Thursday, November 25, 2010

D'BANJ BIO



D’Banj was born as Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo in the Northern city of Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria to an artillery Officer and a church dignitary whom hailed from Shagamu in Ogun state.

 Due to his father’s job, D’Banj moved several times within Nigeria as well as abroad to India.

 He was sent to Nigerian military school at age 11 and was expected to enter the military like his father, but at 14 D’Banj picked up a weapon of different kind and altogether more peaceful; the harmonica. He was introduced to this instrument by his late elder brother, Femi Oyebanjo who tragically died in a plane crash at age 17 on his way en route Lagos from NigerianMilitarySchool, Zaria. His brother’s harmonica was one of his possessions recovered after the incidence and D’BANJ started to cherish it. His incredible harmonica skills are self taught; he says, “I play the harmonica like it was built for me”.

 D’Banj became more and more involved in music and he cannot see himself doing anything else with the same passion. His song “All The Way” is about the struggles he has faced with his parents over his chosen career.

 Dapo has now adopted the elegant, almost French-sounding name “D’Banj”, a combination of his first name Dapo and his surname Oyebanjo.

He has recorded songs with established artistes like Ruggedman, JJC & 419 Squad, Weird MC, El Dee Da Don, Ikechukwu, SID and the newest sensations like; Wande Coal and D’ Prince among others.

He has also performed along side many international artiste here in Nigeria; Bennie Man, Wayne Wonder, Kevin Little, Ja Rule and was adjudge the best Nigerian performer at the THIS DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL which was held in Nigeria in October, 2006. He performed at the mentioned show along side international music icons like Beyonce, Jay Z, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliot, En Vogue, Ciara.


He performed at “History of love 101 concert” alongside Donell Jones, 112, Kenny Lati Moore and Chante Moore on the 10th Of February, 2007.

As a tribute to his mentor Fela, D'banj brings afrobeat to life and into the 21st century with breathless enthusiasm as well as a good dose of humour. His songs are based on his life, often hilarious but with a deeper meaning which documents the struggle of a young African trying to achieve his dreams. He performs in Yoruba, English and Pidgin English. All his albums are solely produced by Don Jazzy and himself.
D’Banj is moving from height to greater height everyday.


                     DBanj Albums
No Long Thing is a the debut Album by Dbanj it was released in 2005.


Track listing

  1. "Intro" 
  2. "Tongolo" 
  3. "Socor" 
  4. "Pastor (Skit)" 
  5. "All Da Way" 
  6. "Iya Mi" 
  7. "Mr. Olopa" 
  8. "Witches (Skit)" 
  9. "Mobolowowon"
  10. "Ika O Da" 
  11. "Ask Me" ft. Kween 
  12.  "Na Lie" ft. Nova & Raga Remi  

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P-SQUARE BIO





The name p-square has become an house hold name in Nigeria. 7 years back, the Twin, duo artiste, Peter and Paul, Popularly Known as 'P-square' released their first album "LAST NITE". This is their story so far

P-Square's entry into the Music Industry started during their school days at St. Murumba College Jos. They formed a dancing group called SMOOTH CRIMINALS and mainly danced and mimed Michael Jackson's, M.C. Hammer's and Bobby Brown's songs.

The group existed for about 5 years. Peter, Paul and two other friends (Michael and Melvin) later formed an Acapella Group called MMPP. The group was unable to withstand the test of time so it disintegrated leaving behind the two Ps - Peter & Paul now known as P-Square. AS WE ALL KNOW, as of today, P-SQUARE HAS PROVEN TO BE A GOOD AMBASSADOR IN THE NIGERIA MUSIC INDUSTRY.

P-Square's debut album titled LAST NITE was released in 2003 and it was recorded to have sold out, thereby making P-Square a household name in Nigeria music cycle. With hits singles such as Kolo, Igbedu and sinorita, the boys stormed the airwaves like cyclone and won the heart of the entire country and in the Diaspora. They did not only won the heart of the music enthusiast but also held them spellbound with their electrifying stage craft.


In July 2005, P-Square independently released its second album titled GET SQUARED and the first collection of their music videos in Nigeria. The album GET SQUARED was widely accepted all around the geographical boundaries and also outside it shores making it to sell over ten million copies, thereby enabling it to hit number one on many chat e.g. Top 50 MTV Base Most Requested Video, MTV Base Hot list and number one on MTV Base charts for many weeks. Also, the track Bizzy Body 2 featuring Weird MC in 2006 was a hit track in Nigeria and all over Africa. THE ALBUM GET SQUARED WAS THE FIRST ALBUM IN A VERY LONG TIME IN NIGERIA TO BE PUBLICLY DECLARE A PLATINUM RECORD.


Furthermore, in November 2007 P-Square released its third award winning platinum album titled GAME OVER with hits songs such as Do me and Roll it. The album GAME OVER received more accolades for it collections of breath taking videos directed by JUDE ENGEES OKOYE who happens to be the official Artiste Manager of P-Square till date.

P-Square’s Music is Afrocentric in that it combines western and African rhythms in creating a marvelous blend of R&B, Hip Hop and Dancehall songs. Their songs surprisingly cut across various age genders and geographical boundaries indirectly making them the most popular and sought after artiste in Africa and beyond.
Since the release of the Get Squared and Game Over album, they have performed in several major concerts all around the Globe.


ON THE 15TH OF SEPTEMBER 2009, P-SQUARE OFFICIALLY RELEASED THEIR FOURTH ALBUM TITLED DANGER INTO THE MARKET. THE ALBUM CONTAINS TEN TRACKS WHICH INCLUDES I LOVE YOU, TROWAY, BREAK IT FT. FRENZY, POSSIBILITY FT. 2 FACE, DANGER, E NO EASY FT. J MARTINS, BYE BYE, WHO DEY HERE?, GIMME DAT, SUPER FANS. THE LEAD SINGLE OF THE ALBUM TITLED DANGER IS ENJOYING HUGE AIRPLAY ON RADIO WHILE THE VIDEO IS ALSO RECIEVING LOT OF ROTATION ON TELEVISION. THE ALBUM IS MARKETED AND DISTRIBUTED BY CN MEDIA BUT THEIR LAST TWO ALBUMS WAS MARKETED BY TJOE WHO PUBLICKLY DECLARED THEIR ALBUM A PLATINUM ALBUM. Their latest effort titled Danger have gone platinum till date.

                           P-SQUARE ALBUMS

Last Nite is the first album by P-Square, it was released in 2003.
Released : 2003
Recorded : 2003
Genre :       R&B
Label : Timbuk2 Music Label

Track Lists
  1. "E No Good"
  2. "Last Nite"
  3. "Kolo"
  4. "Senorita"
  5. "Igbedu"
  6. "Dat Tin"
  7. "Mako Fiesta"
  8. "Bad Boy"
  9. "Last Nite (Remix)" 
Get Squared is the second album by P-Square, it was released in 2005.


Album    :   Get Squared Reloaded
Country :   Nigeria
Genre     :  Hip Hop
Label      :  Tjoe Entertainment

            Tracks
01.   Story
02.   Bizzy Body
03.   Oga Police
04.   Get Squared
05.   Say Your Love
06.   Your Name
07.   Temptation
08.   Omoge Mi
09.   E Don Happen

Game Over (P-Square album)


Game Over is the third album by P-Square. It was released in 2007 and reportedly sold over 1 million copies in the first six days of its release, setting a record in the Nigerian music industry. The first single from the album was "Do Me". A video for the single was also released, along with video's for "No One Like U", "Roll It", "More Than A Friend" and "Ifunanya". However, the most successful single was "No One Like U" which stayed at number 1 on the charts for almost 4 weeks until it was knocked down to number 2 with "Pere" by D' Banj Mo Hits All Stars.

 

 Track listing

  1. No One Like U
  2. Game Over
  3. Do Me Featuring Waje
  4. Miss U Die
  5. Why E Be Say
  6. More Than A Friend
  7. Am I Still That Special Man?
  8. Ifunanya
  9. Stand Up
  10. Roll It
  11. Game Over (Uncensored)
  12. No One Like U (Instrumental)
  13. Do Me (Instrumental)
  14. Roll It (Instrumental) 


Danger (P-Square album)


Danger is the fourth studio album by P-Square. It was released in September 2009.






Track listing
  1. I Love U
  2. Trowey!
  3. Break It
  4. Possibility (feat. 2Face Idibia)
  5. Danger
  6. E No Easy (feat. J. Martins)
  7. Bye Bye
  8. Who Dey Here?
  9. Gimme Dat
  10. Super Fans
  11. Danger (Instrumental)
  12. Troway (Instrumental
  13. Break It (Instrumental)
  14.  E No Easy (Instrumental)
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    P-SQUARE ACHIEVEMENTS(AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS)

      In 2001, "P-Square" won the "Grab Da Mic" competition, and hence Benson & hedges sponsored their debut album, titled Last Nite, which was released under Timbuk2 music label.

      P-Square was also nominated as "Most Promising African Group" in the Kora Awards three months after the release of their debut album

      So Far They Have won

      2003 Amen Award for "Best R&B Group"

      Hip Hop World Award 2006
          Best R&B Album (Get Squared)
          Best Music Video (Get Squared)
          Album of the Year (Get Squared)
          Song of the Year ("Bizzy Body")

      City Mag 9th Awards Show (2006) - Best Hip Hop Group

      Nigerian Music Awards (NMA) 2006
           Album of the year (Get Squared)
           Music Video of the year (Get Squared)

      2007 Channel O Music Video Awards- Best Duo or Group
      2008 Channel O Music Video Awards 
              Best Duo or Group
              Video of the Year ("Do Me")

      MTV Africa Music awards 2008- Best Group

      MTV Africa Music awards 2009- Best Group

      KORA Awards 2010- Artist of the Year

      LIL PERRY PRODUCTIONS 2010- Producer of The Year


      NOMINATED

      BET Awards 2010- Best International Act

      KORA Awards 2003- Most Promising African Group

      MOBO Awards 2006- Best African Act

      MOBO Awards 2008- Best African Act

      MTV Africa Music Awards 2008
          Best Live Performer
          Best Video
          Best R&B

      MTV Africa Music Awards 2009- Best Performer

      If u have  got  more information on P-square achievements, than i av here, don't hesitate to post it in the comment box, Thanks for Understanding.
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