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Dremo

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]

Dremo
Background information
Birth nameAboriomoh Femi Raymond
Also known asDremo
OriginOkpella Edo State, Nigeria
GenresAfropop, hip hop
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer, rapper, record producer, and stage performer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2013–present

Early life

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Dremo is from Okpella Edo State, Nigeria where he was born, but he grew up in Ibadan, Oyo State.[1] 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

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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][2][4] 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

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Albums and EPs

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  • Codename, Vol. 1 (2018)
  • Icen B4 the Cake (EP) (2019)
  • Codename, Vol. 2 (2020)
  • Ea$t N We$t (EP) (2021)

Selected singles

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  • Fela (2016)
  • Back 2 Back (2016)
  • Ojere (2016)
  • Shayo (2016)
  • KPA (2018)
  • Bigger Meat (2018)
  • Nobody (2018)
  • Ringer (2019)
  • E Be Tins (2020)
  • Konjinaba (2020)
  • Wahala Dey (2020)
  • East To West (2021)
  • Wonder (2021)
  • Talk N Do (2021)

Awards

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2016 Nigerian Teen Choice Awards Choice New Hip Hop Act 2016 Himself Won [15][16]
2017 City People Entertainment Awards Rookie of the Year Won [17]
2018 Rap Album of the Year Codename Vol. 1 Won [18]

References

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  1. ^ a b Abeni, Margaret (18 August 2017). "Top facts you should know about your favorite singer ★ Dremo". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Here are all the members of OBO's '30 Billion' Gang". Pulse Nigeria. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Dremo recently dissed sarkodie for saying he is the best rapper in Africa".  |link=|Pulse Nigeria]]]]. 11 May 2024. pp. Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Motolani, Alake (8 May 2020). "Dremo tells Pulse about Davido, Davido's fight with YCee, his music, artistry, background and more [Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  5. ^ The360reporters (16 September 2021). "Lists Of All Members In DMW Records Label (30 Billion Gang) in 2021". The360Report. Retrieved 29 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Sanusi, Sola (6 April 2016). "Davido officially signs two artists (Photos)". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  7. ^ Ohunyon, Ehis (24 July 2018). "Dremo is raw, uncut and tentative on his debut EP, Codename Vol 1". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  8. ^ Alake, Motolani (26 August 2019). "EP Review: 'Icen B4 the Cake' continues Dremo's creative conundrum". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  9. ^ MODUPEOLUWA, ADEKANYE (17 April 2020). "Dremo Releases New Album "Codename Vol. 2"". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  10. ^ STEPHEN, KENECHUKWU (17 April 2020). "Dremo enlists Davido, Falz, Naira Marley for 'Codename Vol. 2' album". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  11. ^ Alake, Motolani (21 April 2020). "Dremo – Codename Vol. 2 [Album Review] Davido, Falz, Peruzzi, Sinzu feature". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  12. ^ Alake, Motolani (25 April 2021). "REVIEW: Dremo and Jeriq – Ea$t N We$t EP". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  13. ^ Michael, Bamidele (6 August 2021). "Dremo Releases New Song "Wonder" Featuring Patoranking". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  14. ^ Kunle, Daramola (5 August 2021). "Dremo taps Patoranking for 'Wonder'". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  15. ^ BellaNaija.com (9 August 2016). "Seyi Shay, Mayorkun, Dremo & others win Big at the 5th Edition of the Nigerian Teen Choice Award in Abuja". Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  16. ^ "Nigerian Teen Choice Awards 2016 Full List Of Winners – Glamtush". 24 August 2016. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  17. ^ Ago, Arinze (7 August 2017). "#CPMA2017: Full List Of Winners At the City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  18. ^ "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. 3 November 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
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