Friday, 25 March 2016

olamide

Olamide Adedeji (born 15 March 1989), known by his stage name Olamide but popularly called Olamide Baddo, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist from Bariga, Lagos State.[1] He records mostly in Yoruba, his native tongue. 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 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.[2] Olamide has won several music awards, including multiple Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies Awards.

Childhood and musical beginning

Olamide was born in Bariga, Lagos State. In 2000, he decided to pursue a career in music. When asked why music, he said: "I found out I was gifted in it so I had to explore it, it's my life, my hustle, my world". In 2010, Olamide performed at The Hip Hop World Awards.[1] He studied at Tai Solarin University of Education. In 2011, he released his debut studio album titled Rapsodi.

Music career

Olamide performing at the first edition of his OLIC concert.
He was signed to ID Cabasa's Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne.[1] In 2012, he left Coded Tunes and started his own record label YBNL Nation.[3]

2011:Rapsodi

Olamide's debut album, Rapsodi, was released in 2011. The album's lead single "Eni Duro" charted on several radio stations in Lagos. Olamide's debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D'banj.[citation needed]

2012:YBNL

Olamide's second studio album, YBNL, was released in November 2012. The album's production was handled by Tyrone, Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz and ID Cabasa. It features guest appearances from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. The album was supported by the singles "Ilefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" and "Voice of the Street".[4]

Improbable record deal with DB records

In May 2013, it was reported that Olamide signed a record deal with DB Records. Olamide took to twitter to debunk the reports.[5] In an interview with Toolz on NdaniTV's The Juice, he said that it is too late for anyone to sign him.[6]

Endorsements

On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc.[7] On 24 October 2013, he signed a multi-million Naira deal with Guinness. In November 2013, he became an ambassador for Etisalat alongside Ice Prince.[8][9][10]

Discography

Studio albums
Compilation albums
Selected singles
Year Title Album
2011 "Eni Duro" Rapsodi
"Apa ti Jabo"
"Young Erikina"
2012 "Ilefo Illuminati" YBNL
"First of All"
"Stupid Love"
"Owotabua"
"Voice of The Street"
2013 "Durosoke" Baddest Guy Ever Liveth
"Yemi My Lover"
"Anifowose"
2014 "Story for the Gods" Street OT.
"Up In the Club" (featuring Viktoh)
"Skelemba" (featuring Don Jazzy)
2015 "Bobo" Eyan Mayweather
"Lagos Boys"
"Melo Melo"

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2015 City People Awards 2015 Rap Artist of the Year Himself Won
The Headies 2015 Best Street-Hop Artiste Himself Won [1]
Artiste of The Year Himself Won
Best Pop Single Bobo Nominated
TooXclusive Awards 2015 Certified Banger of The Year Shakiti Bobo Won
Video Wonder of The Year Melo Melo Won
Artiste of The Year Himself Won
Male Artiste of The Year Himself Won
Best Street Hop Track Shakiti Bobo Won
'Reggae Blues' (HarrySong featuring Olamide, KCee, Iyanya & Orezi)
 Nominated
'Ladi' (Olamide & Phyno featuring Lil Kesh)
 Nominated
Best Hip-Hop Track 'Local Rappers' (Reminisce featuring Olamide & Phyno)
 Won
Mixtape of The Year '2 Kings' (Olamide & Phyno)
 Won
Album of The Year Street OT Won
2014 The Headies 2014 Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated Nominated
[12] Best Rap Album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth Won
Album of the Year Won
Best Rap Single "Dope Money"
(featuring Phyno)		 Nominated
2014 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted West "Turn Up" Won [13]
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Rap Act of the Year Himself Nominated [14]
MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 Best Hip Hop Nominated [15]
City People Entertainment Awards Musician of the Year (Male) Nominated [16]
Rap Artiste of the Year Nominated
Most Popular Song of the Year "Eleda Mi" Nominated
Rap Album of the Year Baddest Guy Ever Liveth Nominated
World Music Awards World's Best Male Artist Himself Nominated [17]
World's Best Live Act Nominated
World's Best Entertainer of the Year Nominated
2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards Video of the Year "Durosoke" Nominated [18]
Best Afro Hip Hop Video Won
The Headies 2013 Song of the Year Nominated [19]
Best Street Hip-Hop Artiste Won
Best Rap Single Nominated
"Ghost Mode"
(Phyno featuring Olamide)		 Nominated
Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
Lyricist on the Roll "Voice of the Streets" Nominated
Best Rap Album YBNL Won
Album of the Year Won
2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Album of the Year Won [20]
Best Rap Act of the Year Himself Nominated [21]
Music Video of the Year "Voice of the Street" Nominated
Best Indigenous Artiste Himself Won [20]
Best Collabo "Ghost Mode"
(Phyno featuring Olamide)		 Won
2012 The Headies 2012 Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year Himself Nominated [22]
Best Rap Single "Young Erikina" Nominated
Best Rap Album Rapsodi Nominated
2011 The Headies 2011 Next Rated Himself Nominated


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