Ric Rude is a producer from Astoria, Queens. He has a track record that dates back from 1999 and he continues producing. Ric is recognized for his grimey underground tracks, which have been tackled by artists, such as Mobb Deep, Jadakiss, and N.O.R.E.(to name a few). He is mostly known for his gold production on Prodigy's "H.N.I.C." album and Funk Master Flex's "The Tunnel" album.

Ric is currently working with Big Noyd, B.A.M., Cormega, Lil Fame, Trez, Keith Murray, Tragedy, Killer Shai, Imam Thug, Boom P, Infamous Mobb and many others. He just completed an album with B.A.M. titled "The New Golden Era" Their single "My City" has been aired everywhere from Video Music Box to BET. The next single features Def Squad recording artist Keith Murray, entitled "Go Harder".