Biography
Olamide Adedeji, born 15 March 1989 is a rapper, lyricist and label boss who was born in Bariga, Lagos state and attended Tai Solarin University of Education. His debut album Rhapsodi was released while he was signed to ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes. This debut disc produced hits like Eni duro.
By the time he released his second disc in 2012, Olamide was a free agent and had established his YBNL label. Apart from Olamide, YBNL currently manages the careers of fast rising talents like Lil’Kesh, Viktoh and Adekunle Gold.
Supremely prolific, Olamide is one of the most reliable hit makers making music today. Delivering lines mostly in his native Yoruba, the YBNL boss has taken the term cross over to a whole new level with his songs enjoying massive patronisation across the country.
Discography
Albums
Rhapsodi 2011
YBNL 2012
Baddest guy ever liveth 2013
Street OT 2014
Collaborations
2Kings with Phyno 2015
Singles
Eni duro
Young Erikina
Ilefo illuminati
Apa ti jabo
First of all
Stupid love
Voice of the streets
Owotabua
Durosoke
Yemi my lover
Sitting on top
Story for the gods
Up in the club
Skelemba
Awards
The Headies 2014 Best Rap Album- Baddest guy ever liveth
The Headies 2014 Best Rap single- Dope money
The Headies 2013 Best Rap Album YBNL
The Headies 2013 Album of the year YBNL
The Headies 2013 Best Street Hop
2014 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted West- Turn up
Nigeria Music Video Awards Best Afropop Video- Durosoke
