Dremo Explained

Dremo
Birth Name:Aboriomoh Femi Raymond
Alias:Dremo
Origin:Okpella Edo State, Nigeria
Occupation:Songwriter, singer, rapper, record producer, and stage performer
Genre:Afropop, hip hop
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2013–present

Aboriomoh Femi Raymond, known by his stage name Dremo, is a Nigerian songwriter, singer, record producer, recording artist, and stage performer.[1] He was currently signed to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).[2] He recently dissed sarkodie for saying he is the best rapper in Africa.[3]

Early life

Dremo is from Okpella Edo State, Nigeria where he was born, but he grew up in Ibadan, Oyo State. He attended George and Duke High School in Ibadan, and he later dropped out of National Open University of Nigeria after his second year to get a deal with DMW.[4]

Career

Dremo began music professionally when he was signed to A.P.P.E music entertainment,[5] where he released ‘Normal Levelz’ and ‘OBT’.

On 5 April 2016, he was officially signed into Davido Music Worldwide by Davido alongside Mayorkun.[6] On 20 July 2018, Dremo released a 9-track debut EP titled "Codename Volume 1".[7] On 26 August 2019, he released a 5-track EP, "Icen B4 the Cake" as a follow-up to "Codename Volume 1".[8] On 17 April 2020, he released "Codename Volume 2" with 12 tracks.[9] [10] [11] On 23 April, Dremo together with Jeriq released the EP ‘Ea$t N We$t’.[12] On 4 August 2021, he released a single featuring Patoranking titled ‘Wonder’.[13] [14]

Discography

Albums and EPs

Selected singles

Awards

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef
2016Nigerian Teen Choice AwardsChoice New Hip Hop Act 2016Himself[15] [16]
2017City People Entertainment AwardsRookie of the Year[17]
2018Rap Album of the YearCodename Vol. 1[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abeni. Margaret. 18 August 2017. Top facts you should know about your favorite singer ★ Dremo. 2021-09-29. Legit.ng – Nigeria news.. en.
  2. Web site: 31 January 2018. Here are all the members of OBO's '30 Billion' Gang. 2021-09-29. Pulse Nigeria.
  3. News: 11 May 2024 . Dremo recently dissed sarkodie for saying he is the best rapper in Africa . 2024-07-26 . . Pulse Nigeria.
  4. Web site: Motolani. Alake. 8 May 2020. Dremo tells Pulse about Davido, Davido's fight with YCee, his music, artistry, background and more [Interview]]. 2021-09-29. Pulse Nigeria.
  5. Web site: The360reporters. 16 September 2021. Lists Of All Members In DMW Records Label (30 Billion Gang) in 2021. 2021-09-29. The360Report. en-US.
  6. Web site: Sanusi. Sola. 6 April 2016. Davido officially signs two artists (Photos). 2021-09-29. Legit.ng – Nigeria news.. en.
  7. Web site: Ohunyon. Ehis. 24 July 2018. Dremo is raw, uncut and tentative on his debut EP, Codename Vol 1. 2021-09-29. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  8. Web site: Alake. Motolani. 26 August 2019. EP Review: 'Icen B4 the Cake' continues Dremo's creative conundrum. 2021-09-29. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  9. Web site: MODUPEOLUWA. ADEKANYE. 17 April 2020. Dremo Releases New Album "Codename Vol. 2". 2021-09-29. The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. en-US.
  10. Web site: STEPHEN. KENECHUKWU. 17 April 2020. Dremo enlists Davido, Falz, Naira Marley for 'Codename Vol. 2' album. 2021-09-29. TheCable Lifestyle. en-US.
  11. Web site: Alake. Motolani. 21 April 2020. Dremo – Codename Vol. 2 [Album Review] Davido, Falz, Peruzzi, Sinzu feature]. 2021-09-29. Pulse Nigeria.
  12. Web site: Alake. Motolani. 25 April 2021. REVIEW: Dremo and Jeriq – Ea$t N We$t EP. 2021-09-29. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  13. Web site: Michael. Bamidele. 6 August 2021. Dremo Releases New Song "Wonder" Featuring Patoranking. 2021-09-29. The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. en-US. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929215114/https://editor.guardian.ng/life/dremo-releases-new-song-wonder-featuring-patoranking/. dead.
  14. Web site: Kunle. Daramola. 5 August 2021. Dremo taps Patoranking for 'Wonder'. 2021-09-29. TheCable Lifestyle. en-US.
  15. Web site: BellaNaija.com. 9 August 2016. Seyi Shay, Mayorkun, Dremo & others win Big at the 5th Edition of the Nigerian Teen Choice Award in Abuja. 2021-09-29.
  16. Web site: 24 August 2016. Nigerian Teen Choice Awards 2016 Full List Of Winners – Glamtush. 2021-09-29. en-US. 29 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929225649/https://www.glamtush.com/nigerian-teen-choice-awards-2016-full-list-of-winners/. dead.
  17. Web site: Ago. Arinze. 7 August 2017.
    1. CPMA2017: Full List Of Winners At the City People Music Awards
    . 2021-09-29. City People Magazine. en-US.
  18. Web site: 3 November 2018. Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Music Awards. 2021-09-29. City People Magazine. en-US.

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