Smada
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Smada | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Adams Olabode Michael |
| Also known as | Super Smada, Smada Lee, Smadinho, King Of Gen Z. |
| Born | Lagos |
| Origin | Nigerian |
| Genres |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | NATIVE Records, Def Jam |
Adams Olabode Michael[1] professionally known as Smada is a Nigerian singer, and songwriter signed to NATIVE Records, in partnership with Def Jam Recordings.[2] He came into the music scene with an acclaimed extended play NÜNIVERSE, with lead track "Family",[3] and is widely known for his breakthrough single "Ye Anthem", released in 2022 as his first single with NATIVE Records.
Early life
[edit]Adams Olabode Michael was born and raised in Lagos, where he also had his tertiary education from the University of Lagos.[1] Olabode is the last child of five,[4] and began playing the drum as a child.[4] He was asked to try out singing by his elder brother.[4]
Career
[edit]In 2021, while in school he released his second extended play NÜNIVERSE, which reached number 1 on iTunes Nigeria,[5] and also swam the minor hit track "Family" from the EP, which peaked on Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 songs.[5] He achieved airplay with the song after it was co-signed by Don Jazzy.[1] In 2022, Smada gained popularity within the Gen Z communities on TikTok, when he began uploading videos with snippets of his unreleased songs, including "Ye Anthem", which became his most-anticipated single from TikTok.
On 29 November 2022, NATIVE Records signed Smada in partnership with Def Jam Recordings.[2][5] On 2 December 2022, NATIVE Records releases the official music video for "Ye Anthem", featuring King Perryy and Toyé.[6] On 5 December 2022, "Ye Anthem" debuted at number 10 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top Alternative/Dancehall Songs chart.[7] On 10 December 2022, the song lead Pulse Nigeria Future Sounds playlist.[8] In 2023, he was cited as one of the 18 Nigerian Artists To Watch by The Culture Custodian.[9]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG |
NG Alt./DH. |
UK |
US | ||||
| "Ye Anthem"
(featuring. King Perryy & Toyé) |
2022 | — | 10 | — | — | TBA | |
| "Ye Anthem (DJ YK Mule Remix)"
(featuring. DJ YK Mule) |
— | — | — | — | |||
| "Ye Anthem (Mellow & Sleazy Remix)"
(featuring. Mellow & Sleazy) |
— | — | — | — | |||
| "PAPILO (Smadamodu)"
(featuring. Odumodublvck) |
2023 | 86 | — | — | — | ||
| “SMADA EH!
(featuring Pocolee, Smeez, D3an) |
— | — | — | — | |||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Spotlight Monday: SMADA". The49thStreet. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ a b Ihekire, Chinonso (10 December 2022). "Native records sign Smada, Odumodublvck". The Guardian Nigeria News. Saturday Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ "Smada Drops Eagerly Anticipated Summer Jam, "Family" |". txtmag.com. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Smada – 10 Questions". WORDPLAY. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ a b c Native, The (29 November 2022). "EXCLUSIVE: Lagos-based artist Smada signs to NATIVE Records". The NATIVE. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ Thomson, Zangba (13 December 2022). "Smada releases an appealing music video for his "Ye Anthem" single featuring King Perryy and Toyé". Bong Mines Entertainment. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ "TurnTable Top Alternative/Dancehall Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ Courage, Onyema (10 December 2022). "Future Sounds Vol.36 featuring Smada, Kold AF, OSELF, Kourageouz and more". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ Mudasiru, Wisdom (13 January 2023). "18 Nigerian Artists To Watch In 2023". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 1 February 2023.