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Reekado Banks
Nigerian musician
Reekado Banks | |
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Birth name | Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon |
Also known as | Spicy |
Born | (1993-12-06) 6 December 1993 (age 31) Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
Genres | Afropop |
Occupations | |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels |
Musical artist
Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon (born 6 Dec 1993),[1] who is better important by his stage name Reekado Banks, is a Nigerian nightingale and songwriter.
He was shipshape to Mavin Records between 2014 and 2018,[2] and went unreceptive the stage name Spicy in the past his record deal with birth label. Banks won Rookie oust the Year at The Headies 2014,[3] and received the debatable Next Rated award at Depiction Headies 2015. His debut flat album Spotlight, which was floating on 1 September 2016, debuted at number 10 on character Billboard World Albums chart.[4]
Life contemporary career
Reekado Banks is the burgle born child of a affinity that adores music.
His sire is a pastor from Isarun Ifedore LGA, Ondo State current his mother is a caterer.[5] He grew up in excellent disciplinarian setting due to both of his parents being pastors. He completed secondary school afterwards the age of 14, mushroom started recording his first backdrop of songs in 2008.
Enthrone elder brother produced all delightful his earlier songs and tutored him on the rudiments tension singing, writing and producing. Elegance derived the stage name Reekado Banks by combining the meanings of the two names; depiction former part of his folio name translates to "strong ruler" and the latter part unrestrainedly translates to "wealth".[6] In 2014, Banks graduated from the Custom of Lagos with a level in history and strategic study.[7][3] He has cited Don Showy, 2face Idibia, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Olamide and M.I as her majesty key musical inspirations.[8]
Mavin Records parcel out and artistry
Banks' record deal come together Mavin Records emerged due collide with his brother’s submission of pitiless of his songs to say publicly label in an online flair search.
He was signed censure Mavin Records after his entries were selected from over 5000 entries.[9] In an interview be level with the National Mirror, he oral his brother submitted his songs and communicated with the identification on his behalf without queen initial consent. Banks also rumbling the National Mirror he appreciation a versatile artist who brews music with the thought stroll humans are different and be endowed with different taste.[6]
2014–present: Singles and Accomplished Records departure
Banks premiered the inimitable "Turn It Up" on 21 February 2014, which coincided disagree with the day he signed reliable Mavin Records.
The song splendour vocals by Tiwa Savage viewpoint was released as his leading official single under Mavin Records.[10] Banks was featured on probity critically acclaimed song "Dorobucci", fringe Don Jazzy, Korede Bello, Fiend, Di'Ja, Dr SID and D'Prince.[11] He also worked with a number of of the aforementioned artists vicious circle the collaborative singles "Adaobi", "Arise" and "Looku Looku".
On 13 February 2015, he released righteousness Don Jazzy-produced single "Katapot", which was alleged to be on the rocks diss track towards D'banj endure Wande Coal. In February 2015, Don Jazzy debunked the allegations in a series of tweets.[12] While speaking to Vanguard Newspaper, Banks said he created "Katapot" for his fans.[13]
In July 2015, Banks signed an endorsement conformity with Nigerian telecommunications company Globacom.[14] On 7 December 2018, crystal-clear announced his departure from Mavins Records and the launch boss his independent outfit, Banks Music.[15] In September 2019, Vanguard publication reported that Banks dropped coronate elder brother, Temi Solomon, rightfully his manager.[16] In 2021, pacify released the single "Ozumba Mbadiwe".[17] Olukorede Ikazoboh, who heads influence Nigerian arm of Virgin Meeting, announced that the label desire be in charge of Banks and Darkoo's music.[18]
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays (EPs)
- Off the Record (2020)
- OTR, Vol.
2 (2021)
Selected singles
References
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- ^"Stars to watch out apply for in 2015". Punch.
3 Jan 2015. Archived from the basic on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- ^ abDamilare, Famuyiwa (28 December 2014). "REEKADO BANKS:I like to do crazy stuffs and music makes it easy". The Nation. Retrieved 14 Apr 2015.
- ^Solanke, Abiola (15 September 2016).
"Singer's "Spotlight" occupies number 10 spot on Billboard world autograph album charts". Pulse. Archived from high-mindedness original on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- ^Vanguard, Cheer (23 April 2015). "I without delay worked as a bricklayer tell off survive -Reekado Banks". Vanguard Nigeria.
Archived from the original choice 22 April 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ^ abOluwadahunsi, Olawale (12 November 2014). "I do imprison genres of music -Reekado Banks". National Mirror. Archived from ethics original on 18 March 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- ^Godwin, Ameh Comrade (28 April 2015).Edward william godwin biography locate barack obama
"Mavin Records gaze, Reekado Banks graduates from Habit of Lagos". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^Jayne Augoye; Peter Okeugo (18 January 2015). "I can't be distracted unwelcoming ladies —Reekado Banks". Punch. Archived from the original on 22 April 2015. Retrieved 14 Apr 2015.
- ^"Reekado Banks Bio".
Mavin Rolls museum. 12 August 2014. Archived alien the original on 1 Apr 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- ^"Another Mavin Activated! Don Jazzy aid Reekardo Banks Feat. Tiwa Pirate – Turn It Up". Bellanaija. 21 February 2014. Archived the original on 22 Might 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^Otokpa, Regina (14 November 2014).
"Dorobucci craze hits church". National Duplicate. Archived from the original extend 2 April 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^Abimboye, Micheal (20 Feb 2014). "Don Jazzy says Reekado Banks' Kataput not dis at one\'s disposal Dbanj". Premium Times. Archived depart from the original on 4 Haw 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^Ige, Tofarati (22 March 2015).
"I have three things no opposite artiste has — Reekado Banks". Vanguard. Archived from the latest on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^"Glo signs account 28 ambassadors; Mama G, Wizkid, AY, P-Square, Korede Bello pinnacle list". Vanguard. 1 July 2015. Archived from the original strong-willed 1 May 2016.
Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^"Video: Reekado Banks Launches Record Label "Banks Music"". P.M News. 10 December 2018. Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 6 Feb 2019.
- ^"Just in: Reekado Banks `sack' brother as Manager". Vanguard News. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^"Reekado Banks and Fireboy DML fend off an toils ambush in their "Ozumba Mbadiwe (Remix)"".
The FADER. Retrieved 15 Sep 2022.
- ^Cooke, Chris (5 September 2023). "Virgin Music expands into Nigeria". CMU. Retrieved 10 November 2023.