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Hometown: Lagos, NG
Genre: Hip Hop
Born Michael Ugochukwu Stephens in Abia State Nigeria.Political Science graduate of Lagos State
University (LASU) Ojo.Run my own label in Nigeria "RUGGED RECORDS" and a clothing line called 20th Sept Wear that I amed after my birthday..
I have performed alongside international acts like KC n Jojo,Guru,Sean Paul,Wyclef Jean,
Akon,Wayne Wonder,Ja Rule,Kevin Little,Maxie Priest,Kanye West,LL.Cool J,
T.Pain,Nas,Nelly to name a few.
5 States tour of Germany.
Have also performed in London,South Africa and Wales.
I am the most featured Nigerian rapper in Nigeria.
Have featured in over 100 tracks.
I have two award winning albums to my credit both under Rugged Records.
ALBUMS
1.Thy Album Come (2004)
2.Ruggedy Baba (2007)
Both award winning rap albums.
I have hosted the prestigious NB Plc sponsored Star Quest Reality Tv Talent Show 09 and 10.
and anchored for the 2 years running MTN Project Fame Official Press Media Launch 08 and 09.
CURRENT PROJECTS
I am currently working on my 3rd album
A 10 states album tour
and his tv show.
AWARDS
2003 FAME Awards for best new artist,
2003 Award For Musical Excellence (AMEN) AWARDS FOR
1.Best new artist,
2.best solo performance,
3.best rap video and
4.Artist of the year.
2004 Nigerian Entertainment Awards for best solo performance.
2004 AMEN AWARDS for best solo performance.
2005 Kora All African Awards Nominee for Best Male Artist West Africa.
2006 Hip Hop Artist of the year NIGERIA MUSIC AWARD held in London. 2008 Hip Hop World Awards for Best rap album,
2008 Nigerian Music Award Best Rap Artist,
2008 Nigeria Music Video Award winner for Best Indiginous Video concept.
2009 Nominated for KORA All Africa Music Award for Best Hip Hop Act
2009 University of Ibadan award for Nigerian Rap King
(Ruggedman is the 1st Nigerian artist to get an award named after him)
and many others from Tertiary institutions and organisations.
“Ruggedman n his artist Mbryo were yet again at this years Calabar Xmas Festival. Watch what they did...”
Rugged Records - Ruggedman n Mbryo rock Calabar
“Rugged Records act Mbryo drops new Xmas Video directed by James Oludare.”
Rugged Records - Watch Mbryos New Xmas Video
“Mbryo,Rugged Records singing sensation drops a club banging song titled ''Shimbolobo'' produced by Del B.@Mbryosingz1”
Dj Sean of Ace World Team - Rugged Records
“Ruggedman drops the hottest rap track titled 8Figures ft Reminisce. Produced by Beniesmusic.”
Dj Sean of Ace World Team - Rugged Records
“Rugged Records 2nd listening party for their artist Mbryo is today Ill Bliss,Phyno,Morell,Morachi,Fedi Vito,Dj Hotega of 100.5 Raypower FM and Dj City”
Dj Sean of Ace World Team - Rugged Records
“Check out pics from Ruggedmans video PUSH ft Terry G”
Stella - stelladimokokorkus.com
“Rugedman drops a collaboration album titled ''Money Making Music'' with his new artiste Mbryo soon”
4Lah - Dear Artiste
“Finally Nigerias award winning veteran rapper Ruggedman,signs Mbryo to his label Rugged Records”
Bellanaija.com - Bella
“Download Ruggedmans BlackBerry theme”
Management - Rugged Records
“Ruggedman unveils new items off his 20th september wear with a fashion party.This took place 29th Oct 2011 at XL Lounge Victoria Island”
Management - 20th Sept Wear
“Nigerias Ruggedman drops a new song titled Ireke,produced by Samklef”
Rugged Records - Ruggedman drops a club Banger
“DOWNLOAD FOR FREE TO YOUR PHONES: The hottest track out now from Ruggedman ft Funbi -How You Want Am.Produced by Blaze Beatz”
Management - Rugged Records
“BIRTHDAY BONANZA Buy 2 albums from Ruggedman for the price of one *CLICK HERE*”
Rugged News - Hibuzz.com
“Rapper Ruggedman launches his clothing line 20th September Wear”
Mayreejay - Nobs360
“BRAND NEW MUSIC: 20th September is Ruggedmans birthday and he drops a new track for his fans.Check it out”
Management - Rugged Records
“Why-im-making-clothes-for-women Ruggedman”
Lolade Sowolu - thenetng.com
“Ruggedman to unveil items from his 20th September Wear clothing line soon”
Management - 20th September Wear
“Ruggedman had a photo shoot for his clothing line 20th September Wear with super model Bisi Rahaman and Emike at Shola Animashauns studio”
Management - Rugged Records
