OB Da Dream Chyld: Returns Nigerian Dancehall to its pedestal of Prominence.
Dance hall music was Nigeria’s principal contemporary genre spinning off Millions of Naira in sales for record companies in the country between the late 80’s and early 90’s therefore being the genre of preference then. Thereafter Hip Hop music swept through the global scene, establishing its dominance and steady growth till date, Nigeria not excluded, thereby bring the gradual dearth of Dancehall music reign.
O.B born Nnaemka Anselm Nwabuzor is an enigma that is bound to break that cold streak that has pervaded the Nigerian and global dancehall scene. O.B is a native of Imo state by origin, born and raised in the suburb of Shomolu (SHOCITY}, in Lagos. He attended Hussey Military Primary School and Birrel Avenue High School, Lagos, respectively. Had a stint in Ibadan Poly and LASU Computer Science, but dropped out to pursue music squarely in 2002. He grew up with strong Dancehall and Hip Hop Musical influences which gave his lyrics that potent edge that spurs instant affinity for his blend of Dancehall by a first time listener.
O.B’s first professional venture into music was in 2002 when he recorded his first song at Redark Studio, Ikeja. Thereafter he started getting feature calls by other artistes and major exposure via events. As his reputation grew, his music caught the interest of Emoka Nnamdi “Namo” Raymond CEO, Smashers Records, a label reputed for nuturing and breaking premium fresh talents. O.B’s debut album titled ‘Dreamchyld’ comprises of 14tracks to be released on Smashers Record imprint a Dancehall album with a potpourri mix of Hip Hop, Soul and Trip Hop, that presents a sultry mash up sound that will redefine the direction of dancehall music globally. The album spots production by top contemporary Nigerian producers such as S.A.R.S, JONAH D MONARCH, EX-O & FRENZY. It also features special guest appearances by renowned mc's such as Mi-Fliss, Afroholik, Pash and Awele Ebigwei (UK).
The album features tracks such as ‘Omo Ele ’ a suave chic toast track & ‘Supa Girl’ which are both presently enjoying air play on radio. It also features ‘Fa Ya Gbe Jo’ a keg party song, ‘Def Krunk’ ft Frenzy, ‘No Games’ ft Awele Ebigwei and ‘God Saved Me’ ft Mi-Fliss.
The Label spared no expense at getting the best of hands to work on the production in the technical aspect of the production such as engineering and recordings was done by Deji Zoawe of Eko Reelmix and Henaus Studio, respectively. Dreamchyld is pure value for money definitely a must have that will raise the bar higher for the entertainment scene in Nigeria and beyond.
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