Jamopyper

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Jamopyper
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Background information
Birth nameJamiu Damilare Tajudeen
Born (1995-10-25) 25 October 1995 (age 29)
Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Dancer
InstrumentVocals

Jamiu Damilare Tajudeen (born 25 October 1995), known professionally as Jamopyper, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. [1] [2] He signed a record deal with Zlatan Ibile's Zanku Records in 2020 [3] and was nominated for Rookie of The Year at The Headies 2020. [4] [5]

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Early life and education

Jamiu Damilare Tajudeen was born on 25 October 1995 in Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria. He is a native of Iganna, Oyo State, Nigeria. He received his primary education at Topaz Emerald School, Egbeda, and secondary education at Millennium Secondary School, Egbeda. [2]

Musical career

Jamopyper initially planned to become a mechanical engineer. However, he began performing at small gatherings at the age of 12, and the positive reception he received led him to pursue a career in music. He started his professional music career in 2015, drawing inspiration from artists such as Akon, Rihanna, Wizkid, Davido, and 9ice. [2]

He released the single "Omode Meta", [6] featuring Zlatan and Naira Marley, in 2018. He followed this with another single, "Josi", featuring Zlatan and Chinko Ekun, [6] which further increased his popularity in the Nigerian music scene.

His career gained more attention following the release of the song "Of Lala", [7] which was popular on Nigerian music video charts. He then released the single "If No Be You," featuring Mayorkun. [8] In an interview with Vanguard Nigeria, he stated, "I am excited about the dimension my musical career has taken. I have a lot of songs coming out, and I am with my team and what they have lined up for me. The competition may be rife, but I am only concentrating on getting better and making good music." [9]

He signed to Zanku Records, owned by Zlatan, in 2019. [10] He has also been featured on several records with other artists.

In 2020, Jamopyper was nominated for Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2020 awards [11] [5] alongside Omah Lay, Laycon, and Tems.

Discography

Singles

YearTitleAlbumRef
2018"Omode Meta" (featuring Zlatan and Naira Marley)
2019"Josi" (featuring Chinko Ekun and Zlatan)
"Jara E" (featuring Small Doctor)
2020If No Be You (featuring Mayorkun)
"Of Lala" (Rahman Jago featuring Zlatan and Jamopyper)
"Unripe Paw Paw" (with Papisnoop, Zlatan, and Oberz)
2021Better Better [8]
YearTitleAlbum/ EPRef
2019"MMM" (Boyodre featuring Jamopyper)
"Gucci Kere" (Boyodre featuring Jamopyper)
2020"Bamise" (Leczy featuring Jamopyper and Papisnoop)
"Of Lala" (Rahman Jago featuring Zlatan and Jamopyper)
"Shora" (King P featuring Jamopyper)
"Okoko" (AU PRO featuring Jamopyper and Ice Prince)
"Shalewa" (Ogor West featuring Jamopyper)
"Igba (Time)" (King P featuring Olamide and Jamopyper)
"Ondo" (FCB featuring Jamopyper and Rich Prince)
"Star Boy" (Destiny Mally featuring Jamopyper)
"Laye" (Magic Wrld featuring Jamopyper and Hitee)
"Shomo" (Zlatan featuring Jamopyper, Oberz, and Papisnoop)Road To CDK
"Update" (GMG BOSS featuring Jamopyper)
2021"Necessary" (SKIIP featuring Jamopyper)
"Morire" (Papisnoop featuring Bad Boy Timz & Jamopyper)

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef
2020 The Headies Rookie of the YearHimselfNominated [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Jamo Pyper brings something new to the scene". Vanguard News. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Jamopyper : I Don't Want to be Known for a Particular Sound". THISDAYLIVE. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "Zlatan launches his record label, ZANKU Records and promotes his new act, Oberz". Pulse Nigeria. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "Omah Lay, Tems, Bella Shmurda... five music stars to look out for in 2021". TheCable Lifestyle. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 "14th Headies Awards: Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  6. 1 2 "MUSIC: Jamopyper – Better Better". GhGossip. 19 February 2021. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  7. ↑ "Jamo Pyper brings something new to the scene". Vanguard News. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  8. 1 2 "Jamopyper releases new single, 'Better Better'". Pulse Nigeria. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  9. ↑ Amoye, Temisan (21 June 2020). "Jamo Pyper brings something new to the scene". Vanguard News. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  10. ↑ "New kids on the block: Omah Lay, Laycon, Bella Shmurda and other artistes who made waves in 2020". Punch Newspapers. 14 December 2020. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  11. ↑ "See full list of Headies 2020 award nomination". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
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