On the 15th of March 1989 a Star was born to the Adedejifamily. He was named Olamide which literarily means
“Wealth has come”. No doubt that name was given to the 22
year old more in hope than certainty, well ladies and
gentlemen the prophecy has come to pass.
A year and some into his professional music career, Olamide
has become a house hold name and just in case you don’t
know who he is I suggest you google ENI DURO. ENI
DURO; the breakout single from his Debut Album has
become an anthem for the streets, clubs, lecture halls and
conference room.
Armed with only his pen and paper, the 300 level mass
communication part time student of Tai Solarin University has
released what is without a doubt an outstanding debut album.
Titled RapSoDi Olamide’s 1st offering is a 16 tracker.
Sometime in 2000, Olamide decided he would like to pursue a
career in music. When asked why music the Fast rising Rap
Artiste says “I found out I was gifted in it so I had to explore
it, it’s my life, my hustle, my world”. In 2010 fresh faced
Olamide performed on arguably the biggest stage in the
Nigerian Music scene; “The Hip Hop World Awards”.
Olamide’s road to fame is one for the history books, this time
one year ago he was a regular kid growing up in the Heart of
Lagos Mainland; Bariga. Even though Olamide insists he is
still that Bariga boy a lot has changed in his life. Today he is
Olamide a Recording Artiste signed onto ID CABASA’s
CODED TUNEZ Record label and managed by Industry
heavy weight Toni Payne.
Make no mistake his celebrity status was not handed to him
on a silver platter, an immense amount of hard work and pure
unbridled talent is responsible for the man we see today.
The un-assuming Olamide has performed at almost every
major event in Lagos this year and continues to headline
shows left right and center. What is it about Olamide that has
made him a fans’ favourite? Olamide raps in a unique blend
of Yoruba and English with lyrics that will leave the listener
both speechless and intrigued. Olamide’s dexterity is one of
the many things that endear him to his fans.
One minute he is delivering his rap in fluent English and the
next he switches effortlessly into Yoruba. Ambitious Olamide
will tell you he is still on his way there and if given a chance
would fancy collaborations with International Superstars; Jay-
Z, Ludacris, Drake, and Lil’ Wayne.
Where Olamide is silent his songs speak for him, Eni Duro,
Apa ti jabo and Omo toh shan (featuring Wizkid) are
currently on heavy rotation in several Radio stations and
Music TV channels within and outside Nigeria. His Debut
Album sees a bevy of Nigerian hip hop artistes making guest
appearances, some of which are; ID CABASA, LORD OF
AJASA, 9ICE, REMINICE, WIZKID, TERRY THA
RAPMAN and management mate ADOL. Focused entirely on
his chosen career path when asked for his other interests
asides music Olamide replied “Music is all I know and all I
do”.
The Rapper comes complete with a mission statement “I am
here to preach realness generally and make the youths believe
in whatever they do and what little they have because with
God everything is possible”. In an industry filled with Artistes
spitting in American accents whether real or imagined it is a
relief to have at least one artiste we can call 100% Naija.
Olamide is the new face of Nigerian Hip Hop; Young,
Talented, Dedicated, True to his Calling and he is set for
bigger and better things.
Olamide’s Debut Album RapSoDi is available in stores and
even on street corners; there is absolutely no reason why you
should not boast of a copy in your music collection. As
Olamide says on Track one of his Album “I’m Going in” I
suggest we all go in.
Asides his debut album you can also listen to Olamide’s verse
on Samklef’s Mi Ole Beru, amazing stuff.
Remember “Olamide is here just like the 1st day of the year”
and if that didn’t do it for you then I’ll leave you with this line
“Like Java I’ve got game I’m from the project and I’ve got
fame tell me why the eff I gats go dey fill form for MTN
project fame”
lately has has had mad collabo with alot of nigerian big
names
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