After emerging from Bariga, Baddo first pierced the mainstream with his brash bars that positioned him as a rebel with something to prove. He then captured the attention of a generation with his anthemic works, which condensed conceptual narratives on hedonism, life in Lagos, and the forces that influenced culture into numerous hit singles.
All of this was accomplished while maintaining a production level unheard of in Nigerian music. From 2011 to 2017, Olamide released at least one project a year while appearing as a guest on an untold number of songs to cement his name in the nation’s current popular culture and guarantee his music would be played frequently.
Olamide’s 2020 album, Carpe Diem, represented the next phase in his career’s evolutionary arc. It helped him transition musically into elder statesman territory and further demonstrated his talent as a musician. The following are all of Olamide’s 12 studio albums.
1. Rapsodi | 2011
Rapsodi was the first Olamide’s album and it contains 16 tracks.
- I’m Going In (featuring Pheelz)
- Apa Ti Jabo (featuring i.D Cabasa)
- Emi Lo Mi (featuring 2Phat)
- Eni Duro
- Gapa
- Responsibility (featuring Adol)
- Jara On Top (featuring Ab1)
- Woman (featuring Jumoke)
- Kelegbe (featuring Lord of Ajasa)
- Dirty Rock (featuring B-Rank)
- Soundtrack of My Life (featuring Soul Joe)
- Lift Him High (featuring I.D Cabasa)
- Legendary Hustlers (featuring 9ice and Reminisce)
- Omo Toh Shan (featuring Wizkid)
- Fori Fori
- Boys Are Not Smiling (featuring Terry Da Rapman)
2. YBNL (Yahoo Boy No Laptop)| 2012
The YBNL (Yahoo Boy No Laptop), Olamide’s second studio album, was released. With 20 songs, it was one of Olamide’s biggest album.
- Money
- F*cking With The Devil
- Lights In The Air (ft. Buckwyla)
- Jale
- Voice Of The Street
- Panumo (ft. Davido)
- Street Love (ft. Minus 2)
- Picture
- Owotabua
- Fuji House (ft. Dammy Krane)
- Ilefo Illuminati
- Remember (ft. Kay Switch)
- Nyarinya
- Ewo Idi
- Stupid Love
- Jesu O Kola
- Emotional Blackmail (ft. Kidakudz)
- International Local (ft. Tiwa Savage)
- First Of All
- Industreet (ft. Reminisce and Base 1)
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3. Baddest Guy Ever Liveth | 2013
This album contained 21 songs and was Olamide’s 3rd studio album:
- Intro
- Esu Pofo
- Rep Augbo (ft. Buckwyala)
- Anifowose
- Skammer
- Eleda Mi
- Baddo Love
- Position Yourself
- Skit (ft. Ketchup)
- Gbadun Arawa
- Motivation (feat. Ice Prince, Endia, Pepenazi)
- Church (ft. Viktoh)
- Sitting On The Throne
- Mu Emu (ft. B Banks)
- Turn Up
- King Shii
- Durosoke
- Dope Money
- Yemi My Lover
- Rayban Abacha
- Higher (ft. Bez)
4. Street OT | 2014
The street OT was Olamide’s 4th studio album released in 2014 and had 22 songs on it:
- Oga Nla (ft. Pasuma, Lil Kesh)
- Zero Joy
- Blood Money
- Ya Wa
- Hood Rap
- The Real MVP
- Up In The Club (ft. Viktoh)
- Skelemba (ft. Don Jazzy)
- Prayer For Client
- Batifeori
- Bang (ft. Chinko Ekun, Lil Kesh)
- Goons Mi
- 1999
- Falila Ketan
- In My Circle (ft. Phyno)
- Alaaru
- 100 To Million (ft. Viktoh, Chinko Ekun)
- Story For The Gods
- Hustle Loyalty Respect (ft. Reminisce)
- Possible (ft. B Banks)
- Usain Bolt P (ft. Lil Kesh, Chuka, Pepenazi, Chinko Ekun)
- Eni Sun
5. 2 Kings
This album marked the beginning of collaboration between Olamide and Phyno and ever since then they have maintained that friendship till now.
2 Kings, contains a total of 10 songs in its track-list.
- Cypher
- Koba Koba
- Nobody’s Fault
- Ladi (ft. Lil Kesh)
- God Be With Us
- Une
- Real Ni**a
- Confam Ni (ft. Wizkid)
- Carry Me Go (ft. Stormrex)
- For My city
6. Eyan Mayweather | 2015
This was Olamide’s 5th studio album and contained 21 songs:
- Eyan Mayweather
- Inferiority Complex
- Don’t Stop
- Where The Man?
- Igara Chicken
- Boom Boom Boom
- Ball
- Akara
- Say Something
- Be Happy
- Kana Finish
- I’m Ok
- Matters Arising
- Lagos Boys
- Mama mi
- Melo Melo
- Sold Out
- Bobo
- Toriomo
- Jega
- OG Wahedee
7. The Glory | 2016
It was released in 2016 with 14 songs in it:
- The Glory (Intro)
- Letter To Milli
- Journey of a thousand Miles
- Underground ft Akuchi
- Pepper Dem Gang ft Davolee
- Lori Titi Yi
- Grind ft So.Sick
- Woyo
- Be Mine
- Oluwa Lori Glory
- Omo Wobe Anthem ft Burna Boy
- Owo Blow
- Symbol of Hope
- Who You Epp ft Wande Coal & Phyno
8. Lagos Nawa | 2017
Olamide again came out with a street banger on this one, and “wo” was certainly one of the most popular hit on this album.
- Fe Nu Shey Street
- Radio Lagos
- Yagaga
- The One
- Oro Paw Paw
- Bend it Over (featuring Timaya and Reminisce)
- Shine
- Saysay Maley
- Mo je dodo
- Lagos Nawa
- Everyday is not Christmas
- On a Must Buzz (featuring Phyno)
- Shanko Baby
- Fine Fine Girls (featuring Tiwa Savage)
- Wo!!!
- Enimimomi
- Wo Spritiual
9. Mafia Family | 2018
The title of this song was really worth it as Olamide had to sign and team up with some street Mafians to make this possible.
- Olamide – Welcome
- Olamide – Oke Suna
- Picazzo – Macaroni (Feat. Olamide)
- Olamide – Motigbana
- Fireboy DML – Jealous
- Yomi Blaze – Ika (Feat. Olamide)
- DJ Enimoney x LK Kuddy x Kizz Daniel x Olamide x Kranium – Send Her Money
- Fireboy DML – I’ll Be Fine
- Olamide – Poverty Die
- Fireboy DML – Fire Down (Feat. Picazzo Rhap)
- Lil Kesh – Le Le Yi (Feat. Fireboy DML)
- Limerick & Olamide – Lie
- Temmie Ovwasa x Fireboy DML – Finally
10. 999 (EP) | 2020
The rapper Olamide from Nigeria’s extended play is titled 999. Pheelz, ID Cabasa, Eskeez, and other musicians received credit for the music creation, which was made available on February 9, 2020 via YBNL Nation. A follow-up to his 2018 collaboration project, Project YBNL Mafia, is the EP.
- No Time
- War Lords (featuring Snow, Phyno, Cheque and Rhatti)
- Billion Talk (featuring Milly)
- Dance with the Devil (featuring Sosa-E and Jackmillz)
- Wonma!
- Demons (featuring Jackmillz)
- Mojo (featuring JayBoi)
- Prophesy
- Rich & Famous
11. Carper Diem | 2020
Rapper Olamide from Nigeria has released Carpe Diem, his eleventh studio album, through the American label and distribution company Empire Distribution. On June 1, 2021, Carpe Diem passed the 500 million stream threshold across all dsps, according to The Olamide Music Chart on Twitter.
- Another Level
- GreenLight
- Infinity (featuring Omah Lay)
- Eru
- Triumphant (featuring Bella Shmurda)
- At Your Service
- Do Better
- Chimichaga
- Shilalo (featuring Phyno)
- Loading (featuring Bad Boy Timz)
- Unconditionally (featuring Peruzzi)
- Plenty (featuring Fireboy DML)
12. UY Scuti | 2021
- Need for Speed
- Jailer (featuring Jaywillz)
- Rock
- Julie
- Rough Up (featuring Layydoe)
- Want (featuring Fave)
- PonPon (featuring Fave)
- Cup of Tea
- Somebody (featuring Phyno)
- So Much More
The Back story
Olamide, a Nigerian musician, made his debut in 2010 with vibrant, approachable rhymes, an exhilarating flow, and a youthful swagger. His breakout song, “Eni Duro,” which he raps in both Yoruba and English, demonstrated his unmistakable confidence and established the then-21-year-old musician as a rising sensation. With contemplative tales of struggle and grief that give hope to a new audience, he has established himself as a symbol of Nigerian hip-hop and a self-described “voice of the street” after more than a decade and a dozen releases.
It was unclear how Fireboy DML’s entry into the global music market would proceed when Olamide’s label, YBNL, which is home to Fireboy DML, signed a deal with American music firm Empire last year. He had rarely appeared interested in working with musicians outside of his home nation or in gaining fame outside of his small-town scene before that point. He experimented with the 999 EP in 2020, which leaned more toward his rap proclivities. Following that, he released the more eclectic and popular Carpe Diem, which had hits like “Infinity” and “Loading” that served as the music for numerous outdoor gatherings.
Olamide’s sound was completely reconstructed for Carpe Diem, shifting from his early gruff style to a more relaxing one, with mid-tempo beats enhancing his tales of love, hustle, and celebration. The idea exuded a sense of newness that suggested a professional redefinition for him. His most recent album, UY Scuti, adopts a more straightforward strategy but continues this growth. He has previously swung between pop songs with street slang and love songs in the past. The sensibility of UY Scuti is reduced to a mellow, melancholy flow. Olamide’s melodious voice and laid-back appeal lighten the emotional honesty and romantic narratives that abound in the 10-song EP.
Olamide will continue to thrill his fans decades from now as is one the finer rappers in the Nigerian music scene.
Author
Abbey Johnson has a Masters degree as an engineer and has over 3 years of teaching and research experience. He is happiest when on a bike and is also interested in electric energy and computer Science.