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Eedris Abdulkareem

Eedris Abdulkareem

African hip-hop, contemporary R&B, pop rap

Nigeria

About

Sound in a sentence: "Driven by infectious grooves and rhythmic patterns, his music pulsates with a vibrant urgency that compels movement and engagement."
Eedris Abdulkareem stands as a pivotal figure in African hip-hop, shaping the genre's narrative and elevating its cultural significance across the continent. His music not only reflects personal experiences but also resonates with broader societal issues, making him a voice for the marginalized and an advocate for change.
Eedris Abdulkareem stands as a pivotal figure in African hip-hop, shaping the genre's narrative and elevating its cultural significance across the continent. His music not only reflects personal experiences but also resonates with broader societal issues, making him a voice for the marginalized and an advocate for change. By merging local sounds with contemporary styles, he has fostered a sense of pride and identity within African urban music scenes, inspiring a generation to embrace their roots while engaging with global trends. Abdulkareem's approach is characterized by his ability to weave traditional African rhythms into modern beats, creating a sound that is both familiar and innovative. His performances are charged with energy, often featuring call-and-response elements that invite audience participation, thus transforming listeners into active participants rather than passive observers. This interactive style has helped cultivate a strong community around his music, enhancing the collective experience of his messages. Thematically, Abdulkareem often explores issues of social justice, personal struggle, and national identity through evocative storytelling and raw sincerity. His lyrical voice navigates between personal narratives and broader socio-political commentary, using irony when necessary but leaning towards heartfelt expression that resonates deeply with listeners. The tone ranges from defiance to hopefulness, reflecting the complexities of life in contemporary Africa.

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Discography

64 releases • 5 studio • 2001–2010
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Singles ()

Thank U

Thank U

2010

Aisha

Aisha

2010

Yanmata Kuje Makaranta

Yanmata Kuje Makaranta

2010

Food For All

Food For All

2010

Unfinished Business By Eedris Abdulkareem

Unfinished Business By Eedris Abdulkareem

2010

What Would U featuring Lakreem Solias

What Would U featuring Lakreem Solias

2010

One Luv Featuring Kennis Music All Stars

One Luv Featuring Kennis Music All Stars

2010

Calabar Luv featuring Keke and Vicky E

Calabar Luv featuring Keke and Vicky E

2010

Binu Men

Binu Men

2010

Intro (Climate change)

Intro (Climate change)

2010

Common sense no common

Common sense no common

2010

Legs Up featuring Lakreem Solias

Legs Up featuring Lakreem Solias

2010

E Don Tey featuring Femi

E Don Tey featuring Femi

2010

We Ain’t No Terrorist featuring Keke, Vicky E and Mike Pam

We Ain’t No Terrorist featuring Keke, Vicky E and Mike Pam

2010

Mr. Hip hop

Mr. Hip hop

2010

Electoral Reform (One Man One Vote)

Electoral Reform (One Man One Vote)

2010

Ngbati Ngbati featuring Jaywon

Ngbati Ngbati featuring Jaywon

2010

African Child

African Child

2010

Rema

Rema

2005

Green white Green

Green white Green

2005

Biggest Boyz

Biggest Boyz

2005

50 Seconds show

50 Seconds show

2005

Uncle Eedris

Uncle Eedris

2005

Intro by Eedris AbdulKareem

Intro by Eedris AbdulKareem

2005

Outro by Eedris Abdulkareem

Outro by Eedris Abdulkareem

2005

Lond on, no gunz

Lond on, no gunz

2005

Thank You

Thank You

2005

Letter to Mr. President

Letter to Mr. President

2005

Flash Up Unu Lighter

Flash Up Unu Lighter

2005

Chop Life featuring VIP

Chop Life featuring VIP

2005

Mr Lecturer 11

Mr Lecturer 11

2004

Jaga Jaga (Instrumental)

Jaga Jaga (Instrumental)

2004

Mr Lecturer 111

Mr Lecturer 111

2004

Brenda Fassie (Tribute)

Brenda Fassie (Tribute)

2004

Pa Mi Lerin

Pa Mi Lerin

2004

2 legs up

2 legs up

2004

Outro

Outro

2004

Jaga Jaga

Jaga Jaga

2004

Segarin Kano

Segarin Kano

2004

Topic of Discussion

Topic of Discussion

2003

Mr Lecturer

Mr Lecturer

2003

Mr Lecturer (Kennis Music Los Angeles remix)

Mr Lecturer (Kennis Music Los Angeles remix)

2003

Aro

Aro

2003

School Boyz

School Boyz

2003

Live in Yankee

Live in Yankee

2003

Ololufe

Ololufe

2003

My Child

My Child

2003

Speak English (Hip hop version)

Speak English (Hip hop version)

2001

Oko Achewo

Oko Achewo

2001

Player Meji

Player Meji

2001

Wackawikee M.C.S

Wackawikee M.C.S

2001

Intro By Eedris Abdulkareem

Intro By Eedris Abdulkareem

2001

Come Back Home

Come Back Home

2001

Speak English (Techno Version)

Speak English (Techno Version)

2001

Outro By Eedris Abdulkareem

Outro By Eedris Abdulkareem

2001

Mafish Miskiller

Mafish Miskiller

2001

Oko Omoge

Oko Omoge

2001

Inasoki

Inasoki

2001

So Ligali

So Ligali

2001

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