Nigerian music lovers awaited with bated breath on April 18, 2024, as the hot collaboration between rising stars Ruger & Bnxn released their seven-track RnB album. Following various rumors and anticipations, the album saw its highly anticipated debut under the copyright of Blown Boy Ent. / T.Y.E / EMPIRE, impressing fans and critics alike with its explicitness and fresh RnB rhythm.
The album kicks off with the track “Bae Bae,” a song that lasts a brief but fiery 2:34 minutes. Ruger & Bnxn wasted no time setting the mood for this high-octane RnB album, driving home their musical synergy with every beat and lyric.
The second track “POE” is slightly lengthier, offering listeners a treat for 3:26 minutes. The song incorporates a blend of Afrobeat influences, further artistically showcasing the duo’s diverse range. Meanwhile, the third track “Calculate Love” pulls back from the vibrant beats of the preceding songs, taking an introspective turn in this three-minute piece.
Next in line is “Ilashe”, which lasts a fleeting 2:40 minutes. The song gives a nod to the duo’s Nigerian roots, incorporating elements of traditional African music into the modern RnB vibes. Then, the album introduces “Romeo Must Die (RMD)”, also a 2:40-minute track, demonstrating the pair’s ability to configure raw emotion into music.
The penultimate track, “Party Monster,” takes listeners on a 2:55-minute journey packed with riveting RnB and Afrobeat rhythms that pay homage to classic party anthems. The album closes on “Not Done”—a clear message to fans that Ruger & Bnxn still have much more to offer. The 3:16-minute track is bittersweet and leaves listeners yearning for the next dose of their unique sound.
Ruger & Bnxn have proven with this album that they are not just another fleeting sensation in the ever-evolving music scene. Followers of Afrobeat and RnB will be gracefully served with this collection of tracks showcasing the duo’s clear talent and synergy. The pairing of Ruger, the new kid on the block known for his potent lyrics, and Bnxn, the melodic genius, have forged a musical force to be reckoned with in the industry.
The explicitness of the album underlines the raw honesty and progressive nature of the duo’s work, marking another milestone in African-influenced music making waves globally. The album speaks volumes about Ruger & Bnxn’s creative depth and sees them pushing the boundaries in delivering a mature and polished sound in this distinctly unique RnB album. Indeed, the Nigerian RnB scene has never looked so promising as it does right now — with Ruger & Bnxn at the helm.
RnB
Artist: Ruger & Bnxn
Genres: African
Release Date: 4/18/2024
Track Count: 7
Explicitness: explicit
Copyright: ℗ 2024 Blown Boy Ent. / T.Y.E / EMPIRE
Tracklist
| # | Title | Artist | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bae Bae | Ruger & Bnxn | 2:34 | Released |
| 2 | POE | Ruger & Bnxn | 3:26 | Released |
| 3 | Calculate Love | Ruger & Bnxn | 3:01 | Released |
| 4 | Ilashe | Ruger & Bnxn | 2:40 | Released |
| 5 | Romeo Must Die (RMD) | Ruger & Bnxn | 2:40 | Released |
| 6 | Party Monster | Ruger & Bnxn | 2:55 | Released |
| 7 | Not Done | Ruger & Bnxn | 3:16 | Released |
