Ruger (singer)

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Ruger
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Background information
Birth nameMichael Adebayo Olayinka
Born (1999-09-23) 23 September 1999 (age 22)
Lagos, Nigeria
GenresAfrobeats
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2020–present
Labels
Associated actsD'Prince, Rema

Michael Adebayo Olayinka (born 23 September 1999), popularly known as Ruger, is a Nigerian Afrobeat singer and songwriter.[1] Ruger came into lime-light 2021 after he signed a record deal with D'Prince "Jonzing world record"[2] with a publishing and distribution deal with Columbia Records, and Sony Music Entertainment, U.K division.[3] On 4 March 2021, he released his debut EP Pandemic.[4]

"Bounce", became a major hit song from Pandemic EP, and debuted at number 39 on the Top 50 chart. In the same year, it debuted at number 20, on the TurnTable End of the Year chart. On 19 November 2021, he released his second EP, titled The Second Wave, and was led by "Dior" from the EP, which peaked at number 32 on the Top 50 chart, and number 15 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.[5]

Career[]

Michael started music at a very tender age, and was a member of his school music band as a teenager and also a member of his church choir. He began composing songs and perform at shows and school functions. After he was discovered by D'Prince, he was named "Ruger" by D'Prince himself.[6] In January 2021, D’Prince announced the signing of Ruger to Jonzing World and Sony Music Entertainment UK, in a joint venture with Columbia Records.

He was introduced to the public by D'Prince, following the release of "One Shirt", with Rema.[7] On 19 February 2021, he released Ruger, a self-titled single off his first EP project, titled PANDEMIC. He achieved mainstream recognition with the release of his debut extended play and its hit track "Bounce", which became his major hit, and had reached number one on Apple Music in Nigeria, and other African countries.[8] On 19 November 2021, he released his second extended play titled The Second Wave, solely produced by Kukbeats.[9]

Discography[]

EPs[]

List of extended plays with selected details
Title EP details
PANDEMIC
The Second Wave

Singles[]

List of singles, with certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Certifications Album
"Ruger" 2021 PANDEMIC
"Bonuce (UK remix)"
(featuring Midas the Jagaban) 		Non-album single
As featured artist
List of singles as featured artist, with certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Certifications Album
"One Shirt"
(Jonzing World featuring Ruger, D'Prince, & Rema) 		2021 Non-album single
"Sidepiece"
(Projexx featuring Ruger) 		Queen Hill
Other charted songs
List of charted songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NG
TurnTable[10] 		US
Afrobeats 		UK
"Bonuce" 2021 39 — — PANDEMIC
"Dior" 32 39[11] —[A] The Second Wave

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award ceremony Award description Result
2021 AFRIMA Most Promising African Artiste Nominated
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga or Dancehall Nominated
AEAUSA Awards Best New Artist Nominated
Best Reggae/Dancehall Act Nominated

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Dior" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but peaked at number 15 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Enter Ruger, Naija's new fearless act". The Guardian Nigeria. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Jonzing World's Record Label signs Ruger to join Rema". Vanguard News. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  3. ^ Alake, Motolani (19 January 2021). "D'Prince's Jonzing World unveils new artist, Ruger". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  4. ^ Alake, Motolani Yusmid (2021-03-12). "'PANDEMIC' is a wonderful introduction to Ruger's element [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  5. ^ a b "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Ruger is switching things up". PAM - Pan African Music. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  7. ^ Alake, Motolani (2021-01-21). "Jonzing World's new act, Ruger jumps on 'One Shirt' with D'Prince and Rema". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  8. ^ "Ruger Is Afrobeats' New Swashbuckling Star". OkayAfrica. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  9. ^ "New EP: Ruger – The Second Wave". BellaNaija. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  10. ^ "TurnTable Top 50 chart". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  11. ^ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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