YOUNG CITY RU: My Life & Music

Young City Ru

My Life & Music

© 2006 Rufus Williams (837101230377)

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R&B's Newest Sensation. Come witness a true masterpiece. This is feel good music that feels like a breath of fresh air.

notes

Rufus Williams A.K.A Young City Ru hails from Hartford CT. A city that is known to the world as the Insurance Capital. To outsiders looking in, one might view Hartford as a wealthy town but the truth be told is that Hartford is a poverty stricken town with a lot of musical talent but no musical influences. It is a city where artist get passed by as tour busses go back and forth to bigger markets such as Boston and New York. It is a city that Rufus Williams A.K.A Young City Ru has ascended to the throne with such priorities as getting a deal for himself and to put his city and state on the map where they belong.

Rufus began his musical career at church, as do so many other artists. At the tender age of 7 he began singing in the church choir and never looked back. As time went on Rufus never let go of his passion and by the time he was in middle school he had formed a group called "Cappuccino" which had a lot of success on the local circuit. Cappuccino remained together throughout high school and shortly after graduation they decided to move to Los Angeles California to pursue their dreams. Not reaching the goal of getting signed to a major deal the group disbanded and "Young City Ru" was born. Rufus ended up with the name Young City Ru because he has always hung around an older crowd leaving him as the youngest and always repped his city of Hartford to the fullest and Ru is of course short for Rufus thus leaving him with the name of "Young City Ru" which is a perfect description of him especially since Ru means soul.

Rufus has a wide range of musical influences such as Sam Cooke, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight and Carl Thomas. These artists have had the biggest impact on Ru's career. A quote to always remember from Ru is that "Music is my life and I will never stop using the gift I have to sing, write and compose music." This is My Life & Music.

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  • Yessir!!
    author: J Barber

    Yo man, it's JJ (justin's nephew). Long time no see, but I'm definitely glad to see you've been doing your thing! This album is on point. Rewind fits right in with any R&B radio station's playlist, and to be honest, would STAND OUT! Keep this up bro. Hope to see you soon.

  • a fan
    author: someones mom

    Keep pursuing your passion my friend, you've got what it takes. Don't let anything stand in the way of your dreams. I can't wait to receive my copy of your CD and look forward to more.

  • Sweet and oh so there
    author: charlene Garcia

    Young City Ru: My Life & Music a definite cd to buy. Very much different from the other types of cds I purchase at the store. I listen to his music all the time. Never can get tired of it. His voice is so beautiful.

  • Reppin!!
    author: elevatedSOUL

    Just another Cd Baby artist showin luv for A fellow strugglin musician like myself!! I just ordered my cd today 9-13-07 I can't wait to get it in the mail, but as far as the snit pits go this album sounds like an underground classic. Hope you peep our music too fam under cd baby also: elevatedSOUL I got the tip on your album on our page under albums you will love...Much respect that elevatedSOUL fam reppin CALI!

  • Very good vocals, cd ace.
    author: rhedman

    Lets ride tracks my fav, all in all very good album.

  • awsome
    author: cry baby

    your CD is like so awome Cant want to start see your face on TV becuase you have so much potential an in music... and you notlike any of these wack fake artis your the real deal....... work hard...never give up....alway follow your heart.... dont let know on one tell ya diffrent.. cuase your a star....REMEMDER dreams can take people far.... from a new fan

  • Awesome music, love the cd....thanks.
    author: Debbie
  • excellent album, i play this cd all the time.
    author: sandra

    when is the next album. i think this says it all.

  • I swear its hot, cant wait to get the Album, all of CT needs this
    author: Manda

    I think you doin excelent on this CD, you need to produce another 1 because U gon make it top the charts no lie, keep doin your thing, the CD is Excelent!! Let's Ride and Addicted..yeah i should b seein a video out soon on BET, But keep doin ur thing Young City Ru..your about to be the next hottest thing out there in the music world..

  • Great Stuff...
    author: Baddk

    Love this CD!!! Can´t stop listen to it. It absolutly worth every cent ;) R&B-Music on a high level!!! Best wishes Baddk from Germany

  • Its a hit!!
    author: John

    It's a Hit all day and night. All the songs are good. $$$$

  • author: Buppy C ( London DJ )

    Excellent CD, getting a lot of request for the track rewind and have started to play this in clubs and radio. very good Cd.

  • just perfect !!
    author: Francky Soul

    I received it from Paris and I just want to say Thanks.. A great album with a beautifull voice... all tracks are different and very well played.. I m loving it and if you love good R&B closed your eyes and Take it fast.. Francky From Paris

  • author: CD Baby

    Combining hip hop and R&B should be easy enough, but often the resulting songs get mired in a predicament: They're either too club for the street or too street for the club. Tried and true, this ultra modern collection of tracks doesn't stumble, combining the bass heavy beats of the more radio-friendly hip hop joints while smoothing it out with thick verses and hooks that tinge on a neo-soul feel. Evening out the R&B presence, a few guest rappers step up to the mic and flow, leaving out the posturing and keeping the vibe as steady as possible. That's not to say this record is soft: While there are a good amount of slow jams for the ladies, there is a variance in the approach that keeps the mood from going stale. It's this same method that channels throughout, combining key elements and utilizing the strongest points, all while maintaining a strong focus that won't let the listener turn away.

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