Kiddominant
| Kiddominant | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ayoola Oladapo Agboola |
| Born |
July 13, 1992 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, singer, DJ |
| Instruments | Sampler, vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels |
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| Associated acts | |
| Website |
kiddominant |
| Notable instruments | |
| Fruity Loops | |
Ayoola Oladapo Agboola, (bornJuly 13, 1992), professionally known as Kiddominant, is a Nigerian record producer and DJ. He has produced for artists such as Davido, Olamide, Orezi and Cynthia Morgan, among others.[1] He is credited to have produced Orezi's award-winning single titled "Rihanna", a song that shot Orezi to limelight.[2] In 2015, Kiddominant was listed on NotJustOk`s "10 Biggest Nigerian Music Producers".[3] He owns a label imprint Swizz Music Company and is also affiliated as a record producer for HKN Music, Sprisal Entertainment and Oceanbeats Entertainment SA.[4]
Growing up and education
Kiddominant was born and bred in Lagos State, Nigeria to a multi instrumentalist father. During his childhood, he had love for drawing, painting and playing musical instruments. He is an alumnus of Redeemer's University where he majored in Actuarial Science.
Career
At age 14, Kiddominant developed a love for DJing. He would DJ at family parties during holidays and at literary & social gatherings when in school. He formed a group called "3ple3" with two of his classmates during his second year in high school. When he was 16, his friend olumide introduced him to a beat making software Paradox Fruity loops which he started making beats with.
Kiddominant's career kicked hit a new height in 2013 when he produced Orezi's single titled "Rihanna", a song that topped several charts in Nigeria and beyond and was also nominated in the "Best Reggae/Dancehall Song" category at the 2014 edition of Channel O Music Video Awards. He went on to produce Cynthia Morgan's break through song "Don't Break My Heart" in 2014.
In 2015, Kiddominant produced 10 songs off Orezi's debut studio album titled The Ghen Ghen Album which contained songs like "Ogede" and "Double Your Hustle". He produced back-to-back hit singles for Davido titled "Dodo" and "The Money" with both songs rising to critical acclaim.[5][6]
Production discography
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "This Christmas" | Jarmeu (featuring M.Y.Kesh) | Non-album singles |
| 2012 | "Ariwo" | M.Y.Kesh (featuring Papy J) | |
| "Boyfriend" | Toppy Banks (featuring M.Y.Kesh) | ||
| 2013 | "Rihanna" | Orezi | The Ghen Ghen Album |
| "Wagba" | Trick, Tovy & Turbana | Non-album singles | |
| 2015 | "Tigbeti" | Spyz (featuring Orezi) | |
| "Dodo" | Davido | The Baddest | |
| "The Money" | Davido (featuring Olamide) | ||
| "Jaiye" | Rhagetti | Non-album singles | |
| 2016 | "Hookah" | Danagog (featuring Davido) | |
| "Correct" | Rillz (featuring Borinthé) | ||
| "Yagolono" | Orezi | ||
| "Jasi" | B Naira | ||
| "Marry" | DJ Neptune (featuring Mr Eazi) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2014 YEM Awards | Producer of The Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | Extreme Awards 2015 | Won |
References
- ↑ Michael, Oghene (24 September 2015). "Music Review: Davido's DODO Was Nicely Fried But It Doesn't Really Taste Good.". 360Nobs. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ↑ Akan, Joey (18 November 2015). "Orezi:"I recorded some songs on "The Ghen Ghen" album 3 or 4 years ago"". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ↑ "The 10 Hottest Producers In Nigeria 2015 #TheList". NotJustOk. 11 December 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ↑ Dubem, Collins (15 January 2016). "Top 10 Best Musical PRODUCERS In Nigeria (SEE LIST)". NaijaOnPoint. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ↑ Michael, Oghene (9 November 2015). "MUSIC REVIEW: Life's Not All About 'The Money' Ṣugbọn Owo Ni Koko". 360Nobs. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ "Review:Davido – The Money". Jaguda.com. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2016.