Aboriomoh Femi Raymond, known by his stage name Dremo, is a Nigerian songwriter, singer, record producer, recording artist, and stage performer.[1] He is currently signed to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).[2]
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Early life
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.[3]
Career
Dremo began music professionally when he was signed to A.P.P.E music entertainment,[4] where he released ‘Normal Levelz’ and ‘OBT’.
On 5 April 2016, he was officially signed into Davido Music Worldwide by Davido alongside Mayorkun.[5][2][3] On 20 July 2018, Dremo released a 9-track debut EP titled "Codename Volume 1".[6] On 26 August 2019, he released a 5-track EP, "Icen B4 the Cake" as a follow-up to "Codename Volume 1".[7] On 17 April 2020, he released "Codename Volume 2" with 12 tracks.[8][9][10] On 23 April, Dremo together with Jeriq released the EP ‘Ea$t N We$t’.[11] On 4 August 2021, he released a single featuring Patoranking titled ‘Wonder’.[12][13]
Discography
Albums and EPs
- Codename, Vol. 1 (2018)
- Icen B4 the Cake (EP) (2019)
- Codename, Vol. 2 (2020)
- Ea$t N We$t (EP) (2021)
Selected singles
- 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
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nigerian Teen Choice Awards | Choice New Hip Hop Act 2016 | Himself | Won | [14][15] |
| 2017 | City People Entertainment Awards | Rookie of the Year | Won | [16] | |
| 2018 | Rap Album of the Year | Codename Vol. 1 | Won | [17] |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Here are all the members of OBO's '30 Billion' Gang". Pulse Nigeria. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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) - ^ Sanusi, Sola (6 April 2016). "Davido officially signs two artists (Photos)". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ Ohunyon, Ehis (24 July 2018). "Dremo is raw, uncut and tentative on his debut EP, Codename Vol 1". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (26 August 2019). "EP Review: 'Icen B4 the Cake' continues Dremo's creative conundrum". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ MODUPEOLUWA, ADEKANYE (17 April 2020). "Dremo Releases New Album "Codename Vol. 2"". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ STEPHEN, KENECHUKWU (17 April 2020). "Dremo enlists Davido, Falz, Naira Marley for 'Codename Vol. 2' album". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (21 April 2020). "Dremo – Codename Vol. 2 [Album Review] Davido, Falz, Peruzzi, Sinzu feature". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (25 April 2021). "REVIEW: Dremo and Jeriq – Ea$t N We$t EP". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kunle, Daramola (5 August 2021). "Dremo taps Patoranking for 'Wonder'". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Ago, Arinze (7 August 2017). "#CPMA2017: Full List Of Winners At the City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. 3 November 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
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