Exposed to a variety of genres such as Fuji, reggae, R&B, and dancehall, his influences ranged from King Wasiu Ayinde and Bob Marley to Sean Paul and Popcaan.

While in secondary school, he composed songs that gained popularity among his peers, solidifying his aspirations to pursue music professionally.

In 2019, Ruger began posting song covers on Instagram, which caught the attention of D'Prince, a Nigerian singer, music executive, and founder of Jonzing World.

[6] Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria praised Pandemic for showcasing Ruger’s "superstar delivery" and ability to blend reggae-fusion and Afro-pop seamlessly.

Tracks like "Abu Dhabi" exemplify his talent with "incredible delivery" and dexterous lyricism, though the review noted that Jonzing's single choices, such as "One Shirt", failed to maximize his potential.