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Davido
Davido performing at the Lagos city Marathon gala 2020 10 27 05 793000.jpeg
Davido actuando en la gala del Maratón de la Ciudad de Lagos 2020
Información de contexto
Nombre de nacimientoDavid Adedeji Adeleke
Nació (1992-11-21) 21 de noviembre de 1992 (28 años)
Atlanta , Georgia , EE. UU.
Géneros
Ocupación (es)
  • Cantante
  • compositor de canciones
  • productor de discos
InstrumentosVoz
Años activos2010-presente
Etiquetas
Actos asociados
Sitio webiamdavido .com
Información de YouTube
CanalesDavido
Suscriptores2 millones
Vistas totales845 millones
Actualizado: 6 de abril de 2021

David Adedeji Adeleke (nacido el 21 de noviembre de 1992), conocido popularmente como Davido , es un cantante, compositor y productor discográfico nigeriano-estadounidense. Es uno de los artistas más influyentes de África. [1] [2] [3]

Davido saltó a la fama después de lanzar "Dami Duro", el segundo sencillo de su álbum de estudio debut Omo Baba Olowo (2012). En 2012, Davido ganó el premio Next Rated en The Headies. Entre 2013 y 2015, lanzó varios sencillos exitosos y en enero de 2016 firmó un contrato discográfico con Sony Music . Luego fundó el sello discográfico Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), con el que han firmado los actos Dremo, Mayorkun y Peruzzi . En julio de 2016, Davido firmó un contrato discográfico con RCA Records de Sony . En octubre de 2016, lanzó el EP de 5 pistas Son of Mercy., que contó con el apoyo de los sencillos "Gbagbe Oshi", "How Long" y "Coolest Kid in Africa". En abril de 2017, Davido renegoció su contrato con Sony debido a problemas de control creativo y más tarde ese año lanzó cinco sencillos, incluidos "If" y " Fall ". [4] "If" generó actividad en las redes sociales en todo el mundo, mientras que "Fall" se convirtió en la canción pop nigeriana de mayor trayectoria en la historia de Billboard . [4] [5]

Davido lanzó su segundo álbum de estudio A Good Time en noviembre de 2019, apoyado por sencillos como " Blow My Mind ". Davido fue citado como uno de los 100 africanos más influyentes por la revista New African en 2019. [6] Lanzó su tercer álbum de estudio A Better Time , el 13 de noviembre de 2020.

Vida temprana [ editar ]

Davido interactuando con fans

David Adedeji Adeleke nació el 21 de noviembre de 1992 en Atlanta , Georgia . Su padre Adedeji Adeleke es un magnate de los negocios y su madre Vero Adeleke fue profesora universitaria. [7] Davido es el menor de cinco hermanos y el segundo hijo de su padre. [8] [9] Asistió a la British International School en Lagos, Nigeria , ya la edad de 16 años, regresó a los Estados Unidos para estudiar administración de empresas en la Universidad de Oakwood en Alabama . [8] [10]

Davido compró equipo musical mientras estaba en Oakwood y comenzó a hacer ritmos. [11] También trabajó con sus primos B-Red y Sina Rambo para formar el acto musical KB International. [10] Davido abandonó la Universidad de Oakwood para dedicarse a la música a tiempo completo y se trasladó a Londres, donde trabajó en su voz. [11] Después de regresar a Nigeria en 2011, Davido detuvo su carrera musical y acordó honrar a su padre al inscribirse en la Universidad Babcock . En julio de 2015, se graduó de Babcock con un título en música después de que su padre le pagara a la universidad para comenzar un departamento de música para una clase inaugural de un estudiante. [11] [12]

Carrera [ editar ]

2011-2012: Omo Baba Olowo [ editar ]

Davido comenzó a trabajar en su álbum de estudio debut Omo Baba Olowo en 2011. La música del álbum es una mezcla de Afrobeats y hip hop . Davido trabajó con Jay Sleek, Maleek Berry , GospelOnDeBeatz , Spellz , Dokta Frabz, Mr. Chidoo, Theory Soundz y Shizzi para producir el álbum. Omo Baba Olowo presenta apariciones especiales de Naeto C , Sina Rambo, B-Red , Kayswitch, Ice Prince y 2 Face Idibia . [13] [14]Recibió críticas generalmente negativas de los críticos de música, que analizaron su contenido lírico y la composición de Davido. El álbum ganó el premio al Mejor Álbum de R & B / Pop y recibió una nominación al Álbum del Año en The Headies 2013 . [15] También fue nominado como Mejor Álbum del Año en los Nigeria Entertainment Awards de 2013 . [dieciséis]

El tema "Back When" de Naeto C asistido fue lanzado como el sencillo principal del álbum el 7 de mayo de 2011. Fue producido por Davido y recibió frecuentes transmisiones al aire. [17] [18] [1] Davido le dijo al canal de televisión Factory 78 que grabó "Back When" en Londres. [19] El video musical dirigido por Clarence Peters para "Back When" fue subido a YouTube el 9 de mayo de 2011. [20] El segundo sencillo del álbum " Dami Duro ", que fue lanzado el 30 de octubre de 2011, fue producido conjuntamente por Davido y Shizzi . [21] [22] En una entrevista publicada en NotJustOksitio web, Davido dijo que grabó la canción en agosto de ese año. La canción se filtró tres meses después de que la enviara a algunos de sus amigos. [23] El video musical que acompaña a "Dami Duro" fue lanzado el 8 de enero de 2012, durante las protestas de Occupy Nigeria . [24]

El tercer sencillo del álbum, "Ekuro", fue lanzado el 25 de enero de 2012. Su video musical fue grabado y dirigido en Miami por Antwan Smith. [25] La cantante nigeriana Aramide lanzó una interpretación conmovedora de la canción. [26] El cuarto sencillo del álbum "Overseas" fue lanzado el 6 de mayo de 2012; Se filtró una versión inacabada de la canción antes de su lanzamiento oficial. [27] [28] La pista "All of You" producida por GospelOnDeBeatz fue lanzada como el quinto sencillo del álbum el 28 de septiembre de 2012. Davido le dijo a Factory 78 TV que grabó la canción con GospelOnDeBeatz después de conocerlo en un centro comercial. [29]

2013-2016: lanzamientos independientes, The Baddest and Son of Mercy [ editar ]

Davido actuando en Tanzania

El 25 de febrero de 2013, Davido lanzó la canción " Gobe " producida por Shizzi . [30] Ocupó el segundo lugar en la lista de Premium Times de las 10 mejores canciones de 2013. [31] En una reseña del periódico Vanguard , Charles Mgbolu dijo que la canción "rebosa diversión de principio a fin". [32] El video musical de "Gobe" fue grabado en Sudáfrica por Godfather Productions. [33] Davido anunció en Twitter que "One of a Kind" se lanzaría el 13 de mayo de 2013. [34] La canción también fue producida por Shizzi. [35]El video de "One of a Kind" fue grabado y dirigido en Sudáfrica por Tebza de Godfather Productions. Representa una África unida que es rica en cultura y música. [36]

" Skelewu " fue lanzado el 13 de agosto de 2013. [37] Ocupó el quinto lugar en la lista de Premium Times de las 10 mejores canciones de 2013. [31] [38] Davido promocionó "Skelewu" el 18 de agosto de 2013 subiendo un instructivo video de baile que fue dirigido por Jassy Generation a YouTube. El lanzamiento del video fue acompañado por un anuncio de una competencia de baile "Skelewu". [39] [40]

"Skelewu" fue apoyado con dos videos musicales. [41] El primer video musical, dirigido por Sesan , fue lanzado el 15 de octubre de 2013. [42] Fue subido a YouTube usando una cuenta de parodia. Poco después del lanzamiento del video, Davido dijo que alguien lo traicionó al publicarlo y que haría otro video con Moe Musa, un director de videos musicales con sede en el Reino Unido. [43] En un comunicado emitido por su equipo, Sesan dijo que Davido estaba satisfecho con sus contribuciones al video musical; También dijo que sería inmaduro que Davido y su gerencia publicaran declaraciones inexactas para difamar su marca. [44] [45]El video musical oficial de "Skelewu" fue grabado y dirigido en Londres por Moe Musa, y fue lanzado en octubre de 2013. [46]

Davido lanzó la canción " Aye " producida por T-Spize el 1 de febrero de 2014. [47] [48] El video de la canción fue dirigido por Clarence Peters y lanzado el 7 de febrero de 2014. [49] En el video, Davido interpreta a un granjero pobre que se enamora del prometido del príncipe. [50] de Davido colaboración individual con sudafricano dúo Mafikizolo , titulado "Tchelete (Goodlife)", fue publicado el 30 de abril de 2014. [51] Fue producido por Oskido y Shizzi, y distribuido por MTN Play 's y plataformas Callertunez. [51] [52]Antes de grabar "Tchelete (Goodlife)", Davido se relacionó con Mafikizolo en el evento Elite Night de MTN Nigeria en diciembre de 2013. [53] El video musical de "Tchelete (Goodlife)" fue grabado y dirigido por Twenty Twenty Media. [54] [55] Oskido y Uhuru hicieron cameos en el video. [56]

Davido en los premios Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2014

En junio de 2014, Davido colaboró ​​con Mi Casa , Lola Rae , Sarkodie , Diamond Platnumz y Tiwa Savage en "Africa Rising", una canción que se utilizó en la campaña homónima de DStv para inspirar a los africanos a participar en proyectos de inversión social basados ​​en la comunidad . El video musical que acompaña a "Africa Rising" fue grabado y dirigido por la productora sudafricana Callback Dreams. [57] Los artistas interpretaron la canción en la ceremonia de lanzamiento de Africa Rising en Mauricio . [58] En junio de 2015, Davido lanzó la canción trap asistida por Meek Mill . "Fans Mi".[59] He teased fans with the audio and behind-the-scene photographs of the video prior to releasing it.[60]

Davido's 20-track album The Baddest was first scheduled for release in June 2015[61] but its release was postponed to October 10 that year.[62] Two days prior to this date, the album was delayed because of an unnamed corporation's interest in distributing it.[62] Davido had released the album's cover art and track listing earlier that year.[61] The Baddest was going to feature production from Shizzi, Del B, Spellz, J Fem, Don Jazzy, Puffy Tee, Uhuru, Kiddominant and Young John.[61] It was also going to feature guest artists such as P-Square, Don Jazzy, Runtown, Uhuru, DJ Buckz, Akon, Meek Mill, Wale and Trey Songz.[61] In January 2016, Davido announced on Twitter he signed a record deal with Sony Music; his announcement was met with mixed reactions.[63] The record label put out a press release to confirm the deal.[64] Davido's record deal with Sony requires him to release two albums and allows him to retain the rights to his music and performances.[65]

Davido founded the record label Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) a few months after signing with Sony.[66] Dremo, Mayorkun, Yonda and Peruzzi are currently signed to the label.[67][68] In July 2016, Davido signed a record deal with RCA Records.[69] His record deal with Sony Music altered plans for The Baddest's release.[70] According to Pulse Nigeria, Davido's contract with Sony required the album to have an international appeal to allow for global distribution of it.[70] In October 2016, he released the 5-track EP Son of Mercy, which was supported by the singles "Gbagbe Oshi", "How Long" and "Coolest Kid in Africa".[71] The EP features guest appearances from Simi, Tinashe and Nasty C.[72]

2017–2018: "If", "Fall", "Fia" and "Assurance"[edit]

Davido won Best African Act at the 2017 MOBO Awards.[73] He released "If" on February 17, 2017.[74] It was produced by Tekno, who ghost-wrote the track for Davido.[75] The song was certified diamond by the Recording Industry of South Africa, indicating shipments of 200,000 units.[76] "If" won Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2018.[77] Reviewing for OkayAfrica, Sabo Kpade described the song as a "slow burner" with an "unfussy beat that sounds hollowed out and isn't cluttered with instruments".[75] The music video for "If" was recorded in London; it was directed by Director Q and produced by Tunde Babalola.[78] Davido teamed up with menswear designer Orange Culture to release a capsule collection inspired by "If".[79]

Davido released "Fall" on June 2, 2017.[80] It samples a line from Kojo Funds's track "Dun Talking".[81] "Fall" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa,[76] was one of the top-100-most-Shazam-searched singles in America in January 2019, and was a top-10 record on Shazam in New York.[82] In February 2019, it became the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history.[83] "Fall" was ranked at number 163 on Pitchfork's list of the 200 Best Songs of the 2010s.[84] The accompanying music video for "Fall" was directed by Nigerian-born British video director Daps.[85] In December 2018, the video surpassed 100 million views, becoming the most-viewed video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube.[86]

Davido released "Fia" on November 10, 2017.[87] The song was described as a neo-highlife track and was produced by Fresh VDM.[88][89] In its second verse, Davido addresses his arrest and Caroline Danjuma's role in fueling the rumor he was involved in the death of Tagbo Umenike.[89] A writer for Native magazine praised Davido's songwriting and said the song "manages to reflect some of his recent personal struggles, without directly dishing into sensitive details".[89] Reviewing for Music in Africa, Kayode Faniyi said "Fia" offers an "existential conflict" and that it is "undoubtedly the song of Davido's career—at least till he outdoes himself".[90] Daniel Orubo of Konbini Channels described "Fia" as a "coherent" track that uses Davido's "croaky voice".[91] "Fia" was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2018.[77] The accompanying music video for "Fia" was directed by Clarence Peters.[91] The Stefflon Don-assisted remix of "Fia" was released on March 30, 2018.[92] The song retains many of the elements from the original recording but incorporates a patois-tinged flow.[93] Davido won Best African Act and was one of the Best Worldwide Act recipients at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards.[94][95][96] Davido released "Assurance" on April 30, 2018. He dedicated the track to his girlfriend and released it to coincide with her 23rd birthday.[97] Reviewing for Native magazine, Toye Sokunbi said the song "speaks volumes for the importance of clarity in the age of emojis, validation from our loved ones and putting love first, against all odds".[98] Davido won Best International Act at the 2018 BET Awards, becoming the first African artist to receive his award on the main stage.[99] In his acceptance speech, he urged patrons and American artists to visit Africa and eat the food.[100]

In September 2018, Davido performed alongside Meek Mill, Post Malone and Fat Joe at the Made in America Festival.[101] Prior to the festival, he performed at the House of Blues in Boston as part of his "The Locked Up Tour",[101] which commenced in August and ended in September.[102]

That same month, Davido faced accusations of being a member of the Black Axe confraternity, or Aye Cult Group, and of making cult gang gestures in his music and personal videos. On September 5, 2018, Daily Post reported a suspected Black Axe cult member arrested by the Nigerian Police confessed that he was lured into the group with promises that he would meet music star, Davido.[103] On September 15, 2018, in a chat with Vanguard, Davido's country manager, Asa Asika, denied knowledge of Davido being a member of any secret cult groups.[104] On August 10, 2019, Information Nigeria reported on the stir of Davido sharing a video on his insta-story reassuring the Aye Cult Group of his loyalty.[105]

2019–present: O2 Arena concert, "Blow My Mind", "Risky" A Good Time, and A Better Time[edit]

Davido performing at the Lagos city Marathon gala 2020

In January 2019, Davido sold out The O2 Arena in London, becoming the second solo African artist to do so after Wizkid in 2018.[8][106] He was introduced on stage by Idris Elba and performed several of his hit singles with the backing band The Compozers.[106] Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian gave the concert four stars out of five, calling Davido an "alpha" and saying "many of his mannerisms are influenced by the American rappers with whom he has worked, including Young Thug and Swae Lee".[107]

The Chris Brown-assisted track "Blow My Mind" was released on July 26, 2019.[108] It was produced by Shizzi and was initially intended to be released as the album's lead single.[109] "Blow My Mind" contains lyrics are about a girl who blows Davido's mind simply.[110] In the Edgar Esteves-directed visuals for "Blow My Mind", Davido and Chris Brown spend quality time in a motel with their lovers.[110] The video amassed one million views in 11 hours, surpassing Wizkid's "Fever" and "Come Closer" to become the Nigerian music video to achieve this feat most quickly.[111] It also became the Nigerian music video to gain the most views within the first 24 hours of its release.[111] "Risky" was released on October 23, 2019.[112][113] It features guest vocals from Jamaican singer Popcaan, who asked Davido to appear on his 2018 single "Dun Rich".[113] The music video for "Risky" was directed by Meji Alabi and pays homage to the crime drama television series Top Boy.[113] In the video, a female member of Davido's and Popcaan's crew informs upon them to police.[113]

Davido's second studio album A Good Time was released on November 22, 2019.[114] The album features the previously released singles "If", "Fall", "Assurance", "Blow My Mind" and "Risky".[114] Davido recorded A Good Time in Atlanta.[115] He told Vibe magazine he wanted to record in a new environment.[116] Davido described the album as a body of work for everybody and said it would consist predominantly of Afrobeats but would incorporate elements of other genres.[116] Davido disclosed the album's title during an event held in Lagos in September 2019 and said it would be released the following month.[117] He also unveiled excerpts of four songs from the album during the event.[117] Following his performance at Powerhouse 2019, Davido spoke with Power 105.1's DJ Self and said the album will feature collaborations with artists including Summer Walker, Gunna, A Boogie and Chris Brown.[118] All but one of the tracks on A Good Time were produced by Nigerian producers.[117] The album's cover art features Davido, his father and a sculpture of his mother.[119]

In May 2020, Davido announced that his third studio album would be titled A Better Time, and that it would include 11 tracks, with features from Nicki Minaj and Tiwa Savage.[120] In July, he performed on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and was seen in studio with rapper Nas. On August 31, 2020, Davido returned to social media after taking a three-month break to chat with the Grammy Museum on Instagram Live about the rise of Afrobeats and other issues within the industry.[121] During the Live session, Davido revealed that he had completed work on A Better Time.[122] On 10 September 2020, Davido returned with the single, "FEM",[123] alongside its music video, which was produced by Dammy Twitch.Davido's single "FEM" Video hit 1.8 Million YouTube views in less than 24 hours, breaking his own record for the fastest Nigerian music video to hit 1 million views on YouTube, a record previously held by his own song Blow My Mind featuring Chris Brown. It peaked at number one on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 50 chart in its second week of eligibility dethroning Wizkid's 'Ginger'.[124] The album was released on 13 November 2020.[125][126] The album features guest appearances from Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, Nas, Chris Brown and Young Thug, among others.[127] On December 14, 2020 Davido anncounced that his 3rd studio album A better Time has accomplished over 213.2 million streams in one month.[128]

Endorsements[edit]

On April 6, 2012, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported Davido had signed a ₦30 million endorsement deal with MTN. The deal unveiled him as the face of MTN Pulse, a marketing campaign aimed at Nigerian youth.[129] On October 24, 2013, Pulse Nigeria reported Guinness Nigeria had signed Davido for an endorsement deal.[130] As part of the deal, He performed at the Guinness World of More Concert alongside artists including P-Square, D'banj, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Burna Boy, Olamide, Phyno, Chidinma, Waje and Tiwa Savage.[131] On May 9, 2018, Guardian Life reported Davido had signed an endorsement deal with Infinix Mobile, a Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer.[132]

Personal life[edit]

Davido has three children.[133] He is engaged to Chioma, the mother of his third child.[134][135]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums and EPs[edit]

  • Omo Baba Olowo (2012)
  • Son of Mercy (2016)
  • A Good Time (2019)
  • A Better Time (2020)[136]

Tours[edit]

  • A Good Time North America Tour (2019-2020)

Singles (partial)[edit]

YearTitleAlbum
2011"Back When" (featuring Naeto C)Omo Baba Olowo
"Dami Duro"
2012"Ekuro"
"Overseas" (featuring Sina Rambo)
"Gbon Gbon"
"All of You"
"Feel Alright" (featuring Ice Prince)
2013"One of a Kind"Non-album single
"Gobe"
"Skelewu"
2014"Aye"
"Tchelete (Goodlife)" (featuring Mafikizolo)
2015"Dodo"
"Fans Mi" (featuring Meek Mill)
"Owo Ni Koko"
"The Sound" (featuring Uhuru and DJ Buckz)
"The Money" (featuring Olamide)
2016"Gbagbe Oshi"Son of Mercy
"How Long" (featuring Tinashe)
"Coolest Kid in Africa" (featuring Nasty C)
2017"If"A Good Time
"Fall"
"Pere" (featuring Rae Sremmurd and Young Thug)Non-album single
"Fia"[137]
"Like Dat"
2018"Flora My Flawa"
"Assurance"A Good Time
"Nwa Baby"Non-album single
"Wonder Woman"
2019"Blow My Mind" (featuring Chris Brown)A Good Time
"Risky" (featuring Popcaan)
2020"FEM"A Better Time
"So Crazy" (featuring Lil Baby)
"Jowo"
2021"The Best" (featuring Mayorkun)

See also[edit]

  • List of awards and nominations received by Davido
  • List of Yoruba people
  • List of Nigerian musicians

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External links[edit]

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Wizkid (2011)		 Next Rated Award
2012		Succeeded by
Sean Tizzle (2013)