Rufus Waller
| Scola | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rufus Waller |
| Also known as | Ruscola |
| Born | March 2, 1978 |
| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland, US |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, dancer, record producer, executive producer, |
| Instruments | Piano, singer-songwriter, keyboard, record producer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels |
Ichiban Records (1996–1998) Def Soul (2002–2005) Victory Records (2006–present) |
| Associated acts | Dru Hill, James "Woody Rock" Green, 3 Da Hardway |
Scola (born Rufus Waller on March 2, 1978) is an African-American singer, dancer and musician. Scola is best known as the fifth member of multi-platinum R&B act Dru Hill, a group he has written and sung lead on songs such as "I Love You", "Old Love", and "I Should Be". He has also recorded his own solo R&B album "From EA To Cali", on his own label Victory Records. He is also known as Ruscola. Where he has singles like Let's Get Personal & Mood For Love from the album One Love...One Struggle.
In 1992, Scola was part of a local group called The Perfect Combination. Perfect Combination consist of Scola, Dae Dae & Jamieo, were they got their first deal with Elektra Records. Shortly after the group disbanded. And Scola was one of the featured guest and producer of Woody gospel project. He was also featured on Woody's track "How Can I Desert You" along with Ruff Endz.
As Ruscola
In 1996, Waller, as "Ruscola", released his debut single, "Let's Get Personal". It was later followed by his first album. "One Love, One Struggle". The popularity of "Let's Get Personal" resulted in a great deal of airplay in Baltimore and other cities, and established Waller as a local favorite.
Dru World Order was placed on indefinite hold, and Sisqó began work on a second solo LP, Return of Dragon. "Without You" was issued as an album track on Return of Dragon, which performed below expectations after its June 2001 release. By the end of the year, Sisqó and Nokio had begun plans to reassemble Dru Hill, enlisting Baltimore associate Rufus Waller, who performed under the name "Scola", as a replacement for group member Larry "Jazz" Anthony who wanted to pursue a solo career. Def Jam did not want to keep Dru Hill as a trio with Sisqó, Nokio, & Woody so Sisqó asked Woody to ask Scola to join. Scola became the group's new fourth member but Jazz changed his mind about leaving the group and returned and Scola became their fifth member along with all four original members.
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