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As
soon as i heard about the change of phase of Ruggedy Baba from part 1 to Part
2, i wanted to be the first to know. My
journey started on Wednesday 16th of May when i woke up early in order to catch
up with my appointment with the Rugged one. His simplicity and humility oozed
as we went on a short tour during which i took advantage of asking questions. I
tried not to make it look like an interview, but trust Rugged man, he knew what
i was upto. Here are excerpts of the remarkable moment spent with the man named
RUGGED.
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We
all know Ruggedy, but for dose who don't, pls just give us a brief?
Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, born
September 20.
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Let's
talk about your background and lifestyle.
Born in Ebem Ohafia Abia state.From a Christian
family of 5 and studied Political science in Lagos State University Ojo. My
lifestyles easy cos i am a happy go lucky,pace setter who is a no nonsense
taking individual.
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How
did you come about music?
I Got interested in music when i was very young. I had
this uncle Mr. Jonathan Okeke who used to travel a lot and bringg music videos
and soon i realized i could write my own lyrics and get on my own
instrumentals.
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You
are now a veteran in the music factory, what has always kept you going?
My natural love for
music and entertainment generally keeps me going.
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In
a few words, define your kind of music?
My kind of music is hip hop,with a
fussion of our local lingua. I'm inspired by Fela Anikulapo Kuti a lot, and so
also Bongo'zikwe because of the way he basically sings. When i started watching
music videos and listening to Music, he was my inspiration.
· Baba
wen you go marry?
I will marry when i marry lol
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If
you had to give a Ruggedman Award to the best Nigerian act, who will that be?
I
bet 2face idibia bro, its definitely 2face.
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I
know well about Ruggedy Baba part 1 and so why Part 2?
its simple, the title is
due to what both songs have in common,Hailing me ''Ruggedy Baba''
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When's
your next joints?
I have joints with 2face,Wiz Boyy, Reminisce,Terry G. We are
just trying to pick the next set of songs to do videos for.
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What’s in the future, what do we expect from you
in the nearest future?
Expect
a feel good album and the unveiling of the Rugged Records artist.
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'RUGGED
MAN', how have you handled that name and fame?
I handle fame the same way i
have always done,i dont let it get into my head and i stay me and real
everytime.
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Any proposed national and international collaboration or tour?
My part for now is to produce the
album,i know management have some things up thier sleeve and will let me know
at the right time.
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What's
the future of the Nigeria music factory?
I see Nigerian music going farther than it
has now.We have conquered Africa and its time to spread the net wider.
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Advice to young rappers?
To up coming artistes i say music is like any other
business now,you need capital to start it but the most important part is the
talent.Without it dont bother.
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Parting words! Rugged records is here to stay
and i say thank you all for the love and support for Ruggedman and his music
over the years.God bless.
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