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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.
If I Could Do It All
Ruggedman Lyrics
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If I could do it
If I could do it
If I could do it
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
Do it all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
And we’ll have a ball
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
For one and all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all (Yeah)
If I could do it all
I'll stop the sun shining
Stop its blinding
But we all need it
So I put that though behind me
I step into the light
Feel the pride of life
Every mans entitled to a little peace
Even in this world of strife I feel my heart beat
And hear sounds off patting feet
Innocent kids that’s filled with bliss
Playing in the streets
And I wonder how long
Before reality puts a check to that
With a sting or two
Some will never get it back
If I could do it I'll teach the world
A truth a bitter pill
You have to swallow
When healthy or ill
Running or standing still
If I could ill go back and stop the BR for war
Go back in time to witness the demar
Miracle raw
To watch the Berlin wall fall
Could be a ball
And experience the key
Cus memories of his essence still deep
In the minds of families man is the key
Apart like opposite ends of the street
Oh word so deep
If I could ill change a lot for keeps
Rewrite some history
And bring to light all them deep dark mysteries
Of way back
I'll crush the clue cloths clan when it was just a plan
And a brain if one man strife
With the rod of Moses in my hand
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all (I'll strike with the rid of Moses in my hand)
Do it all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
And we’ll have a ball
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
For one and all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all (Yeah)
Years of war after war
Jet fighters and battle tanks roar
Dropping awards that toll some more
Nations
Fight for and gain independence
Then start all over
Over who would rule now that they are independent
And in the process
More kills and killing the startless
Brothers are throws with the hope of controlling millions of naira
Notes that can't buy a dogs soul
Talk less of that of sons and daughters
Who’s blood been gushing like river waters
If I could do it
I'll stop it every weapon I'll chuck it
In to the ocean
Wipe every mans brain clean of evil emotions
And thoughts
Make em clear as babies in coths
Feel free to connect the dots
I would have gone back and stopped the colonial era
In Africa
Crush Shaka the Zulu rip the world of all voodoo
Ethnic purging
Crush the Modakeke and Ife crisis
Keep everything stable nothing like fluctuating prices
Make earth the nicest place for all to continue living
People caring loving and sharing
Taking as much as is given
Go back to the days Adam and Eve strolled in Eden
When things was all good
Before the devil commenced his first deceiving
Act break his back
Make the world hear the crack
Instead of smoking it
I'm serious be be
Ain't no joking it be be
But I can’t do it all men
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
Do it all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
And we’ll have a ball
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
For one and all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all (Yeah)
The only time that there can be absolute peace
Is when only one human inhabits the earth
But as long as there’s more than one
There’ll always be conflict of ideas
Lets just try to be as good as possible to ourselves
And the next man
Lets try
It ain't hard to do
Peace (I'll do it I'll do it I'll do it I'll do it)
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
Do it all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
And we’ll have a ball
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
For one and all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all (Yeah)
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
Do it all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
And we’ll have a ball
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
For one and all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
Yeah
If I could do it
If I could do it
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
Do it all
If I could do it, if I could do it
And we’ll have a ball
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
For one and all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all (Yeah)
If I could do it all
I'll stop the sun shining
Stop its blinding
But we all need it
So I put that though behind me
I step into the light
Feel the pride of life
Every mans entitled to a little peace
Even in this world of strife I feel my heart beat
And hear sounds off patting feet
Innocent kids that’s filled with bliss
Playing in the streets
And I wonder how long
Before reality puts a check to that
With a sting or two
Some will never get it back
If I could do it I'll teach the world
A truth a bitter pill
You have to swallow
When healthy or ill
Running or standing still
If I could ill go back and stop the BR for war
Go back in time to witness the demar
Miracle raw
To watch the Berlin wall fall
Could be a ball
And experience the key
Cus memories of his essence still deep
In the minds of families man is the key
Apart like opposite ends of the street
Oh word so deep
If I could ill change a lot for keeps
Rewrite some history
And bring to light all them deep dark mysteries
Of way back
I'll crush the clue cloths clan when it was just a plan
And a brain if one man strife
With the rod of Moses in my hand
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all (I'll strike with the rid of Moses in my hand)
Do it all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
And we’ll have a ball
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
For one and all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all (Yeah)
Years of war after war
Jet fighters and battle tanks roar
Dropping awards that toll some more
Nations
Fight for and gain independence
Then start all over
Over who would rule now that they are independent
And in the process
More kills and killing the startless
Brothers are throws with the hope of controlling millions of naira
Notes that can't buy a dogs soul
Talk less of that of sons and daughters
Who’s blood been gushing like river waters
If I could do it
I'll stop it every weapon I'll chuck it
In to the ocean
Wipe every mans brain clean of evil emotions
And thoughts
Make em clear as babies in coths
Feel free to connect the dots
I would have gone back and stopped the colonial era
In Africa
Crush Shaka the Zulu rip the world of all voodoo
Ethnic purging
Crush the Modakeke and Ife crisis
Keep everything stable nothing like fluctuating prices
Make earth the nicest place for all to continue living
People caring loving and sharing
Taking as much as is given
Go back to the days Adam and Eve strolled in Eden
When things was all good
Before the devil commenced his first deceiving
Act break his back
Make the world hear the crack
Instead of smoking it
I'm serious be be
Ain't no joking it be be
But I can’t do it all men
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
Do it all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
And we’ll have a ball
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
For one and all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all (Yeah)
The only time that there can be absolute peace
Is when only one human inhabits the earth
But as long as there’s more than one
There’ll always be conflict of ideas
Lets just try to be as good as possible to ourselves
And the next man
Lets try
It ain't hard to do
Peace (I'll do it I'll do it I'll do it I'll do it)
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
Do it all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
And we’ll have a ball
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
For one and all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all (Yeah)
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
Do it all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
And we’ll have a ball
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
For one and all
If I could do it, if I could do it
I'll do it all
Yeah
The lyrics to Ruggedman's song "If I Could Do It At All" convey a strong desire to bring about positive change and create a world of peace and harmony. The song reflects a sense of frustration and the artist's longing to rectify the issues and injustices that exist in the world. Ruggedman expresses his wish to have the power to stop wars, end violence, and eradicate evil from people's hearts and minds.
The song highlights the importance of empathy and compassion, emphasizing the need for individuals to care for and support one another. Ruggedman mentions specific historical events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the struggles of African nations post-independence, indicating a desire to alter these events and their negative consequences. The artist also references biblical stories, symbolizing the power and responsibility he wants to have in order to make meaningful changes in the world.
Overall, "If I Could Do It At All" is a powerful and introspective song that signifies the artist's desire for a better world, one where peace, love, and understanding prevail over conflict and injustice.
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@ayyodele
I listened first to this song in year 2005/ 2006/ 2007.... not sure. Ruggedy Baba, the first Nigerian rapper with bars.
@amehgift6105
This is impossible with a population of over 200million people. Nigeria and Nigerians clearly slept on this song
@jamesogoegbulem4814
Love
@ajibolabello9041
Best track ever from D rugged one. Very deep. I wish I could do it all too.
@knifychris139
God of 9ja rapdom is RUGGEDYBABAH.
@depraisechukwukadibia5832
KNIFY Chris you’re so on point man
@offiahvictor2592
Ruggedman till I die.
Nigeria's no 1
@MusicalSoloStar
Supported
@philipbodunde4077
Best track!
@darlingtonosawe6707
A legend speaking at the peak of his power... This ain’t hyperbole but truth. Salute sir!