Ruff (musical artist)
Nicholas Joseph Ruffalo (born November 18, 1999), known professionally as Ruff, is an American dance-pop music producer and songwriter..[1]
Early Life[edit]
Nicholas Joseph Ruffalo was born in New Jersey, United States[2]. He began producing music while at Gettysburg College after a friend showed him a video of the Chainsmokers performing at Ultra Music Festival[3]. He cites artist such as the Chainsmokers, Gryffin, & Hans Zimmer as musical inspirations[4]. In his downtime, he enjoys working out and being outside in nature[5].
Career[edit]
Ruff | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nicholas Joseph Ruffalo |
| Born | November 18, 1999 |
| Origin | New Jersey, United States |
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| Years active | 2020-Present |
| Website | ruffmusicofficial |
2020[edit]
On July 3, 2020, Ruff released his debut single titled "Self Sabotage" with producer MIKEY C and singer Lila McKenna via Australian record label Teamwrk Records[6].
He released a follow up single titled "Without It" alongside singer Robbie Rosen on October 2, 2020 via record label Killabite Media[7]
2021[edit]
Ruff released a reworked version of the Justin Bieber song "Love Yourself" with American singer Diffrnt on February 26, 2021[8]
On March 26, 2021 Ruff released "Reasons", a collaboration with singers Robbie Rosen and Mercedes that he described as "a duet told from two sides of the same story"[9]. He released an acoustic version of the record on May 5, 2021 that FindYourSounds called a "cinematic charm, showcasing the production talents of a versatile artist with untethered creative scope"[10]
He released "Anyone But You", a collaboration with The Voice of Holland's Stef Classens and Swedish artist Wyle on July 2, 2021.[11]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Self Sabotage"
(with MIKEY C & Lila McKenna) |
Ruff | Teamwrk Records |
| 2020 | "Without It"
(with Robbie Rosen) |
Ruff | Killabite Media |
| 2021 | "Love Yourself"
(with Diffrnt) |
Ruff | Teamwrk Records |
| 2021 | "Reasons" (with Robbie Rosen & Mercedes) | Ruff | The Dawg House |
| 2021 | "Reasons" (with Robbie Rosen & Mercedes) (Acoustic Version) | Ruff | The Dawg House |
| 2021 | "Anyone But You" (with Wyle & Stef Classens) | Ruff | Adept Records & 7Clouds |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Ruff". DMC World Magazine. 2021-05-05. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ↑ Feld, Karina Michel (2021-06-04). "Rising Music Star Ruff On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Music Industry". Medium. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ↑ robertcobbnfl (2021-05-04). "Interviews and Features: Q and A With "Reasons" Pop/Dance Songwriter and Producer, Ruff!". INSCMagazine. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ↑ "Ruff: 'Every song we've written together has been written in under an hour!'". T.H.E - Music Essentials. 2021-05-08. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ↑ "RUFF X CANADIANRAVERS INTERVIEW [HISTORY, GUESTMIX, CAREER CHOICE]". Canadianravers. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ↑ "Ruff Welcomes Everyone to the Dawg House". One EDM. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
- ↑ "Release "Without It" by Ruff - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
- ↑ "IhouseU.com | Ruff Reimagines Hit Single 'Reasons' With Acoustic Version". Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ↑ Bruce, Dave (May 5, 2021). "Interview with RUFF". amnplify.com.au. Retrieved 2021-06-09. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ TimucinOzgur (2021-05-06). "RUFF REIMAGINES HIT SINGLE 'REASONS' WITH ACOUSTIC VERSION". FindYourSounds. Retrieved 2021-06-09. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "RUFF DELIVERS HEARTBREAK ANTHEM 'ANYONE BUT YOU' WITH STEF CLASSENS FROM THE VOICE HOLLAND – Volatile Weekly". Retrieved 2021-07-12.
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