About Ruffin
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Born
February 17, 1993
Genre
Indie Pop
In the artist’s words:
Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. In summer ’05, my brother came home from college with 8 beats he made on GarageBand. I was 12, and it blew my mind—we had the power to make music at our fingertips. That moment made me realize music creation was possible, and it started my journey.
What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Kanye West, Late Registration N.E.R.D, Fly or Die Stevie Wonder, Songs in the Key of Life Fly or Die inspired me early as I learned to make beats—I'd skate, draw, and study it daily. Stevie’s Songs in the Key of Life shaped me through childhood car rides. Late Registration blew my mind in middle school—it still feels fresh and limitless.
Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Dywi” “DYWI” from "PRISMA" closes the album with raw emotion—no fine-tuning, just feeling. I made it in a trance-like state, capturing vulnerability. I dropped it -2 semitones after export and let it live as a vibe, unpolished and honest.
What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Releasing "PRISMA" was the first time I truly felt heard. After over a decade of making music with little feedback, finally gaining listeners was deeply affirming—it was one of the most heartwarming moments of my journey.
Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I want to do an album with a massive orchestra, it's always been a goal of mine!
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