Prodigal Sunn

Lamar Ruff, known professionally as Prodigal Sunn, is an American rapper. He is a member of Sunz of Man and Wu-Tang Clan affiliate.

Prodigal Sunn
Background information
Birth nameLamar Ruff
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
LabelsSunn Entertainment Group
Associated actsSunz of Man, Wu-Tang Killa Beez, Wu-Tang Clan

Biography

Prodigal Sunn was the only child of American and West Indian parents and grew up in Brooklyn. His cousin is RZA. During his youth, Prodigal was known as the 'Sun of Man' and was later re-christened "Prodigal Sunn" by childhood friend Killah Priest in reference to the well known parable in Luke chapter 15, verse 32. Along with Hell Razah and 60 Second Assassin, they would form the first group associated with the Wu-Tang Clan known as Sunz of Man. Prior to the groups affiliation with Wu-Tang Clan they were known as Da Last Future. They would go on to release two studio albums, The Last Shall Be First in 1998 and Saviors Day[1] in 2002 (Prodigal served as the executive producer). Compilation albums furthered the group's cause. Prodigal Sunn is a man with the essence of the road running in his veins, growing up traveling back and forth between New York (Brooklyn) and The South.

Prodigal built a reputation as one of the more socially conscious and lyrically deep artists associated with the Wu family. True to his restless spirit, he would cross the Atlantic and become and International sensation winning a Grammy Award in France for La Saga by IAM featuring Royal Fam & Prodigal Sunn and a VIVA Award in Germany for "Ich lebe für Hip Hop" by DJ Tomekk featuring GZA & Prodigal Sunn. He was one of the first artists approached by LRG Clothing for a sponsorship with numerous full page ads running in XXL, Source, URB and many more publications.

After of number of guest artist appearances and behind the scenes management, Prodigal launched his own entity, Godz Inc. He also entered into a venture with Free Agency Recordings to release music as chief executive officer of Godz Inc. Multimedia Solutions. His acting resume includes an appearance on HBO's Sex and the City, and he is a co-producer as well as a featured artist along with Jay-Z, Outkast and more in American Rap Stars, the longest running rap documentary ever on cable, now airing on The Movie Channel.

After seemingly a lifetime of criss-crossing the world, the country, classic albums, tours and all the experience that brings, the Prodigal Sunn, the 'Sun of Man' finally comes home to record his first solo album entitled Return of the Prodigal Sunn for Godz Inc./Free Agency Recordings, released in 2005.

In 2011, he released the mixtape Prodigal Sunn Meets DJ Premier.

In 2012, he had a guest feature on one of the most-watched reality TV shows in France, Les Anges, and released another mixtape, Hood Chronicles.

In 2017, Prodigal Sunn released his second album The Spark, which featured an amazing lineup of guest appearances including Wu-Tang Clan (Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa and Cappadonna), Sunz of Man (Hell Razah, Killah Priest and 60 Second Assassin), Killarmy (Dom Pachino and Shogun Assason), Brooklyn Zu (12 O'Clock), Black Knights (Crisis The Sharpshooter and The Rugged Monk), Makeba Mooncycle, Leggezin Fin, Shaka Amazulu The 7th and Big Twins of Infamous Mobb.

In 2018, in a joint effort between Sound Unity Entertainment and Sunn Entertainment Group, Prodigal Sunn released his third album “Redeemed” entirely produced by DJ B.Original. in 2019, Prodigal Sunn executive produced the third official Sunz of Man album The Rebirth.

Discography

Sunz of Man albums
Title Info
Nothing New Under the Sun
  • Released: Unreleased, planned for 1996
  • Label: Wu-Tang/Priority Records
  • Singles: "Soldiers of Darkness"/"Five Arch Angels", "No Love Without Hate", "Bloody Choices"
The Last Shall Be First
  • Released: July 21, 1998
  • Label: Red Ant Entertainment
  • Singles: "Natural High", "Shining Star"/"Cold", "The Plan"/"Collaboration '98"
The First Testament
  • Released: January 31, 1999
  • Label: Red Hook Records
  • Singles: "Deep in the Water"/"In the Beginning..."/"The Sins of Man",
    "Who are the Sunz of Man?"/"The Valley of Death"/"Bring Back the Mike"/"Valley of Kings"
Saviorz Day
  • Released: September 3, 2002
  • Label: D3 Entertainment
  • Singles: "Savior's Day"
Elements (The First Testament re-release)
  • Released: July 13, 2004
  • Label: X-Ray Records
  • Singles: "Deep in the Water"/"In the Beginning..."/"The Sins of Man",
    "Who are the Sunz of Man?"/"Bring Back the Mike"
The Old Testament
  • Released: April 4, 2006
  • Label: Green Streets Entertainment
  • Singles:
The Rebirth
  • Released: August 2, 2019
  • Label: X-Ray Records
Prodigal Sunn solo albums
Title Label Date
Return of the Prodigal Sunn Godz Inc./Free Agency Recordings 2005
The New Beginning (mixtape) Godz Ent LLC 2011
Hood Chroniclez (mixtape) Sunn Entertainment Group 2012
The Spark Sunn Entertainment Group 2017
Redeemed Sunn Entertainment Group 2018
Prodigal Sunn appearances
Artists Track title(s) Album Date/Label
Killarmy Wake Up Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars 1997 Loud/Priority
IAM La Saga L'école du micro d'argent 1997
Guru Mashin' in the World (with Guru and Junior Reid Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Streetsoul 1999
Gza Feelin like an Enemy Beneath the Surface 1999
Gza Rough Cut Legend of the Liquid Sword 2002
DJ Tomekk Ich lebe für Hip Hop Single (with Gza)
Gravediggaz False Things Must Perish Nightmare in A-Minor 2001
Killarmy Dancing With Wolves
Lord Superb Spend Money
Spit that G (with Cappadonna, Timbo King and CCf)
Get at Me (with Shyheim, Black Knights and 2 on da Road) Wu-Tang Killa Beez: The Sting 2000
Wu-Tang Clan Chrome Wheels Iron Flag 2001
LIROY Prosto z Polski (with DJ Tomekk 2001
Ghostface Killah Street Chemistry Bulletproof Wallets 2002
Rza Bobby Digital Birth of a Prince 1999
Rza The Whistle Birth of a Prince 2003
Masta Killa Whatever No Said Date 2004
Gza Unstoppable Threats Grandmasters: Gza vs DJ Muggs 2007
Wu-Tang Clan Slow Blues (with Timbo King, Cannibal Ox and Byata)
Still Grimey (with U-God and Sean Price)
Think Differently: Wu Tang Meets the Indies

Filmography

  • Thugs, the Musical, short film (2012), as Ketchup
  • Director (2009) as Bull
  • The Bait (2009) as Bassim
  • Sex and the City (2000) as South Pole (TV episode "No Ifs, Ands or Butts")

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 16, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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