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 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 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.
Work of Art is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Asake,released on 16 June 2023 through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. Preceded by the release of the singles "Yoga","2:30" and "Amapiano",the album features 14 tracks plugged by Olaitan,with a sole guest appearance from Olamide who was featured on "Amapiano". A remix of "Lonely at the Top" with American singer H.E.R. was released in November 2023.
Boy Alone is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Omah Lay. It was released on 14 July 2022,by Keyquad and Sire Records,while its deluxe edition was released on 15 June 2023. The standard edition features guest appearances from Tay Iwar and Justin Bieber,while the deluxe edition features guest appearances from Ozuna and Aitch. Production was handled by Niphkeys,Tempoe,Semzi,Orlandoh,P.Priime,P2J,Tunesfactory,Harv,Sammy SoSo,BGRZ,Debox and Avedon. The album serves as a follow-up to his second EP,What Have We Done (2020).
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.
Mr. Money with the Vibe is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Asake,following his signing with YBNL Nation in February 2022. It was released on 7 September 2022 through Empire Distribution. The album comprises 12 tracks,which were all produced by Magicsticks and plugged by Olaitan. The album features two guest appearances from Russ and Burna Boy. Two other tracks which have been previously released as singles from the album are "Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)" and "Terminator" which were released in June 2022 and August 2022 respectively. This album release is a follow-up to his extended play Ololade Asake which was released in February 2022 immediately after being signed by Olamide to YBNL. Following the album's release,it peaked at number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart in September 2022.
Kareem Olasunkanmi Temitayo,professionally known as Magicsticks also known for the tag Tune into the King of Sounds and Blues,is a Nigerian record producer,sound engineer and disc jockey. He made his mainstream debut when he produced DJ Neptune's "Nobody" featuring Mr Eazi and Joeboy in 2020,and popular for producing all 12 track records on Asake Mr. Money with the Vibe album,which album debut at number 66 on Billboard's 200 charts and top albums chart in 31 countries worldwide,making it the biggest debut for an Afrobeats album.
Timeless is the fourth studio album by Nigerian singer Davido. It was released on 31 March 2023,through Davido Music Worldwide,Columbia Records,and Sony Music Entertainment. Primarily an amapiano record,the album explores other musical styles such as Afrobeats,dancehall,ragga,konto,highlife,and Afropop. Timeless comprises 17 tracks and features collaborations with Skepta,Angelique Kidjo,Asake,Focalistic,and The Cavemen,among others. Its production was handled by Magicsticks,Ragee,Darmie,Blaisebeatz,1da Banton,Caltonic SA,and Young Alpha,among others. The album was supported by the singles "Champion Sound" and "Unavailable". Timeless received generally positive reviews from music critics,who praised its production and considered it to be one of Davido's most accomplished albums yet. In July 2023,Davido embarked on the Timeless North American Tour to support the album.
Unruly is the tenth studio album by Nigerian rapper Olamide. It was released on 9 August 2023 by YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution,and features Rema,Asake,Fireboy DML,Bnxn and CKay. The album featured production from Niketaz,P.Priime,LNK,Eskeez,Bbanks,Alex Lustig,CKay and Magicsticks. Unruly was preceded by the singles "Trumpet" and "New Religion". The album serves as a follow-up to UY Scuti (2021).
Thy Kingdom Come is the fourth studio album by Nigerian street-pop singer Seyi Vibez. It was released on 24 June 2023,through Vibez Inc,and Dvpper Music. The album included guest appearances from Nigerian indigenous rapper Phyno,and South African singer Ami Faku. It was executively produced by Dvpper Music founder and CEO Dapper,and Seyi Vibez,along with production from Dibs. The album is a mixture of Afropop,Amapiano,Nigerian Hip Hop,Afroswing,R&B/Soul,Arabic hip hop,and Fuji fusion.
Cheers To Life is the second debut extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter Majeeed. It was released on 7 September 2023 by Dream Empire Music,and EMPIRE. It was described by Daily Times,as a musical expression of gratitude,growth,and positive energy with an organic feel of Afrobeat. The EP is a mixture of Afrofusion,and Afropop,with R&B,and Soul percussive rhythms.
"Lonely at the Top" is a song by Nigerian artist Asake from his second studio album Work of Art (2023). The song was released on 16 June 2023,through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. It was the first song to hit 100 million streams on Audiomack. As of September 2023,the song was the longest-running number-one song on Nigerian Radio Chart. It was also number one on the TurnTable Official Top 100,an aggregate chart that combines TV,radio and streaming platforms. It spent 12 weeks at number one. It was also one of the most streamed songs on Spotify in Nigeria.
"Amapiano" is a song by Nigerian musician Asake and Nigerian rapper Olamide. The song is a single from Asake's second studio album,Work of Art,and was produced by Nigerian producer Magicsticks. The music video,shot by Jyde Ajala,was released on 24 May 2023. The song was a surprise release and gained over 100,000 streams within less than 24 hours of its release and debuted at number one of the Spotify Top Songs Nigeria Daily Chart. The song was nominated for Best African Music Performance at the 66th Grammy awards. It was one of the most streamed songs of 2023 on Audiomack,garnering 87.7 million streams on the platform. Former US president Barack Obama listed the song among his favorite music of 2023.
Top Boy is the sixth studio album by Nigerian disc jockey and record producer Spinall. It was released on 17 February 2023 through TheCap Music. The album features guest appearances from Stefflon Don,Fireboy DML,Tamera,Phyno,Summer Walker,Amaka,6lack,Azanti,Olamide,Kemuel,Niniola,Asake,TSB,Äyanna,Amaarae,Blxckie,Reekado Banks,DJ Snake,Zaiam,Minz,Bnxn,Ladipoe,Tay Iwar,Ntosh Gazi and Adekunle Gold. Production was primarily handled by Spinall,along with additional production from Magicsticks,Caltonic SA,D3an,TSB,DJ Snake,The Eggman,Kel-P,NKVY,Ozedikus,Smeez and Unknown Nick.
RnB is a collaborative EP by Nigerian singers Ruger and Bnxn. It was released on 18 April 2024,by Blown Boy Entertainment,TYE Entertainment,and Empire Distribution. No other artists were featured on the project,and the project features production from Blaisebeatz,Sarz and Kukbeatz.
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).
The Guy is the fifth studio album by Nigerian rapper M.I Abaga. It was released on 19 August 2022,through Incredible Music and Chocolate City Music. The album features guest appearances from Nas,Olamide,Duncan Mighty,Phyno,Cavemen,Wande Coal,Bnxn,Temi Owo,Lord Vino,Ossi Grace,Chillz,Ice Prince,and Jesse Jagz.
"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.
Morayo is the sixth studio album by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was released on 22 November 2024 through RCA Records and Starboy Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Asake,Anaïs Cardot,Brent Faiyaz,Jazmine Sullivan,and Tiakola. Production was primarily handled by P2J,with contributions from others. The album was promoted by two singles,"Piece of My Heart" with Brent Faiyaz and "Kese (Dance)".
"RTID" is a song by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 6 January 2023,through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution as the fourth single from his fourth studio album Maverick (2023). The song was produced by Reward Beatz and Blaisebeatz.
"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).
