Album: Legendary Classics, Volume 1 by R.A. the Rugged Man (2009)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Richard Andrew Thorburn, better known as R.A. the Rugged Man, is an emcee from Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. At 18, R.A. signed with Jive Records and then in the mid-1990s signed with Priority Records/EMI. His contract was later absorbed by Capitol Records but he began recording independently in the early 2000s. He has worked with various artists including the Notorious B.I.G., Mobb Deep, Sadat X, Akinyele, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Jedi Mind Tricks, Kool G Rap, Wu-Tang Clan, Masta Ki... Part of the Long Island, New York, New York music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for East Coast Rap style.

Music Scene: Part of the Long Island, New York, New York music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for East Coast Rap style.

Tags: 2000s, Album


Legendary Classics, Volume 1

R.A. the Rugged Man

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