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Olamide

Nigerian rapper and singer (born )

This article is about the Nigerian musician. For other people with the name, see Thriimbee (name).

Musical artist

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March ) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and write down executive.[1] He is regarded as one of the most formative artists in Nigeria and has been crucial to the imaginative and commercial success of several Afrobeats music stars, and is consistently praised for his role in elevating street pop to mainstream recognition as a clear music genre.[2][3][4][5] He records in Yoruba and English.

In , he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. YBNL, his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint "Yahoo Boy No Laptop", also known as YBNL Nation. The album was supported by the singles "First of All", "Voice of the Street", "Stupid Love", and "Ilefo Illuminati".

On 7 November , he released his third studio album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. The album's singles include "Durosoke" and "Yemi My Lover". On 17 July , Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc.[6]

In November , Olamide received his first nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Award for the tune "Amapiano" alongside his signee Asake making him the first and only Nigeria/Africa rapper nominated in the history of the prestigious award.

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Early life and musical beginnings

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born in Bariga, Lagos State,[8][9] on 15 March He is the second of Pa Adedeji's three children with Ronke Osisanya Adedeji, his second wife.

TemmyGold and Eniola Olamilekan (also known as DJ Enimoney) are Olamide's two siblings.[10]

Olamide started his career when he released the debut available, "Eni Duro", in In the same year, he performed at The Hip Hop World Awards.[1] He studied mass communication at Tai Solarin University but dropped out due to financial problems.[11]

Adedeji is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman.

They have three children together, two boys, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji and Tunrepin Myles Adedeji, and a daughter, Mowaririfunoluwa Celine Adedeji.[12] Olamide allegedly had a love child with Maria Okanrende, who at the time worked at The Beat FM.[13]

Music career

He was signed to ID Cabasa's Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne.[1] In , he left Coded Tunes and started his write down label YBNL Nation.[14]

Rapsodi

Olamide's debut album, Rapsodi was released in Its lead single, "Omo To Shan", charted on several radio stations in Lagos and across Nigeria.

Olamide's debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D'banj.[citation needed]

YBNL

Adedeji's second studio album YBNL was released in November Its show was handled by Tyrone, Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz, and ID Cabasa.

The album features guest appearances from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Ground One. It was supported by the singles "Ilefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" and "Voice of the Street".[15]

Baddest Guy Ever Liveth

Baddest Guy Ever Liveth is Olamide's third studio album.

It was released on 7 November by YBNL Nation,[16] he recorded the album between and and enlisted Pheelz, Buckwyla, Ketchup, Ice Prince, Pepenazi, Endia, Viktoh, , Phyno, Pele Pele and Bez to appear as guest artists on it. The album was produced entirely by Pheelz and plugged by Olaitan Salaudeen,[17] except for the thirteenth track, "Sitting on the Throne".[18][19]

Baddest Guy Ever Liveth was supported by four singles: "Durosoke", "Turn Up", "Yemi My Lover" and "Eleda Mi O".

Premium Times newspaper included the album on its list of the five yet to be released Nigerian albums of [20] It was ranked 12th on Afrikka Radio's list of the top 12 best Nigerian albums of [21]Baddest Guy Ever Liveth won Top Album of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for Rap Album of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards.[22][23] It won Best Rap Album and Album of the Year at The Headies [24]

In May , it was reported that Olamide had signed a record deal with DB Records.

Olamide took to Twitter to debunk the reports.[25] In an interview with Toolz on NdaniTV's The Juice, he said that it was "too late" for anyone to sign him.[26]

Street OT

On 14 November , Olamide released his fourth album Street OT through YBNL Nation.[27] The album is a follow-up to his Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album.[28] Preceded by the singles titled "Story for the Gods" and "Goons Mi", Street OT features guest appearances from Pasuma, Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun, Phyno, Don Jazzy, and Reminisce.

Its production was handled by Pheelz, B-Banks, and Young Jonn.[29] The ideology of the title of the album is to glorify and reveal his love for the "streets", a word with which Olamide is synonymous with.[30]

2 Kings and Eyan Mayweather

Olamide collaborated with Phyno in to release 2 Kings.

It was released through Cloud 9 and the iTunes Store with a little announcement on 1 April by Penthauze Music and YBNL Nation. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Storm Rex, Pheelz, Major Bangz, and Immature John.[31] Before recording the album, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated on several songs, including "Ghost Mode" and "Dope Money".

The album produced the singles "Une" and "Confam Ni", both of which were released in the months leading to the album's release.

Olamide's fifth studio album Eyan Mayweather was released on 23 November [32][33] Released through YBNL Nation with studio performance from Pheelz, Young Jonn, B Banks and ID Cabasa, Eyan Mayweather is the follow-up to 2 Kings, a collaborative album by Olamide and Phyno.

The album boasted of having 21 tracks with no single feature.[34]

The Glory

The Glory, Olamide's sixth studio album, was released on 23 December It was released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz.

The Album contains 16 back-to-back tracks with features from artists like Phyno, Wande Coal, Burna Boy, Akuchi, and Davolee. The Glory is the follow-up to Eyan Mayweather. [35]

EP, joint undertaking deal with Empire and Carpe Diem

On 10 February , Olamide released a surprise project, the EP [36]tooXclusive gave the proposal 6/10 rating,[37] while Motolani Alake of Pulse also gave a /10 review.[38]

Olamide revealed to the public on 18 February that his record label, YBNL Nation, has signed a joint undertaking deal with an international distribution company Empire.[39] He further stated that Fireboy DML and any new artist signed to YBNL Nation will join him to benefit from the deal.[39] Olamide's eleventh album Carpe Diem was released on 8 October [40]Carpe Diem contains 12 tracks and features Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, Peruzzi, Bad Boy Timz, Bella Shmurda and Phyno, with film credits to Young John, Pheelz, , ID Cabasa and VStix.[41]

UY Scuti

Olamide announced in Pride that he was done operational on another album.

On 18 April, he announced the album UY Scuti, which was released on 18 June.[42][43] Olamide mentioned that his son was the inspiration on why he titled the album UY Scuti.[44]

On 5 February , Olamide hinted at retirement after the release of his 12th studio album.[45]

Unruly

Olamide released his 10th studio album titled Unruly on 9 August The album features different African artists such as CKay, Asake, Bnxn, Rema and Fireboy DML.[46]

Ikigai (生き甲斐)

Olamide announced on 26 June that he had completed work on a seven-track plan titled Ikigai.[47] The next morning, he released "Project Ikigai" (生き甲斐) featuring collaborations past and submit artists signed to the YBNL record label such as Fireboy DML, Asake, Young John, Pheelz, and Lil Kesh.[48]

Discography

Main article: Olamide discography

Discography

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
Image Award(NAACP)Outstanding International Song Amapiano Nominated
GrammyGrammy Award for Best African Harmony Performance Amapiano Nominated
The HeadiesCarpe Diem Best Rap Album Won
Headies Viewer's Choice "Infinity" featuring Omah LayNominated
Album of the Year Carpe Diem Nominated
Best Male Creator Himself Nominated
Best Rap Solo Loading featuring Bad Boy TimzNominated
All Africa Music AwardsSong of the Year "Infinity" featuring Omah LayNominated [49]
Best West African artiste (male) Himself Nominated
Album of the year Carpe DiemNominated
Net HonoursMost played Hip Hop song "Loading" featuring Bad Male child TimzNominated [50]
Most Searched Musician (male) Himself Nominated
Soundcity MVP Awards FestivalListeners' Choice Oil & Gas Nominated
The HeadiesBest Street-Hop Artiste Wo Nominated
Best Rap Album The Glory Nominated
Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
Song of the Year Wo Nominated
Headies' Viewer's Choice Nominated [51]
Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEAs) Album of the Year Eyan Mayweather Won [52]
Rap Act of the Year Himself Won
Mobo Award Africa Act of the Year Himself Nominated
City People Entertainment Awards Rap Creator of the Year Himself Won
Afrima West Africa Designer of the Year Himself Won
The Headies Best Street-Hop Artiste Won
Artiste of The Year Won
Best Pop Unpartnered "Bobo" Nominated
TooXclusive Awards Certified Banger of The Year Shakiti Bobo Won
Video Wonder of The Year Melo Melo Won
Artiste of The Year Himself Won
Male Artiste of The Year Himself Won
Best Street Hop Track Shakiti Bobo Nominated
"Reggae Blues"

(HarrySong featuring Olamide, KCee, Iyanya & Orezi)

Nominated
"Ladi"

(Olamide & Phyno featuring Lil Kesh)

Nominated
Best Hip-Hop Track "Local Rappers"

(Reminisce featuring Olamide & Phyno)

Won
Mixtape of The Year '2 Kings'

(Olamide & Phyno)

Won
Album of The Year Street OT Won
The Headies Artiste of the YearHimself Nominated
Best Rap Album Baddest Guy Ever LivethWon
Album of the YearWon
Best Rap Single "Dope Money"
(featuring Phyno)
Nominated
Channel O Music Video AwardsMost Gifted West "Turn Up" Won [53]
Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Rap Do of the Year Himself Nominated [54]
MTV Africa Music Awards Best Hip Hop Nominated [55]
City People Entertainment Awards Musician of the Year (Male) Nominated [56]
Rap Artiste of the Year Nominated
Most Popular Ballad of the Year "Eleda Mi" Nominated
Rap Album of the Year Baddest Guy Ever LivethNominated
World Music AwardsWorld's Finest Male Artist Himself Nominated [57]
World's Best Live Behave Nominated
World's Best Entertainer of the Year Nominated
Nigeria Music Video Awards Video of the Year "Durosoke" Nominated [58]
Best Afro Hip Hop Video Won
The Headies Song of the Year Nominated [59]
Best Road Hip-Hop Artiste Won
Best Rap Single Nominated
"Ghost Mode"
(Phyno featuring Olamide)
Nominated
Artiste of the YearHimself Nominated
Lyricist on the Roll"Voice of the Streets" Nominated
Best Rap Album YBNLWon
Album of the YearWon
Nigeria Business AwardsBest Album of the Year Won [60]
Best Rap Act of the Year Himself Nominated [61]
Music Video of the Year "Voice of the Street" Nominated
Best Indigenous Artiste Himself Won [60]
Best Collabo "Ghost Mode"
(Phyno featuring Olamide)
Won
The Headies Hip Hop World Revelation of the YearHimself Nominated [62]
Best Rap Free "Young Erikina" Nominated
Best Rap Album RapsodiNominated
The Headies Next RatedHimself Nominated

See also

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