Olamide
| Olamide | |
|---|---|
 Olamide on the set of his "Sitting on The Throne" music video shoot in January 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olamide Adedeji |
| Also known as | Baddo, Baddo Sneh,Daddymiliano |
| Born |
15 March 1989 Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | YBNL Nation |
| Associated acts | |
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 been nominated and 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
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.
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
- Rapsodi (2011)
- YBNL (2012)
- Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (2013)
- Street OT (2014)
- Eyan Mayweather (2015)
- Compilation albums
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEAs) | Album of the Year | Eyan Mayweather | Won | [11] |
| - | Rap Act of the Year | Himself | Won | ||
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Rap Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | |
| The Headies 2015 | Best Street-Hop Artiste | Won | |||
| Artiste of The Year | 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 | Nominated | |||
| '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 | |
| 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 | [12] | |
| 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Rap Act of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [13] | |
| MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 | Best Hip Hop | Nominated | [14] | ||
| City People Entertainment Awards | Musician of the Year (Male) | Nominated | [15] | ||
| 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 | [16] | |
| 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 | [17] |
| Best Afro Hip Hop Video | Won | ||||
| The Headies 2013 | Song of the Year | Nominated | [18] | ||
| 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 | [19] | ||
| Best Rap Act of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [20] | ||
| Music Video of the Year | "Voice of the Street" | Nominated | |||
| Best Indigenous Artiste | Himself | Won | [19] | ||
| Best Collabo | "Ghost Mode" (Phyno featuring Olamide) |
Won | |||
| 2012 | The Headies 2012 | Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [21] |
| Best Rap Single | "Young Erikina" | Nominated | |||
| Best Rap Album | Rapsodi | Nominated | |||
| 2011 | The Headies 2011 | Next Rated | Himself | Nominated |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Olamide's Biography". Biography Home: Olamide Personal Data. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (13 July 2013). "Olamide joins Rick Ross, Dj Khaled as Ciroc ambassador". Premium Times. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ The NET on (3 July 2012). "Olamide leaves ID Cabassa's Coded Tunes – DailyPost Nigeria". Dailypost.com.ng. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ Akinloye, Dimeji (12 February 2013). "OLAMIDE – YBNL [Album Review". Hip Hop World Magazine. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ Mgbolu, Charles (13 May 2013). "Nigeria: I'm Not Signed to D'Banj's Record Label, Olamide Reveals". allAfrica.com. Vanguard. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ "D'banj Never Talk Well Well: Olamide Denies Being Signed To DB Records". 360Nobs.com. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ "Olamide Is First Nigerian Ambassador for CIROC". 12 July 2013. Naij News. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ Ice Prince, Olamide sign endorsement deals with Etisalat. "Ice Prince, Olamide sign endorsement deals with Etisalat | Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". Thenet.ng. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ "Updated – Guinness Nigeria Signs New Deals With Wizkid, Davido, Olamide & More For Their New Campaign". Bella Naija. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ "NET Exclusive: Olamide signs mega endorsement deal with Ciroc | Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". Thenet.ng. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ "NEA 2016: Adekunle Gold, Olamide, Kiss Daniel, others win big". PulseNg. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ Marshall, Rhodé (5 September 2014). "Channel O Africa announces Music Video Awards nominees". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ↑ "Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Davido lead nominations for MTV Africa Music Awards". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ Jasanya, Olamide (24 June 2014). "Who won what at City People Entertainment Awards 2014". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ↑ "D'banj, Tuface, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Davido, Kcee Nominated at World Music Awards". Channelstv.com. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ "Flavour is biggest winner at Nigerian Music Video Awards 2013". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 16 November 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ↑ "Olamide Heads The Headies". Thisday. 29 December 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- 1 2 Alonge, Osagie (3 September 2013). "Olamide emerges biggest winner at NEA 2013 [Full Winners List]". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2013). "Nigerian Entertainment Award announces 2013 nominees". Premium Times. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ Elebe, Dami (29 August 2012). "Headies Awards 2012". Connectnigeria.com. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
