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Olamide music

Olamide music

Nigerian hip hop, hip-hop

Nigeria

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Sound in a sentence: "Olamide's tracks pulse with rhythmic intensity and layered grooves that build an atmosphere charged with urgency and connectivity."
Olamide holds a pivotal role in shaping contemporary Nigerian music, carving out a vibrant space within the hip-hop landscape that resonates not only locally but also across global audiences.
Olamide holds a pivotal role in shaping contemporary Nigerian music, carving out a vibrant space within the hip-hop landscape that resonates not only locally but also across global audiences. His work has spurred a cultural renaissance in the genre, bridging traditional rhythms with modern storytelling, making him a beacon for emerging artists and a catalyst for the evolution of Afrobeat-infused rap. The way he channels local dialects and vernacular into his music has redefined what it means to be an artist from Nigeria, influencing countless creators in the process. His approach is characterized by an unyielding authenticity that stems from his roots, often employing elements of Yoruba language and culture to create a sound that feels both personal and communal. By blending street-smart lyricism with infectious beats, Olamide crafts tracks that are as much about celebration as they are about struggle, drawing listeners into a world where every line feels lived and every rhythm pulsates with life. In his songwriting, themes of resilience, ambition, and the everyday experiences of urban life frequently emerge, often delivered through a conversational tone that invites listeners into his journey. His storytelling balances sincerity with a playful irony, reflecting the complexities of navigating personal dreams against societal expectations.

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Discography

114 releases • 8 studio • 2011–2023
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Singles ()

Greenlight

Greenlight

2023

Amapiano

Amapiano

2023

New Religion

New Religion

2023

Doom

Doom

2023

Street Jam

Street Jam

2023

Trumpet

Trumpet

2023

Come alive

Come alive

2023

Hardcore

Hardcore

2023

Celebrate

Celebrate

2023

Life goes on

Life goes on

2023

No Worries

No Worries

2023

Trabaye

Trabaye

2022

Rock

Rock

2021

Need for Speed

Need for Speed

2021

So Much More

So Much More

2021

Julie

Julie

2021

Want

Want

2021

Cup of Tea

Cup of Tea

2021

PonPon

PonPon

2021

Jailer

Jailer

2021

Rough Up

Rough Up

2021

Chimichaga

Chimichaga

2020

Loading

Loading

2020

Do Better

Do Better

2020

Another Level

Another Level

2020

Infinity

Infinity

2020

At Your Service

At Your Service

2020

Eru

Eru

2020

Pawon

Pawon

2019

Science student

Science student

2019

Poverty Die

Poverty Die

2018

Kana

Kana

2018

Motigbana

Motigbana

2018

Jega

Jega

2015

OG Waheedee

OG Waheedee

2015

Toriomo

Toriomo

2015

Sold Out

Sold Out

2015

Lagos Boys

Lagos Boys

2015

Matters Arising

Matters Arising

2015

Mama Mi

Mama Mi

2015

Igara Chicken

Igara Chicken

2015

Boom Boom Boom

Boom Boom Boom

2015

Where The Man?

Where The Man?

2015

I'm Ok

I'm Ok

2015

Say Something

Say Something

2015

Inferiority Complex

Inferiority Complex

2015

Kana Finish

Kana Finish

2015

Akara

Akara

2015

Eyan Mayweather

Eyan Mayweather

2015

Be Happy

Be Happy

2015

Don't Stop

Don't Stop

2015

Melo Melo

Melo Melo

2015

Ball

Ball

2015

Blow Am featuring Olamide

Blow Am featuring Olamide

2014

Eni Suun

Eni Suun

2014

Up In The Club

Up In The Club

2014

Zero Joy

Zero Joy

2014

Ya Wa

Ya Wa

2014

Hood Rap

Hood Rap

2014

Possible

Possible

2014

Goons Mi

Goons Mi

2014

100 To Million

100 To Million

2014

1999

1999

2014

Blood Money

Blood Money

2014

The Real MVP

The Real MVP

2014

Falila Ketan

Falila Ketan

2014

Story For The Gods

Story For The Gods

2014

Prayer For Client

Prayer For Client

2014

Alaaru

Alaaru

2014

Batifeori

Batifeori

2014

Higher

Higher

2014

Ilefo Illuminati

Ilefo Illuminati

2013

Sitting on the Throne

Sitting on the Throne

2013

Intro (featuring DO2dTUN)

Intro (featuring DO2dTUN)

2013

Esupofo

Esupofo

2013

Church

Church

2013

Gbadun Arawa

Gbadun Arawa

2013

Baddo Love

Baddo Love

2013

Mu Emu

Mu Emu

2013

Position Yourself

Position Yourself

2013

Turn Up

Turn Up

2013

Skammer

Skammer

2013

Yemi My Lover

Yemi My Lover

2013

Eleda Mi O

Eleda Mi O

2013

Skit

Skit

2013

Anifowose

Anifowose

2013

King Shii

King Shii

2013

Rayban Abacha

Rayban Abacha

2013

Durosoke

Durosoke

2013

Emotional Blackmail

Emotional Blackmail

2012

Jale

Jale

2012

Nyarinya

Nyarinya

2012

Picture

Picture

2012

Voice of the Street

Voice of the Street

2012

Ewo Idi

Ewo Idi

2012

Remember

Remember

2012

Jesu O Kola

Jesu O Kola

2012

Stupid Love

Stupid Love

2012

Lights in the Air

Lights in the Air

2012

Money

Money

2012

First of All

First of All

2012

Fucking with the Devil

Fucking with the Devil

2012

Owotabua

Owotabua

2012

Street Love

Street Love

2012

Problem

Problem

Supplier

Supplier

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