YBNL which is an Abbreviation for Yahoo Boy No Laptop, is an independent Record label founded and owned by Olamide. In this post, we will take a look at all the Artistes, Producers and DJ that were and are part of the YBNL Nation Record label. Read more post content below.
QUICK HISTORY ON YBNL RECORD LABEL
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YBNL (Yahoo Boy No Laptop) Nation, Is a record label founded by Olamide (Baddo) in 2012. So far, since the creation of the Label, it has housed some of the most popular Artistes in the Afrobeat Music industry like Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Chinko Ekun, Lyta, Fireboy DML, Asake and lots more.
On February 19 2020, YBNL Nation signed a distributor deal with Empire Distribution. The label won the Record Label Award Of The Year at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards. That's a brief history on YBNL, we now move to know the Artistes that were and are currently under this label.
ALL YBNL MEMBERS (ARTISTES AND PRODUCERS)
FORMER
1. Lil Kesh
2. Viktoh
3. Chinko Ekun
4. Adekunle Gold
5. Xino
6. Davolee
7. Lyta
8. Picazo Rhap
9. Pelpele (Deceased)
10. Limerick
11. Yomi Blaze
12. Temmie Ovwasa
CURRENT
1. Fireboy DML
2. Precious
3. Whizhablbaby
4. Asake
5. Jayboi
PRODUCERS AND DJS
1. Pheelz
2. Young John
3. B-Banks
4. Vinkihill
5. P Prime
6. Multibeatz
7. DJ Enimoney
We now get to know a little Biography of some of the Label's most popular Members. Read on.
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POPULAR YBNL MEMBERS
OLAMIDE
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Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, born on the 15th of March, 1989, known professionally as Olamide is a Nigerian rapper, singer, Songwriter and Record label owner. He hails From Lagos State, Western Nigeria and he is the founder of YBNL Nation. Some of his popular songs are, oil money, melo, infinity, woske, poverty die and lots more.
YEARS ACTIVE: 2010-Present
DISCOGRAPHY: 10 Albums, 4 collaborative Albums and EPs
LIL KESH
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Keshinro Ololade, born on the 17th of March, 1995, known professionally as Lil Kesh, is a Nigerian rapper and Singer popularly known for his then hit song, Shoki. He hails from Osun state, Western Nigeria and was a member of YBNL Nation. Some of his popular songs are, Shoki, ejoku, gbese, is it because I love you, flenjor, love like this, nkanbe and more.
YEARS ACTIVE: 2014-Present
DISCOGRAPHY: 1 Album and multiple singles
CHINKO EKUN
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Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel, born on the 13th of September 1993, known professionally as Chinko Ekun, is a Nigerian rapper and Songwriter. He is known for his hit song Able God featuring Lil Kesh and Zlatan Ibile. He hails from Ondo State, Western Nigeria. He joined YBNL Nation in 2015 and departed in 2016. Some of his popular songs are Able God, Calling, jafafa and more.
YEARS ACTIVE: 2011-Present
DISCOGRAPHY: multiple singles
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ADEKUNLE GOLD
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Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, born on the 28th of January 1987, popularly known by his stage name, Adekunle Gold, is a Nigerian singer and Songwriter. He hails from Lagos State Nigeria and was part of YBNL Nation but now signed to Def Jam Records. Some if his popular songs are, Sade, Orente, Pick Up, Before You Wake Up, Jore, party no dey stop and more.
YEARS ACTIVE: 2010-Present
DISCOGRAPHY: 4 Albums, Multiple singles
LYTA
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Babatunde Rahim, born on the 4th of July, 1998, professionally known as Lyta, is a Nigerian singer. He signed a record label deal with YBNL Nation in 2018 but left the label in May 2019, after having disagreement with label boss, Olamide. He hails from Kwarra state Nigeria. Some of his popular songs include, Worry, Monalisa, Hold me down and more.
YEARS ACTIVE: 2018-Present
DISCOGRAPHY: 1 EP, multiple singles
FIREBOY DML
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Ademola Adefolahan born on the 5th of February, 1996, popularly known by his stage name Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer. He is known for his hit single titled Jealous and is currently Signed to YBNL Nation. Some of his popular songs include, jealous, king, champion, Peru, someone, what if I say, new york city girl and more.
YEARS ACTIVE: 2012-Present
DISCOGRAPHY: 3 Albums, Multiple singles
ASAKE
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Ahmed Ololade, born on the 13th of January, 1995, professionally known as Asake, is a Nigerian singer and Songwriter. He is currently signed to YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. He hails from Lagos State Nigeria. Some of his popular Songs include, omo ope, sungba, peace be unto you, Terminator, yoga, 2:30, joha, Amapiano and lots more.
YEARS ACTIVE: 2018-Present
DISCOGRAPHY: 2 Albums, 1 EP, multiple singles
CONCLUSION
Annnnd there you have it, the list of all YBNL Nation members both past and present and a little Biography of some of the most popular members from the label.
A massive thanks to Olamide for giving them all the opportunity to showcase their talent, he's a boss in the industry, a living legend, the Baddo himself.
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Nice write-up except for Fireboys state
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