Warning Records turned up the energy at Alchemy Bar for the official EP launch of Stupid by rising UK dancehall act Ruude Music

Warning Records turned up the energy at Alchemy Bar on Friday, 08 May 2026, for the official EP launch of Stupid by rising UK dancehall act Ruude Music — and from the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere signaled that this was more than just another release party. It felt like the arrival of a new movement in UK dancehall.

The venue was packed wall-to-wall with a young, energetic crowd who knew every lyric word for word, creating an electric connection between the artist and audience throughout the night. The Mixmasters team set the tone perfectly with an impressive warm-up session, building anticipation before the main performance. The presence of the Warning Records crew alongside Kodistarr — who supported the project as executive producer — added further weight to what was clearly an important night for the culture.

The building was filled with notable faces including Big Zeeks, Stylo G, and Tana Kimone among other special guests, showing strong industry support behind Ruude Music and the Warning Records movement.

Ruude delivered an engaging and confident performance that kept the crowd fully involved from start to finish. Every song connected, every hook landed, and the audience response proved that the music is already resonating deeply with fans. One of the standout moments of the evening came when Stylo G hit the stage to perform a few tracks of his own before joining Ruude for their collaboration “Oh Oh,” which received one of the loudest reactions of the night.

Overall, the Stupid EP launch was a major success and a strong statement for the future of UK dancehall. With authentic crowd support, strong industry backing, and undeniable energy, Ruude Music looks set to become part of the next wave pushing the genre forward. If this launch was anything to go by, the future of new-wave UK dancehall is looking very bright.