LaRue

Song writer, and Musician "LaRue" was born JaWaan LaRue in Seattle, Washington in 1981. He began his musical venture at the early age of 14 doing High School talent shows, pep assemblies, and local city festivals with his group "The Elements". After graduating high school he decided to join the Army to avoid street trouble and make something of his life. LaRue ended up serving 8 yrs in the Army including one deployment overseas in 2004-2005 for Iraqi freedom. During his deployment he recorded an album titled "Hard Headed" that never was released. ....After returning home he teamed up with super producer ..Rising Son.., and ..Marcus D.. to form an alliance called .."City of Dreams"... After releasing his single "Certified Hip Hop" he began receiving media attention. His music began getting spins on: ..Kube 93.3, Kexp Street Sounds 90.3, KBCS 91.3.., and he also made several appearances on the popular public access channel show "..Hip Hop 101 T.V...". He's done numerous of shows up and down the west coast with names such as ..NeYo, Del the Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischeif, Mr. Lif.. and many more. ....His style has been quoted to be, .."Grown and Sexy but Gutter"... This young man has touched many people with songs such as: "..Rise Up.." explaining the struggle of African Americans and the equality of all people. "..I'm A soldier.." explaining his War experience in words that paint a picture for anyone to see. His music is the future. He's got a gift that not many pose. The ability to paint pictures with words. ......Media Quotes:.. ...."Dude has an aggressive revolutionary flair reminiscent of Dead Prez, but I suspect he's influenced more by his life than he is by the works of other politically-minded MCs. " ......Kevin Capp.. ..Seattle Weekly ....Online Link.. ...."I first caught my man at Obese's last "Make It or Break It" show, and he got my attention from jump with his confident stage presence and hard-hitting bars. My immediate reaction was, "Why haven't I heard of this guy before"? His debut album, I Can Only Be Me, strikes an honest and oft-neglected balance—street but not gangsta, thoughtful but not emo, underground but not backpack. LaRue's commanding voice sounds good over both the keyboard-heavy and dustier, 9th Wonder–esque beats, his flow is way solid, his punch lines are clever, and his hooks hook you; LaRue is a real MC, and this LP is a further testament to the variety of hungry talent bubbling in Seattle." ......Larry Mizell Jr... ..The Stranger Newspaper ....Online Link.. ......Contact info:.. ..www.myspace.com/laruefromseattle ..email: larue206@gmail.com-- .."Back To The Old Me" Coming soon -- via MySpace