Its an old vibe interview but its been reposted forever in other blogs...Its where they asked him to rate other rappers at the time...
Legends Never Die - RA The Rugged Man
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Its an old vibe interview but its been reposted forever in other blogs...Its where they asked him to rate other rappers at the time...
was happily surprised by the album. The joint he did about his pops was really was on some legit
Word, the bit where his voice cracks at the end too... was a good joint, really feeling the beat. To be honest I was surprised too, I hadn't heard him spit quite like this before.
Car RamRod
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Good 4 mic album, what do people think of his other projects?
So how do people rate this compared to R.A's other work? Personally this his best shyt I've heard.
RA the Rugged Man has been rocking microphones for two decades in the depths of the underground. Due to past label issues “Legends Never Die” is only his second official album. Over boom-bap beats R.A. shows versatility with his non-stop flow and ruthless lyrics. Joining R.A. on his lyrical assault includes an impressive list of artists including: Talib Kweli, Masta Ace, Brother Ali, Tech N9ne, Hopsin, Vinnie Paz and others. On “Legends Never Die” R.A. makes a great case that he should be listed in the “Top MC’s” category. Top to bottom the album is authentic hip-hop; R.A. is a true master to his craft.
The first track “Still Diggin Wit Buck (Legends Intro)” foreshadows the rest of the album. On the smooth sounding record produced by Buckwild, R.A. briefly summarizes the album. Midway through the verse R.A. says “This is writing rhymes in notebooks, venomous bars/ Boom bap beats, murderous scratching beat boxing and dope hooks.” He continues his warpath on the lead single of the album “The People’s Champ.” Immediately R.A. delivers abstract references and switches his flow numerous times. Apathy the producer of the song accommodates to R.A.’s electrifying punchlines. R.A. continues his lyrical onslaught on the catchy tune “Definition Of a Rap Flow,” featuring Amalie Bruun, on the chorus. The title of the song speaks for itself, as R.A. impressively flows effortlessly on the funky beat. The great technician resurrected his inner Big Pun, and absolutely annihilates every syllable.
Although R.A. is known for being obnoxious and ignorant, he manages to produce a few conscious records. Tagging along with the Black Star lyricist Talib Kweli on the song titled “Learn Truth” the two proficiently discuss some of history’s most storied events. The brilliant sample of Chuck D’s powerful voice from “Public Enemy” sets the tone for the track. Kweli starts the song with an intelligent verse and nearly out rhymes R.A. Throughout the album R.A. depicts how versatile he can be, “The 50 million killed in the Second World War/ The government poisoning the minds and the bodies of the babies that are born poor.” He frequently discusses the corruption of the government, in a blasphemous manner. This is constant throughout the album, if you haven’t noticed yet, R.A. has no filter. A prime example is on the unpleasant song “Shoot Me In the Head” he spits “Now I can say fakkit, shyt, dikk, rape, eat, c*nt/ Ain’t no censorship issues here so let’s be blunt.” If you thought the vulgarness stopped there you were dead wrong. Teaming up with former collaborator, Vinnie Paz, on “Sam Peckinpah” together the two take you into their own horror film. The ruthless and ignorant duo go back and forth rhyming like savages over a spin-chilling instrumental that suits the two perfectly. The combination of R.A. and Vinnie never seems to disappoint.
During the other tracks R.A. demonstrates his capability to be extremely obnoxious but still very lyrical. “Holla-Loo-Yuh” featuring Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko on the chorus, is one of them. The two deliver ferocious flows and Krizz Kaliko lays a sinister hook, “I am raps big swinging ding-a-ling/ Make em sing (Halle-halle-lu-jah) Im everything you ever were afraid of (Halle-halle-lu-jah) I am raps big swinging ding-a-ling/ Make em sing (Halle-halle-lu-jah) Yeah, you rappers bore me, I wanna kill you/ Do it for me and I’ll holla-holla.” R.A. carry’s on to get even more explicit on “Luv to Fuk” featuring Eamon. Disgusting might be an understatement, but its R.A.’s comical lyrics that make the song entertaining, “Its true I’m the ugliest dude getting p*ssy since Billy Bob Thornton.”
Local L.A. emcee Hopsin joins RA on “Underground Hitz” the two dish out gritty vocals, as expected. To wrap-up the features two veterans Brother Ali and Masta Ace team up with RA on the song “The Dangerous Three.” The song includes an interesting sample from RA’s song with the deceased Notorious B.I.G. titled “c*nt Renaissance.”
From beginning to end on “Legends Never Die” R.A. heavily discusses his view on society and the media. The whole track list is strong, but two tracks “Media Midgets” and “Make You Famous” stand superior compared to others. On “Media Midgets” he explains his view on the hip-hop industry and addresses the haters. This quote silences the hate
And why so many folks is jealous that I co-signed by Biggie?/ Internet nerds rewriting history lying saying he dissed me/ I know in your small brains it might hurt/ But I was there the closest you ever got was wearing Biggie on your t-shirt.
The first bonus track “Make You Famous” R.A. vents his true feelings to the scene in Hollywood. The relaxed Long Island emcee weighs in on celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton who got famous for having zero talent. “Sometimes you gotta come from the struggle and suffer/ Other cases your dad can be O.J.’s lawyer? And you can fukk Brandy’s little brother” jabs like that are everywhere on “Make You Famous.”
Self-disclosure obviously has never been an issue for The Rugged Man. Over a soothing beat R.A. reveals his outlook on life’s daily tests. The song titled “Still Get Through The Day” on the track R.A. proves he can make a heartwarming song. He touches on some deep subjects like how certain members of his family were diagnosed with deadly diseases. Another example of this side of R.A. is the song “Legends Never Die (Daddy’s Halo).” The song is dedicated to his late father John Thorburn. The skilled emcee vividly illustrates how much he misses his father.
Yo, my heart feels like it’s suffering from strangulation/ Tears flying outta my eyes, my heart, racing and my hands shaking/ The last days of your life as a cancer patient
That’s the opening to the heavyhearted track. R.A. expresses himself genuinely on every song, regardless of what others think.
If you’re a big R.A. the Rugged Man fan, “Legends Never Die” is exactly what you were expecting. Hard hitting beats, complex lyrics, and a talented guest list is what “Legends Never Die” is constructed of. Every time R.A. blesses a microphone he says what he means, and that element of hip-hop has been missing lately. It’s obvious R.A. the Rugged Man has an enormous amount of love for the culture; it’s shown countless times throughout the album. I recommend this album highly to hip-hop fans, it’s definitely a must listen. On a scale out of 10 it’s a very solid 9. R.A. definitely put his stamp on hip-hop by dropping one of the best albums of 2013.
The first track “Still Diggin Wit Buck (Legends Intro)” foreshadows the rest of the album. On the smooth sounding record produced by Buckwild, R.A. briefly summarizes the album. Midway through the verse R.A. says “This is writing rhymes in notebooks, venomous bars/ Boom bap beats, murderous scratching beat boxing and dope hooks.” He continues his warpath on the lead single of the album “The People’s Champ.” Immediately R.A. delivers abstract references and switches his flow numerous times. Apathy the producer of the song accommodates to R.A.’s electrifying punchlines. R.A. continues his lyrical onslaught on the catchy tune “Definition Of a Rap Flow,” featuring Amalie Bruun, on the chorus. The title of the song speaks for itself, as R.A. impressively flows effortlessly on the funky beat. The great technician resurrected his inner Big Pun, and absolutely annihilates every syllable.
Although R.A. is known for being obnoxious and ignorant, he manages to produce a few conscious records. Tagging along with the Black Star lyricist Talib Kweli on the song titled “Learn Truth” the two proficiently discuss some of history’s most storied events. The brilliant sample of Chuck D’s powerful voice from “Public Enemy” sets the tone for the track. Kweli starts the song with an intelligent verse and nearly out rhymes R.A. Throughout the album R.A. depicts how versatile he can be, “The 50 million killed in the Second World War/ The government poisoning the minds and the bodies of the babies that are born poor.” He frequently discusses the corruption of the government, in a blasphemous manner. This is constant throughout the album, if you haven’t noticed yet, R.A. has no filter. A prime example is on the unpleasant song “Shoot Me In the Head” he spits “Now I can say fakkit, shyt, dikk, rape, eat, c*nt/ Ain’t no censorship issues here so let’s be blunt.” If you thought the vulgarness stopped there you were dead wrong. Teaming up with former collaborator, Vinnie Paz, on “Sam Peckinpah” together the two take you into their own horror film. The ruthless and ignorant duo go back and forth rhyming like savages over a spin-chilling instrumental that suits the two perfectly. The combination of R.A. and Vinnie never seems to disappoint.
During the other tracks R.A. demonstrates his capability to be extremely obnoxious but still very lyrical. “Holla-Loo-Yuh” featuring Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko on the chorus, is one of them. The two deliver ferocious flows and Krizz Kaliko lays a sinister hook, “I am raps big swinging ding-a-ling/ Make em sing (Halle-halle-lu-jah) Im everything you ever were afraid of (Halle-halle-lu-jah) I am raps big swinging ding-a-ling/ Make em sing (Halle-halle-lu-jah) Yeah, you rappers bore me, I wanna kill you/ Do it for me and I’ll holla-holla.” R.A. carry’s on to get even more explicit on “Luv to Fuk” featuring Eamon. Disgusting might be an understatement, but its R.A.’s comical lyrics that make the song entertaining, “Its true I’m the ugliest dude getting p*ssy since Billy Bob Thornton.”
Local L.A. emcee Hopsin joins RA on “Underground Hitz” the two dish out gritty vocals, as expected. To wrap-up the features two veterans Brother Ali and Masta Ace team up with RA on the song “The Dangerous Three.” The song includes an interesting sample from RA’s song with the deceased Notorious B.I.G. titled “c*nt Renaissance.”
From beginning to end on “Legends Never Die” R.A. heavily discusses his view on society and the media. The whole track list is strong, but two tracks “Media Midgets” and “Make You Famous” stand superior compared to others. On “Media Midgets” he explains his view on the hip-hop industry and addresses the haters. This quote silences the hate
And why so many folks is jealous that I co-signed by Biggie?/ Internet nerds rewriting history lying saying he dissed me/ I know in your small brains it might hurt/ But I was there the closest you ever got was wearing Biggie on your t-shirt.
The first bonus track “Make You Famous” R.A. vents his true feelings to the scene in Hollywood. The relaxed Long Island emcee weighs in on celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton who got famous for having zero talent. “Sometimes you gotta come from the struggle and suffer/ Other cases your dad can be O.J.’s lawyer? And you can fukk Brandy’s little brother” jabs like that are everywhere on “Make You Famous.”
Self-disclosure obviously has never been an issue for The Rugged Man. Over a soothing beat R.A. reveals his outlook on life’s daily tests. The song titled “Still Get Through The Day” on the track R.A. proves he can make a heartwarming song. He touches on some deep subjects like how certain members of his family were diagnosed with deadly diseases. Another example of this side of R.A. is the song “Legends Never Die (Daddy’s Halo).” The song is dedicated to his late father John Thorburn. The skilled emcee vividly illustrates how much he misses his father.
Yo, my heart feels like it’s suffering from strangulation/ Tears flying outta my eyes, my heart, racing and my hands shaking/ The last days of your life as a cancer patient
That’s the opening to the heavyhearted track. R.A. expresses himself genuinely on every song, regardless of what others think.
If you’re a big R.A. the Rugged Man fan, “Legends Never Die” is exactly what you were expecting. Hard hitting beats, complex lyrics, and a talented guest list is what “Legends Never Die” is constructed of. Every time R.A. blesses a microphone he says what he means, and that element of hip-hop has been missing lately. It’s obvious R.A. the Rugged Man has an enormous amount of love for the culture; it’s shown countless times throughout the album. I recommend this album highly to hip-hop fans, it’s definitely a must listen. On a scale out of 10 it’s a very solid 9. R.A. definitely put his stamp on hip-hop by dropping one of the best albums of 2013.