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Rapsodi (Olamide Album)
''Rapsodi'' is the debut studio album by Nigerian rapper Olamide, released by Coded Tunes. The album features guest appearances from Pheelz, Wizkid, 9ice, Reminisce, I.D Cabasa, 2Phat, Adol, Ab1, Jumoke, Lord of Ajasa, B-Rank, Soul Joe, and Terry Da Rapman. It was nominated for Best Rap Album at The Headies 2012. Accolades ''Rapsodi'' was nominated for Best Rap Album at The Headies 2012 The Headies 2012 was the 7th edition of The Headies (known as the Hip Hop World Awards until the 6th edition). It was hosted by M.I and Omawumi. The ceremony took place on 20 October 2012, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. .... Track listing References 2011 albums Olamide albums Albums produced by I.D. Cabasa Albums produced by Pheelz {{2010s-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olamide
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and Africa and has been crucial to the creative and commercial success of several Afrobeats music stars, and is consistently praised for his role in elevating street pop to mainstream recognition as a distinct music genre.He is the most followed African rapper on Instagram and X formerly Twitter.Olamide is the most subscribed African rapper on YouTube He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, 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 2013, he released his third studio album '' Baddest Guy Ever Liveth''. The album's singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reminisce (musician)
Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru (born 26 January 1981), known by his stage names Reminisce and Alaga Ibile, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter, and actor originating from Ogun State. He performs in English and in his native language, Yoruba. Early life Reminisce is from Ajilete, Yewa South LGA in Ogun State, the western part of Nigeria. He was born on January 26, 1981, in Kaduna state, Northern Nigeria. In school, he listened to various genres of local and foreign music and performed in school activities. He studied purchasing and supply at Kwara State Polytechnic. Music career He recorded his first song in a studio in 2006 and recorded a rap album at Coded Tunes, but the album was never released and he decided to focus on his studies and complete schooling. In 2008, Reminisce returned to the music scene, performing a rap verse on a track titled "Bachelor's Life" off 9ice's second album titled “Gongo Aso”. His first single, "Ever Since", featured 9ice, and was a stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olamide Albums
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and Africa and has been crucial to the creative and commercial success of several Afrobeats music stars, and is consistently praised for his role in elevating street pop to mainstream recognition as a distinct music genre.He is the most followed African rapper on Instagram and X formerly Twitter.Olamide is the most subscribed African rapper on YouTube He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, 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 2013, he released his third studio album '' Baddest Guy Ever Liveth''. The album's singles i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Albums
The following is a list of albums, Extended play, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2011. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and Compilation album, compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) WP:MUS, notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information for deaths of musicians and for links to other music lists, see 2011 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2011 albums 2011 albums, 2011-related lists, Albums Lists of albums by release date, 2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Headies
The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) are honors established in 2006 by ''Hip Hop World Magazine'' to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria. The awards' first two editions were held at the Muson Centre, Muson Center in Onikan, Lagos State. Between 2010 and 2012, the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island (Nigeria), Victoria Island, Lagos. Various media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the ceremony, including Darey, Darey Art Alade, D'banj, Dakore Akande, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, M.I Abaga, M.I, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID. History and plaque The image of The Headies was created by Ayo Animashaun, the founder of the awards, and drawn by Matthias Aragbada. The first Headie plaque was done by Jide Adewoye. It represents the "image and the shout of a young, vibrant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanguard (Nigeria)
''Vanguard'' is a Nigerian daily published by Vanguard Media, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Vanguard Media was established in 1984 by journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu and three friends. The paper currently has an online edition. In June 1990, the paper's publication was briefly suspended by Col. Raji Rasaki, the Military Governor of Lagos State Lagos State (, ) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West, Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, Nigerian states, Lagos is the second List of Nigerian states by population, most populous state but the List of Nigerian states by area, smallest .... In December 2008, "current affairs resource" website ''Point Blank News'' published a story that alleged the wife of the publisher of Vanguard Newspapers was involved in a ritual killing. ''The Vanguard'' took the reporter to court, claiming he was attempting extortion. In December 2009, a Niger Delta peace activist commended Vanguard Newspaper for its reporting on the government's in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Headies 2012
The Headies 2012 was the 7th edition of The Headies (known as the Hip Hop World Awards until the 6th edition). It was hosted by M.I and Omawumi. The ceremony took place on 20 October 2012, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. The aforementioned hosts thrilled fans with their song titled "The Headies". Chidinma opened the show by performing her song "Kedike". The Okoye brothers (Peter, Paul, and Jude) won a total of three awards. The Artiste of the Year award went to Wizkid. Tiwa Savage and Wande Coal won the Best Male and Female Vocal Performance categories, respectively. Vector won the Best Rap Single and Lyricist on the Roll plaques for "Angeli". Davido won the Next Rated category and was later awarded a Hyundai Sonata. The Headies celebrated the reunion of prominent Nigerian musicians from the 80s and 90s, including Onyeka Onwenu, Oris Wiliki, Mike Okori, Baba Fryo, Shina Peters, Fatai Rolling Dollar and Daddy Showkey. Femi Kuti was honored with the Hall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Of Ajasa
Olusegun Osaniyi (born July 16, 1982), who is known by his stage name "Lord of Ajasa" or "Alariwo of Africa" is a Nigerian rapper, singer and the CEO of Apashe Records. He is a native of Akure, Ondo State. He was given the name "the Lord of Flavor" (Ajasa is Yoruba term for flavor) in his polytechnic days in Ondo state, where he majored in Quantity Survey. He raps primarily in Yoruba Language. "Ma yi lo" was his first track which made him popular and it came out in 2000. In the beginning of his career, he collaborated with 9ice, Olamide, and the late Da Grin Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled ''Ghetto Dreamz'' was produced in April 2011. He is recognized for paving the way for i ..., among other Nigerian singers. Due to his health challenge, which was diagnosed to be peptic ulcer, he left the music industry with the claim that he was into other businesse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9ice
Akande Abolore Adegbola Alexander Ajifolajifaola (born Abolore Adegbola Akande), better known as 9ice (pronounced nice; born 17 January 1980), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and dancer. He is known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music and his proverbial lyrics and unique style of delivery. Early life 9ice was born into a polygamous home of five wives and nine children, in Ogbomosho, Oyo State in Western Nigeria. He grew up in the Shomolu Bariga suburbs of Lagos. He dreamed of being a musician. His parents discovered his singing talent, and decided to allow him become a musician. Career In 1996, 9ice recorded his first demo, titled "Risi de Alagbaja", but it was not until 2000 that he released his first official solo song, "Little Money". In 2008, 9ice released the single "Gongo Aso". With the song gaining popularity, 9ice was asked to perform at the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute concert in London in June 2008. He went on to win the Best Hip H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop Music
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music Music genre, genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African Americans, African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire hip-hop culture, subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and hip hop production, instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly The Bronx, Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental Break (music), breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wizkid (musician)
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), better known as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in the Ojuelegba suburb of Surulere, Lagos, Wizkid is a voice in the emerging Afrobeats movement. His music is a blend of Afrobeats, afropop, R&B, afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, and pop. He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). He rose to the limelight after releasing " Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, '' Superstar'' (2011), which also spawned the singles " Tease Me/Bad Guys" and " Don't Dull". On 17 September 2014, he released the self-titled second studio album, '' Ayo'', which was supported by six singles, including " Jaiye Jaiye". Wizkid left E.M.E. after his contract expired. In 2016, he achieved international recognition fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pheelz
Phillip Kayode Moses (born 5 June 1994), better known as Pheelz, is a Nigerian record producer, singer, songwriter, and graphic designer. Pheelz is credited to have produced all but one song on Olamide's '' Baddest Guy Ever Liveth'' album. In 2022, he had a hit with his song "Finesse", a collaboration with Bnxn (formerly known as Buju). Early life Pheelz is a native of Ogun State, but he was born and raised in Ojo, a local government area in Lagos State. He started music as a 10-year-old singer in church. While in high school in Ajangbandi Afromedia, Pheelz attended Ideal Comprehensive High School and later he worked under I.D Cabassa at Coded Tunes, the record label where he met Olamide. In 2011, he featured vocals in a song off Olamide's '' Rapsodi'' album titled "I'm Going In". Career 2012–2020: Working as a producer His breakthrough as a record producer came in 2012, when he produced the chart-topping singles by Olamide titled "First of All" and "Fucking with the D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
