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Coffee & Donuts | Show 248
@djruggedone
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This special Coffee & Donuts session sees bi-monthly resident DJ Rugged One step up for an extended 2 hour set, showcasing exactly why he’s such a vital part of the show.

From the jump, it’s packed with killer selections across funk, soul, edits and more, delivered with serious skill and intent.

What really sets this one apart is the level of turntablism. Tight cuts, doubles, and creative blends all woven into the set, adding an extra layer of energy and craftsmanship to the selection.

#45day #45s #45daytv #coffeeanddonuts #djruggedone

JB Swift & Agent Smith 78 aka The Trouble - The Trouble Is...
https://thatroubles.bandcamp.com/album/the-trouble-is

I had the honor and pleasure of doing cuts for the project The Trouble Is - The Troubles and not being bias etc. this is really a pretty good album ! Wanna shout and thanks to @jbswiftproductions, @agentsmith78 for my talent/skillz on the tables. Also shouts to the artists, @mentalesik, @clarkdaspark, ya'll did a dope dope job !

So please support it don't stream it....buy, purchase, download the project...Seriously ! This is Hip Hop/Rap at it's form.

UNO !

#thetrouble #hiphop #rap #support #bandcamp

See you then...I hope...LMAO !!!

Mar. 7th (Saturday)
DM me for details

March 8th (Sunday)
@smallvictories_southie
South Boston, MA
2p-6pm

Mar. 14th (Saturday)
@veras_cardinal_lounge
Somerville, MA
10p

Mar. 21st (Saturday)
@roxysarcade
Cambridge, MA (Central Sq.)
9p

Mar. 22nd (Sunday)
Central On Air (Vinyl)
Cambridge, MA (Central Sq.)
12p-3p (One hour slot)

Mar. 28th (Saturday)
@bar.orai (Vinyl)
New York, NY
8p

#djlife #gigs #irl #onamission #timeisnow #makingastatement
#bookdjruggedone

Catch me at gig near you !

Feb. 6th (Friday)
@roxysarcade
Cambridge, MA
9p

Feb. 7th (Saturday)
SPIN
Boston, MA
9p

Feb.12th (Thursday)
@bar.orai
New York, NY
7p-10p

Feb. 14th (Saturday)
@roxysarcade (Opening)
Cambridge, MA
9p-10p

Feb. 21st (Saturday)
@bar.orai
New York, NY
8p

#djlife #gigs #nyc #boston #onamission #timeisnow #makingastatement

Making my debut on @realfreshradio , the show AM PM Sessions tonight and every Tuesday 9pm-10pm (ET) Shouts to @beesusthedj for letting me be on his platform of my talents and skills. Very bless. Today's show is 80's Funk. Get ready to be funkified !
Tune in !

#djlife #radio #onamission #timeisnow #makingastatement #funk #skillz

Back to doing videos ya'll !

Starting off Hip Hop/Rap on 45s....yes they do exist ! LOL !

Enjoy.

P.S Need to cut or shave my beard off when I do videos. HA !

#45s #vinyl #djlife #onamission #timeisnow #makingastatement

As we are winding down on 2025, for me it was not great for me compared to 2024 of what I went through. It was mainly most part of moving, did not travel and gigs I wanted to do outside of Boston turned it down. Top it all off I cut off two bloodcots who I thought were good to me turned on me, til this day it stings. In general what can I do but it is what it is.

One thing I'm thankful is that I am still alive and breathing, taught the youths at Apprentice Learning past Summer and Fall of djing so basically it was a good positive side for the least. That I would not take away and grateful.

I'm ready for 2026 god willing that I don't go trough it again but will be ready any obstacle that come in my way to be dealt. Looking at the positive side not the negative. In my prayer I say this, 'their are three things I want in my life Be Positive Be Happy & Be Free. Everything will fall in to place and it will all make sense.'

Cheers to 2026 and rid of 2025.....UNO !

#timeisnow #onamission #ridof2025 #positivenotnegative

Tomorrow. I will be in Brooklyn, NY at @thelastcallbrooklyn (Williamsburg) 10pm spinning vinyl of musical grooves. Appreciate bringing the dj program back and looking forward.
Oh ! Vinyl will be 7' records aka 45s.

#djlife #irl #gigs #timeisnow #onamission #makingastatement #nocloutchasing #notnewtothis #bookdjruggedone

As you may know or not be aware, I am an educator (Shouts and thanks to @scratchnyc , MMMMaven & @next_level_usa 10.0-Team Taiwan) I was part of @apprentice_learning program mentoring also teaching youth interns of djing alongside in the the pic Leita Adams, @nomadik_eventkore, @djact1 & @djtroyfrost All of us attended the celebration last night and was very happy to see not only our youth interns in the dj program but also others as well to represent the future of generations. We held it down and proud of what we did for the DJ culture.

Thought I never see my self teaching the occupation I love doing, it holds merit of what I achieved, guidance and appreciate the work I've done.

Thank you Apprentice Leadership and the squad. Looking forward in 2026, the next process. 🙏

#djlife #educator #nextgeneration

As you may know or not be aware, I am an educator (Shouts and thanks to @scratchnyc , MMMMaven & @next_level_usa 10.0-Team Taiwan) I was part of @apprentice_learning program mentoring also teaching youth interns of djing alongside in the the pic Leita Adams, @nomadik_eventkore, @djact1 & @djtroyfrost All of us attended the celebration last night and was very happy to see not only our youth interns in the dj program but also others as well to represent the future of generations. We held it down and proud of what we did for the DJ culture.

Thought I never see my self teaching the occupation I love doing, it holds merit of what I achieved, guidance and appreciate the work I've done.

Thank you Apprentice Leadership and the squad. Looking forward in 2026, the next process. 🙏

#djlife #educator #nextgeneration

As you may know or not be aware, I am an educator (Shouts and thanks to @scratchnyc , MMMMaven & @next_level_usa 10.0-Team Taiwan) I was part of @apprentice_learning program mentoring also teaching youth interns of djing alongside in the the pic Leita Adams, @nomadik_eventkore, @djact1 & @djtroyfrost All of us attended the celebration last night and was very happy to see not only our youth interns in the dj program but also others as well to represent the future of generations. We held it down and proud of what we did for the DJ culture.

Thought I never see my self teaching the occupation I love doing, it holds merit of what I achieved, guidance and appreciate the work I've done.

Thank you Apprentice Leadership and the squad. Looking forward in 2026, the next process. 🙏

#djlife #educator #nextgeneration

***Correction-Vera's This Saturday****

Due to circumstances I will be holding down the fort djing the whole night at @veras_cardinal_lounge 10pm No Cover. The soundtrack will be musical grooves to dance in the holidays. Come through if you are in the area.

#djlife🎧 #gigs #irl #onamission #timeisnow #bookdjruggedone

Peace kiddies. Happy Holidays and this where you will find me in these "streets"....

Dec. 6th (Saturday)
SPIN
Boston, MA
8p

Dec. 13th (Saturday)
@veras_cardinal_lounge
Somerville, MA
10p

Dec. 19th (Friday)
@thelastcallbrooklyn (Vinyl)
Brooklyn, NY
10p

Dec. 20th (Saturday)
@bar.orai (Vinyl)
New York, NY
8p

Dec. 31st (Wednesday) [New Year’s Eve]
SPIN
Boston, MA
8pm

#djlife #gigs #onamission #timeisnow #notcloutchasing #notainfluencer #notnewtothis

@djruggedone | Coffee & Donuts
Show 228 | 08.11.25
Award Winning 45s Show
Soul, Hop Hop, Funk

Watch the full set on YouTube

Show 228 featured the incredible skills of DJ Rugged One, delivering a trademark blend of soul, hip hop, funk, and everything in between.All stitched together with his unmistakable touch of scratching, doubles, and turntablism.

Rugged One has been a core part of the show over the last year and will continue as a bi-monthly resident throughout 2026.

#45day #45s #45daytv #coffeeanddonuts #djruggedone