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stage name: Nokio the N-tity Dru Sexy
birthname: Tamir Ruffin
hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
birthdate: January 21, 1978
zodiac sign: cusp of Capricorn and Aquarius
favorite color: grey
favorite food: chicken
favorite movie:Coming to America
favorite actor/actress: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett
favorite singer(s): Stevie Wonder, Mona Lisa
favorite song:Cry for You
favorite group: Jodeci

Nokio, which stands for Nasty On Key In Octave, is known for his deep and insightful lyrics and is the 'smooth' baritone you hear in the group's vocals. Also a music major, Nokio plays classical trumpet, keyboard and piano. Nokio is the serious production man in the group, with aspirations to go on to study music business and production.. Studios are like home and beats come very easily to this talented, young man. "He's amazing," boasts Sisqo. "He's so versatile, he can flip styles and moods from rock to hip hop to gospel to R&B. He sets the mood of the song with the track and takes the listener where he is.