Biography
R.A. Thorburn (born January 10, 1974), better known by his stage name R.A. the Rugged Man, is an American rapper and producer. He began his music career at age 12, building a reputation locally for his lyrical skills. Thorburn signed with major label Jive Records at age 18, but his debut album, Night of the Bloody Apes, was never released. He was featured on all three of Rawkus's Soundbombing albums, as well as the platinum-selling WWF Aggression album. After a brief stint on Capitol Records (during which he recorded another unreleased album, American Lowlife), Thorburn signed with independent label Nature Sounds and released his official debut, Die, Rugged Man, Die. In 2013, Thorburn released his second album, Legends Never Die, via Nature Sounds. In addition to his hip-hop career, Thorburn has contributed to Vibe, King, Complex, Rides, XXL, The Source, The Ring, among others. He wrote and produced the cult film Bad Biology, and also hosts the web series "Film School" on MTV's Film.com.
Bio from Wikipedia
Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.
Every Hero Needs A Villain
2015
Servants In Heaven, Kings In Hell
2006
Funcrusher Plus
1997
By Any Beats Necessary
2016
Legends Never Die
2013
Presents...Think Differently Music: Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture
2005
Die, Rugged Man, Die
2004
Porn Again
2001
Rejoice! Rappers Are Rapping Again!
2022
Finding Inspiration Somehow
2021
Shikantaza
2017
Space Jazz
2015
God Of The Serengeti
2012
Live From New York / 3 The Hard Way
2000
Season Of The Assassin
2010
Credited work
310 releases · 78 albums · active 1994–2026
- Performance · 315
- Production · 33
- Other credits · 23
Studios: No Mystery Studios · Found Sound Recording · The Muthafuckin' Spot On Lexington · D&D Studios
Frequent collaborators
- The High & Mighty
- Various
- Smut Peddlers
- Vinnie Paz
- Wax Tailor
- Hostyle (3)
- Snowgoons
- Urbs