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Scruff "The Lyrical G"

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Throw on a beat, plug in the mic & watch me work my craft. I’m a young artist that definitely has skill that has yet to be recognized. I was born & raised in the Bronx (New York), & anyone who grew up in the projects in the "Big Apple" knows that growing up in NY, you’re going to witness a lot, well that was me. From the gangs approaching me, to the dealers trying to deal me their product, to just craziness, I still maintained to keep a positive head

I started writing poetry at the age of nine. Presenting my way with words to my mother was definitely a boost of self esteem (which would definitely help me become the young man that I am today). At the age of 12 I decided to try to start writing lyrics. By the end of that summer, I had a composition book full of them. Reading the book over & over, I came to realize that writing went from a phase to an activity, to my job.

I had always admired the world of Hip Hop. From Run DMC to Slick Rick to my man LL Cool J, I just became mesmerized by this genre of music. Though the old school is who turned me onto Hip Hop, it was the next generation of emcees who really captured my attention & brought on the idea of writing lyrics. Artists such as Common, Nas, Jay-Z, & Big Pun made me raise a brow & start thinking to myself, "How hard could this be".

Next thing I knew, I was freestyling on the lunch line at school to my classmates, on the bench at the basketball court to the young ones who were considered too young to play & even to the groups of people who had been doing what I was doing before I even picked up on it. After taking in the advice & positive criticism given, I went home & began reading thesauruses & dictionaries to tighten my vocabulary. Not too long after, I took it to the next step & began battling. To this very day I have yet to battle an opponent with a written. For one, it just doesn't feel natural, because I didn't know who the hell I was battling so to come with a written that could be about any individual within the crowd is just stupid. Then two, I couldn't memorize any of my lyrics for anything.

I was moving around so often, back & forth between the Bronx & Harlem, then between Harlem & Staten Island, somewhere in the mix of all the moving, I ended up in New Jersey. It turned out to be the best thing that could happen to me. I ended up meeting my producer, Flip (DJ FlipStyle). This guy is the most sincere dude that I've ever met.

The business him & I dealt with, led to a strong friendship. He heard me battling in a cafeteria once, asked me if I wanted to come over to his studio, & from there it's history. Since working with Flip, I've released two compilations of my own ( Ready Set Spit: BronxChild & Ready Set Spit Volume 2: BX-Factor) & as most of you already know, I'm currently working on my third, " My Life Is F.A.B.".

I'm a very chill, calm & collective dude. If there's ever any other ways that I can improve on my work, I'm quick to study that method to do so. I'm engaged to my gorgeous fiancé with a beautiful daughter & would rather have my life no other way. I've never had any "Dope Boy" ambitions, & never had to try to settle into that "Thug Life" mentality, it's just been positive thoughts & high hopes. Sure the 9-5 shift isn't always the best, but I'm comfortable living my life honest & safe. Getting signed to a major record label is something I pray, hope & dream about day after day, but I can honestly say that as long as we continue to make music that you the people can enjoy, relate to & understand, I'm comfortable doing what I do, major label or not.

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-Birth date: December 27th, 1985
-Nicknamed Scruff because his last name sounds similar to "McGruff" (The Crime Dog)
-Out of three other siblings, Scruff is the only boy & the oldest
-Favorite Lyricist is Big Pun
-Signed with FlipStyle in 2004
-Re-reads every song at least three times before deciding whether it should be recorded or not
-Has his heart set on becoming a songwriter & has no desire in becoming a performer
-The only critics whose advice he takes into consideration is Toya Ds & Flips
-Auditioned for Five Towns College three times & was never accepted
-Is interested in working on a Christain Rap Album some day
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2/14/08-What's up myspace? I want to wish all the ladies out there a Happy Valentines Day, & I hope that your companion is treating you right not just for today but everyday. I also want to say Toya, I love you dearly, & it doesn't have to be Valentines Day for me to show you & tell you that. Last but not least, I just want to say Happy Birthday to my best friend & producer Erwin "Flip" Caravana. Finally old enough to legally get arrested seeing how you don't smoke or drink. I Love you homey & I hope that your day goes as well as you hope for.

1/19/08-What's going on Myspace? Thanks for the love & support that you guys have been showing the company. Especially all the supporters who make it a point to personally give me a dap (fellas) or give me a hug (ladies) when you see me in public. I've got some new material that'll definitely be on my page soon, so be sure to stay tuned. Holla at me!!!

1/1/08-Happy New Year Myspace!!! If you thought that FlipStyle made big moves last year, well make sure you stay tuned to see what we pull off this year. I've got my album dropping this summer, & stay tuned for my man Atom dropping more tracks. We've got more in store so make sure you check out the FlipStyle Website, or my website Scruff.FlipStylePro.com.Shoutout to the whole FlipStyle Family & of course the fans, because this is our year.

12/28/07-I wanna thank everyone who showed me love yesterday on my birthday. My whole FlipStyle Staff, all my friends & family, & especially my girl & my little Princess. All the calls, the emails & comments & messages on myspace are greatly appreciated, thank you.

12/25/07-Merry Christmas everybody. I pray & I hope that your Christmas is a safe & blessed one. Merry Christmas to myfamily, my label & staff, friends & the fans. Remember to give thanks to Jesus Christ & show love to everyone around you.Keep in mind, that it's not the gifts that makes it a great holiday, but it's the thanks that make it. God Bless everyone.

12/22/07 - New Layout is completed. New Musc. New Videos. New Pictures. New Blogs. New updates.

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My Blog

Its My Year

It's a New Year, & it's mine.  2007 was definitely the best year yet for the company, but believe that there's more to come.  I only dropped a couple of tracks last year, but I'm still ...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:40:00 GMT

My Best Friend Changed

I wrote these lyrics when I saw five videos straight that's giving Hip Hop such a horrible name & reputation.   My best friend turned on me, & there's nothing I can possibly do/ She was i...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:58:00 GMT