Da Emperor Explained

Da Emperor
Birth Name:Mobolaji Fasasi
Birth Place:Alagbado, Lagos, Nigeria
Years Active:2008–present

Fasasi Mobolaji Gaius, known as Da Emperor, is a Nigerian indigenous rapper, actor, and songwriter.[1] [2] He has family roots in Ogun State, Nigeria.[3] He raps in his native language, Yoruba, and infuses Pidgin and English.[4] Da Emperor has recorded songs with artists such as Gabriel Afolayan, Small Doctor, and Oritse Femi.[5]

He released his second official single titled "Firewood", which features vocals from Oritse Femi. This was followed by the singles "Shake it" and "I'm a Sinner".[6] [7]

Da Emperor was awarded the position of Tourism Ambassador on September 3, 2021, by the Bauchi State Tourism Board.

Music career

In 2013, he collaborated with Canadian-based Jamaican reggae artist Kisco. Da Emperor has recorded music with established and up-and-coming artists. He has shared the stage with Davido and Tiwa Savage.[8] In February 2013, he was featured on the song "Be Ma Boo" by Afro-Pop singer Slim Joe.[9] In 2013, he released the single "Para Mode" mixed by Indomix; its music video has surpassed 100,000 YouTube views and was released in 2014.[10]

On 2 February 2014, he released a song in support of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode's campaign.[11] It was succeeded by the single "Liar", a cover of Chris Brown's "Loyal" featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga.[12]

In May 2015, he teamed up with Oritse Femi to release the hit song "Firewood" mixed by indomix. On 12 February 2016, he released the widely accepted single "I'm a Sinner".[13] On 5 March 2016, Da Emperor was involved in an international collaboration with American artist Stylezz and English artist Shyboss[14]

Just a few days after he jumped on Olamide's "who u epp" song, Da Emperor's version hit the number 4 spot on Spotify, of Nigerian rapper Olamide ever released songs.[15]

Selected awards and nominations

The Polytechnic Ibadan "Honorary Award"! |-|2015|Da Emperor|Distinguished Emerging Act of the Year||[16]
  • Nigeria Achievers Awards! |-|2016|Da Emperor|Next Rated Act (Music)||
  • City People Entertainment Awards! |-|2016|Da Emperor|Rookie of the Year||[17]
  • Emperor Nollywood Award "Recognition Award"! |-|2017|Da Emperor|Special Artist Recognition||[18]
  • Olabisi Onabanjo University, National Association Of Architecture Students "Honorary Award"! |-|2017|Da Emperor|Musician Of The Year ||

    • Discography

    As lead artist
    Year Title Album
    2011 "Am ah Rapper" Non-album single
    "Facebook Prediction" (featuring Don d King)
    2012 "J'ara E" (featuring Diamond Dee)
    2013"Para Mode"R.I.V
    "Some Badt Guys"
    2014"Street is Strict" (featuring Gabriel Afolayan)
    "Ambode Campaign Song"Non-album single
    "Liar"
    2015"Firewood" (featuring Oritse Femi)R.I.V
    2016"I'm a Sinner"
    "Aganran" (featuring Small Doctor)
    As featured artist
    YearTitleAlbum
    2011"Love Advice" (Don d King featuring Da Emperor)Non-album single
    "Call Me Girl" (Ogun State All Stars featuring Dboy, Tnail, Tgirl, Don d King, and Da Emperor)Ogun State All Stars
    2012"Front Page" (Holysam featuring Da Emperor)Non-album single
    "Baby Baby" (Haybee featuring Da Emperor)
    2013"Fling It Gimme" (Kisco featuring Da Emperor)
    "Be Ma Boo" (Slimjoe featuring Da Emperor)
    "Calabash Booty" (Jefak featuring Da Emperor)
    2014"Alujo" (Ibromatic featuring Da Emperor)
    2015"No Love" (Lyrontray featuring Da Emperor)
    "Kogbagidi" (Ogbon featuring Da Emperor)
    2016"Shake it" (Shyboss and Stylezz featuring Da Emperor)
    "Who U Epp" (Olamide featuring Da Emperor)

    Videography

    YearTitleAlbumDirectorRef
    2014"Para Mode"R.I.VPrince G Next[19]
    2016"I'm a Sinner"Joe Rock[20]
    2020"I Love You"Da Emperor
    "Nathana (Booty Bounce)"

    See also

    List of Nigerian musicians

    List of Nigerian rappers

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: DA EMPEROR: WHY I'M INTO INDIGENOUS RAP – The Nation Nigeria. The Nation Nigeria. 2016-04-04.
    2. Web site: Da Emperor Spits Firewood.
    3. Web site: Da Emperor: Rapper says he's king over rap kings. Gbenga Bada. 28 March 2016. 27 March 2016. 21 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160421211722/http://pulse.ng/buzz/da-emperor-rapper-says-hes-king-over-rap-kings-id4850504.html. dead.
    4. Web site: Why I sing indigenous rap – Da Emperor . Newswatch Times . en-US . 2016-03-13 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160416175914/http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/sing-indigenous-rap-da-emperor/ . 2016-04-16 .
    5. Web site: Da Emperor Drops Firewood Ft. Oritshe Femi. Channels Television. 2016-03-13.
    6. Web site: I Am A Sinner Archives. CityPeople Magazine Nigeria. 2016-03-20. 2016-04-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20160424115606/http://citypeopleng.com/tag/i-am-a-sinner/. dead.
    7. Web site: Da Emperor Drops New Video, I'm A Sinner. Channels Television. 2016-03-13.
    8. Web site: Da Emperor performing @ skyebank's party 2014 – Great9jahits. Great9jahits. en-US. 2016-03-15. 2016-04-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20160416043153/http://great9jahits.com/da-emperor-performing-skyebanks-party-2014/. dead.
    9. Web site: DTV Music: Slim Joe – Be My Boo ft Da Emperor – DonakTv. Donak Maxwell. DonakTv. 2016-03-15. 2017-07-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20170730122438/http://www.donaktv.com/dtv-music-slim-joe-be-my-boo-ft-da-emperor/. dead.
    10. Web site: Da Emperor's Hit Single Video Para Mode Hits Over 100000 Views on YouTube in Less Than a Week of Release. Modern Ghana. en-GB. 2016-03-13.
    11. Web site: MUSIC ALERT: DA EMPEROR (@Daemperor01) – Ambode Akinwunmi. TopNaijaMusic.com.
    12. Web site: Music: Da Emperor – Lair (Chris Brown Loyal Cover). Entadaplace. 2018-08-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20180812053415/https://entadaplace.com.ng/music-da-emperor-lair-chris-brown-loyal-cover/. 2018-08-12. dead.
    13. Web site: Video : Da Emperor – I'm a Sinner – Nigezie. Nigezie. 2016-03-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20160809061749/http://nigezie.tv/10733-2/. 2016-08-09. dead.
    14. Web site: Da Emperor Set To Release New Collabo With African, American and European Touch Of Afro. CityPeople Magazine Nigeria. 2016-03-13. 2016-02-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20160226120730/http://citypeopleng.com/da-emperor-set-to-release-new-collabo-with-african-american-and-european-touch-of-afro/. dead.
    15. Web site: 'Who You Epp': Rising act, Da Emperor's cover version of Olamide's hit makes Spotify. Bada. Gbenga. 2016-06-26. 2016-06-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20160618015525/http://pulse.ng/buzz/who-you-epp-rising-act-da-emperors-cover-version-of-olamides-hit-makes-spotify-id5113987.html. dead.
    16. Web site: When Da Emperor was honoured . Daily News Watch . 25 July 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160424181330/http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/when-da-emperor-was-honoured/ . 24 April 2016 .
    17. Web site: Wizkid, Olamide, Phyno grab nominations at Citypeople Entertainment Awards 2016. The Net Ng. 25 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160805041157/http://thenet.ng/2016/07/wizkid-olamide-phyno-grab-nominations-at-2016-city-people-entertainment-awards/. 5 August 2016. dead.
    18. Web site: Iyabo Ojo Fespris, Femi Adebayo Salami, Da Emperor, Mustapha Sholagbade, Shebaby, Itele D Icon, Chinedu Ikedieze; All Win Big In Emperor Nollywood Awards 2017. Ghana Direct News. 7 July 2017.
    19. Web site: Download Paramode By Da Emperor Official Video. Da Emperor. 2016-03-20.
    20. Web site: VIDEO: Da Emperor – I'm A Sinner. Jaguda.com. Alash. Bob. 2016-03-20. 2016-04-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425110320/http://jaguda.com/2016/02/23/video-da-emperor-im-a-sinner-2/. dead.

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