R.A. The Rugged Man News

R.A. the Rugged Man Announces "Every Night Is A Movie" Tour

 

Always ready to rock a stage, R.A. The Rugged Man is announcing a new tour this spring. Beginning in the northeast U.S. before hitting over 10 Canadian cities and wrapping up in the Netherlands, the tour will bring R.A.'s legendary live show to a wide range of audiences, with support from DJ Lala and Liftid.  Order tickets now below.

3/1/24 Warren, VT
The Reks (tickets)
3/2/24 Lowell, MA
Taffeta (tickets)
3/3/24 Hampton Beach, NY
Wally's (tickets)
3/5/24 Quebec City, QC
La Source De La Martiniere (tickets)
3/6/24 Montreal, QC
Le Belmont (tickets)
3/7/24 Peterborough, ON
Erban (tickets)
3/8/24 London, ON
Scorpio 1 (tickets)
3/9/24 Toronto, ON
Hard Luck (tickets)
3/10/24 Barrie, ON
The Queens (tickets)
3/15/24 Calgary, AB
Modern Love (tickets)
3/17/24 Edmonton, AB
The Dive Bar YEG (tickets)
3/21/24 Vernon, BC
Status Nightclub (tickets)
3/22/24 Victoria, BC
Wicket Hall (tickets)
3/23/24 Vancouver, BC
Rickshaw Theatre (tickets)
3/29/24 Tilburg, Netherlands
Hall Of Fame (tickets)

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R.A. The Rugged Man Joins Forces With Chuck D For Powerful Video "Malice Of Mammon"

Emerging from another cloud of controversy, R.A. The Rugged Man is back with a new politically-charged music video. Fresh off a viral interview with Tim Pool that made headlines across the internet, the underground hip-hop icon is unveiling the official video for "Malice Of Mammon" featuring Chuck D of Public Enemy, the latest single off his album All My Heroes Are Dead. A momentous collaboration between two legendary Long Island emcees, the hard-hitting track illuminates of the horrors wrought by the merciless pursuit of wealth, emphasizing the importance of continuing to fight the power.


R.A. The Rugged Man Drops Heatfelt Video "First Born" Dedicated To His Daughter

R.A The Rugged Man is back with a music video for the heartfelt anthem “First Born”, dedicated to his young daughter.  Known for hard-edged lyrical pyrotechnics, the Rugged Man displays impressive artistic range on his latest single, taken from the acclaimed album All My Heroes Are Dead.  Featuring vocals from Grammy-winning artist Novel, “First Born” is among R.A.’s most personal songs to date, a moving reflection on the transformative power of fatherhood and the deep bonds between parent and child.


R.A. The Rugged Man Announces "All My Heroes Are Dead" Tour With A-F-R-O + Reverie

After a yearlong pandemic-imposed hiatus, R.A. The Rugged Man is also back on the road.  After an initial run of dates this spring, R.A. is now bringing the All My Heroes Are Dead Tour to 25 new cities across the United States, with support from A-F-R-O and ReverieOrder tickets now and catch the Rugged Man performing his latest masterpiece on a stage near you.


Slug Of Atmosphere + R.A. The Rugged Man Link For "Golden Oldies" Video Featuring Eamon

R.A. The Rugged Man and Atmosphere are two of the most important names in underground hip-hop history, defying the odds to thrive for decades in the ever-changing rap landscape.  Now, R.A. The Rugged Man and Slug of Atmosphere are debuting the official video for their historic collaboration "Golden Oldies", off the Rugged Man's album All My Heroes Are Dead.  Featuring a hook by famed singer Eamon, the track is a feel-good trip down memory lane from two legendary emcees reflecting on the changing times.  The hilarious music video finds R.A. and Slug traveling to decades past, with actress Ruby Modine (Shameless, Happy Death Day) guest starring.