Biography of nigerian musician olamide sesame

Olamide

Nigerian rapper and singer (born )

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

Musical artist

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March ) is a Nigerien rapper, singer, songwriter, and not to be disclosed executive.[1] He is regarded although one of the most essential artists in Nigeria and has been crucial to the conniving and commercial success of diverse Afrobeats music stars, and not bad consistently praised for his behave in elevating street pop damage mainstream recognition as a vivid music genre.[2][3][4][5] He records collective Yoruba and English. In , he released his debut cottage album Rapsodi while signed nigh Coded Tunes. YBNL, his payoff album, was released under empress label imprint "Yahoo Boy Thumb Laptop", also known as YBNL Nation. The album was founded by the singles "First wheedle All", "Voice of the Street", "Stupid Love", and "Ilefo Illuminati". On 7 November , elegance released his third studio photo album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. Excellence album's singles include "Durosoke" pole "Yemi My Lover". On 17 July , Olamide became high-mindedness first Nigerian to sign monumental endorsement deal with Cîroc.[6]

In Nov , Olamide received his prime nomination at the 66th Yearly Grammy Award for the aerate "Amapiano" alongside his signee Asake making him the first most important only Nigeria/Africa rapper nominated cloudless the history of the superior award. [7]

Early life and lilting beginnings

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was inhabitant in Bariga, Lagos State,[8][9] gauge 15 March He is say publicly second of Pa Adedeji's tierce children with Ronke Osisanya Adedeji, his second wife. TemmyGold challenging Eniola Olamilekan (also known orangutan DJ Enimoney) are Olamide's three siblings.[10]

Olamide started his career conj at the time that he released the debut unattached, "Eni Duro", in In picture same year, he performed outburst The Hip Hop World Awards.[1] He studied mass communication get rid of impurities Tai Solarin University but derelict out due to financial problems.[11]

Adedeji is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman. They have three offspring together, two boys, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji and Tunrepin Myles Adedeji, and a daughter, Mowaririfunoluwa Celine Adedeji.[12] Olamide allegedly had trim love child with Maria Okanrende, who at the time touched at The Beat FM.[13]

Music career

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

Rapsodi

Olamide's launch album, Rapsodi was released slight Its lead single, "Omo Strut Shan", charted on several relay stations in Lagos and bump into Nigeria. Olamide's debut offering well-to-do 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 interchange was handled by Tyrone, Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz, and Bout Cabasa. The album features company appearances from Davido, Tiwa Pirate, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Kill One. It was supported saturate the singles "Ilefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" gain "Voice of the Street".[15]

Baddest Guy Ever Liveth

Baddest Guy Smart Liveth is Olamide's third factory album. It was released method 7 November by YBNL Nation,[16] he recorded the album halfway and and enlisted Pheelz, Buckwyla, Ketchup, Ice Prince, Pepenazi, Endia, Viktoh, , Phyno, Pele Pele and Bez to appear gorilla guest artists on it. Magnanimity album was produced entirely afford Pheelz and plugged by Olaitan Salaudeen,[17] except for the 13th track, "Sitting on the Throne".[18][19]

Baddest Guy Ever Liveth was founded by four singles: "Durosoke", "Turn Up", "Yemi My Lover" alight "Eleda Mi O". Premium Times newspaper included the album lay it on thick its list of the fin yet to be released Nigerien 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 Crush Album of the Year continue to do the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, fairy story was nominated for Rap Tome of the Year at nobility City People Entertainment Awards.[22][23] Touch won Best Rap Album added Album of the Year enthral The Headies [24]

In May , it was reported that Olamide had signed a record partnership with DB Records. Olamide took to Twitter to debunk authority reports.[25] In an interview darn Toolz on NdaniTV's The Juice, he said that it was "too late" for anyone run sign him.[26]

Street OT

On 14 November , Olamide released top fourth album Street OT consume YBNL Nation.[27] The album practical 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 lodger appearances from Pasuma, Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun, Phyno, Don Colourful, and Reminisce. Its production was handled by Pheelz, B-Banks, elitist Young Jonn.[29] The ideology advice the title of the wedding album is to glorify and demonstrate his love for the "streets", a word with which Olamide is synonymous with.[30]

2 Kings and Eyan Mayweather

Olamide collaborated mess up Phyno in to release 2 Kings. It was released check Cloud 9 and the iTunes Store with a little tell on 1 April by Penthauze Music and YBNL Nation. Nobleness album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such chimpanzee Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Storm Rex, Pheelz, Major Bangz, and Immature John.[31] Before recording the textbook, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated on several songs, including "Ghost Mode" and "Dope Money". Description album produced the singles "Une" and "Confam Ni", both advance which were released in picture months leading to the album's release.

Olamide's fifth studio volume Eyan Mayweather was released forge 23 November [32][33] Released envelope YBNL Nation with studio manufacturing from Pheelz, Young Jonn, Undexterous Banks and ID Cabasa, Eyan Mayweather is the follow-up run on 2 Kings, a collaborative scrap book by Olamide and Phyno. Significance album boasted of having 21 tracks with no single feature.[34]

The Glory

The Glory, Olamide's 6th studio album, was released country 23 December It was floating through YBNL Nation with factory production from Pheelz. The Book contains 16 back-to-back tracks better features from artists like Phyno, Wande Coal, Burna Boy, Akuchi, and Davolee. The Glory evenhanded the follow-up to Eyan Mayweather. [35]

EP, joint enterprise deal with Empire and Carpe Diem

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

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

UY Scuti

Olamide announced in Parade that he was done in working condition on another album. On 18 April, he announced the release UY Scuti, which was insecure on 18 June.[42][43] Olamide outline that his son was primacy inspiration on why he blue-blooded the album UY Scuti.[44]

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

Unruly

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

Ikigai (生き甲斐)

Olamide announced on 26 June that he had accomplished work on a seven-track effort titled Ikigai.[47] The next submit, he released "Project Ikigai" (生き甲斐) featuring collaborations past and familiarize 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 Euphony 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 Magician Himself Nominated
Best Rap Singular Loading featuring Bad Boy TimzNominated
All Continent Music AwardsSong of the Period "Infinity" featuring Omah LayNominated [49]
Best West African artiste (male) Himself Nominated
Album of the best Carpe DiemNominated
Net HonoursMost played Hip Intrude upon song "Loading" featuring Bad Young days adolescent TimzNominated [50]
Most Searched Musician (male) Himself Nominated
Soundcity Participant Awards FestivalListeners' Choice Oil & Gas Nominated
The HeadiesBest Street-Hop Artiste Wo Nominated
Best Rap Album The Glory Nominated
Artiste of justness Year Himself Nominated
Song unravel the Year Wo Nominated
Headies' Viewer's Choice Nominated [51]
Nigerian Entertainment Commendation (NEAs) Album of the Collection Eyan Mayweather Won [52]
Rap Act of the Assemblage Himself Won
Mobo Accord Africa Act of the Harvest Himself Nominated
City People Entertainment Awards Rap Genius of the Year Himself Won
Afrima West Africa Magician of the Year Himself Won
The Headies Best Street-Hop Artiste Won
Artiste of Prestige Year Won
Best Pop Singular "Bobo" Nominated
TooXclusive Credit Certified Banger of The Crop Shakiti Bobo Won
Video Marvel of The Year Melo Melo Won
Artiste of The Gathering Himself Won
Male Artiste clamour 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 Day '2 Kings'

(Olamide & Phyno)

Won
Album of The Generation Street OT Won
The Headies Artiste place the YearHimself Nominated
Best Strike Album Baddest Deride Ever LivethWon
Album of probity YearWon
Best Rap Single "Dope Money"
(featuring Phyno)		Nominated
Thoroughgoing O Music Video AwardsMost Well-endowed West "Turn Up" Won [53]
Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Rap Correct of the Year Himself Nominated [54]
MTV Africa Music Glory Best Hip Hop Nominated [55]
City People Entertainment Awards Musician of the Year (Male) Nominated [56]
Rap Artiste of magnanimity Year Nominated
Most Popular Melody of the Year "Eleda Mi" Nominated
Rap Album of nobleness Year Baddest Guy Ever LivethNominated
World Music AwardsWorld's Superb Male Artist Himself Nominated [57]
World's Best Live Carry off Nominated
World's Best Entertainer wear out the Year Nominated
Nigeria Music Video Credit Video of the Year "Durosoke" Nominated [58]
Best Coiffure Hip Hop Video Won
The Headies Song of birth Year Nominated [59]
Best Path Hip-Hop Artiste Won
Best Rap Single Nominated
"Ghost Mode"
(Phyno featuring Olamide)		Nominated
Artiste revenue the YearHimself Nominated
Lyricist version the Roll"Voice of the Streets" Nominated
Best Rap Album YBNLWon
Album of probity YearWon
Nigeria Diversion AwardsBest Album of the Assemblage Won [60]
Best Rap Act handle the Year Himself Nominated [61]
Music Video of the Twelvemonth "Voice of the Street" Nominated
Best Indigenous Artiste Himself Won [60]
Best Collabo "Ghost Mode"
(Phyno featuring Olamide)		Won
The Headies Hip Spring World Revelation of the YearHimself Nominated [62]
Best Rap Sui generis incomparabl "Young Erikina" Nominated
Best Pinch Album RapsodiNominated
The Headies Next RatedHimself Nominated

See also

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