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Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan (born 5 February 1996), [2] [3] known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2018, he signed a record deal with YBNL Nation , a record label founded by rapper Olamide . [ 4 ]
After the song garnered popularity and reached number one on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart, Fireboy reached out to Sheeran for a remix through the founder of SB.TV, Jamal Edwards. [3] On 11 February 2022, he released the official remix of "Peru", with featured vocals from 21 Savage and Blxst , through Empire Distribution for YBNL Nation .
The song was produced by Type A. [4] The Pheelz-produced "Friday Feeling" was released as the fourth single on 18 September 2020 alongside its music video directed by Director K. [5] The fifth single "Spell" features Wande Coal was produced by Type A and was released on 17 December 2020 with a music video directed by Clarence Peters. [6]
"Bandana" is a song by Nigerian singers Fireboy DML and Asake. It was released on 14 July 2022, through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution, as the fourth and final single off Fireboy DML's third studio album Playboy (2022). [1]
Tela Wangeci of the Native highlighted "All of Us (Ashawo)" as a sharp standout on Fireboy DML's Playboy album, praising its irresistible production and Fireboy's ability to balance blunt, introspective lyrics with catchy melodies. Wangeci noted that the song captures the complexities of modern relationships with a playful yet profound edge.
Adedamola (stylized in lowercase) is the eponymous fourth studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Fireboy DML.It was released on 29 August 2024 by YBNL Nation and Empire, and features guest appearances from artists Seun Kuti, Jon Batiste, Lagbaja, Lojay and disc jockey Spinall.
He praised the song's elegant introduction, which features the omele (baby talking drum) alongside the gangan (talking drum), creating a calm yet rhythmic Selense or Jenleke vibe. Afeez noted Fireboy DML's swift and focused delivery, expressing gratitude and optimism with lines like, "Life has been good to me; I do not take this with levity."
Mankaprr Conteh of Rolling Stone highlighted Playboy as a strong mix of charming songs and engaging storytelling, celebrating Fireboy DML’s rise in status while staying rooted in Afrobeats and Caribbean influences. The review praised tracks like "Sofri," "Compromise," and "Ashawo" for their suave narratives and Fireboy’s seamless blend of ...