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Ruger<\/strong> has teased a new collaboration featuring rapper Zlatan.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The hitmaker revealed this in a post on his Instagram story where he shared an image of the song which is one of the tracks of his upcoming album. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Ruger raved on Zlatan’s verse in a post on his X account where he revealed he has listened to the verse over a thousand times. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The song is likely to precede the release of Ruger’s second LP ‘Blown Boy’ <\/i>which is scheduled to drop in March 2025.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The sophomore LP comes off the back of his 2024 joint project ‘RnB’<\/i> with foe turned friend BNXN<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ruger’s next album is preceded with the release of the singles ‘Luv Again’ <\/i>and ‘Make Way’<\/i>. More recently, he released ‘Toma Toma’ <\/i>featuring Tiwa Savage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The album is also going to be Ruger’s second project since he parted ways with Jonzing World in 2023 to set up his Blown Boy imprint<\/a> which also happens to be the title of his upcoming album. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Since breaking into the mainstream in 2020 with his hit-filled EP ‘Pandemic’,<\/i> Ruger has become one of Afrobeats’ most versatile hitmakers<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The singer has made a name for himself through his vibrant fusion of Dancehall and Afrobeats while also displaying range by crafting R&B records. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Among some of his popular hits include ‘Bounce’, <\/i>and ‘Abu Dhabi’ <\/i>off his debut EP. On his sophomore EP, he delivered the hit records ‘Girlfriend’ <\/i>and ‘WeWe’. <\/i><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Ruger’s debut LP packed the chart-topping record ‘Asiwaju’ which underscored his status as one of the finest artists of his generation. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Ruger’s hitmaking ability is complimented by his showmanship with his live performances often attracting lots of female fans <\/a>who join him on stage to put on a show. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The singer is set to have a busy 2025 with the arrival of his new album which he will follow up with a tour of North America. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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