MOOD RUFF ARE: ODARIO (emcee), SPITZ (emcee) & ICQRI (dj)

What happens when four masters of each element within hip hop culture unite, each with digs that range from skater through funk through old school rap and b-boy charm?

What equation is necessary to pop a hype and distinctive hip hop presence that has been steadily building for the past few years?

MOOD RUFF, previously nominated for four Prairie Music Awards, two Western

Canadian Music Awards and a Blizzard Award hits us with a new studio album titled I Do My Own Stunts and this release easily answers these questions.

Three national releases from this crew since 1999 have led to the creation of this full length studio album, governed not by trend, but by innovation. Together, these boys smoothly build beyond simple pop formulas and deliver a range of sound with hypnotic dexterity. The members of the Mood Ruff crew include Odario, Spitz, ICQRI and Breakz who collectively share roles as Emcee, B-Boy, DJ and Graf Artist. Representing Peg City, these ‘brothers from different mothers’ define and refine hip hop punk with solid funk, breaking beats and lyrical skill that inspires. Their unforgettable live show exhibits each of the various elements within hip hop culture seemingly effortlessly, most recently

showcased at SXSW in April this year. They have opened for Public Enemy, k-os, Sum 41, Mix Master Mike, Black Moon ... and have worked with Kemo (Rascalz), Zion I (Oakland), Breeze Eva Flowin (NYC) to name a few choice acts over the span of their career together.

For more information and to stay up to date on the progress and success of this crew, hit up www.moodruff.com

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