Abstract Rude

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Abstract Rude
Birth nameAaron Pointer
Also known asAb Rude, Abbey Rude
Born (1975-11-17) November 17, 1975 (age 48)
Origin Los Angeles, California, US
Genres Underground hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active1992–present
Labels Rhymesayers Entertainment
Member of Haiku d'Etat
Website www.abstractrude.com

Aaron Pointer, better known by his stage name Abstract Rude, is a rapper from Los Angeles, California.

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He is the MC of Abstract Tribe Unique, alongside dancers Zulu Butterfly and Irie Lion King, turntablist DJ Drez and producer Fat Jack. [1] He is also a member of Haiku D'Etat along with Myka 9 and Aceyalone [2] and The A-Team along with Aceyalone. [3]

History

Abstract Rude's career began at L.A.'s historical Good Life Cafe, a renowned open mic venue. He would practice his rapping every Thursday night at Good Life. He is also a member of the Project Blowed crew that emerged from the Good Life scene. In 2009, Abstract Rude released the album Rejuvenation on Rhymesayers Entertainment. [4] It was entirely produced by Vitamin D. [5]

Discography

Albums

Solo

Abstract Tribe Unique(Abstract Rude, DJ Drez & Fat Jack)

Haiku d'Etat (Abstract Rude, Aceyalone & Myka 9)

The A-Team(Abstract Rude & Aceyalone)

Other collaborations

Other releases

Mixtapes

EPs

Live albums

Compilations

Guest appearances

Compilation appearances

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References

  1. "Abstract Tribe Unique - Showtyme". HipHopDX. January 1, 2004.
  2. "Interview: Haiku D'Etat". Hip Hop Core. December 2004.
  3. Quinlan, Thomas (July 2000). "A-Team - Who Framed The A-Team?". Exclaim!.
  4. Youssef, Sobhi (May 4, 2009). "Review: Abstract Rude - Rejuvenation". Sputnikmusic.
  5. Geary, Rob (May 6, 2009). "Rejuvenation". XLR8R.