10 Nigerian artistes who dropped classic debut albums that changed their stories (+Pics)

Nigerian artistes who dropped classic debut albums - Music is an integral part of the Nigerian culture and music has become an important aspect of our daily lives. The Nigerian music industry has seen a massive revolution in over a decade and there are key players and artistes who have made this happen. More.. 2016 Grammy Awards: See the full winners list 7 beautiful and famous women D’Banj has used and dumped.. Shocking names! (With Pictures) Top Nigerian celebrities who are best of friends – You’ll be shocked! (+Photos) 15 Nollywood stars you still may not know have died – This list will leave you in a big shock! (Photos) The importance of a great debut album in the career of an artist can not be over-emphasized as it will go a long way in shaping the career of the artist. Here are 10 artistes whom ‘WE’ think had classic debut albums. 10. Style Plus – Olufunmi/Runaway/Call My Name EP The group Styl-Plus (originally STYL) is a Nigerian gospel and pop musical group … melodies, R&B style, combined with meaningful and storytelling lyrics. They released their first album Olufunmi/Runaway/Call My Name EP in 2003 and it features hit songs such as Olufunmi, Runaway and Call My Name. Navigate using arrows below 9. Burna Boy – L.I.F.E – Leaving an Impact for Eternity L.I.F.E – Leaving an Impact for Eternity is the debut studio album by Nigerian musician Burna Boy, released by Aristokrat Records on August 12, 2013. It is the follow-up to his second mixtape Burn Identity, which was released in 2011. 8. Sean Tizzle – The Journey The Journey is the first studio album by Nigerian Afro Pop artist Sean Tizzle. It was released on April 17, 2014 on Difference Entertainment.which was released in 2014. The album features 17 songs in all and they were mostly hit tracks in my books. Some of the outstanding tracks on the album include Perfect Gentleman, Loke Loke, Mama Eh and Kilogbe. Sean Tizzle’s hit song Sho Lee didn’t make the album. 7. Pyno – No Guts No Glory No Guts No Glory is the debut studio album by Nigerian rapper Phyno, released by Sputnet Records and Penthauze Music on March 20, 2014. The album was an instant hit and features songs such as Alobam, Man of The Year and O Set ft. PSquare. 6. Asa – Asa Aṣa is the first album of the singer Nigerian Aṣa , released in 2007 . This album was awarded the Prix Constantin 2008. Notable songs off the album is Jailer, Bubanke, Fire On The Mountain and Eye Adaba. 5. M.I – Talk About It M.I Abaga is without an ounce of doubt one of the biggest rappers of his generation and he has come a long way from being just a boy signed to a label to becoming the ‘Chairman’ of the label. The hype surrounding the release of Safe led to the critical acclaim given to his first studio album titled Let’s Talk About It and was rated 8.5/10 by Oye Akideinde. The album gathered awards such as Musician of the Year (Modemen Awards in 2008), Best Hip Hop Artist (City People Awards). Notable songs from the album include Safe, Fast Money Fast Cars ft. Wizkid and Crowd Mentality. 4. Davido – O.B.O (The Genesis) Omo Baba Olowo (Yoruba for Son of a Rich Man), stylized as Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis or simply O.B.O, is the debut studio album by Nigerian recording artist and record producer Davido. It was released by HKN Music on July 17, 2012. Davido collaborated with producers such as Jay Sleek, Maleek Berry, GospelOnDeBeatz, Spellz, Dokta Frabz, Mr. Chido, Theory Soundz and Shizzi. The music of Omo Baba Olowo embodies afropop and afrobeat sounds, with an influence of hip hop. The album features guest appearances from Naeto C, Sina Rambo, B.Red, Kayswitch, Ice Prince and 2 Face Idibia. Notable hit songs on the album include Dami Duro, Ekuro, Back When and For You ft. 2Face Idibia. 3. Wande Coal – Mushin 2 Mo’Hits In 2009, Wande Coal released his debut album ‘Mushin to Mo’Hits which was widely received across Nigeria, UK and the USA. The album was released under Mo’Hits records and it blew Wande Coal into the limelight just immediately, although Wande was already popular after playing a major key in the Mo’Hits allstars album, CV. The album made him win Artiste of the Year at the 2010 Hip Hop World Awards now known as Headies. Notable songs from the album include Taboo, Kiss Your Hands, and Ololufe which is still regarded as one of the best R & B song of this generation. Some have rated this Wande Coal’s album as the best pop vocal pop album in this generation while very few have argued otherwise. 2. 2Face Idibia – Face 2 Face Face 2 Face is a 2004 album by Innocent Ujah Idibia popularly known as 2face Idibia. It became a major hit, initially in Idibia’s home country of Nigeria, but quickly spreading through western and southern Africa, and eventually making an impact in Europe as well. Some remarkable songs on the album include his African Queen song and Nfana Ibaga (No Problem). Both songs were super-hit tracks. 1. Wizkid – Superstar Superstar is the debut studio album by Nigerian recording artist Wizkid, released by Empire Mates Entertainment on June 12, 2011. This album is Wizkid’s first project as an artist and it broke charts and almost every single off the album was a hit track. The album was versatile and there was a song for about any age grade or social class. The album was supported by six singles—”Holla at Your Boy”,”Tease Me/Bad Guys”, “Don’t Dull”, “Love My Baby”, “Pakurumo”, and “Oluwa Lo Ni”. It was the most highly anticipated Nigerian album of 2011, and it didn’t fail to deliver when it dropped. - 36NG CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY 10 Nollywood actresses who can’t do without smoking (With Pictures) 10 celebrities who are now Yvonne Nelson’s enemies – See what they did to her (+Pics) Top 10 best polytechnics in Nigeria for 2015 – See which is number 1! (+Photos) 10 beautiful Nigerian celebrities who married men that are not fit (With Pictures) 6 Nigerian celebrity weddings that took place overseas (With Pictures) 11 Hot spots to kiss any woman and drive her wild.. 14 signs you’re dating the woman you should marry – Guys, see this NOW! 8 Nigerian celebrities who did odd jobs before fame – This will shock you! 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