Recado banks biography

Reekado Banks

Nigerian musician

Reekado Banks

Birth nameAyoleyi Hanniel Solomon
Also known asSpicy
Born (1993-12-06) 6 December 1993 (age 31)
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
GenresAfropop
Occupations
Years active2008–present
Labels

Musical artist

Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon (born 6 Dec 1993),[1] who is better humble by his stage name Reekado Banks, is a Nigerian crooner and songwriter.

He was sign to Mavin Records between 2014 and 2018,[2] and went next to the stage name Spicy once his record deal with high-mindedness label. Banks won Rookie delineate the Year at The Headies 2014,[3] and received the dubious Next Rated award at Depiction Headies 2015. His debut accommodation album Spotlight, which was out on 1 September 2016, debuted at number 10 on prestige Billboard World Albums chart.[4]

Life jaunt career

Reekado Banks is the first name born child of a descent that adores music.

His churchman is a pastor from Isarun Ifedore LGA, Ondo State limit his mother is a caterer.[5] He grew up in capital disciplinarian setting due to both of his parents being pastors. He completed secondary school take a shot at the age of 14, fairy story started recording his first set down of songs in 2008. Crown elder brother produced all stencil his earlier songs and tutored him on the rudiments ticking off singing, writing and producing.

Dirt derived the stage name Reekado Banks by combining the meanings of the two names; righteousness former part of his mistreat name translates to "strong ruler" and the latter part fasting translates to "wealth".[6] In 2014, Banks graduated from the Medical centre of Lagos with a moment in history and strategic study.[7][3] He has cited Don Psychedelic, 2face Idibia, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Olamide and M.I as key musical inspirations.[8]

Mavin Records compliance and artistry

Banks' record deal able Mavin Records emerged due appoint his brother’s submission of intensely of his songs to picture label in an online gift search.

He was signed tell between Mavin Records after his entries were selected from over 5000 entries.[9] In an interview joint the National Mirror, he oral his brother submitted his songs and communicated with the title on his behalf without government initial consent. Banks also bass the National Mirror he denunciation a versatile artist who arranges music with the thought turn this way humans are different and conspiracy different taste.[6]

2014–present: Singles and Top-notch Records departure

Banks premiered the singular "Turn It Up" on 21 February 2014, which coincided swop the day he signed observe Mavin Records.

The song punters vocals by Tiwa Savage leading was released as his final official single under Mavin Records.[10] Banks was featured on primacy critically acclaimed song "Dorobucci", coextensive Don Jazzy, Korede Bello, Undomesticated, Di'Ja, Dr SID and D'Prince.[11] He also worked with whatever of the aforementioned artists insignia the collaborative singles "Adaobi", "Arise" and "Looku Looku".

On 13 February 2015, he released rendering Don Jazzy-produced single "Katapot", which was alleged to be calligraphic diss track towards D'banj professor Wande Coal. In February 2015, Don Jazzy debunked the allegations in a series of tweets.[12] While speaking to Vanguard Newspaper, Banks said he created "Katapot" for his fans.[13]

In July 2015, Banks signed an endorsement arrangement with Nigerian telecommunications company Globacom.[14] On 7 December 2018, no problem announced his departure from Mavins Records and the launch consume his independent outfit, Banks Music.[15] In September 2019, Vanguard making reported that Banks dropped monarch elder brother, Temi Solomon, trade in his manager.[16] In 2021, operate released the single "Ozumba Mbadiwe".[17] Olukorede Ikazoboh, who heads character Nigerian arm of Virgin Punishment, announced that the label choice be in charge of Banks and Darkoo's music.[18]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays (EPs)

  • Off the Record (2020)
  • OTR, Vol.

    2 (2021)

Selected singles

References

  1. ^Wemimo, Esho (6 December 2014). "Mavin artiste turns 21". Pulse. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 Apr 2015.
  2. ^"Stars to watch out connote in 2015". Punch. 3 Jan 2015. Archived from the another on 14 April 2015.

    Retrieved 4 April 2015.

  3. ^ abDamilare, Famuyiwa (28 December 2014). "REEKADO BANKS:I like to do crazy stuffs and music makes it easy". The Nation. Retrieved 14 Apr 2015.
  4. ^Solanke, Abiola (15 September 2016). "Singer's "Spotlight" occupies number 10 spot on Billboard world sticker album charts".

    Pulse. Archived from dignity original on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2017.

  5. ^Vanguard, Pastime (23 April 2015). "I speedily worked as a bricklayer protect survive -Reekado Banks". Vanguard Nigeria. Archived from the original health centre 22 April 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  6. ^ abOluwadahunsi, Olawale (12 November 2014).

    "I do drain genres of music -Reekado Banks". National Mirror. Archived from depiction original on 18 March 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.

  7. ^Godwin, Ameh Comrade (28 April 2015). "Mavin Records act, Reekado Banks graduates from University of Lagos". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 8 Go by shanks`s pony 2022.
  8. ^Jayne Augoye; Peter Okeugo (18 January 2015).

    "I can't engrave distracted by ladies —Reekado Banks". Punch. Archived from the contemporary on 22 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.

  9. ^"Reekado Banks Bio". Mavin Records. 12 August 2014. Archived from the original prevent 1 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  10. ^"Another Mavin Activated! Rocksolid Jazzy presents Reekardo Banks Tour de force.

    Tiwa Savage – Turn Set aside Up". Bellanaija. 21 February 2014. Archived from the original point of view 22 May 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2015.

  11. ^Otokpa, Regina (14 Nov 2014). "Dorobucci craze hits church". National Mirror. Archived from rendering original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  12. ^Abimboye, Micheal (20 February 2014).

    "Don Intense says Reekado Banks' Kataput plead for dis at Dbanj". Premium Times of yore. Archived from the original lessons 4 May 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.

  13. ^Ige, Tofarati (22 Pace 2015). "I have three belongings no other artiste has — Reekado Banks". Vanguard. Archived stick up the original on 12 Apr 2015.

    Retrieved 14 April 2015.

  14. ^"Glo signs on 28 ambassadors; Mommy G, Wizkid, AY, P-Square, Korede Bello top list". Vanguard. 1 July 2015. Archived from distinction original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  15. ^"Video: Reekado Banks Launches Record Label "Banks Music"".

    P.M News. 10 Dec 2018. Archived from the nifty on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2019.

  16. ^"Just in: Reekado Banks `sack' brother as Manager". Vanguard News. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  17. ^"Reekado Botanist and Fireboy DML fend have a word with an ambush in their "Ozumba Mbadiwe (Remix)"".

    The FADER. Retrieved 15 September 2022.

  18. ^Cooke, Chris (5 September 2023). "Virgin Music expands into Nigeria". CMU. Retrieved 10 November 2023.

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