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Bio
Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, professionally known as Ruggedman, is a prominent Nigerian rapper, producer and founder Rugged Records. Ruggedman began exploring music in the 1990s, producing his own tracks which were well received on the radio. He established himself in the music industry speedily and became the most featured rapper in Nigeria. He has released several singles and performed on stages alongside international acts. Ruggedman has established himself as a prominent figure in the Nigeria music industry, known for his distinctive style and lyrical prowess.
Discography
Albums8
Ruggedman, Volume 3
Ruggedman, Volume 32020 • AlbumTracks: 15
Ruggedman, Volume 4
Ruggedman, Volume 42020 • AlbumTracks: 15
Ruggedman, Volume 1
Ruggedman, Volume 12020 • AlbumTracks: 15
Ruggedman, Volume 5
Ruggedman, Volume 52020 • AlbumTracks: 11
Thy Album Come
Thy Album Come2015 • AlbumTracks: 17
Untouchable
Untouchable2010 • AlbumTracks: 18
Volume 2
Volume 22010 • AlbumTracks: 15
Ruggedy Baba
Ruggedy Baba2007 • AlbumTracks: 20
EPs2
The Michael Stephen's Experiment
The Michael Stephen's Experiment2024 • EPTracks: 4
Situation
Situation2021 • EPTracks: 6
Singles10
Zoom
Zoom2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Eruku - Smoke
Eruku - Smoke2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Hallo
Hallo2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Is Police Your Friend?
Is Police Your Friend?2017 • SingleTracks: 1
What If
What If2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Wobe
Wobe2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Oloshi
Oloshi2016 • SingleTracks: 1
8 Figures
8 Figures2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Agidi
Agidi2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Sucasa Micasa
Sucasa Micasa2010 • SingleTracks: 1
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