Doctor’s Orders Presents an unmissable pilgrimage for hip-hop heads this June as Underground NYC rap legend R.A. The Rugged Man brings his full original lineup back to the stage for the first time in two decades. Spanning three cities in five days, these rare shows—part revival, part celebration—are your only chance to witness one of the most uncompromising voices in rap history in peak form.
From Thursday 12 June at The Fleece, Bristol, to Friday 13 June at Oslo, Hackney, and culminating on Sunday 15 June at Blues Kitchen, Manchester, RA and his band will tear through an incendiary set blending classic anthems, deep cuts and brand-new material. Doors open at 7 pm each night, with support from hand-picked local talent to get the crowd warmed up before Rugged Man takes over at 8:30 pm.
R.A. The Rugged Man has spent 30 years defying expectations—from underground cult hero to major-label outcast to independent trailblazer—carving a career studded with ferocious battle rhymes, searing social commentary and cinematic storytelling. He’s collaborated with the likes of The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim, Public Enemy and Talib Kweli, and remains as vital today as ever, each album more raw and revealing than the last.
With only three shows in the UK—and the full lineup back onstage for the first time since 2005—tickets are bound to vanish. Secure your spot, and don’t miss the chance to witness rap’s most relentless MC unleash decades of lyrical mastery.
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