RUKUS

It was all just a hobby back in 1999 as RUKUS rocked ciphers, before he hit the stage in Bryan-College Station in 2001 to open up for a special showing of famed movie producer Spike Lee’s hip-hop movie “Bamboozled”. Afterwards, Spike pulled RUKUS aside backstage and said “You were tight man…you’ve got a bright future”.
With his gritty voice, smooth flow and witty lyrics, RUKUS re-emerged in the summer of 2004 as a major player on the hip-hop scene. Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, but raised in a Nigerian household, the 24 year old MC reps Nigeria and the “2-1-0” to the fullest as evidenced by the well received release of his first mixtape titled "The Big Bang Theory” and the release of his first album entitled “Home Grown”. Comparisons to Common and Kanye West abound as RUKUS impresses with a combination of witty rhymes and a fresh, conscious perspective.
After having mixtape singles "Come On" and "Drop" already received spins in the Houston area, college radio, and airplay on KVJM 103.1, RUKUS wowed DJ’s and fans alike with his catchy remixes to the already popular Amerie hit “One Thing”, 112’s “U Already Know”, and Teairra Mari’s “Make Her Feel Good” as his remixes outshined well-known rappers such as Fabolous, Eve, and Foxy Brown. With several remixes in Houston clubs Dreams, Club Visions, and Metropolis as well as steady radio rotation on KVJM 103.1 in the Houston area, RUKUS has begun to receive a flood of calls and emails from record label representatives. Riding the underground success of his 1st official album, RUKUS is more focused than ever and expects to make an even bigger splash in the clubs and on the radio with his latest recording project for the grown and sexy entitled “Cool Out” spinning all over Houston. Hundreds of CD requests were placed after the emotional mixtape single “I Will Remember” first released and aired on his myspace page. In addition, he’s wowed international crowds everywhere with his rendition of “African Queen”. Most recently he took on the task of remixing John Mayer’s “Continuum” album. His “Waiting On The World To Change” remix has people of all ages and music interests anticipating his next release. Look for this talented young star to continue making waves in 2007 as his exposure ventures outside Texas and to a radio near you.