The self-proclaimed "Mayor of Tre Fo" from Winston-Salem, "Lil' Rick" a. k. a. "Ricky Ruckus" is no stranger to the rap game. Before the young lyricist was old enough to drink, he collaborated with several chart-topping producers, including Majik, MRell, Lab Ox, Shodown, Oddz N Endz, and Chase Cashe. Ricky Ruckus, who is fast gaining the reputation as the "best all-around unsigned hip-hop artist in the game", has earned this reputation with an unusual ability to create songs.
"Lil' Rick" a. k. a. "Ricky Ruckus" was born in Washington, DC on September 18, 1983. He moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1996. Ricky Ruckus became serious about rapping while attending high school. At the same time, DJs took notice and started giving him radio coverage -- DJ's like DJ Ceasefire & DJ Reflection. With the increased radio coverage, came challenges from other rappers, which only helped provoked him to hone his skills even more.
With radio coverage, his name skyrocketed and he became well known in North Carolina and some parts of Virginia. It allowed him to open shows for Jay-Z, 3-6 Mafia, Mike Jones, Slim thug, The Game, Juelz Santana, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Juvenile, U.T.P, Franchise Boys, Bow Wow, Life, Lil Boosie, Young Buck, Gucci Mane, Lloyd, Crime Mob, Omarion, & Shawty Lo (2002-current).
Ricky Ruckus has released several CD's. His latest work is a mixtape that has just dropped. The new release is entitled "SuperBad". Ricky Ruckus understands how the music business works. He understands that an artist must always have new music in circulation. Ricky Ruckus released several mixtapes, and has been featured on numerous mixtapes.
Right now, Ricky Ruckus is concentrating on getting the right major deal, instead of hastily signing a deal that might put him on a "shelf". Also, he is working on new material for video and audio mixtapes -- all while just recieving his college degree from Winston-Salem State in North Carolina.
Ricky Ruckus is the best all-around, unsigned, hip-hop artist in the game! Soon, the music industry -- and the world -- will know about this powerhouse of an artist, entertainer, and skillful lyricist.
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