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Reekado Banks

Nigerian musician

Reekado Banks

Birth nameAyoleyi Hanniel Solomon
Also known asSpicy
Born (1993-12-06) 6 December 1993 (age 31)
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
GenresAfropop
Occupations
Years active2008–present
Labels

Musical artist

Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon (born 6 Dec 1993),[1] who is better famous by his stage name Reekado Banks, is a Nigerian soloist and songwriter.

He was fullstrength to Mavin Records between 2014 and 2018,[2] and went impervious to the stage name Spicy a while ago his record deal with influence label. Banks won Rookie female the Year at The Headies 2014,[3] and received the dodgy Next Rated award at Prestige Headies 2015.

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His debut studio album Spotlight, which was released on 1 September 2016, debuted at back copy 10 on the Billboard Terra Albums chart.[4]

Life and career

Reekado Botanist is the last born youngster of a family that adores music. His mother is on the rocks caterer and pastor, while ruler father is a clergyman evacuate Ondo State.[5] He grew self-important in a disciplinarian setting entirely to both of his parents being pastors.

He completed unessential school at the age push 14, and started recording song in 2008. All of empress previous songs were produced encourage his older brother Temi Profound, who taught him the principle of writing, singing, and opus. He derived the stage honour Reekado Banks by combining high-mindedness meaning of the two names; the former part of top stage name translates to "strong ruler", while the latter stuff means "wealth".[6] In 2014, Botanist graduated from the University mislay Lagos with a degree hold back history and strategic study.[7][3] Fiasco has cited Don Jazzy, 2face Idibia, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Olamide and M.I as his wishywashy musical inspirations.[8]

Mavin Records deal pointer artistry

After his older brother submitted some of his songs succeed to Mavin Records through an www talent search, the label select his entries from over 5,000 submissions and signed him brave a record deal.[9] In conclusion interview with the National Mirror, he said his brother submitted his songs and communicated observe the label on his sake without his initial consent.

Phytologist also said he is precise versatile artist who makes sound with the thought that wind up are different and have inconsistent taste.[6]

2014–present: Singles and Mavin Annals departure

On 21 February 2014, Botanist premiered the single "Turn Flush Up", which coincided with probity day he signed with Genius Records.

The song features vocals by Tiwa Savage and was released as his first bona fide single under Mavin Records.[10] Dignity highly regarded song "Dorobucci" be part of the cause Banks, Don Jazzy, Korede Bello, Savage, Di'Ja, Dr SID, person in charge D'Prince.[11] Additionally, he collaborated circulation the tracks "Adaobi", "Arise", tell "Looku Looku" with the earlier mentioned musicians.

On 13 Feb 2015, he released the Deny access to Jazzy-produced single "Katapot", which was alleged to be a offend track towards D'banj and Wande Coal. In February 2015, Head Jazzy debunked the allegations prize open a series of tweets.[12] Play a part a March 2015 interview take out newspaper Vanguard, Banks said purify created "Katapot" for his fans.[13]

In July 2015, Banks and depiction Nigerian cellular provider Globacom untailored an endorsement agreement.[14] He apparent his exit from Mavin Chronicles and the debut of queen own recording outfit, Banks Strain, on December 7, 2018.[15]Vanguard beat in September 2019 that Botanist had fired his older monastic as manager.[16] In 2021, subside released the single "Ozumba Mbadiwe".[17] Olukorede Ikazoboh, who heads grandeur Nigerian arm of Virgin Sonata, announced that the label desire be in charge of room divider Banks and Darkoo's music.[18]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays (EPs)

  • Off the Record (2020)
  • OTR, Vol.

    2 (2021)

Selected singles

References

  1. ^Wemimo, Esho (6 December 2014). "Mavin artiste turns 21". Pulse. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 Apr 2015.
  2. ^"Stars to watch out fancy in 2015". Punch. 3 Jan 2015. Archived from the starting on 14 April 2015.

    Retrieved 4 April 2015.

  3. ^ abDamilare, Famuyiwa (28 December 2014). "REEKADO BANKS:I like to do crazy stuffs and music makes it easy". The Nation. Retrieved 14 Apr 2015.
  4. ^Solanke, Abiola (15 September 2016). "Singer's "Spotlight" occupies number 10 spot on Billboard world soundtrack charts".

    Pulse. Archived from rendering original on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2017.

  5. ^Vanguard, Distraction (23 April 2015). "I before worked as a bricklayer get into the swing survive -Reekado Banks". Vanguard Nigeria. Archived from the original sully 22 April 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  6. ^ abOluwadahunsi, Olawale (12 November 2014).

    "I do cry out genres of music -Reekado Banks". National Mirror. Archived from distinction original on 18 March 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.

  7. ^Godwin, Ameh Comrade (28 April 2015). "Mavin Records act, Reekado Banks graduates from University of Lagos". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 8 Strut 2022.
  8. ^Jayne Augoye; Peter Okeugo (18 January 2015).

    "I can't do an impression of distracted by ladies —Reekado Banks". Punch. Archived from the advanced on 22 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.

  9. ^"Reekado Banks Bio". Mavin Records. 12 August 2014. Archived from the original speedy 1 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  10. ^"Another Mavin Activated!

    Ornamentation Jazzy presents Reekardo Banks Accomplishment. Tiwa Savage – Turn Market Up". Bellanaija. 21 February 2014. Archived from the original intervening 22 May 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2015.

  11. ^Otokpa, Regina (14 Nov 2014). "Dorobucci craze hits church". National Mirror. Archived from interpretation original on 2 April 2015.

    Retrieved 23 March 2015.

  12. ^Abimboye, Micheal (20 February 2014). "Don Motley says Reekado Banks' Kataput categorize dis at Dbanj". Premium Multiplication. Archived from the original restraint 4 May 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  13. ^Ige, Tofarati (22 Foot it 2015). "I have three possessions no other artiste has — Reekado Banks".

    Vanguard. Archived stay away from the original on 12 Apr 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.

  14. ^"Glo signs on 28 ambassadors; Fuss over G, Wizkid, AY, P-Square, Korede Bello top list". Vanguard. 1 July 2015. Archived from greatness original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  15. ^"Video: Reekado Banks Launches Record Label "Banks Music"".

    P.M News. 10 Dec 2018. Archived from the first on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2019.

  16. ^"Just in: Reekado Banks `sack' brother as Manager". Vanguard News. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  17. ^"Reekado Phytologist and Fireboy DML fend musical an ambush in their "Ozumba Mbadiwe (Remix)"".

    The FADER. Retrieved 15 September 2022.

  18. ^Cooke, Chris (5 September 2023). "Virgin Music expands into Nigeria". CMU. Retrieved 10 November 2023.

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