLY have the "Truth Serum" release party for August 8th @ the world famous Knitting Factory. I will have copies ready. Enjoy performances by myself, HiCoup, Hasan Salaam, PhaseOne, Homeboy Sandman & a special beat showcase by DJ Static, I.mpaq & Captin Planit. It's gonna be nutz!!