Ruff, Rugged & Raw

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Ruff, Rugged & Raw
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Studio album by
ReleasedMay 30, 1995
Recorded1994-95
StudioSoundtrack Studios
(New York City)
Unique Studios
(New York City)
Genre Hip hop, Hardcore hip hop
Label Atlantic Records
Producer Brian "BK" Coleman, Lord Finesse
Double X Posse chronology
Put Ya Boots On
(1992)
Ruff, Rugged & Raw
(1995)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Ruff, Rugged & Raw, is the second and final studio album by Double X Posse, released on May 30, 1995 by Atlantic Records. It is the follow-up to their debut album Put Ya Boots On . A single and music video (directed by Hype Williams) for the track "Money Talks" was released to promote the album.

Contents

Track listing

  1. Ruff, Rugged & Raw - 3:43
  2. Wreckin' It - 4:47
  3. Money Talks - 3:35
  4. Stop That Playin' - 5:04
  5. He Asked For It - 3:40
  6. Wicked & Wild - 4:24
  7. Make Some Noise - 4:26
  8. Ghetto Life - 3:57
  9. Knock It Off Will Ya' - 4:02
  10. F.F.F.F. - 4:13
  11. Sunshine - 4:37
  12. 8 Bars of Terror - 5:50

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References

  1. Legér, Dimitry (June 1995). "Record Report: Double X Posse – Ruff, Rugged & Raw". The Source . p. 73.