{"product_id":"ruffa-a-diamond-in-the-ruff","title":"Ruffa: A Diamond In The Ruff","description":"Ruffa: A Diamond In The Ruff MUSIC AUDIO CD 90s hip hop rap gangsta r\u0026amp;b 1996 MCA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e MCA Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1996 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eRuffa: A Diamond in the Ruff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eRuffa: A Diamond in the Ruff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eMCA Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eMCAD-11404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHip Hop\/Rap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eHip-Hop, Gangsta Rap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuffa is an American hip-hop artist known for gritty street narratives and a commanding vocal presence. Emerging in the mid-1990s, he blends soulful hooks with hard-hitting beats and uncompromising lyrical realism. His delivery balances melodic phrasing with a raw, authoritative tone that anchors his storytelling. Ruffa often explores themes of urban life, loyalty, struggle, and resilience with a rough-edged charisma that defines his sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Diamond in the Ruff is Ruffa’s 1996 studio album released on MCA Records. The album showcases his range across club-ready tracks and reflective street anthems, featuring songs such as Don't You Worry, Representin', and True Gangstas. Production leans on layered samples, booming drums, and moody atmospherics that support Ruffa’s narrative focus. The record serves as a snapshot of 1990s hip-hop sensibility with a balance of grit and melodic hooks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExecutive Producers: Ruffa and Jeff Trotter\u003cbr\u003eParental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics\u003cbr\u003e© 1996 MCA Records, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eIntro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0:39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eDon't You Worry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eRepresentin'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eI Know A Place\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eAll Right Now\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eWhat Does It Mean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eMidtro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1:48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eKeep Running\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:35\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eTrue Gangstas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eBeat It Down\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eSeventh Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003e20 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eWickedest Weed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MCA Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51623168770326,"sku":"135424","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20267291645728scan.jpg?v=1785370507","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/ruffa-a-diamond-in-the-ruff","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}