| In Tha Ruff Records is dedicated to shining a light on the northwest hip-hop community. I.T.R. was founded in 2005, feeling the burden of being a local artist in the northwest, CEO Kill-Joy would invest his time crafting a style that crosses numerous genres of rap. With his versatile flows and equality versatile production skills, I.T.R. is poised to shine a much needed light on his beloved Evergreen State. The Labels debut release is Kill-Joy Presents: The Resume, a 24 track compilation which spotlights the labels intent to bring diversity to the northwest scene. The album boasts rappers from across the nation willing to ride along side Kill-Joy in his pursuit for northwest equality, with appearances by: Wee-Zee, Griff Bougard, Rastafari, Kema, Lil Marc, Fes aka J-Brown, Cyp, Mary Jane, Greenboray, D-dangler, Prophet, Lisa Lace, P-dicko, K-nuff, J.S.I.N & Kill-Joy. As well as production by The Saltwaterboyz, Invictus Records, Block Burner productions & many more, help make I.T.R. a place “Where the diamonds always shine”. |