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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jamiu Damilare Tajudeen |
| Born | 25 October 1995 Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Jamiu Damilare Tajudeen (born 25 October 1995) professionally known as Jamopyper, is a Nigerian afrobeat singer and songwriter[1][2] He signed a record deal with Zlatan ibile "Zanku Records in 2020[3] and was nominated for Rookie of Year at The Headies 2020.[4][5]
Early life and education
Jamiu Damilare Tajudeen was born on 25 October 1995 in Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria. He is a native of Iganna, Oyo State, Nigeria. He received his primary education at Topaz Emerald School, Egbeda, and secondary level at Millennium Secondary School, Egbeda.[2]
Musical career
Jamopyper grew up with the forethought of becoming a mechanical engineer[2] but developed an interest in doing music full-time from the plaudits he received when he performed for small gatherings at the age of 12. He began his professional music career in 2015, inspired by artists like Akon, Rihanna, Wizkid, Davido and 9ice.[2]
His single release Omode Meta[6] featuring Zlatan and Naira Marley, spotlighted him in 2018, followed by another single, "Josi" featuring Zlatan and Chinko Ekun[6] gaining him more popularity in the Nigerian Music Space.
His career began to pick up steam with the release of the song "Of Lala"[7] which topped music video charts in Nigeria for weeks and culminated with the release of the hit single "If No Be You " ft Mayorkun.[8] In an interview with Vanguard Nigeria, he said, "I am excited about the dimension my musical career has taken. I have a lot of songs coming out and I am with my team and what they have lined up for me. The competition may be rife but I am only concentrating on getting better and making good music".
His career hit another milestone when he was signed to Zanku Records, Owned By Zlatan In 2019.[9] He has also been featured on several tracks.
In 2020, Jamopyper was nominated by the famous headies awards as Rookie of the Year[10][5] alongside Omah lay, Laycon, and Tems.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Omode Meta" ft Zlatan and Naira Marley | ||
| 2019 | "Josi" ( Jamopyper ft Chinko Ekun and Zlatan) | ||
| "Jara E" (Jamopyper ft Small Doctor) | |||
| 2020 | If No Be You ft Mayorkun | ||
| "Of Lala" (Rhaman Jago ft Zlatan ft Jamopyper) | |||
| "Unripe Paw Paw" (Jamopyper, Papi Snoop, Zlatan, Oberz) | |||
| 2021 | Better Better | [8] |
As a featured artist
| Year | Title | Album/ EP | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "MMM" (Boyodre ft Jamopyper | ||
| "Gucci Kere" (Boyodre ft Jamopyper) | |||
| 2020 | "Bamise" ( Leczy ft Jamopyper and Papisnoop) | ||
| "Of Lala" (Rhaman Jago ft Zlatan ft Jamopyper) | |||
| "Shora" (King P ft Jamopyper) | |||
| "Okoko" (AU PRO ft Jamopyper and Ice Prince. | |||
| "Shalewa" (Ogor West Ft Jamopyper) | |||
| "Igba" (Time) (King P ft Olamide and Jamopyper) | |||
| "Ondo" (FCB ft Jamopyper and Rich Prince) | |||
| "Star Boy" (Destiny Mally ft Jamopyper) | |||
| "Laye" (Magic Wrld ft Jamopyper and Hitee) | |||
| "Shomo" (Zlatan Ft Jamopyper, Oberz, Papi Snoop | Road To CDK | ||
| "Update" (GMG BOSS ft Jamopyper) | |||
| 2021 | " Necessary" (SKIIP ft Jamopyper) | ||
| "Morire" ( Papi Snoop ft Bad Boy Timz & Jamopyper) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2020 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | Himself | NOMINATED | The Headies 2020 |
References
- ↑ "Jamo Pyper brings something new to the scene". Vanguard News. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 "Jamopyper : I Don't Want to be Known for a Particular Sound". THISDAYLIVE. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ↑ "Zlatan launches his record label, ZANKU Records and promotes his new act, Oberz". Pulse Nigeria. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ↑ "Omah Lay, Tems, Bella Shmurda... five music stars to look out for in 2021". TheCable Lifestyle. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- 1 2 "14th Headies Awards: Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- 1 2 "MUSIC: Jamopyper – Better Better". GhGossip. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ↑ "Jamo Pyper brings something new to the scene". Vanguard News. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- 1 2 "Jamopyper releases new single, 'Better Better'". Pulse Nigeria. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ↑ "New kids on the block: Omah Lay, Laycon, Bella Shmurda and other artistes who made waves in 2020". Punch Newspapers. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ↑ "See full list of Headies 2020 award nomination". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 12 July 2021.