RUGGID REAL

About RUGGID REAL

RUGGID REAL is an artist for the people. His music speaks to the everyday struggles of the working class man and the urban street youths with stories of trials, tribulations and inspiration. Ruggid Real was born James Long from McKeesport, Pa. He started doing music at the age of 16. By the time he was 18 he already doing local shows and apart of some successful local projects. He hooked up with some friends/ local emcees and formed a group where they would go and record and perform together for at leats a decade together. After so many failed attempts at success Ruggid decided to go his own way. He has since been on the rise and now it seems id ready for (expired link) music comes from a place of pain, poverty, hardtimes and unity. His music is a testiment that just because you are different doesn't mean you can't make an impact. Ruggid tells stories of real life situtaions that the average person can relate to. 2013 is looking to be good start for the era of RUGGID REAL. Ruggid credits his demanor and style to his hometown McKeesport, Pa just outside of Piitsburgh and say some of his influences were and are DMX, EPMD, LLCOOL J, REDMAN, METHODMAN, COMMON, RUN-DMC,KRS ONE and a lot of ther artist that help pve the way for him to be who he is today. Long live hiphop. Get the new Ep from Ruggid Real.
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