Ruzzo Medina is a rapper from Havana, Cuba whose popularity from his membership to Orishas, a hip hop band established in 1999. The band is however based in France producing internationally appealing music, especially for the Cuban youth. This article looks into Ruzzo Medina’s net worth, personal life, biography, and details on his background.
Ruzzo Medina Age and Place of Birth
The rapper was born in 1972 and celebrates his birthday on May 26th. His birth name is Hiram Riverí Medina, adopting Ruzzo as a stage name. Medina was born in Havana and spent his formative years in the beautiful country of Cuba.
Ruzzo Medina Education Background
Information on his academic background and qualifications is unavailable to the public as of the time of this article’s publication.
Ruzzo Medina Career Journey
Ruzzo’s career as an artist officially kicked off in 1999 alongside his bandmates – Yotuel and Roldán. The Orishas band introduced hip hop to the country borrowing heavily from the Americans. This was initially disapproved by the Cuban majority because of its links to crime and gangs. The band introduced Alternative and Latin hip hop to the country and over the years changed the country’s majority impression towards the music genre.
The band performed together for ten years and in 2009 announced a breakup. However, the band got back together nine years later in 2018 and has since then been producing music together. Ruzzo Medina had a phone call with Orishas band frontman – Yotuel, and together with Roldán, the band came back together after barely speaking for a year.
Some of the albums Ruzzo Medina co-produced include El Kilo, Emigrante, Cosita Buena, and Gourmet. Ruzzo got to write, produce and release songs like Everyday, Altrevido, Testimonio, Represent, and Cuba Isla Bella.
As a result, the band was a hit and was selected to use some of their songs in famous films’ soundtracks. These include The Fast and the Furious, Bad Boys 2, and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.
Ruzzo Medina Personal Life
He is a passionate musician, and at the age of forty-nine continues to hold the hip hop industry in Cuba afloat. More details on his personal life remain unavailable to the public.
Ruzzo Medina Contact
Instagram – @orishasoficial
| Real Name | Hiram Riverí Medina |
| Age | 49 (As of 2021) |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Tribe | N/A |
| Education Level | N/A |
| Place of Birth | Cuba |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Year of Birth | 1972 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Profession/Career | Musical artist, Rapper |
| Net Worth | $1,500,000 |
