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Singer Songwriter Producer Remix master
DID U KNOW?? Rudy co-produced PRETTY RICKY's Smash hit 'ON THE HOTLINE'! He is also the voice of Dirty South's hits 'BETTER DAY' (MOS, SESSIONS FOUR) and 'LET IT GO' (MOS ANNUAL 2008,NO.1 BEATPORT for 4 weeks) and is blowing up around the world! He is also the voice and songwriter of ELECTRO FUNK LOVERS club hit 'ARE U A LOVER'... Intrigued?? read on...
Having refined his talent and spread his tentacles to many a corner in the worldsurban soundscape, Rudy reminds us of the flawless musicianship of our times musical greats. Artist authentic, Rudy is thecraftsman behind every beat, every melody, every hook, every lyric and every instrument. It is Rudys well-established,polished yet punchy production that allows him to venture into the obscure, often forgotten fundamentals of pop, rock & soul
During the past five years or so, Rudys keen flair for that killer beat and hypnoticgroove has seen him work alongside artists both local and international. Rudys productions serve a host of homegrownartists, including his remixes for Kyle, Fast Crew, DJ Peril, as well as both production and songwritingcredits alongside Daniel Merriweather, Dirty South, Mr. Timothy and Electro Funk Lovers. Rudy also spent time collaborating with the legendary Zulu nationsAfrika Islam (Ice T, Body Count, Soul Sonic Force), Archie Roach and Anthony Mundine on a track, as well as working closelywith up-and-coming Melbourne hip hop crew, Soul District.
Rudy helped the group Random win channel 10's Xfactor and produced their first single which hit the charts at number 7.
Rudy also spent time collaborating with legendary Chicago-based producer, DJ andremix heavyweight, E-Smoove (Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Diana Ross) both here and abroad developing the more eclecticside of Rudys artistry.
The deepest kinship forged thus far in Rudys travels has been with US songwriter andproducer Static, who boasts such hits as Ginuwines Pony, Aaliyahs Try Again and others for Truth Hurts and Jamie Foxx. Rudystime with Static was a natural progression from his first trips to the US, following a personal invite from Static when heand his crew felt the heat from Rudys fiery tracks during their Melbourne visit in 2000. The two have since worked as aproduction team, as Static explains, "Ive worked with a lot of the best producers, but I ain't never seen nobody asconsistent as Rudy."
"I see us being equivalent to the Neptunes," he says, referring to the hugelysuccessful producing team of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. "They have their unity and do their own tracks and songstogether. I see me and Rudy being there in a year or less." Well so far they are the reason for Pretty Ricky's No.1 gold selling album and have worked with Universal recording artists LIL EAZY E, JAK and LAX... They have also produced Static Major's first single 'I GOT MY'
Having performed live alongside touring acts Joe, Kci & Jo-Jo, Busta Rhymes, NaughtyBy Nature and 112. Rudy also headlined the after-party for Ushers national tour and 50 Cent who, in turn,inevitably gave Rudy their nod of approval an honor that Rudy has become accustomed to throughout his visits to the States,sharing precious studio time with industry icons and R&B/Hip hop royalty.
Going against the grain of traditional music marketing, Rudys own undergroundrelease, The Mixtape delivered a slice of the creative process straight to the streets, straight into music lovers cars,lounges and bedrooms to wet their senses.
The future is certainly bright for young Rudy having co-produced Pretty Ricky's 'ON THE HOTLINE' 12 US BILLBOARD HOT 100 off their sophomore album 'LATE NIGHT SPECIAL' which peaked at 1 US BILLBOARD CHART Rudys hungry for the next chapter, toconquer