Rugged N Raw

FREE REBEL DIAZ!!!

I have known these cats for a few years. They are exemplary people and it's a damn shame the cops are such assholes. Check the video. It explains more. Just wanted to make y'all aware. ...
Posted by Rugged N Raw on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:43:00 PST

A Bad Nightmare.... Comes True

What's goin on people!! Occasionally, I have a dream or daydream where I have a show and the seats are totally empty, but somehow I perform anyway. I have had way worst nightmares, but that particul...
Posted by Rugged N Raw on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:12:00 PST

New RNR Album Officially To Be Out Late July

What's goin on people!!!! I just wanted to announce that the new CD entitled "Truth Serum" will be ready for all you good people at the end of July. A date will be set in stone soon!! I know it's b...
Posted by Rugged N Raw on Wed, 21 May 2008 08:23:00 PST

A Brief Meeting With Charles Rangel

What's good people! Hope you enjoyed your weekend. On Saturday, I was at IS 183 in Washington Heights to perform for a Junior High School/High School Youth Conference. When I arrived, they decided ...
Posted by Rugged N Raw on Mon, 12 May 2008 10:16:00 PST

One Of My Favorite Shows To Date

Howdy! I am tired as hell, at work catchin up on some sleep since the boss is away. I was updating my event listing when I started to think about stuff I did recently. One of my favorite performanc...
Posted by Rugged N Raw on Thu, 08 May 2008 10:31:00 PST

Rugged N Raw In The Latest Skope Magazine

Peace people! Just had to let you know to check out the new Skope magazine on page 73, with Black Lips on the cover. Yours truly is in the section entitled "Scratch Pad". Check it out. Not much mo...
Posted by Rugged N Raw on Mon, 05 May 2008 08:14:00 PST

24 Hour McDonald’s.... Or Is It???

Como se poppin???? This past Saturday, after a long day's of music work, which included an intense writing session and doin an interview for Protege Magazine (check for it in June), I went to see tha...
Posted by Rugged N Raw on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:04:00 PST

RNR Makes $19 At His Last Show... Here’s How!!!

Hey people! I had a last minute show Sunday night at Bowery Poetry Club. The initial plan was to stay home and get some much needed rest, but you can't say no to publicity, so against my better judg...
Posted by Rugged N Raw on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:30:00 PST

Once In A While, Second Place Is OK

Whuddup party people! Last night, I did one of the most unique shows ever. It was the internationally known EOW MC Challenge, definitely NOT for the weak at heart. It is not a mere song competition...
Posted by Rugged N Raw on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:37:00 PST

"Another Level" Review With Hip Hop Linguistics

Hey People! Please check this link and read the stellar review written by the good people at Hip Hop Linguistics online magazine. Hopefully, this inspires you to get a copy either from www.ruggednra...
Posted by Rugged N Raw on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:01:00 PST