Ruka Puff Invites artists to Stop da Violence & 2 Record for a cause

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The Hip Hop 911/ Stop the Violence Movement has taken a life of its own, evolving into way more than just another Loop Underground show. The impact has been spawning movements within the movement, including Ruka Puff sounding the call by inviting any interested artist into his studio to participate in St. Louis' answer to "Self Destruction", hip hop's call to stop the violence. B had a chance to catch up with Ruka Puff who broke it down...

b-gyrl: What are your thoughts on St. Louis being named the most dangerous city in the country, how that distinction can impact impressionable youth and what role does hip hop play in glorifying violence?

Ruka Puff: I think that title is the worst thing ever. A lot of people think its cool because rappers have glorified this title when their cities had it. This is NOT a good thing. Every person lost is somebody's loved one. Its just another negative mark on our music that doesn't need to be there. I would love for us to have more positive titles instead, such as the most young black millionaires, or the most major label deals signed on a year, or the best schools in the country, or the best place to raise a family. Thats the stuff I want to hear. The good news is, we can change the bad news and make it into good news.

b-gyrl: Your call for St. Louis artists to record a "Stop the Violence" single is one way of addressing the issue, what do you hope to accomplish and what has the reception been? Who's involved?

Ruka Puff: I called for artists to get together because I believe in strength in numbers. If we all get together and show a united front that this killing is not good, then maybe we can get people to listen. Also we are stronger together as a team. I may have a fan that another arist has yet to discover, and same for me. It cross markets our fan base and gets the word out to everyone, not leaving a single young person behind. Right now I have had a few responses, but as we get the word out, I'm sure more people will show up.

b-gyrl: You not only called for artists to record a single, you're opening your studio the night before the Hip Hop 911/ Stop the Violence Loop Underground Show to any local artist who wants to participate... many have made similar calls, but you took it a step further, why?

Ruka Puff: I took it a step further because I want to show how serious I am. Gandhi said we have to BE the change we want to see in the world. So I cant just talk about or rap about it, I have to BE about it. If we all can get together and save one life, it would be well worth it. I just hope that all of the artists can put themselves aside for the greater good. There is no Ruka Puff on this, or artist X and artist Z... its one sound for one message...

b-gyrl: Will there be taping? Is the media invited?

Ruka Puff: We invited all media, so any media that would like to attend, please feel free to come.

b-gyrl: Finally how should interested parties contact you or should they simply show up?

Ruka Puff: They can contact me at info@rukapuff.com or 314-323-9802. That will help us plan according with the food and giveaways that are planned.


The Hip Hop 911 / Stop the Violence Movement kicks off with this recording session Friday, January 28, 2011 at Black 300 Studio, 2711 Macklind

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