Ruggedman Explained

Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, known professionally as Ruggedman, is a Nigerian rapper from Ohafia, Nigeria.

Career

A graduate of political science from Lagos State University, Ọ̀jọ́.^[1] Ruggedman started exploring music in 1999. He produced his own songs and released two well-received tracks in 1999. His albums are all released on his personal label, Rugged Records.

Ruggedman's record label, Rugged Records, signed its first act, singer MBRYO, in September 2012. MBRYO was featured on Ruggedman's "Ruggedy Baba pt 2″, produced by Blaize Beatz. Money Making Music, Ruggedman's 2012 album, is a collaboration with MBRYO serving as a promotion for the artist. The album also had guest appearances by Terry G and Funbi.

Ruggedman hosted the Star Quest Reality TV Talent Show in 2009, 2010, and 2011.^[2]

Discography

Albums

• Thy Album Come (2004)
• Ruggedy Baba (2007)^[3]
• Untouchable (2010)^[4]
• Money Making Music (2012)^[5]
• Situation (2021)^[6]
• The Michael Stephens Experiment (2024)^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: RuggedMan Set to Drop Highly Anticipated EP. 20 January 2025. 31 May 2024.
2. Web site: TheNET.ng – Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games. Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games.
3. Web site: Ruggedy Baba by Rugged Man.
4. Web site: Untouchable by Rugged Man. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112816/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/untouchable/id548275200. dead. 4 March 2016.
5. Web site: iTunes - Music - Money Making Music by Ruggedman & Mbryo . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140819080825/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/money-making-music/id582755284 . 2014-08-19.
6. Web site: Situation . .
7. Web site: The Michael Stephens Experiment . .
8. Web site: New Music Ruggedman – 'Seyi Shay' ft Olamide. Pulse.ng. 5 February 2016. Joey Akan. 5 February 2016.