BEHIND THE STITCH: ALANI
June 21, 2024
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Nigerian music sensation Ruger has announced the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album, Blown Boy Ru, slated for March 2025. This album marks a significant milestone in Ruger’s career as his first major project under his new imprint, Blown Boy Entertainment, following his departure from Jonzing World in early 2024. Ruger’s announcement has sparked excitement across the music world, with fans eagerly awaiting what promises to be a showcase of his artistic growth and unmatched versatility.
The upcoming 13-track album builds on Ruger’s impressive discography and signals his evolution as a trailblazer in Afrobeats, Afro-pop, and dancehall. Known for his infectious melodies and bold delivery, Ruger has continued to push the boundaries of his sound. His 2024 joint EP, RnB, with fellow Nigerian artist Bnxn, served as a testament to his ability to collaborate seamlessly while exploring new creative territories. The project not only showcased his versatility but also highlighted his capacity to captivate listeners through rich storytelling and dynamic production.
Beyond collaborations, Ruger’s solo releases in 2024, including singles such as “Make Way,” “Luv Again” and “Toma Toma” featuring Tiwa Savage, showcased his artistic genius and ability to explore an impressive variety of sounds. They also hinted at the sonic direction of Blown Boy Ru, certainly one or more of these songs will feature on the album.
Ruger is actively gearing up for this new album and he in fact recently teased a snippet for a track, “BDSM,” which is expected to be a lead single off the album.
While the track list and features that’ll be on Blown Boy Ru, haven’t been announced yet, it is certain that this album will be an outstanding body of work that will build on his reputation as an artist who consistently delivers outstanding and boundary-pushing music.
As the March release date approaches, anticipation is at an all-time high. For Ruger, Blown Boy Ru is more than an album–it’s a statement of independence, artistic evolution, and a new chapter in his journey.
