On May 8th, Rugged Intellect releases his debut album entitled "The Renaissance". It features thorough production and lyrical cameos from legends like Kool G Rap, Ras Kass, Heltah Skeltah, AG and Party Arty of DITC, Rustee Juxx, RA the Rugged Man, and more. Production by Domingo, Buckwild, Memo of the Molemen and more.
"The Renaissance" is not that monotonous hollow homage to the Hip Hop that was from way back. This is no tribute album. "
The Renaissance" is a living testament to the Hip Hop that lives and breathes on the streets. Rugged Intellect knows the truth about coming from broken homes, poverty and urban survival instincts.
The song "Next Dose" aligns Rugged Intellect with west coast icon Ras Kass. These two cats maul the beat from beginning to end. Displaying humility and courage in the same verse "I’m panoramic while you’re petrified, I’m not the best alive/ But when I grab the mic and spit you could have sworn it was holy the way I testified."
Nevertheless, Rugged Intellect does not rely on cameos to carry "The Renaissance". He stays consistent in his approach and presence on tracks like "Say Goodbye" and "Unsigned Hype". These tracks burn visual stories and infectious hooks to the listeners mind. You can’t fake sincerity on the mic. Gimmicks have no place for MC’s who come from the heart.
Check out the video of "Next Dose" below:
Rugged Intellect – Next Dose Feat. Ras Kass (Video)
