As a product of the legendary Goodlife open mic sessions, Abstract Rude splashed onto the scene in 1994 as part of the famed Project Blowed crew that included LA’s Freestyle Fellowship and Aceyalone. As one half of the A-Team (with Aceyalone), one third of Haiku D’Etat (with Aceyalone & Myka 9) and frontman of his group Abstract Tribe Unique (ATU), Ab Rude has endeared himself to fans worldwide through consistent touring and genre defining albums such as 1999’s South Central Thynk Tank (currently out of print). Once signed to the Beastie Boys Grand Royal imprint, Ab has readied himself to re-emerge with Rhymesayers Entertainment and his most consistent and focused work to date, Rejuvenation. Produced entirely by Seattle super producer Vitamin D (G-Unit, Redman, Young Buck, Gift of Gab, Choklate, Lifesavas, Black Sheep, etc.), Rejuvenation is a hard hitting soulful ryde showcasing Ab Rude’s distinct and unlimited vocal styling.
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CD version SOLD on tour feat. bonus cd Making Tracks w/special guests Aceyalone, Awol One and Grouch MAKING MORE TRACKS IN STORES/Sold on tour feat. members of Living Legends
COAT OF GOLD PAINT mix cd SOLD on tour Mixed by DJs: Drez and Artistic feat. Haiku d'etat, G&E, Slug, Eyedea, Pigeon John, 2Mex, Busdriver, Awol One & Codename Scorpion EYES WIDE SHUTISH mix cd SOLD on tour/itunes Mixed and Produced by Kenny Segal
Abstract Rude stands as one of hip-hop's most accessible healers. Since first making regular appearances at L.A.'s legendary Goodlife open mic sessions circa 1994, this MC has steadily found the ideal balance of strong lyrical substance and high entertainment value. Unafraid to sing his own hooks and break out multiple flows within single songs, Ab Rude is one of the most multifarious graduates of the fertile L.A. rap scene. Learning from some of the movement's best, the guidance received from his original group, Abstract Tribe Unique (ATU), along with Freestyle Fellowship and the A-Team (Aceyalone & Ab) has proven to be invaluable.
Abstract Rude co-founded the Project Blowed workshop -- the longest running open mic youth workshop in the world and would later go on to co-executive produce the classic compilation Project Blowed. The groundbreaking album showcased Abstract Rude as a skillful MC capable of expressing soulful sentiments with his mystical themes and deeply pronounced baritone. In addition to highlighting the artistic creativity of an L.A. scene known best for its gangsta rap.
In time, Ab Rude has endeared himself to fans worldwide through consistent touring -- most recently with international hip-hop artists DJ Vadim and Yarah Bravo -- and by releasing quality LPs such as P.A.I.N.T in 2001, and Showtyme in 2003 (on Battle Axe). Most comfortable fronting the atmospheric sounds provided by producer Fat Jack on albums such as Underground Fossils in 1997, Mood Pieces in 1998 and South Central Thynk Tank in 1999 (on Mass Men), Abstract Rude proved that clarity in rap is just as impressive as complexity. His work on the Haiku D'Etat projects with Project Blowdians Aceyalone and Mikah Nine in 2000 and 2004, which merged hip-hop with jazzy soul, only further illustrated his music's diversity and ability to capture listeners of various genres.
After recording under the Beastie Boys Grand Royal imprint, Mass Men and Battle Axe, Abstract Rude joins the Rhymesayers Entertainment family with Dear Abbey. On his latest album and first for Rhymesayers, Ab further broadens his medicinal lyricism touching on politics, relationships, and multiple day-to-day issues. And for the first time ever, he worked exclusively with Seattle, Washington beatsmith Vitamin D -- who's produced for G-Unit, Redman, Gift of Gab, Lifesavas, One Be Lo, I Self Devine, among others. With the funk-tinged banger "TV Show," the thoughtful MC metaphorically contemplates the damaging effects of the "idiot box." On an equally socially awakening note, Ab effectively plays the storyteller on the soul-stirring, "2 Help or Hurt" -- the engaging tale of a soldier torn between the love of his country and his fiance. Then on the bouncy "Man Down," Ab aptly declares in a double time flow, "we never fill an album up with one style" as he proceeds to deliver a razor-sharp shot of battle rap. With the ever-shifting subject matter and vocal styles on display, Dear Abbey is further proof that Abstract Rude is a true lyrical heavyweight at the top of his game.
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sum smart dudes rockin' there... http://www.mtvu.com/video/?vid=402648 very cool vid! both thumbs up =o) never stop rocking and coolin and i'll never stop shakin' ma ass 2 it, sweet greet
Wondering if you or any of the Blowed plan on doing shows up here in Santa Barbara. New albums incredible! Big following up here and great weather. Peace.
Aaaab Rude! He's the man with that ill found rhthmatic attitude....sick stuff u're with Rhymsayers now man. right on. well just wanted to shout at ya. take it easy brother and love the new CD -R!CHARD (D!CK)-
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