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Keep it Rolling
Posted Mar 13 2006
By Daniel D. Zarazua
A brief article on Detroit hip-hop group Da Ruckus. This article was featured in the October 7, 1998 edition of the Detroit Metro Times in the "In One Ear" column.
While it's been a rather slow year for Detroit hip hop as a whole, groups such as Da Ruckus continue pluggin' away in the never-ending quest for fame and fortune. It's heavily anticipated release, Episode I is currently out and the duo has been busy promoting the project through various shows. Featuring everyone from Aftermath recording artist Eminem to R&B crooner Dale ("Soulful Mourning"), Episode I showcases a variety of styles, aimed to please one and all. "We Came Here to Party" has been making the most noise. Other standout cuts include "If the Beef ..." As a constant in the hip-hop scene over the years, producer MC Hush first gained critical acclaim for his contribution to Return of the DJs Vol. II, which was selected as one of Rolling Stone magazine's top 20 albums of 1997, while Da Ruckus' first album, Quiet As Kept, continues to be a hot seller. Lyrically on Episode I, Hush and partner Ill continue to improve on the mic, which has been a source of some criticism in the past. Putting in the work to make things happen, you can catch the dynamic duo this Saturday at Mt. Clemens' JD's Macomb Theatre (31 N. Walnut, 810-913-1921) where they'll be performing with Down Boyz and other area acts. For more info on Da Ruckus, call Federation Records at 888-924-3574.
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