Ruger
Michael Adebayo Olayinka (born 23 September 1999), popularly known as Ruger, is a Nigeria singer and songwriter.[1] He rose to fame from his hit breaking song 'Bounce', which lead to a record deal in 2021 with D'Prince "Jonzing World record" for a publishing and distribution deal with Columbia Records,[2] and Sony Music Entertainment, U.K division.[3]
Ruger | |
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.jpg) Ruger in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Adebayo Olayinka |
| Born | 23 September 1999 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afrobeats, Dancehall |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels |
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| Associated acts | D'Prince Rema |
| YouTube information | |
| Channels | Ruger Official |
| Subscribers | 1.04 Million |
| Total views | 287.5 Million |
Updated: 08 April 2023 | |
Discography
Albums / EPs
| Title | Album/EP details |
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| PANDEMIC |
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| The Second Wave |
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| The Second Wave Deluxe |
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| Ru The World[4] |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Ruger" | 2021 | PANDEMIC | |
| "PANDEMIC" | Platinum in Sub-Saharan Africa | Non-album single |
- As featured artist
| Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "One Shirt" (Jonzing World featuring Ruger, D'Prince, & Rema) |
2021 | Non-album single | |
| "Sidepiece" (Projexx featuring Ruger) |
Queen Hill |
SINGLES
"Ruger" (2021)
"Abu Dhabi" (2021)
"Bow" (2021)
"Bounce" (2021)
"Monalisa" (2021)
"Yekpa" (2021)
"Dior" (2021)
"Champion" (2021)
"Snapchat" (2021)
"Useless" (2021)
"Girlfriend" (2022)
"WeWe" (2022)
"Warning" (2022)
"Red Flags" (2022)
"Asiwaju" (2022)
"Jonzing boy"(2023)
"Bun Bun"(2023)
- Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG TurnTable[5] |
US Afrobeats |
UK Afrobeats | |||
| "Bounce" | 2021 | 39 | — | — | PANDEMIC |
| "Dior" | 32 | 39[6] | —[upper-alpha 1] | The Second Wave | |
| "Snapchat" | 2021 | The Second Wave | |||
| "Girlfriend" | 2022 | 18 | The Second Wave Deluxe | ||
| "Wewe" | 2022 | The Second Wave Deluxe | |||
| "Red Flags" | 2022 | 14 | |||
| "Asiwaju" | 2022 | 1 | 16 | 3 | |
Ruger Media
Ruger's MK II 22/45 target pistol.
The 1970 Ruger Sports Tourer was a brief attempt by Ruger at building a high-end, retro car. In the end, only two prototypes were made.
Ruger M77 Mark II Stainless Bolt Action in .204
Ruger 10/22 "Stainless" With an aftermarket Butler Creek Folding Stock and a TRUGLO Red Dot Sight
Ruger Red Label shotgun, 12 gauge, 1st generation
A standard Ruger P89 right-side view
Ruger SR1911 .45 ACP
Accession: 68-577-B*Pistol, Cal 22, US, Ruger Mk1*Pistol has serial# 153616, left frame is engraved: " Ruger" " .22 Cal Long Rifle Automatic Pistol." Right frame has, " Sturm, Ruger & Co/Southport, Conn, U.S.A." Collection of Curator Branch, Naval History and Heritage Command.
The first variation of the Ruger LCR .38 Special with laser grips
Stainless New Model Super Blackhawk and Redhawk
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References
- ↑ "Enter Ruger, Naija's new fearless act". The Guardian Nigeria. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ↑ "Jonzing World's Record Label signs Ruger to join Rema". Vanguard News. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
- ↑ Alake, Motolani (19 January 2021). "D'Prince's Jonzing World unveils new artist, Ruger". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ↑ "Ruger - Ru The World(2023)". LyricsMack. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ↑ "TurnTable Top 50 chart". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ↑ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-u-s-afrobeats-songs/2022-03-29. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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