Odumodublvck

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Odumodublvck
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Background information
Birth nameTochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu
Also known as
  • Big Kala
  • Big Gun
  • Oye Pumper
  • Vladimirovich
Born (1993-10-19) 19 October 1993 (age 31)
Lagos, Nigeria
Origin Delta State, Nigeria [1]
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer, songwriter
Years active2017–present
Labels NATIVE Records, Def Jam
Member ofBlvck Sheep Music, Anti World Gangstars

Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu (born 19 October 1993), [2] popularly known as Odumodublvck, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. [3] He is known for his stage performances, genre-blend and often wearing the Okpu Agu. [4] Odumodublvck is a member of the hip-hop collective Anti World Gangstars. He currently resides in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Early life

Born in Lagos, he relocated with his family to Abuja at the age of 7. He had his junior high education at Christ the King College at Gwagwalada Abuja, [5] where he got the stage name "Odumodu" in his second year of junior high. [6] [5] He attended Bowen University for his first year of tertiary education, then left and finished up at the University of Lagos, Akoka. [7] [5]

Career

On 26 March 2022, Odumodublvck performed at the Jameson Connects concert alongside DRB LasGidi, and Victony at Abuja. [8]

In 2022, Odumodublvck released a joint studio album with B.O.C Madaki, titled The Drop, [9] and a few months later he released a follow-up single, his first under NATIVE Records, "Picanto", featuring Ecko Miles and Zlatan. On 21 November 2022, the single debuted on TurnTable Bubbling Under Top 100 at number 8, and number 15 on Nigeria Hip-Hop/Rap Songs chart. [10] On 28 November 2022, "Picanto" debuted at number 79 on the Top 100 [11] and reached number 65., [12] and reached number 44 on Nigeria Radio. [13] The song also reached Number 6 on the Nigeria Hip-Hop/Rap Songs chart. [10]

In December 2022, he signed a record deal with NATIVE Records, in partnership with Def Jam. [14] On 8 December 2022, he won the Next Rated Artist category at Galaxy Music Awards. [15] The rapper gets a new Lexus IS 350, as part of the prize that comes with the Next Rated award. [16] On 9 December 2022, he was announced on the line up of Vertical Rave concert opening acts alongside Teezee, Cruel Santino, PsychoYP, Odunsi the Engine, among others, to be held on 17 December 2022.

On 23 January 2023, he ranked number 4 on TurnTable's NXT Emerging Top Artistes. [17] In March 2023, he released his first single on Friday 24, titled "Declan Rice", [18] shortly after surviving a surgery that almost took his life. On 27 March 2023, Odumodublvck earned his first top 10 entry on the TurnTable official Nigeria Top 100 Songs chart at number 8. [19] On 1 April 2023, "Declan Rice" led TheCable Lifestyle airplay chart at number 1. [20] In 2023, Def Jam Recordings signed an exclusive deal with Odumodublvck upon the release of EZIOKWU mixtape. [21]

West Ham united captain, Declan Rice expressed his excitement as Nigerians sang his name, courtesy of Odumodublvck. On 15 July 2023, Arsenal announced the signing of Declan Rice using his song in the background. [22] [23]

On the TurnTable Charts, Blood On The Dance Floor and Cast claimed the top spot in the TurnTable Top 100 songs. Simultaneously, Eziokwu (Uncut) secured the number one position for the album category on the TurnTable Official Top 50 Albums Chart in Nigeria. [24] 100 Million, featuring Tiwa Savage, was another hit and was well received song by his fans and lovers. [25]

Political awareness

On 25 May 2023, Odumodu tweeted about the presidential inauguration of the 16th President of Nigeria Bola Tinubu Renewed Hope concert. In the quote, he wrote "They Tried To Get Me To Perform At The Inauguration. They Did Not Do Their Research." [26] However, on 2 March 2023, following the release of NATIVE Sound System single "Vex", Odumodu declared his support to Peter Obi in the second verse "I dey hope on Peter Obi to save me", [27] and earlier described himself as Peter Obi's running mate on social media. [26]

Artistry

Odumodublvck is known for fusing Afrobeat, with Drill and Grime music. According to Dazed, "His unrelenting style of drill employs high-life inspired melodies which he calls OKPOROKO RHYTHMS , In slangs "Afro terrorism" and Nigerian Pidgin English to tell vivid stories about his community and everyday experiences – his narrative style is so specific to Nigerians, it’s hard to pick up on the nuances as an outsider." [28]

Discography

Mixtapes

List of studio mixtape albums, with selected details and chart positions
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
NG
T.A.B.S (TO ALL Blvcksheep)—
Anti-World Gangstars
  • Released: 15 December 2018
  • Label: Blvcksheep Media House
  • Formats: Digital download
—
Odiegwu
  • Released: 3 December 2021
  • Label: Blvcksheep Media House
  • Formats: Digital download
—
The Drop—
EZIOKWU [29] 1 [30]

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
NG
Time & Chance
  • Released: 19 October 2018
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Blvcksheep Media House
—
TADE (The Afro Drill Experiment)
  • Released: 1 July 2020
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Coincidence Music & Entertainment, Blvcksheep
—
Time & Chance
  • Released: 12 March 2021
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: TopBoy Music
—
T.A.D.E II (The Afro Drill Experiment II)
  • Released: 1 July 2022
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label:
—

Selected singles

List of singles, showing title and year released with selected chart positions
TitleYearChart positionsCertificationsAlbum
NG
[12] 		NG
Rap 		NG
Alt. 		UK
[31] 		UK
Afrobeats 		US
US
Afrobeats
"Dog Eat Dog"202296——————Non-album single
"Picanto"

(featuring ECko Miles, and Zlatan)

256————— EZIOKWU
"Declan Rice"202381————27
"DOG EAT DOG II"

(featuring Cruel Santino, and Bella Shmurda)

17—1————
"FIREGUN"

(featuring Fireboy DML)

10———15——
"WOTOWOTO SEASONiNG"———————Non-album single
"Declan Rice (Arsenal Version)"———————Non-album single
"MC OLUOMO"33—————— EZIOKWU
"BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR"

(featuring Bloody Civilian & Wale)

1———10—18

Accolades

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Nominated workResultsRef
2022Galaxy Music AwardsNext Rated Artist [32] HimselfWon
2023 African Muzik Magazine Awards [33] Best NewcomerWon
Best Male Rap ActNominated
The Headies Rookie of the Year Won
Best Rap Single "Declan Rice"Won
Trace Awards & Festival Best NewcomerHimselfNominated
2024Telecel Ghana Music AwardsInternational Collaboration of the yearWotowoto SeasonNominated
BET Hip-Hop AwardsBest International FlowHimselfNominated

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