Da Grin Explained

DaGrin
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Birth Name:Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun
Alias:Barack O'Grin, Lyrical Werre, Fi mi le Jo.
Birth Date:1984 10, df=y
Birth Place:Ogun State, Nigeria
Origin:Ogun, Nigeria
Death Place:Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria
Genre:Hip hop
Occupation:Rapper, singer
Instrument:Vocal, piano
Years Active:1994–2010
Label:Misofunyin Entertainment
Associated Acts:Sossick, D.J Spaclare, D.J Neptune, MI, 9ice, Reminisce,Konga, Omawumi, TGBT Entertainment, Ruggedman, Kode, OritseFemi, Kenny St. Brown, Sheyman, Dr. Frabz, Frenzy, Heavy L Beatz

Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun,[1] also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria.[2] A film of his life entitled Ghetto Dreamz was produced in April 2011.[3] [4] He is recognized for paving the way for indigenous rap in Nigeria.[5] He is widely considered one of the greatest Nigerian rappers of all time.[6] [7] [8] [9]

Early life

Olaonipekun's home was in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos State.[10]

Career

He released his first studio album Still On The Matter in 2006-07. In 2009, He released his second studio album called C.E.O. (Chief Executive Omoita). In 2010 he was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Album (C.E.O.), Hottest Single "Pon Pon Pon", Best Rap Act and Best Collaboration with vocals.[11] His album C.E.O. (Chief executive Omota English: Chief Executive Thug) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album.[12] From it came the singles "Pon Pon Pon", and "Kondo". Dagrin worked with other Nigerian artists such as Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg Slim, Omobaba, Hyce_age Terry G, Ms Chief, Owen G, K01, code, MISTAR DOLLAR, TMD entertainment, Omawumi, Chudy K, Bigiano, and Konga. His third studio If I Die was released posthumously One of the song he sang from the album If I Die. was If I Die.[13]

Legacy

Da Grin was cited as one of the pioneers of dialect rap singers of Yoruba language and Pidgin in Nigeria. Nigerian journalist, Idoko Salihu of Premium Times stated that "Da Grin was a rapper who revolutionised the Nigerian rap industry, he infused English with his native dialect".[14]

M.I. released "End of Time" tribute to Da Grin after the rapper's demise in 2010.[15] 'Nigerian All Stars' which included Sheyman, Ruggedman, Banky W, Omawunmi, Lord of Ajasa, Tony Tetuila and a host of others released "My Pain", a tribute to Da Grin after his death.[16] Rapper Olamide released "Tribute to Dagrin" in 2011.[17]

Musicians who regard Da Grin as influence on their careers includes Olamide,[18] [19] CDQ,[20] Reminisce, Oladips, YQ[21] etc.

Ghetto Dreamz

A film of his life Ghetto Dreamz, starring Trybson Dudukoko and Doris Simeon-Ademinokan as his girlfriend has been made and was released in April 2011.[22]

Discography

Awards and nominations

Won

Nominated

Death

Olaonipekun had an accident on April 14, 2010 & died 8 days later at the age of 25 on 22 April 2010 after a vehicle accident in Lagos, Nigeria.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 22 April 2010. A shining star dimmed too soon – Rising Nigerian Musician DaGrin has passed away. 5 June 2011. Bella Naija.
  2. Web site: Dagrin: The Life of an Artiste . Nationaldailyngr.com . 30 April 2011 . 5 June 2011.
  3. Web site: izuzu . chibumga . 2017-04-21 . A biopic that fails to capture a rapper's life . 2023-11-07 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  4. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2011-03-09 . BN Bytes: Trailer & Posters for "Ghetto Dreamz" – The Da Grin Biopic . 2023-11-07 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  5. Web site: Okeke-Korieocha . Ifeoma . 2023-04-15 . The legacy of Dagrin: How he paved way for Olamide, Asake in music scene . 2024-01-15 . Businessday NG . en-US.
  6. Web site: LHX . TRANSSION . "Nigerian Hip-Hop Died When DaGrin Died" - CDQ Says Boombuzz . 2024-01-15 . Boomplay Music - WebPlayer . en.
  7. Web site: 2020-04-22 . 10 Years On: DaGrin, The Novelistic Voice Of The Streets . 2024-01-15 . NotjustOk . en-US.
  8. Web site: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/525253-remembering-dagrin-nigerias-foremost-indigenous-rapper12-years-after.html . 2024-01-15 . www.premiumtimesng.com.
  9. Web site: LHX . TRANSSION . M.I Abaga Tells On The Impact Of Dagrin Boombuzz . 2024-01-15 . Boomplay Music - WebPlayer . en.
  10. Web site: Get Heard within Our Artist Community Slaps powered by DistroKid . 2023-11-07 . Slaps . en.
  11. Web site: NEA Awards 2010 Nominees – Da Grin & Omawumi Shine . 9 July 2010 . Jaguda.com . 5 June 2011 . 22 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161022220356/http://jaguda.com/2010/07/09/nea-awards-2010-nominees-da-grin-omawumi-shine/ . dead .
  12. Web site: Hip-Hop World Awards 2010 Winners . 30 May 2010 . Jaguda.com . 5 June 2011 . 22 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161022222346/http://jaguda.com/2010/05/30/hip-hop-world-awards-2010-winners/ . dead .
  13. Web site: Download mp3 Dagrin – If I Die . Naijgreen.com . 19 January 2019.
  14. Web site: Da Grin: Remembering a rap legend decade after death. 22 April 2020.
  15. Web site: Premiere: M.I - End of Time (Tribute to DaGrin) . 2024-01-15 . NotjustOk . 6 May 2010 . en-US.
  16. Web site: Wonah . Israel . 2024-01-15 . Sheyman - My Pain (Tribute To Dagrin) ft Naija All Stars Mp3 Download » TrendyBeatz . 2024-01-15 . trendybeatz.com . en.
  17. Web site: LHX . TRANSSION . Olamide - Tribute To Dagrin (Bonus) MP3 Download & Lyrics Boomplay . 2024-01-15 . Boomplay Music - WebPlayer . en.
  18. Web site: Nwanne . Tony . 2017-04-22 . I Never Met Dagrin - Olamide - Newsbreak Nigeria . 2024-01-15 . Newsbreak.ng . en-GB.
  19. Web site: Godwin . Ameh Comrade . 2015-06-15 . Stop comparing me with DaGrin - Olamide . 2024-01-15 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  20. Web site: O . Olabimpe . 2020-09-16 . "Nigerian Hip-Hop Died When DaGrin Died" - Rapper, CDQ Speaks . 2024-01-15 . tooXclusive . en-US.
  21. Web site: Onipede . Olamide . 2016-01-15 . YQ Reveals How Dagrin's Death Has Affected Him & His Career . 2024-01-15 . BeatingBeats.com . en-GB.
  22. Web site: BN Bytes: Trailer & Posters for "Ghetto Dreamz" – The Da Grin Biopic . Bella Naija . 9 March 2011 . 5 June 2011.

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