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Superstar YB

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Superstar YB
Background information
Birth nameAbimbola Jeremiah Popoola
Also known asYungblnkz
BornBenin City, Edo State
Genres
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, record producer
Years active2015–present
LabelsSuperstar Music Worldwide

Abimbola Jeremiah Popoola professionally known as Superstar YB and previously as Yungblnkz is a Nigerian-Irish singer-songwriter and music producer.[1]

Biography

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Superstar YB with origins in Ibadan, Oyo State, was born in Benin City, Edo State.[2]

Due to his family being music lovers, he organized a music group when he was 11-year-old where he was the singer and songwriter.[2] YB graduated with a diploma in people management and business administration from National College of Ireland.[2]

Superstar YB who was previously known as Yungblnkz released his extended play Afro King in 2022, which corporates his hit single "Bottles" which was previously released in 2020.[3][4] In 2024, the ultra version of Afro King which comprises six tracks with SMW was released.[2]

Artistry

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Superstar YB cites Fela Kuti, Majek Fashek and King Sunny Ade as some of his inspirations.[1]

Discography

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Source:[2]

Singles

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  • "Bottles"
  • "Bottles (Amapiano Version)"
  • "Party"
  • "My Boo"
  • "Play"
  • "Gum Body"
  • "Love In Lagos" ft. Chinko Ekun
  • "Love in Lagos" (solo version)
  • "Jealous (Faaji)" ft. Terry Apala
  • "Jealous (Faaji) [Disco Version]" with Terry Apala

EPs

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  • Afro King
  • Afro King (Ultra Version)

References

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  1. ^ a b Banks, Breffni (16 June 2023). "Irish-Nigerian artist Superstar YB releases brand new summer anthem 'Love in Lagos'". Irish Music Rights Organisation. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e Balogun, Kehinde (8 June 2024). "Superstar YB: The Nigerian Music Act with His Roots in His Heart". P.M. News. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  3. ^ "SUPERSTAR YB RELEASES NEW EP 'AFRO KING'". Culture Custodian. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  4. ^ Nzeako, Ikechi (22 September 2020). "African Charts With Smashing Song, 'Bottles'". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 11 June 2024.