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Born Michael Ugochukwu Stephens on the 20th of September in Ebem Ohafia, Abia state, all levels of schooling were done in Lagos state. I am a graduate of Political Science Lagos State University Ojo. I started loving rap music from around 1989 when I was learning the words in rap tracks I liked and rapping along to their instrumentals - until I decided that I could do mine, then I started writing my own lyrics. 1999 was when I put out my first cd for air play. The cd contained two tracks: 1, What If? - which was produced by and also featured Paul Play Dairo; and 2, "Gwo-gwo". These two tracks got massive airplay. Then in 2002 I decided to do a track criticizing a couple of Nigerian rappers and the track titled Ehen Part 1 has blown sky high nation wide.
My two new songs “BIG BROS” (in which I took on a so-called music mogul in Nigeria for trying to stop my song getting played on radio stations 'cos I talked about him) and “WHAT YOU GOT” (which is a dance track for people who said all I can do is diss) are both getting mega air play in Nigeria and abroad. My dance track is a favourite in a couple of Clubs in London and Ireland.
RUGGEDMAN is a no-nonsense, speak-my-mind type of nigga that stands up for the improvement and promotion of good Nigerian music no matter how much big men try to hold him down.
THE NAME:
The name came when I was in high school and fresh into the rap game proper.
Every one wanted a name that didn’t sound weak and Ruggedman was the one I came up with, after I thought Rugged Soul was a bit too deep and the tag 'Mc' a bit over flogged.
INFLUENCES:
My early influences came from NWA, KRS One, Poor Righteous Teachers, Leaders Of The New School, King Sun… etc. Now they are Nas, DMX, Eminem, Dr. Dre and especially all the wack rappers in Nigeria.
APPEARANCES:
My very first performance was at a secondary school ceremony in 1992. From
then on it's been performances in clubs and tertiary institutions. Other places of performance are: Mr. Macho - University Of Lagos (UNILAG) - 1994; Nigerian Carnival - National Stadium - 1994; Home movie soundtracks; Lyricist Lounge - held at club 11:45 for the Rap Legend Guru from America, Eve and Kc & Jojo - show (performed alongside Tony Tetuila).
Some others are: part of the opening act for Lagbaja some months back; a bit of acting in a Francis Agu movie, waka pass (movie extra) too because I wanted to know how it’s done; radio jingle; TV music show theme song (did the rap).
I also directed my first music video 2002, which was D’Banj’s “Kiss me again video”. I addition, opening act again for Lagbaja on 31st January 2003, where I started the sales of my “Ehen” singles cd - which is doing quite well now. I also organized a mock celebrity soccer match for The Kanu Heart Foundation, where I got other Nigerian artistes and celebrities like Plantashun Boiz, Paul Ik Dairo, Mr. Kool, Emma Ugolee, Maideena, Trybesmen, Nomoreloss, e.t.c, to play football. It was mad fun.
I've likewise performed at the national stadium at the Guinness stand for Coja All African Games; and have also performed alongside Dance hall sensation Sean Paul. Ruggedman's been performing all over Nigeria right now and is Nigeria's most wanted rap act.
"I am the most featured rap artist in Nigeria and the hottest out right now."
He's been on almost every newspaper, and the radio and tv stations love him being in their place cos he gets calls from the audience like crazy.
My video, Peace Or War is the best video ever done by a Nigerian and was number one for two and a half months on MBI top ten video count down. Ehen has so far spent a year on the MTN top ten count down on Cool fm. My new dance track “WHAT YOU GOT” has been #1 two months running on Star 101.5 fm's World New Flavour chart show and is on all the radio station charts.
I recently just got back from Ireland, Europe where I went to chill out a while and also promote myself and my music. I spread my cds to Near fm 101.6 Dublin - where I was also interviewed, and Today fm 100-102 Dublin. I shot clips for my new song Big Bros and met Raekwon The Chef of Wu Tang Clan.
AWARDS:
I won the Nigerian Fanta Fame Award for best new rap act/group or duo 2003 on the 31st of October. I also added to that, three awards at the just concluded Gbedu music awards for RAP ARTIST OF THE YEAR, BEST VIDEO OF THE YEAR, AND SONG OF THE YEAR. Awards have also been given to me by high schools and tertiary institutions for my contribution to the development of Nigerian rap music.
ARTISTES I HAVE FEATURED ON THEIR SONGS RELEASED & UNRELEASED:
Believe it or not, I am the most featured Nigerian rapper. I have rapped on over 20 tracks for people. Most of these were done before I even released Ehen part 1.
"...meaning my voice is going to be heard for a long time to come in this country and wherever the music is taken to…feel me?"
They are:
Tony Tetuila (2 Tracks on his latest album), Paul Play Dairo, Tony Tonnero, Lexzy Doo - formerly of the group X-Appeal, Sabina Jabari, D’Banj’, Segun Fakeye (Gospel), P-Flow (Gospel), Niyi (Gospel), Shawa, Chi Chi, Artquake, Nutty Pin,
OJB Jezreel, Magnum (London based rapper), George Nathaniel, Slam, Mr. Kool.
ARTISTES I HAVE FEATURED ON MY ALBUM PROJECT SO FAR:
Paul Play Dairo, C-Mion, Abounce, Jaffar, Azadus, Frank Ogbebor, Harmony,
Josh (A Congolese rapper).
PRODUCERS I HAVE WORKED WITH SO FAR:
Paul Play Dairo, Omololu, Ojb, Jezreel, Freestyle and Xaviar.
8 Figures
Ruggedman Lyrics
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Oriye oriye
These days
I only fox with legends
You know what I mean (Hehehe)
Leggo
Typhoon mi fe bo shen gbo
Mo fe change ise yi briefly
Mo fe stop ikokuko te n gbo
Reminisce l'oruko
And I don't fams these niggas
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
So I just so I just roll on
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
So I just so I just roll on
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figure (Yeah)
Am fly like a freaking air plane
Bitch you lying if you saying you my name
I get higher than any skyscraper
Got money so long like am printing the paper
E pepper them for body
Chicken perri perri
They watching my money pile (Jedi jedi)
Everybody on my case like a portfolio
Hating on me with lame buzz
Like rappers with polio (Ye)
Awon ka n pariwo pe
Shey Ruggedman o ni retire
Shey won ko mi ni ishe mechanic abi ise re-wire
I'll be on that good shit (Good shit)
They see me feel with the Gucci
And I ain't gat time for bullshit
Am tryna get 8 figures
Tryna get 8 figures
Y'all motherfuckers ain't coming here
So why you tryna figure
Am dropping the freaking dough (Freaking dough)
I get you wired (Wired)
Call me MoneyGram
Typhoon mi fe bo shen gbo
Da key pada je n gbo
Mo fe change ise yi briefly
Mo fe stop ikokuko te n gbo
Reminisce l'oruko
And I don't fams these niggas
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
So I just so I just roll on
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
So I just so I just roll on
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures (Ye)
Wo boju mi shey pon mahn oju eje
Olori ilu like I'm from otueke (Otueke)
Be l'awon omo yi de fe twerk e (Twerk e)
Ko da gbogbo yin ni n ma je bebe
One two three four five six seven
But you wa bimo twenty seven
Won like mi bi pe mo mu ti dare devil
Alaga ibile
Mo fe ba e level
Reminisce lion
Sheru bawon
Ohun kiki
Fi deru bawon
Pago sori track e
O de n ba won
Madu ja to wun mi ko ba won
Mo ki awon temi l'apogbon costain
Gbogbo canvas yen lo n ma obtain
Mo kuro ni hood
But I can't complain
Owo ti mo pa to ni sustain
Rap ni moyin shey though
Mo n ko Fuji ko wo pe though
Ma wo zone e bi Naeto
Ise yen o ni shey wo (Haha)
Je n mu wale bayi mo fe paralyze e
Ka'won army rapper bale analyze e
Punch line ati world play won fe mo size e
E le ri won jo
Mo ti customize e
Typhoon mi fe bo shen gbo
Da key pada je n gbo
Mo fe change ise yi briefly
Mo fe stop ikokuko te n gbo
Reminisce l'oruko
And I don't fams these niggas
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
So I just so I just roll on
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
So I just so I just roll on
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
Typhoon mi fe bo shen gbo
Da key pada je n bo
Mo fe change ise yi briefly
Mo fe stop ikokuko te n gbo
Reminisce l'oruko
And I don't fams these niggas
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
So I just so I just roll on
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
So I just so I just roll on
Account mi wa ni seven
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
Account mi wa ni seven
Bayi am tryna get 8 figures
Account mi wa ni seven
But am tryna get
So I just so I just roll on
In the song 8 Figures by Ruggedman, he talks about his desire to make more money and reach the eight-figure mark with his earnings. He mentions his current account balance being at seven figures but he wants to aim higher. In the first verse, he mentions how he only works with legends because he aspires to be one too. He talks about his desire for change and how he wants to leave behind things that keep him from reaching his goals. He compares himself to an airplane flying high in the sky and making money rapidly like printing paper. He shares his frustration with people trying to bring him down or criticizing him when he knows he is doing well. Towards the end of the song, he mentions his focus on his craft and reaching his goals, no matter what.
One interesting fact about the song is that Ruggedman included some lines from Reminisce, another rapper from Nigeria. This is a common practice in the Nigerian music industry, where artists show support for each other by referencing each other in their songs. Another interesting fact is that the song has been featured in a couple of popular Nigerian movies such as "Merry Men 2" and "Sugar Rush." "Merry Men 2" even has a scene with Ruggedman performing the song. Additionally, Ruggedman released a merchandise line featuring the song's album art, which includes a cartoon likeness of him holding stacks of cash. He also released a dance challenge for the song, encouraging fans to create their own dance videos and post it online. Furthermore, the song has a catchy beat with a fusion of hip hop and afrobeats sounds. The use of Yoruba language in the chorus, "Oriye oriye," adds a cultural touch to the song.
The chords for the song are not known at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
We are best music
We create the best music
Oriye oriye
Yoruba expression for 'Let's go'
These days
Recently
I only fox with legends
I only associate with talented and respected musicians
You know what I mean (Hehehe)
You understand what I'm talking about
Leggo
Let's go
Typhoon mi fe bo shen gbo
I want to create a stir
Da key pada je n gbo
Playing the song will make you listen again and again
Mo fe change ise yi briefly
I want to switch things up momentarily
Mo fe stop ikokuko te n gbo
I want to stop the nonsense you're listening to
Reminisce l'oruko
Mentioning the name of Reminisce
And I don't fams these niggas
I don't respect these fake artists
Account mi wa ni seven
I have seven figures in my bank account
But I'm tryna get 8 figures
However, I aim to make eight figures
So I just so I just roll on
So, I continue to work hard
Am fly like a freaking air plane
I am extremely fly
Bitch you lying if you saying you my name
You're lying if you claim to know me
I get higher than any skyscraper
I am unstoppable
Got money so long like am printing the paper
I have so much money that it feels like I'm printing paper
E pepper them for body
I cause envy to others
Chicken perri perri
Yoruba slang for someone who's always whining and complaining
They watching my money pile (Jedi jedi)
They are watching my money increase (Jedi jedi is the sound a coin makes)
Everybody on my case like a portfolio
Everyone is watching me closely
Hating on me with lame buzz
They are hating on me with mediocre criticisms
Like rappers with polio (Ye)
They are as bad as rappers with no skill
Awon ka n pariwo pe
They are wondering if
Shey Ruggedman o ni retire
I haven't retired yet
Shey won ko mi ni ishe mechanic abi ise re-wire
They're asking if I work as a mechanic or a technician
I'll be on that good shit (Good shit)
I'll continue making great music
They see me feel with the Gucci
They see me wear Gucci clothing
And I ain't gat time for bullshit
I don't have time for foolishness
Am tryna get 8 figures
I am determined to make eight figures
Tryna get 8 figures
I'm putting in hard work to make eight figures
Y'all motherfuckers ain't coming here
You guys cannot do what I'm doing
So why you tryna figure
Why are you trying to understand it?
Am dropping the freaking dough (Freaking dough)
I'm making a lot of money
Instagram
I am popular on Instagram
I get you wired (Wired)
I get you excited
Call me MoneyGram
They call me MoneyGram because I make money
Wo boju mi shey pon mahn oju eje
My eyes are red from working hard
Olori ilu like I'm from otueke (Otueke)
I'm a king of the music scene
Be l'awon omo yi de fe twerk e (Twerk e)
These kids want to dance/twerk to my music
Ko da gbogbo yin ni n ma je bebe
You all can't stop me
One two three four five six seven
The number of my current wealth
But you wa bimo twenty seven
You're younger than me
Won like mi bi pe mo mu ti dare devil
They think I have sold my soul to the devil
Alaga ibile
The boss of the street
Mo fe ba e level
I want to uplift your game
Reminisce lion
Reminisce is a respected rapper
Sheru bawon
They can ask around
Ohun kiki
It's nothing special
Fi deru bawon
They can talk all they want
Pago sori track e
My verse on the track is fire
O de n ba won
I make them dance
Madu ja to wun mi ko ba won
They threaten me but they can't stop me
Mo ki awon temi l'apogbon costain
I left my friends behind in the struggle
Gbogbo canvas yen lo n ma obtain
I can achieve everything that's in my vision
Mo kuro ni hood
I'm still in the hood
But I can't complain
But I have no regrets
Owo ti mo pa to ni sustain
The money I'm making can sustain me
Rap ni moyin shey though
I love to rap
Mo n ko Fuji ko wo pe though
I'm versatile enough to perform Fuji music
Ma wo zone e bi Naeto
They should watch my style like they watch Naeto C's
Ise yen o ni shey wo (Haha)
It doesn't matter, I'll continue doing me
Je n mu wale bayi mo fe paralyze e
I am going hard and I hope to stun you
Ka'won army rapper bale analyze e
Even army rappers will have a hard time analyzing me
Punch line ati world play won fe mo size e
My punchlines and wordplays will keep getting bigger
E le ri won jo
They can't keep up
Mo ti customize e
I have perfected my craft
Da key pada je n bo
These words will make you listen again
Bayi am tryna get 8 figures
I am still trying to make eight figures
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@kunlealayande7901
great tunes...Ibinu awon pioneer...👐👏👍👌
@michaelgeorge.c4567
This song is so real that only people who came from hip hop generation can dig it
@jajiotheteacher
Great my man ruggedness
@MusicalSoloStar
Fire any day... Ruggedy burning like fire
@ojooluwatobajoel4206
Pure vibe