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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.
Club Rugged
Ruggedman Lyrics
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Damn nobody knew from when she you came
Guys started looking at each other
Wondering who would be Abel
And who will be Cain
Same thoughts keep running through
The mind of every guy who don
Laid eyes upon you
In creating you
So just drop
Time stood still
As the beat went on
The only thing we always see
Was the way your hips don swung to the side
Now its like we hypnotized
As we looked into your eyes
Everybody’s wanting a piece of you but its chill
Cus I alrеady got you
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist
Push out your hip
And lick your lip for mе
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist
Push out your hip
And lick your lip for mе
Make me beg you for it
Make me beg you for it
Make me sweat
Make me wanna spend my money on it
I make you beg me for it
I make you beg me for it
I make you sweat
Make you wanna spend your money on it
I love the way you whine
And the way you push out your hip
And you bite your lower lip till ya
Make every guy wanna have a taste of you
Is what every man will be willing to do
Regular is what the brother will do
I won't waste time to converse and vibe with you
I go straight to the point and tell you
What you doing is like my peace of mind
You wanna live in ruins
With the way you look
The way you twist
Like say you no get bone for waist
The way you dressed the colours you’re matching
Shows that you a chick with taste
Now turn around let me see you twist
Whine that waist and lick those lips
I wanna place you on my shelf
Your body must have a lot of mouths
Cus it speaks for itself
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist
Push out your hip
And lick your lip for mе
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist
Push out your hip
And lick your lip for mе
Make me beg you for it
Make me beg you for it
Make me sweat
Make me wanna spend my money on it
I make you beg me for it
I make you beg me for it
I make you sweat
Make you wanna spend your money on it
Who be this chick with the hips and thighs
So thick and the type of lips you only see in movie flicks
She dey make me magic
Imagine my mind don go as you were on the floor dancing
As we dance my soul was caressing your own
We were already up in my home
The way you slept your thigh
The sexy look in your eyes
Got me clicking away with my phone
The fire was cool compared to this chick
If she were a song, she’ll be a big hit
I sign her on for life to be with me
Other guys are dreaming of killing me
But I got my game on tight
Plus you looking deadly day or night
Club rugged in the place where we at
Any guy that wants to take you from me
Will see a maniac
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist
Push out your hip
And lick your lip for mе
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist for me
Whine your waist
Push out your hip
And lick your lip for mе
Make me beg you for it
Make me beg you for it
Make me sweat
Make me wanna spend my money on it
I make you beg me for it
I make you beg me for it
I make you sweat
Make you wanna spend your money on it
I make you beg me for it
I make you beg me for it
I make you sweat
Make you wanna spend your money on it
The song "Club Rugged" by Ruggedman is a song about seduction in the club atmosphere. The lyrics express the admiration of a man for a woman he sees in the club. He observes how everyone is taken aback by her beauty and intelligence, and in awe of her figure, hips, and lips. He describes her as someone who is worth spending money on and begs for her to dance for him, using phrases like "whine your waist for me" and "lick your lips for me".
The lyrics also suggest a possessive attitude towards the woman, where the singer claims the woman as his own and even suggests that other men who approach her would be met with violence. The lyrics are suggestive and use provocative imagery to describe the woman, which can be seen as objectifying and problematic.
Overall, the song Club Rugged is a typical representation of the nightclub culture where men actively seek out women and try to make them theirs by any means possible. It also highlights the male chauvinistic nature prevalent in society, where men view women merely as objects for their pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
Mami when you enter
As soon as you walked in
Damn nobody knew from when she you came
Nobody knew where you came from
Guys started looking at each other
Guys started looking at each other in amazement
Wondering who would be Abel
Wondering who would want to be with you
And who will be Cain
And who would be left behind
Same thoughts keep running through
All the guys had the same thoughts about you
The mind of every guy who don
Every guy who laid eyes on you
Laid eyes upon you
Couldn't take their eyes off of you
Thanking God for taking extra time
Thanking God for taking extra time to create you
In creating you
Because you're so beautiful
So just drop
Just start dancing
Time stood still
Everyone was mesmerized by your dancing
As the beat went on
As the music played
The only thing we always see
The only thing we could focus on
Was the way your hips don swung to the side
Was the way you moved your hips
Now its like we hypnotized
Now we're all mesmerized
As we looked into your eyes
As we stared into your eyes
Everybody’s wanting a piece of you but its chill
Everyone wants to be with you but I'm not worried about it
Cus I already got you
Because you're already mine
Whine your waist for me
Dance for me
Push out your hip
Move your hips
And lick your lip for me
And tease me
Make me beg you for it
Make me want you even more
Make me sweat
Make me desire you
Make me wanna spend my money on it
Make me willing to do anything for you
I make you beg me for it
I make you want me just as much
I love the way you whine
I love the way you move your body when you dance
And the way you push out your hip
And the way you move your hips
And you bite your lower lip till ya
And the way you tease me with your lips
Make every guy wanna have a taste of you
Make every guy want to be with you
Is what every man will be willing to do
Is what every man would be willing to do for you
Regular is what the brother will do
Other guys might try to talk and flirt with you
I won't waste time to converse and vibe with you
I won't bother with small talk and just get straight to the point with you
I go straight to the point and tell you
I'm honest with you
What you doing is like my peace of mind
Being with you is like a relaxing escape for me
You wanna live in ruins
You're trouble
With the way you look
Despite that
The way you twist
The way you dance
Like say you no get bone for waist
Like you have no bones in your waist (meaning you move it effortlessly)
The way you dressed the colours you’re matching
The way you dress and your outfit's color coordination
Shows that you a chick with taste
Shows that you have good taste
Now turn around let me see you twist
Now turn around and let me see you dance
Whine that waist and lick those lips
Move your hips and tease me with your lips
I wanna place you on my shelf
I want to be with you
Your body must have a lot of mouths
Your body speaks for itself
Cus it speaks for itself
Because you have a great body
Who be this chick with the hips and thighs
Who is this woman with curvy hips and thighs?
So thick and the type of lips you only see in movie flicks
With thick hips and full lips like the ones in movies
She dey make me magic
She mesmerizes me
Imagine my mind don go as you were on the floor dancing
As I watched you dance, I was lost in my own thoughts
As we dance my soul was caressing your own
As we danced, I felt a deep connection with you
We were already up in my home
We were already together in my mind
The way you slept your thigh
The way you had your thigh positioned
The sexy look in your eyes
The seductive look in your eyes
Got me clicking away with my phone
Made me take pictures of you with my phone
The fire was cool compared to this chick
Compared to you, everything else pales in comparison
If she were a song, she’ll be a big hit
If you were a song, you would be a hit
I sign her on for life to be with me
I want to be with you forever
Other guys are dreaming of killing me
Other guys are envious and jealous of me
But I got my game on tight
But I can handle it confidently
Plus you looking deadly day or night
Plus you always look amazing
Club rugged in the place where we at
We're at Club Rugged
Any guy that wants to take you from me
Any guy who wants to be with you instead of me
Will see a maniac
Will face my wrath
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Musical Solo Star đź“ş
Still enjoying good music
officialruggedman
Sure is it, thanks for watching.
Adeosun Oluwatoyin
officialruggedman much love for this jam, pls a remix of the song and sick beat by ID CABASA. We still wanna club like the 90s
paul osasu
ahahahah that was our clubbing songg
Eno Williams
ID Cabasa