If you could go to the Thesaurus and look up synonyms for the words Ruka Puff, more than likely you’ll get results like grind, hard worker, animated and perseverance. Chances are you’re not going to find his name in the Thesaurus but that’s the best way to describe Ruka’s talent. The entertainer from St. Louis is known all across the country for his identifiable voice and a hair-raising performance that is beyond compare. From traveling all over the country with his faction The Supreme Team, to his own reality series to working with other artists such as Mack 10, there is no doubt that Ruka Puff is the hardest working man in show biz.

HipHopClub journalist Marrio Gardner had the chance to ask Ruka a few questions so we can all learn about him and what he has going on. Though he didn’t have much to say it goes to show you that along with everything that he has accomplished, his actions speak louder than his words. True fans know that Ruka Puff only speaks his words louder when he’s on the mic.

HipHopClub: I have to be honest here. I have so many questions to ask but you do so much shit, I don’t even know where to begin! You are everywhere man. You truly are the hardest working artist in show business. Every time I go out, I see you everywhere. I don’t even have to be in St. Louis. I can be in one of the 34 Springfield’s in America at a Hip-Hop show and I’ll run into you there. How do you do it man?

Ruka Puff: By the grace of God. He gives me all the power, dedication and will.

HipHopClub: Can you tell us what your group The Supreme Team is all about and who it consists of?

Ruka Puff: We are now the black version of the movie 300 and it’s movement/family/label that’s basically ready to take on the world with only a small group; Bigga Brown, GB44 (free 44) Statik Blakk, Lou Cipha and more.

HipHopClub: You recently had a film series called “Grind or Die”. Can you tell us about that?

Ruka Puff: Grind or Die is basically a hood musical. I call it a ghetto version of High School Musical.

HipHopClub: There’s a buzz online about the joint you did with Toilet Water called “Kiss My Ass”. Can you explain what the song is about?

Ruka Puff: Self explanatory; If I run out of gas and you don’t help, kiss my ass!

HipHopClub: You’re also on tour with Toilet Water. What can fans expect from The Gunz & Rosez tour?

Ruka Puff: Electricity and the greatest show on Earth. Hip Hop mixed with Rock and Funk Gumbo.

HipHopClub: You also did a song and music video with Mack 10 called “Like This”. Can you tell us about how the song spread like wildfire?

Ruka Puff: My big brother Mack put me on the record. We rocked in the West Coast and the rest is history.

HipHopClub: From your old releases like “Escaped: Off The Chains” until now, what have you learned about the music world altogether?

Ruka Puff: Keep good people around you and be out of the box, not in it… no disrespect.

HipHopClub: [laughs] None taken! People often compare you to Bonecrusher. Do you think that the critics have your whole image misconstrued?

Ruka Puff: The only thing that’s the same about us is we are both fat bar-for-bar. He can’t fuck with me [laughs]

HipHopClub: Is there anything else that you would like the HipHopClub readers to know?

Ruka Puff: I will not stop even if God takes me, you will never forget me. My next album, “I’m a Starr 4ever” will be coming soon and Gunz and Rozez on iTunes is available right now. Thank you!

For more on Ruka Puff check out http://www.rukapuff.com and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/rukapuff

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