Ru

​Ruben Thomas Jr, better known by his stage name RU, is an American Recording Artist and Music producer from Atlanta, Georgia, currently pursuing his career in Los Angeles, California.
Known for his distinctive southern style and inspirational approach, Ru has many stories to tell through his music. His poetic verses takes you on a journey from growing up in the streets, joining the military, becoming a father, Homelessness, PTSD, family issues, and his experiences in LA pursuing his passions.
Ru began his music journey when he was just 8 years old. He was a member of the band, becoming a 1st Chair trombonist and lead drummer before deciding to move on.
He then began writing poetry and competing in poetry competitions, where he would win numerous poetry awards. At 14, he began creating his own beats on FL Studio & Reason, recording himself on cassette tapes and selling them to friends and family in his neighborhood under the stage name "Yungin".
This would be the beginning of Ru's music career and something special.
He would go on to achieve his degree in music production & Bachelors in Business Entertainment after discharging from the United States Air Force after 6 years of service.
Since then, Ru has released several mixtapes and has produced several mixtapes for other artists.
His focus now is on building his Independent Record Label, releasing his Debut Album & Clothing line "Anointed", and gentrifying his community where he grew up as a kid.