B-Red

B-Red
Background information
Birth name	Adebayo Adeleke
Born	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S
Genres	Afropop RnB
Occupation	Singer
Years active	2013–present
Labels	HKN Music DMW Red Nation Records

Adebayo Adeleke (born July 23, 1990), ^{[1] [2]} better known by his stage name B-Red, is a Nigerian singer. He is the son of Ademola Adeleke. His career as a solo act started in 2013 with the release of the single "Insane Girl"; the song features vocals from Davido and was produced by Shizzi. ^[3] In 2016, he released his debut EP All the Way Up.

Early life

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, the son of Nigerian senator Ademola Adeleke, ^[4] B-Red relocated to Nigeria to pursue a musical career, He is Davido's cousin. ^{[5] [6]}

Career

In his five years in HKN Music, he released the single "Insane Girl" in 2013 the song features Davido and was produced by Shizzi. ^{[7] [3]} In 2016 the sole project he released was an extended play EP in mid-2016, All The Way Up, the EP contained eight songs, including six bonus tracks, which were mostly pre-released singles. ^{[8] [9]} He released a number of singles between 2013 and 2015, including "Uju" and "Cucumber" featuring Akon. ^[10] in April 2019, the HKN Singer and songwriter, B-Red dropped two songs titled "E Better" featuring Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy ^[11] and "Achie" featuring award-winning artiste, Davido. ^[12] In 2020, B-Red released a studio album under Davido Music Worldwide titled "The Jordan Album" the intro featured a guest feature from his father Ademola Adeleke, ^[13] the album featured 2Baba, Davido, Slimcase, Dremo, Sina Rambo, Mayorkun, Peruzzi, etc. ^{[14] [15]} B-Red is currently signed to his record label Red Nation Records. ^[16]

Discography

EPs

• All the Way Up (2016)

Albums

• Good Music For Bad Days (2022) ^[17]
• The Jordan (2020)

Awards and nominations

Top Naija Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref
2017	Himself	Artiste of the Year	Won	[18]

References

1. "Gideon Okeke, B-Red are a year older". Pulse Nigeria. July 23, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
2. "B red celebrates his birthday with new photo". Kemi Filani. July 23, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
3. "B-Red Bio". Not Just Ok. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
4. "Davido's uncle, Ademola Adeleke dances to his victory in Osun West by-election [VIDEO]". Daily Post Nigeria. July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
5. "What people need to understand between Davido and I- B-RED". Vanguard. March 24, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
6. Simwa, Adrianna (August 23, 2017). "Sina Rambo and B Red biography - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
7. Onos (April 15, 2013). "New Video: B-Red Feat. Davido – Insane Girl". BellaNaija. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
8. "Singer takes the first step to being more than Davido's backup | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
9. "Despite no album in four years, B-Red renews contract with HKN". TheCable. September 7, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
10. "Adeleke's son B-Red undergoes surgery in US (Photos, video)". PM News. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
11. "B-Red – "E Better" featuring Don Jazzy". 042coded.com.ng. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
12. "B-Red – "Achie" ft. Davido, NorthBoi". 042coded.com.ng. Passstyle Onyeka. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
13. "B Red's Highly Anticipated Album "Jordan" is Finally Here". BellaNaija. October 9, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
14. "Davido's cousin B-Red, drops album track-list" . Retrieved February 9, 2025.
15. "New Video: B Red feat. 2Baba – Kingdom Come". BellaNaija. December 11, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
16. Nwafor (March 29, 2024). "B-Red unveils new signees". Vanguard News. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
17. "B-Red Shows a Lack of Depth on His "Good Music for Bad Days" EP - Afrocritik". September 30, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
18. "Winners of 2017 Top Naija Music Awards". December 27, 2017. Archived from the original on August 10, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.