"Frozen" is a song by American singer and songwriter Madonna from her seventh studio album, Ray of Light (1998). Maverick and Warner Bros. Records released it as the album's lead single on January 23, 1998. "Frozen" was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, who both produced it in collaboration with William Orbit. The downtempo electronica ballad, which has a layered sound enhanced by synthesizers and strings, lyrically addresses a cold and emotionless man.
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and has been pivotal 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 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 include "Durosoke" and "Yemi My Lover". On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc.
All of Us is a 2003 American sitcom.
Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2018, he signed a record deal with YBNL Nation, a record label founded by rapper Olamide. His debut studio album, Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps, was released in 2019. He won Listener's Choice and was nominated for Song of the Year for "Jealous" at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival. His third studio album, Playboy, entered the Billboard 200 at number 123. His latest album, Adedamola, was released in 2024.
Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released by YBNL Nation on November 29, 2019. The album comprises thirteen tracks and doesn't feature any guest artist. It was primarily produced by Pheelz, along with production from Cracker Mallo, Echo the Guru, IamBeatz and P.Prime. LTG was supported by the previously released singles "Jealous", "What If I Say" and "King". It received generally positive reviews from music critics, but was criticized for being labeled an "Afro-Life" record instead of an R&B album.
Peace Emmanuel Aderogba Oredope, professionally known as P.Priime , is a Nigerian record producer, DJ, music director, mixing engineer and songwriter.
Akinbi Bamidele Brett, known professionally as Cheque, is a Nigerian rapper and singer. He rose to mainstream fame for his 2020 single "Zoom". In 2021, he won an award for Best Duo African HipHop at the All Africa Music Awards alongside Fireboy DML. He is currently signed to Phyno's Penthauze imprint.
"Peru" is a song by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released on 20 July 2021, through YBNL Nation, and distributed by Empire. "Peru" was written by Fireboy DML, Ivory Scott, & Kolten Perine and produced by Shizzi & Perine. On 23 December 2021, a reworked version of "Peru" was released, in collaboration with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The music video for the version with Sheeran was released on 24 December 2021. An additional remix, featuring rappers 21 Savage and Blxst was also later released. The song was nominated at the 7th annual African Entertainment Awards USA for Song of the Year. The song is not about the country of Peru, but rather a reference to Nigerian singer Peruzzi; the government of Peru nonetheless reacted positively to the song on Twitter.
Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. He is signed to YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. His stage name "Asake" is his mother's name.
Playboy is the third studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Fireboy DML. It was released by YBNL Nation on 5 August 2022 and was distributed by Empire Distribution. The album features guest appearances from Shenseea, Rema, Asake, Chris Brown, Euro and Ed Sheeran. Fireboy enlisted producers such as P.Priime, Kel-P, Zaki Amujei, Bizzouch, Telz, Eskeez, Blaisebeatz, Shizzi, Phantom, Kolten and Type A to produce songs for the album. The album serves as a follow-up to Apollo (2021).
Crown Uzama, known professionally as Shallipopi, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. He gained recognition in 2023 with the release of his single, "Elon Musk". He followed up with the extended play Planet Pluto (2023). His debut studio album, Presido La Pluto, released in 2023, was met with commercial success, debuting at number 1 on the TurnTable Top 50. It also debuted atop Apple Music top 100 albums. His second studio album, Shakespopi (2024), was met with continued success as it became Shallipopi's second chart-topping album. Its lead single "ASAP" reached number one on the TurnTable Top 100.
Ayorinde Mafoluku Ayodele known professionally as Ayo Maff is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his song “dealer” featuring Fireboy Dml which made it to top 5 on Apple Music Nigeria and number one on Audiomack, Spotify, Turntable charts and Shazam. On 15 August, he released his debut extended play Maffian.
Maffian is the first extended play by Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayo Maff. It was released on 15 August 2024 distributed by Empire Distribution.
Adedamola is the eponymous fourth studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Fireboy DML. It was released on 29 August 2024 by YBNL Nation and Empire, and features guest appearances from artists Seun Kuti, Jon Batiste, Lagbaja, Lojay and disc jockey Spinall. The album featured production from Drexbeats, Magicsticks, Blaisebeatz, Lagbaja, Telz, Godomarr, Foreigngotem, WXLA, Nxrthmix, Spinall, Bassiqally, Jon Batiste, Southtag, Semzi, Pheelz, Eskeez and ID Cabasa. The album serves as a follow-up to Playboy (2022).
Apollo is the second studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Fireboy DML. It was released on 20 August 2020 in Nigeria and 19 August 2020 in America by YBNL Nation and distributed by Empire Distribution. The album featured guest appearances from Olamide, Wande Coal and D Smoke. Fireboy enlisted production from Pheelz, Type A, IamBeatz and P.Priime. The album is a follow-up to his debut, Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps (2019).
EMPIRE Presents: Where We Come From, Vol. 01, commonly referred to as Where We Come From, Vol. 01, is a compilation album by American record label and distribution company Empire Distribution. The album was released on 30 November 2022, by the label, and features mainly African acts from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Cape Verde, Morocco and South Africa. Featured artists include Tiwa Savage, Kuami Eugene, Kizz Daniel, Black Sherif, L.A.X, Fireboy DML, Bnxn, Wande Coal, Bad Boy Timz, KiDi, Cheque, Tolani, June Freedom, Yaw Tog, Leil, Navy Kenzo, and Group Chat. Producers who worked on the album include Kuami Eugene, M.O.G Beatz, Blaisebeatz, Philkeyz, OG Parker, Tee Romano, Sam-E Lee Jones, Leandro "Dro" Hidalgo, Phil Mango, Mike Robbins, Hitmaka, AyeYP, Sak Pase, Kheilstone, Zay Bandz, Say-Zay, Semzi, Nahreel, Eskeez, Joker Nharnah, Tenroc, Happie, Frankie Bash, BAK, KDE, Kendi Beats and Magicsticks. The album housed the singles, "Cough (Odo)," "Umbrella," "Loaded," "I Feel Nice," and "Thing For You".
"Cough (Odo)", or just "Cough", is a song by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. The Philkeyz and Blaisebeatz-produced song was released on 14 October 2022 through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution as the third single from his fourth studio album Maverick (2023) and the Empire Distribution compilation album Where We Come From, Vol. 01 (2022). A remix of the song featuring American reggaeton singer Becky G was released on 21 July 2023.
"Bandana" is a song by Nigerian singers Fireboy DML and Asake. It was released on 14 July 2022, through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution, as the fourth and final single off Fireboy DML's third studio album Playboy (2022). The P.Priime-produced single spent seven weeks on the Nigeria Top 100 chart, becoming Fireboy DML's longest-running No. 1 single. It set a record for the biggest jump to No. 1 on the charts, with 4.48 million streams in a single week and a radio reach of 67.7 million.
"Asiwaju" is a song by Nigerian singer Ruger. It was released on 16 November 2022, through Jonzing World, alongside "Red Flags," as the second single from his debut studio album Ru the World (2022). The song was produced by Kukbeatz.
"Iseoluwa" is a song by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. Produced by Bassiqally and Nxrth, the song is the opening track off Fireboy's eponymous fourth studio album Adedamola (2024).
