Boy Spyce Explained

Boy Spyce
Birth Name:Ugbekile David Osemeke[1]
Birth Date:10 May 2001
Birth Place:Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria
Origin:Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Years Active:2019present
Label:Mavin
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Years Active:2019–present
Channel Display Name:Boy Spyce
Channel Direct Url:https://m.youtube.com/@boyspyce
Subscribers:106 thousand
Views:20.6 million
Stats Update:August 14, 2024

Ugbekile David Osemeke (born May 10, 2001), known professionally as Boy Spyce, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He gained recognition following his 2021 cover of Wizkid's song "Essence". Its success led him to sign a recording contract with Mavin Records, which released his debut extended play, self-titled Boy Spyce, in 2022 to modest commercial success.[2]

Early life

Boy Spyce was born in Isolo, Lagos State, but hails from Edo State.[3] [4] He grew up living in Jakande Estate, Isolo. For his secondary education, he attended Lagos State Model College Kankon, Badagry, and he is the last born in a family of seven.[5]

Career

Boy Spyce launched his music career by posting song covers on social media platforms in 2019. In 2021, he gained recognition after posting a cover of Wizkid's hit song "Essence" featuring Tems. The cover caught the attention of Don Jazzy, the founder of Mavin Records, who offered him a recording deal and introduced him to the public on April 14, 2022.[6] [7] He then released his debut EP, self-titled Boy Spyce, on April 15, 2022, which peaked at number one on Nigeria's Apple Music chart.[8] Emmanuel Esomnofu, reviewing for The Native, described the EP as "a collage of vibrant sounds and tradition" that generated significant buzz for the young artist.[9] On May 7, 2022, Boy Spyce's single "Bad Things" led Pulse Nigeria's Future Sounds Vol. 6 playlist.[10]

Boy Spyce was featured on Mavin's hit song "Overdose" alongside Crayon and Ayra Starr on May 13, 2022.[11] The song ranked number 1 on TheCable's list of 10 TCL radio pick of the week on May 28, 2022.[12]

On May 29, 2022, Boy Spyce revealed how a direct message from Don Jazzy changed his life, sharing that he received a text message from Don Jazzy on Christmas Day in 2019. He disclosed this during an interview with the Nigerian Tribune.[13] On May 30, 2022, Spyce performed with Glitch Africa Choir for his song "Nobody".[14]

In November 2022, he performed alongside Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Ladipoe, Crayon, Johnny Drille, and Bayanni on Mavin's hit single "Wan Da Mo", earning him his second appearance on TurnTable charts.[15] [16]

In January 2023, he released his first single "Folake" after his debut EP, which peaked at number 5 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 100.[17] "Folake" was produced by Sparrq Beatz, and its accompanying music video, directed by Ahmed Moss, currently has 5 million views on YouTube as of January 2024.[18] [19]

On January 24, 2023, OkayAfrica cited him as one of the emerging artists to watch in 2023, alongside Khaid and Odumodublvck.[20]

On December 7, 2023, he released "Pepe", which peaked at number 23 on TurnTable Nigeria Top 100 on January 12, 2024, and debuted at number 13 on the Top Streaming Songs on January 18, 2024.[21] [22] and also debuted at number 13 on 18 January 2024.[23]

Discography

EPs

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Details
Boy Spyce[24]
As lead artist
Title! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:1em;"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
NG
NG
Afropop		SA
UK
UK
Afrobeats		US
Afrobeats
"Dreams"2022— — — — — —Boy Spyce
"Bad Things"— — — — — —
"Wayo"— — — — — —
"Destiny"— — — — — —
"Nobody"— — — — — —
"Folake"2023———————
"Relationship"——————
"So Bad"——————
"Pepe"——————
"I Don't Care"2024——————
"You (Rum & Schnapp)——————
As featured artist
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
NGNG
Afropop		SAUKUK
Afrobeat		US
Afrobeat
"Won Da Mo" Overloading (Overdose) (Mavins, Crayon & Ayra Starr feat. Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce)2022——————-
Carry Me Go (Khaid ft Boy Spyce)2023——————-
Doh (T-Classic feat Boy Spyce)2024——————-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BOY SPYCE HAS COME LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT. Michael. Aromolaran. April 21, 2022 . January 29, 2024. The Culture Custodian . May 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230518120156/https://culturecustodian.com/review-boy-spyce-has-come-like-a-thief-in-the-night/. live.
  2. Web site: Mavin Records unveils Boy Spyce. Chinonso. Ihekere. April 23, 2022 . January 28, 2024. The Guardian. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705225853/https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/mavin-records-unveils-boy-spyce/. live.
  3. Interview: Boy Spyce, A Paradox Of Intention And Serendipity. Itty Okim. March 23, 2022 . January 28, 2024. Millenials. July 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230707064021/https://digimillennials.com/music/boy-spyce-a-paradox-of-intention-and-serendipity/. live.
  4. Web site: I pray the universe helps me because I dream of being a global superstar – Boy Spyce. Araayo. Akande. May 22, 2022 . January 28, 2024. The Culture Newspaper. November 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221128010240/https://www.theculturenewspaper.com/i-pray-the-universe-helps-me-because-i-dream-of-being-a-global-superstar-boy-spyce/. live.
  5. Web site: Boy Spyce: Biography, Age . The Scoove. January 29, 2024. The Scoove Africa. November 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231128201115/https://thescoove.africa/boy-spyce-biography-age-songs/. live.
  6. Web site: Kossy . Derrick . 2022-04-14 . Boy Spyce get signed to Mavin Records. 2024-01-29. en-GB.
  7. Web site: Don Jazzy signs Boy Spyce, the talented kid who went viral for doing a cover of Wizkid’s Essence. Ifeoluwa. April 15, 2022 . January 29, 2024. Within Nigeria . September 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230926014425/https://www.withinnigeria.com/entertainment/2022/04/15/video-don-jazzy-signs-boy-spyce-the-talented-kid-who-went-viral-for-doing-a-cover-of-wizkids-essence/. live.
  8. Web site: Mavin Records unlocks Boy Spyce and his new EP. Onyema. Courage. April 15, 2022 . January 29, 2024. Pulse Nigeria . July 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706041632/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/mavin-records-unlocks-boy-spyce-and-his-new-ep/01w94sl. live.
  9. Web site: ESSENTIALS: BOY SPYCE RENDERS EMOTIVE TALES ON DEBUT EPONYMOUS EP. Emmanuel. Esomnofu. April 19, 2022 . January 29, 2024. The NATIVE. February 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203225246/https://thenativemag.com/essentials-boy-spyce-debut-ep/. dead.
  10. Web site: Future Sounds Vol.6 featuring Boy Spyce, Sam Sun, Boy Adequate, Maradona, and more. Onyema. Courage. May 7, 2022 . January 29, 2024. Pulse Nigeria. August 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220831091041/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/future-sounds-vol6-featuring-boy-spyce-sam-sun-boy-adequate-maradona-and-more/heze9fd. live.
  11. Web site: Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled "Overdose" featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce. BellaNaija. May 14, 2022 . January 30, 2024. BellaNaija . March 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230329190211/https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/mavin-records-overdose/. live.
  12. Web site: TCL radio picks: Mavin Records leads the pack with ‘Overdose’. Kunle. Daramola. May 28, 2022 . January 30, 2024. TheCable Lifestyle . June 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220630000921/https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/tcl-radio-picks-mavin-records-leads-the-pack-with-overdose/. live.
  13. Web site: Don Jazzy’s text on Christmas Day shocked me, Boy Spyce. Tribune online. May 29, 2022 . January 29, 2024. Nigerian Tribune. September 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220909231305/https://tribuneonlineng.com/don-jazzys-text-on-christmas-day-shocked-me-boy-spyce/. live.
  14. Web site: Boy Spyce Beautifully Performs "Nobody" Alongside Glitch Africa’s Choir. BNTV. May 30, 2022 . January 29, 2024. BellaNaija . June 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220613170345/https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/boy-spyce-nobody-glitch-africa/. live.
  15. Web site: Tela . Wangeci . 2022-12-14 . TURNTABLE TOP 100: MAVINS’ "WON DA MO" LEADS THE CHART. The Native. 2024-01-29. en-GB.
  16. Web site: BellaNaija . November 9, 2022 . Mavin Records Puts Out New Single "Won Da Mo" featuring Rema, Boy Spyce, Magixx. BellaNaija. January 29, 2024. en-GB.
  17. Web site: Official Nigeria Top 100. January 18, 2024 . January 29, 2024. TurnTable charts. January 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240124205344/https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/1. live.
  18. Web site: Boy Spyce returns with new single, 'Folake'. January 26, 2023 . January 29, 2024. Pulse Nigeria. March 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230324170922/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/boy-spyce-returns-with-new-single-folake/cfszg0j. live.
  19. Web site: NEW VIDEO: BOY SPYCE – FOLAKE. Ogugua. Ifezulike. March 1, 2023 . January 30, 2024. Rhythm. March 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230328093234/https://rhythm937.com/new-video-boy-spyce-folake/. live.
  20. Web site: 12 Nigerian Artists to Watch in 2023. January 24, 2023 . January 29, 2024. OkayAfrica. June 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230605171353/https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/nigerian-music-artists-watch-2023-2659304045. live.
  21. Web site: Boy Spyce Closes 2023 With Single, “Pepe”. December 14, 2023 . January 29, 2024. Album Talks.
  22. Web site: Official Nigeria Top 100. www.turntablecharts.com . . 18 January 2024.
  23. Web site: Official Streaming Songs . . . 29 January 2024.
  24. Web site: Mavin Records’ New Signee Proves He’s the One to Watch With Self-Titled EP "Boy Spyce". BellaNaija. April 15, 2022 . January 29, 2024. BellaNaija . May 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220516180355/https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/04/mavin-records-ep-boy-spyce/. live.

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