Roots of Yemi Alade
The artists and genres Yemi Alade came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Seyi ShayartistDeborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, known professionally as Șèyí, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. She was a member of From Above, a now-defunct girl group that was previously signed to Columbia Records and managed by Mathew Knowles. Șèyí relocated to Nigeria after the group disbanded in 2011, and signed a record deal with Flytime Music. She released her debut studio album, Seyi or Shay, in November 2015. It was supported by several singles, including "Murda", "Crazy", "Jangilova", and "Right Now". In January 2021, Șèyí signed a publishing deal with the French division of Universal Music Publishing Group. Her second studio album, Big Girl, was released on 10 December 2021.
SeleboboartistUdoka Chigozie Oku, also known by his stage name Selebobo, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, producer, and mixing engineer. Formerly signed to Made Men Music Group. Selebobo is most known for his singles, "Yoyo', "Selfie", and "Waka Waka". He has also collaborated with Flavour N'abania, Yemi Alade, Tekno Miles, Emma Nyra, and Iyanya. He was also a nominee of the Producer of the Year category at 2018 The Headies.
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FalzartistFolarin Falana, better known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and actor. He began his career in secondary school after forming a group called "The School Boys" with a friend, before launching his professional music career in 2009. Falz gained wider recognition after releasing the song "Marry Me" featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade.
FrennaartistFrancis Edusei, known professionally as Frenna, is a Dutch rapper and singer. He was a member of the rap group SFB and also currently releases music as a solo artist. He was one of the rappers that was awarded the Popprijs award at Noorderslag thanks to the album New Wave (2015).
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OlamideartistOlamide Gbenga Adedeji, known mononymously as Olamide, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Olamide, who is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and Africa, has been crucial to the creative and commercial success of several Afrobeats music stars. He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album, Rapsodi, while signed to ID Cabasa's Coded Tunes. YBNL, his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint "Yahoo Boy No Laptop", also known as 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.
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Luan SantanaartistLuan Rafael Domingos Santana is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. His first live album was a bestseller throughout 2010, selling over 100,000 copies.
Monali ThakurartistMonali Thakur is an Indian playback singer and film actress. She is the recipient of several awards including a National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage" from the film Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) and a Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Sawaar Loon" from the film Lootera (2013). She was a judge of Zee TV's singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 2014. She was also an "expert" on Colors TV's Rising Star for two consecutive seasons.
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Christine and the QueensartistRahim Claude Redcar is a French singer and songwriter best known under the pseudonym of Christine and the Queens. Born and raised in Nantes, he started learning piano at the age of four and found inspiration in one of London's clubs while studying. Redcar released a series of extended plays (EPs) throughout 2011–2013.
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