Ruffneck
Skrillex
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Written by: Sonny Moore
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Ruffneck" was released in 2011 as part of Skrillex’s popular “More Monsters and Sprites” EP.
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Music GenreThe track is a blend of dubstep and electro-house, showcasing Skrillex’s unique and fresh approach to electronic dance music production.
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Pop Culture ImpactThe song was featured in the video game, Far Cry 3.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ruffneck" is notable for featuring a full flex holiday theme with a bizarre twist, characterizing Skrillex’s eccentric image in popular culture.
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Sampled SoundsSome portions of the song includes a vocal sample from the song "Kill A Sound", originally by dancehall artist Cutty Ranks, illustrating Skrillex’s technique of seamlessly merging different sound elements.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 8 on the UK Indie chart and number 19 on the UK Dance chart.
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Global Recognition"Ruffneck" was recognized worldwide and springboarded Skrillex to international stardom, further solidifying his status as one of the leading figures in the EDM genre.
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Individual StyleSkrillex's use of aggressive sounds and high-energy beats in "Ruffneck" is demonstrative of his individual style, which is often characterized as both harsh and charismatic.
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Album SuccessThe EP that "Ruffneck" is part of, "More Monsters and Sprites", was a commercial success. It went on to reach No. 124 on the Billboard 200, No. 5 on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart, and No. 3 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.
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Song Recognition"Ruffneck" received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 copies.
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