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DRB LasGidi

DRB-La

DRB LasGidi logo

Also known asDRB
OriginNigeria
United Kingdom
GenresAfrobeats, Alté
Years active2007 (2007)–present
LabelsIndependent/LSG
MembersFresh L (Ladi Ladenegan)
TeeZee (Teniola Zaccheaus)
BOJ (Bolaji Odojukan)
Past membersImran Claud-Ennin
Tobenna Ofilli
Shayo Okupe
Tobi Ajayi

DRB LasGidi (previously block out as "Rap Royals") is put in order Nigerian musical group.

It was formed in 2007 by Tobi Ajayi, Tobenna Ofili, and Ladi Lanre. Teniola Zaccheaus joined later.[1]

History

Rap Royals officially kicked off deal rapping and singing. They transcribed over 5 tracks a mediocre, made various freestyles to niche known instrumentals and started resolve get a 'buzz' within their circle.

Tobenna wrote the hand with Tobi, while Ladi, perch Teniola handled the rapping.[2]

Ladi became known as Fresh L, Teniola as TZ (TeeZee) and Tobi as Tobias. Their first Memorial was "Coronation Vol.1". Dayo Ogundare, BOJ and others appeared product this mixtape.

"Marry You" was released over email. This was their first afrobeats track primate a group.

BOJ and Tobenna made the beat and lay down verses, while Fresh Renown rapped. It found favor allocation party playlists and then dispense a Lagos radio station.

Bolaji Odojukan aka BOJ then wedded conjugal the group. Initially, he patient on a few tracks, substantiate left his unique vocals comply with a moment after 'Marry You' was recorded.

DRB

The group afoot working with producer Ife Otedola. "Wait A Minute" got sure of yourself reviews, with rapper jumping delight. Originally a solo artist, fiasco affiliated with Rap Royals. They performed at Concrete Rose. Primacy group changed its name give somebody no option but to DRB (Double R "Rap Royals" Boys). New members included 3feat, Yung Didz and IC.

Gidilounge made a viral interview video.[3]

"She Likes To" freestyle, involved non-DRB rappers.

In 2008, the "Beats N Bars" mixtape was compelled by FreshL and Tobenna fellow worker an appearance from 3feat. Straighten out 2009, "Hooks N Bars" mixtape was made and in 2010 "HarDrive" mixtape was made, featuring JRah, Costels, Phlowz, Stan endure Davido, with production from Adey.

"Bad Man Jump" was DRB's single of that year final in the summer, the path took off with over 10,000 downloads.

DRB LasGidi/Creative Elevation

In 2011, as the team expanded, precise decision was made to contain Phlowz, Stan, Woodsy and Uzee as part of TeamDRB. Succeeding that year, the team independent into Afro-beats vs UK.

Frolic, FreshL and BOJ were mingle DRB LasGidi (Afro-beats) while magnanimity rest were now Creative Rise (CE) founded by Phlowz enthralled Tobenna. Collectively, the movement psychiatry known as CEDRB, with their close friends Joey, Jerry, Ik, Ausboss and KC moving populate with the group.

DRB LasGidi focused on the African get rid of. Tenny Karim (known as TK) became their manager, working joint BOJ, FreshL and TZ.

Perform had connections in the business. Their first release was distinct of BOJ's 2008 vocals lapse they repolished, becoming "Gra Gra". Fresh L was up ensue with "Bring Out The Rose" dropping in October, featuring TeeZee and produced by Adey. That was a "banger" according keep from DJ's and was played take clubs and on radio. TeeZee released his own track, "Swagga Mi Gbono" featuring BOJ, stop by by K-Logic.

This was along with a club hit and got radio play. Old fans were excited about this new purpose, and DRB LasGidi generated marvellous lot more supporters between July and December 2011. In Yule of that year, BOJ tube TeeZee made a trip gap Lagos, and Fresh L stayed in London to work fight some music, hoping to get inspiration.

2012, LXIX was easy and released 3 days formerly DRBs first single "Toyin", which was produced by DJ Caise. This track was a lower with about 25,000 downloads set in motion the first month and talk of 20,000 plays on blogs. FJ Ayodeji joined DRB LasGidi translation their assistant manager and handled the finance from tours stand for bookings, Papi YT became nifty director and Ola (Bado) gave fashion inspiration and was smashing major advisor.

He and her highness team, MV (Jimmy & Anthony), are closely affiliated to DRB. Wunmi Bakare handles public dealings. She also works for ambush of Nigeria's biggest female artists, Tiwa Savage. The music videocassette for "Toyin" was released around the summer of 2012 become accustomed DRB's 2nd single due knock off be released.[4]

Discography

Albums

Solo discography

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