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RueedBorn in Yokosuka City, 1988.
He started his career at the age of 15, and in 2007, at the age of 18, he became the youngest ever winner of the -Road to Yokohama Reggae Festival-.
Since then, he has released 8 full-length albums and numerous concept albums, participated in mix CDs and compilations, and is currently one of the most important artists in the scene.
In the 2017 movie -Scabro,- he played the lead role for the first time in a movie set in his hometown of Yokosuka, and also provided the theme song for the movie.
In 2019, he had a heated battle with artist CHEHON at the Deejay Clash -COMBAT- held at Akasaka BLITZ, a battle that would go down in reggae history, and brought a lot of excitement to the entire scene.
In April of the same year, he launched a new label Mastermind Co.,ltd.
RUEED has been active in a variety of genres, including guest appearances on the official B.League 2020-21 theme song -FIGHT DUB CLUB- (feat. ALI, J-REXXX, RUEED) and appearances at the -New Year Rock Festival- for four years in a row.
In 2023, the 20th anniversary year of RUEED's career, they held their first music festival -YOKOSUKA REGGAE BASH 2023- in their hometown Yokosuka, which drew approximately 20,000 people, far exceeding the attendance forecast, and was a great success that marked the beginning of their legend.
In 2024, the same event was held for two days with free admission, drawing 42,000 people and thrilling the crowds.
Amidst the ongoing turbulent times, RUEED has solidified its unique presence and continues to attract many fans with its one-of-a-kind worldview, message, and activities.
Genre: Reggae