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MOOD RUFF - "I DO MY OWN STUNTS"
[Slo Coach Recordings/ URBNET]
RELEASED, MAY 24TH, 2005

Track Listing::


listen   Walk Don't Run
listen   Blow The Bins
listen   On The J.O.B.
listen   Rocketship
  The Soldier Song
listen   Pressure Content
  Slo Coach Train
  I Seek Your Eye
  Petula: The Cougar
  Good Life
  Resident Mash Up The President
listen   The Get Go
  Mood Music
  Blues for Sonny
  Don't Let It Slip Away










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VIDEOS

MOOD RUFF - BLOW THE BINS

(Released Summer 2005)
Check out the second video from the album "I Do My Own Stunts". Look for a cameo appearance from Robby the robot and check Odario on the noon.


MOOD RUFF - "Originate"
(Release 2002)

MOOD RUFF - "New Moon"
(Released 1999)
"New Moon", the first single off of Mood Ruff's Politic Different CD sits in a style of its own. It's a fresh hip hop sound with an old school feel.


MOOD RUFF - ROCKETSHIP

(Released Spring 2005)
Watch the video for the first single from "I Do My Own Stunts"

 
  BIOGRAPHY

The members of Mood Ruff are Odario, Spitz, ICQRI and Breakz. They share roles as Emcee, B-Boy, DJ and Graf Artist. Representing Peg City, these 'brothers from different mothers' make classy hip hop filled with fine malt lyrics, butter beats and off the wall tactics.

Most recently showcased at SXSW (Austin) and JunoFest, their unforgettable live show weaves through all elements effortlessly. They have performed with Public Enemy, k-os, Sum 41, Mix Master Mike, Herbiliser, Zion I and Black Moon just to name a few. Mood Ruff is a Peg City original.


Mood Ruff's first demo was recorded on a karaoke machine in Spitz' basement. Odario and Spitz met in Kelvin High School and promptly started a little project called Mood Ruff. Breakz is Mood Ruff's newest member. Odario's favourite Canadian artists are Shadez and Joni Mitchell. Spitz loves animation and visual art. ICQRI has been a b-boy since elementary school, he now teaches a breakdance course. Odario thinks people talk too much. ICQRI thinks people talk too much. Odario and ICQRI are brothers. Spitz is their brother from a different mother. Spitz and ICQRI are Pisces; Odario is a Taurus. I Do My Own Stunts. Spitz is a product of a military family; they'd move to a different city every four years during his childhood. Odario and ICQRI's father is a DJ. Odario's first live performance was at age 13 in Sargent Park Junior High; the beat was looped off two tape decks. Mood Ruff began their career touring with funk and punk bands. Spitz was born in North Bay, Ontario. Odario was born in a small village in Guyana, Odario was the name of the doctor that delivered him. ICQRI was born in Peg City. ICQRI is a yoga instructor. Mood Ruff created the Peg City Holla Urban Music Festival in 1997. I Do My Own Stunts. Spitz started out as a graph writer bombing freight cars and tagging walls; his tag name will not be revealed. ICQRI started out on his first Technic 1200s as a Drum & Bass DJ. Spitz has a Peg City radio show called Six Degrees. Odario is an actor, he has been in 15 films to this day. ICQRI has been in a handfull of films as a stunt performer. Odario and ICQRI studied theater in the University of Winnipeg. Spitz loves reggae and dancehall, he can also hold it down on the 1's and 2's. Odario and ICQRI love sushi... Spitz, not so much. Spitz has three other brothers, two of which are twins. Odario has a rock'n'roll band called Grand Analog, he loves him some dirty rock'n'roll. Mood Ruff has patience but has no patience. Mood Ruff created Slo Coach Recordings in 1997. I Do My Own Stunts. Mood Ruff is a Peg City original.
 
 
DISCOGRAPHY


I DO MY OWN STUNTS
(released 2005)
Mood Ruff lights up 2005 with their new studio album I Do My Own Stunts; a classy collection of Hip-Hop filled with fine malt lyrics, butter beats and off the wall tactics. Singles include Rocketship, a cool breezy blend of funk and jazz that makes it the feel good song of the year; and Blow The Bins, the essential throw-back tune geared to keep the attention span of any age with an 80's style and today's flare. The entire album is ram packed with personality and an abundance of musical flavors.



ANTARCTICA COLD COLD WORLD EP
(released 2002)
Mood Ruff returns from the cold, with a new joint called "Antarctica" a 7 track release of funk induced hip hop. The music is warm and infectious with hints of the old school. Guests include California's Zion I, DJ Kemo, Shadez, Da Grassroots, & Winnipeg funksters The Hummers
12"/CD releases

2005 - I DO MY OWN STUNTS
2002 - ANTARCTICA COLD COLD WORLD (EP)
2000 - POLITIC DIFFERENT
1999 - NIGHT.LIFE.TYPES
 
 
  NEWS

  TOUR DATES



** All dates are subject to change, please call your local venue for more information on exact dates.
Check back for more upcoming dates in a club near you!


 
  PHOTO GALLERY

Peep the Mood Ruff online photo gallery, featuring a selection of new photos. Click on the thumbnails to see a larger image.
 
 
 
MEDIA

MEDIA > REVIEWS > INTERVIEWS
Hiphopcanada.com - feature - August 2005
Exclaim! - Review - July 2005
Pique News Magazine - July 2005
Uptown Mag - Review - June 2005
Grind Mode - Review - June 2005
The smooth sounds of mood ruff - May 2005
Exclaim - Peg City Holla - October 2004
New Music Canada: Guest DJ - Odario's Soul Glo Show - Aug 02
Exclaim Magazine - August 2002
UWSA Stylus Magazine - Antarctica EP Review
Montreal Mirror - Antarctica EP Review
Winnipeg Sun - Mood Ruff 10th anniversary.
Vue Weekly - Antarctica Review
Uptown Magazine - Mood Ruff celebrates 10 years behind the mic
Peace! Magazine - Antarctica EP Review


MEDIA > RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
Founders of SloCoach Records
Founders of Pegcity Holla


MEDIA > LINKS
www.shadez.com/shadez - Pegcity's Shadez
www.urbnetrecords.com - urbnet records


MEDIA > PRESS KITS
Click here to download presskit [contains bio, album cover image and high resolution group photos]


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MEDIA > CONTACT
Mood Ruff - Slo Coach Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  info@moodruff.com
Label/Distribution - URBNET Records [647] 271.7736 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@urbnet.com