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Born Michael Ugochukwu Stephens on the 20th of September in Ebem… Read Full Bio ↴Bio
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.
Born Michael Ugochukwu Stephens on the 20th of September in Ebem… Read Full Bio ↴Bio
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.
Flesh to Flesh to Death
Ruggedman Lyrics
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What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds that could destroy a future
You better avoid it
Or use protection
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds
Look at you now
Here’s a story about a guy named anybody
He had a wife and kid
A good job lets say he had it all
But couldn’t keep his pants on for long
He loved to get it on
Not thinking about it being right or wrong
He loved women and was ever ready to get with him
Chase em and hit em
Whatever they wanted he was ready to give em
As long as he could gеt em in bed
And get frеaky
To him it was fun
He didn’t think of the word risky
Unprotected sex galore
He had money so some he got free
And some he had to pay for
From motel to hotel
To sudden weekend business trips
With his secretary
And different chicks
I talked to him but he wouldn’t listen
On why he didn’t use protection he gave me this stupid reason that
Flesh to flesh is best
Until the day that he had to take the test
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds that could destroy a future
You better avoid it
Or use protection
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds
Look at you now
Well the news spread like wildfire
His folks blood pressure got higher
And of course he got fired
Then everyone knew he had aids
His phone that used to be busy
Now it don’t ring for days
Now he’s being treated like a lepper
Worse than an outcast
Cus he didn’t use protection for pleasure
That don’t last
More than 40 minutes tops an hour
Now he feels useless
Now he don’t got the power
He thought he did
Now everything is going down hill
Now he prays asking why he got this raw deal
Lost his job and friends
Even his right hand man is scared
Cus he don’t wanna try to understand
Wife left with the kid
He’s left with an empty house
And no spouse
At night nobody hears him shout
His suicide note read forgive me for my cheating
They found it on his body
That was hanging from the ceiling
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds that could destroy a future
You better avoid it
Or use protection
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds
Look at you now
Aids is not airborne
It doesn't just cling on
Its not passed from the touch of the skin
Unless its broken
Its not passed when you breathe the same air
As the patient when he coughs
Its not passed form using the same cup
Its not passed when you shake hands
Or you hug
Buts it’s a whole different ball game
If you sleep around like a dog
Unprotected or share needles
You just might get infected
If you’re still not
You better be interested
In what I speak cus people be walking on the streets
Not knowing that they be carriers of death that in deep
Wants its in, its in
For now there's no cure
It doent care for race or gender
You rich or you’re poor
It strikes like an unpaid worker
Hitting fathers and sons
Mothers and daughters
At separate times or all at once
Aids is real so you better recognize
And don’t choose to refuse that
Make that little sacrifice
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds that could destroy a future
You better avoid it
Or use protection
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds
Look at you now
What is it you want
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds that could destroy a future
You better avoid it
Or use protection
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds
Here’s a story about a guy named anybody
He had a wife and kid
A good job lets say he had it all
But couldn’t keep his pants on for long
He loved to get it on
Not thinking about it being right or wrong
He loved women and was ever ready to get with him
Chase em and hit em
Whatever they wanted he was ready to give em
As long as he could gеt em in bed
And get frеaky
To him it was fun
He didn’t think of the word risky
Unprotected sex galore
He had money so some he got free
And some he had to pay for
From motel to hotel
To sudden weekend business trips
With his secretary
And different chicks
I talked to him but he wouldn’t listen
On why he didn’t use protection he gave me this stupid reason that
Flesh to flesh is best
Until the day that he had to take the test
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds that could destroy a future
You better avoid it
Or use protection
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds
Look at you now
Well the news spread like wildfire
His folks blood pressure got higher
And of course he got fired
Then everyone knew he had aids
His phone that used to be busy
Now it don’t ring for days
Now he’s being treated like a lepper
Worse than an outcast
Cus he didn’t use protection for pleasure
That don’t last
More than 40 minutes tops an hour
Now he feels useless
Now he don’t got the power
He thought he did
Now everything is going down hill
Now he prays asking why he got this raw deal
Lost his job and friends
Even his right hand man is scared
Cus he don’t wanna try to understand
Wife left with the kid
He’s left with an empty house
And no spouse
At night nobody hears him shout
His suicide note read forgive me for my cheating
They found it on his body
That was hanging from the ceiling
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds that could destroy a future
You better avoid it
Or use protection
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds
Look at you now
Aids is not airborne
It doesn't just cling on
Its not passed from the touch of the skin
Unless its broken
Its not passed when you breathe the same air
As the patient when he coughs
Its not passed form using the same cup
Its not passed when you shake hands
Or you hug
Buts it’s a whole different ball game
If you sleep around like a dog
Unprotected or share needles
You just might get infected
If you’re still not
You better be interested
In what I speak cus people be walking on the streets
Not knowing that they be carriers of death that in deep
Wants its in, its in
For now there's no cure
It doent care for race or gender
You rich or you’re poor
It strikes like an unpaid worker
Hitting fathers and sons
Mothers and daughters
At separate times or all at once
Aids is real so you better recognize
And don’t choose to refuse that
Make that little sacrifice
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds that could destroy a future
You better avoid it
Or use protection
What is it you want
What do you hope to achieve
By sowing seeds
Look at you now
What is it you want
What is it you want
The lyrics to Ruggedman's song "Flesh to Flesh to Death" tell a cautionary tale about a man named Anybody who indulges in promiscuous behavior without considering the consequences. Anybody is depicted as someone who constantly seeks sexual gratification, engaging in unprotected sex and disregarding the potential risks. The lyrics emphasize the importance of using protection and making responsible choices to avoid destroying one's future.
The song portrays the consequences that Anybody faces as a result of his actions. The news of his infidelity and contraction of AIDS spreads rapidly, leading to the deterioration of his life. He loses his job, his friends, and his wife leaves him, leaving him feeling isolated and hopeless. The lyrics illustrate the devastating effects of AIDS on an individual's physical and mental well-being, as well as the social stigma and rejection they may face.
Through narrative storytelling, the song serves as a powerful message to raise awareness about the dangers of unprotected sex and the importance of taking precautions to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections. It highlights the potential devastation that can result from irresponsible behavior and encourages listeners to make informed choices and prioritize their health.
Line by Line Meaning
What is it you want
What is your desire or intention
What do you hope to achieve
What is your goal or purpose
By sowing seeds that could destroy a future
By engaging in actions that could harm or ruin a future
You better avoid it
It is advisable to stay away from such actions
Or use protection
Or take necessary precautions to prevent negative consequences
What is it you want
What is your desire or intention
What do you hope to achieve
What is your goal or purpose
By sowing seeds
By engaging in certain behaviors
Look at you now
Consider the current state or situation you find yourself in
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I love you rugged man
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Nice storylines with good concept, nice metaphor, good poetic story
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