Ruwanga Samath
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Ruwanga Samath also known as Ru, is a Sri Lanka
n record producer and the president of The Bird Call Productions. Ru has lived in Los Angeles, CA since December 1997.
. His mother,“Renuka” was a popular Sri Lankan musician. Growing up, Ru was constantly around his mother’s events and picked up her love for music. At a young age he started experimenting with the piano
, drums, and several other instruments, and found great joy in composing his own music. Due to the country’s unstable political atmosphere the family felt it was best to leave and moved to Pasadena
, CA
when Ru was 12. Ru attended Elliot Middle School and then John Muir High School for two years before moving to La Verne
, CA
, and graduating from Bonita High School
. After High School, Ru attended Cal State San Bernardino while continuing to work on his music. He found that demand for his music continued to grow and subsequently made the decision to leave school and focus full time on his craft.
’ “Break the ice” remix, Kelly Rowland
’s “Work” remix, The Virgins
' "Rich Girls" remix, Flo Rida
, Ke$ha, and Girlicious
.
His work has also been featured in television shows such as Discovery channel's Battleground Earth
: Ludacris Vs. Tommy Lee, and movies such as Saw IV
. The song “Just another day”, from Saw IV’s digital soundtrack earned Ru an L.A. Music Award for best rock
song in a film. The highly anticipated Sony Video Game “The Agency” features another one of Ru’s song which was just nominated for a Hollywood Music Award. Ru also composed and produced the compelling hip hop soundtrack for the 2007 indie documentary “Doubletime”.
's "Greatest Movie ever Sold", the song entitled "CameraBuggin" features Big Boi
from the legendary Outkast
, as well as Matt & Kim. He has also produced a song for Busta Rhymes
, Don Omar
and J. Doe called "How we Roll" for the movie Fast and the Furious 5, the theme song for History Channel show Mounted in Alaska, and the theme song for the TLC
channel's show Unleashed: K9. featuring Bird Call Recording Artist Greg Cahn from the duo Cahn & Yang
’s campaign. "Make it to the Sun" featured Bird Call artists Mo Greene and Maxwell D. The song urged voters to choose Obama if they wanted change.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
n record producer and the president of The Bird Call Productions. Ru has lived in Los Angeles, CA since December 1997.
Early life
Ruwanga was born in Sri LankaSri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
. His mother,“Renuka” was a popular Sri Lankan musician. Growing up, Ru was constantly around his mother’s events and picked up her love for music. At a young age he started experimenting with the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, drums, and several other instruments, and found great joy in composing his own music. Due to the country’s unstable political atmosphere the family felt it was best to leave and moved to Pasadena
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, CA
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
when Ru was 12. Ru attended Elliot Middle School and then John Muir High School for two years before moving to La Verne
La Verne, California
La Verne is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 31,063 at the 2010 census, down from 31,638 at the 2000 census.-History:...
, CA
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, and graduating from Bonita High School
Bonita High School
Bonita High School is a high school located in the city of La Verne, California in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Opened in 1903, it was the first high school in the Bonita Unified School District. It moved to its current campus in 1959. The majority of its students come from Ramona...
. After High School, Ru attended Cal State San Bernardino while continuing to work on his music. He found that demand for his music continued to grow and subsequently made the decision to leave school and focus full time on his craft.
Career
Since starting the Bird Call Productions in 2003 Ru has done songs for various major artists including Beyonce Knowles’ “Ring the Alarm” remix, Britney SpearsBritney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
’ “Break the ice” remix, Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
’s “Work” remix, The Virgins
The Virgins
The Virgins are an American band formed in 2006 in New York, consisting of Donald Cumming , Wade Oates , and Nick Ackerman .Their first outing on the road was a 7-week American tour in direct support for the Australian band Jet...
' "Rich Girls" remix, Flo Rida
Flo Rida
Tramar Dillard , better known by his stage name Flo Rida , is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in March 2008. His debut single "Low", featuring T-Pain, was a #1 hit for ten weeks in United States in early 2008. Two other singles resulted from...
, Ke$ha, and Girlicious
Girlicious
Girlicious is an American girl group originally formed by Robin Antin, creator of the Pussycat Dolls, from the CW reality TV show Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious. The group was originally signed to Geffen Records and composed of members Natalie Mejia, Chrystina Sayers, Nichole Corvoda and...
.
His work has also been featured in television shows such as Discovery channel's Battleground Earth
Battleground Earth
Battleground Earth was a 2008 television series on Planet Green hosted by rock star Tommy Lee and rapper Ludacris.-Show premise:The series is set on the road in a 10-city tour across America, in which Ludacris and Tommy Lee battle against each other to see who can keep their act “more green”...
: Ludacris Vs. Tommy Lee, and movies such as Saw IV
Saw IV
Saw IV is a 2007 Canadian-American horror film and midquel to 2006's Saw III. It was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by newcomers Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan and Thomas Fenton. The film was released in North America on October 26, 2007...
. The song “Just another day”, from Saw IV’s digital soundtrack earned Ru an L.A. Music Award for best rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
song in a film. The highly anticipated Sony Video Game “The Agency” features another one of Ru’s song which was just nominated for a Hollywood Music Award. Ru also composed and produced the compelling hip hop soundtrack for the 2007 indie documentary “Doubletime”.
2011
2011 has started fast for Ruwanga, as he continues to make his mark on the music scene by continuing to work on many high profile projects. So far in 2011, Ru has already done songs for Morgan SpurlockMorgan Spurlock
Morgan Valentine Spurlock is an American documentary filmmaker, humorist, television producer, screenwriter and journalist best known for the documentary film Super Size Me...
's "Greatest Movie ever Sold", the song entitled "CameraBuggin" features Big Boi
Big Boi
Antwan André Patton , better known by his stage name Big Boi, is an American rapper, song-writer, record producer and actor, best known for being a member of American hip hop duo OutKast alongside André 3000. His work in the duo has produced six studio albums. During the duo's hiatus, he and André...
from the legendary Outkast
OutKast
Outkast is an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta native André "André 3000" Benjamin and Savannah, Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. They were originally known as Two Shades Deep but later changed the group's name to OutKast...
, as well as Matt & Kim. He has also produced a song for Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
, Don Omar
Don Omar
Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey (born William Omar Landrón Rivera; February 10, 1978, is a Puerto Rican Reggaetón singer and actor.-Early life:...
and J. Doe called "How we Roll" for the movie Fast and the Furious 5, the theme song for History Channel show Mounted in Alaska, and the theme song for the TLC
TLC (TV channel)
TLC is an American cable TV specialty channel which initially focused on educational content. Since 1991 TLC has been owned by Discovery Communications, the same company that operates the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and The Science Channel, as well as other learning-themed networks...
channel's show Unleashed: K9. featuring Bird Call Recording Artist Greg Cahn from the duo Cahn & Yang
Obama Campaign
In 2008 Ru donated the song entitled “Make it to the Sun” to democratic presidential nominee, Barack ObamaBarack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
’s campaign. "Make it to the Sun" featured Bird Call artists Mo Greene and Maxwell D. The song urged voters to choose Obama if they wanted change.