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khanye (m)
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 This is one artist that a lot of people have asked me to REP! His REP and highly anticipated album: C.E.O, is finally here!! His songs and flow are so on-point and catchy, and let’s not even talk about his lyrics and rhymes. Too gbaski! Don’t believe me? Check out his freestyle on Jimmy’s Jump Off. My favorite song of his is “Kondo” and some lines are below!!
Mummy mi o si ni le
Daddy mi o si ni le
Egbon mi o si ni le
Emi ni kan mo wa nile
Wa gba kondo, kondo, kondo
Wa wo commando, mando, mando
Rep Naija Artists had the pleasure of chatting with DaGrin and we present below some information he shared with us!
Born Dapo Olaonipekun, DaGrin is no newcomer to the game. Referred by many as the 50 cent of Yoruba music, he’s one of the hottest indigenous Yoruba rappers to emerge from the motherland and you’ll see why once you listen to his tracks below! DaGrin, C.E.O of Misofunyin entertainment has 6 years of professional experience as a rapper though he wasn’t recognized until he emerged with collaborations with several artists due to lack of adequate promotion of his first album. His first album titled “Still on the matter” was released in 2006 under Leo Entertainment. His collaboration list includes but not limited to “Efi mile” with YQ, “Idi Nla” with Lala, “Call the Police” with TuStep, “Iyalaya won” with Sheyman and J. Holiday, “Hola Hola” with T-Frizzle, “Owo ati Swagger Remix” with Cartiair, Eva and Terry Tha Rapman, “2 much money” with Fresh, and “Jump” with Azadus and Lord of Ajasa.
His road to stardom was definitely not a smooth ride. Nonetheless, DaGrin comes forth with his sophomore album titled C.E.O, Chief Executive Omoita, released under his own record label.
Like most artists, DaGrin realized his passion for music while singing in the children’s choir in his younger days before he went out into the streets and adapted a different twist to merge Yoruba language and music. With music influences like Alhaji Agba Kollington, King Sunny Ade and the late legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, we asked why he chose Yoruba as the language of choice rather than English or Pidgin. He explained that Yoruba which he regards as his first language followed by English, is the best way to reach people of his ethnic background. When asked about the reason and origin of his stage name: DaGrin, he explained the reason behind the name: before his verses, he always has a big grin/smile before flowing and mocks the beats before dropping his lines; hence DaGrin.
C.E.O, the name of his album which hits the streets today: 8/25/09, was named as such because he is always on the streets and the reasoning that if you don’t sleep at home, you are an omoita. Additionally, he’s the boss of Misofunyin Entertainment which makes him the C.E.O. Hence, these two facts when merged are roots of his album name. As imagined, you can expect collaborations with other artists on his new album! He worked with established and underground artists to help expose their talents and showcase what they had to offer. Some artists featured on his album includes but not limited to Dark Poet Cartier, Isolate Arafada, T-Frizzle, Omawunmi and his producer, Sossick.
Even though he has collaborated with a lot of artists, DaGrin still has some artists in mind that he hopes to work with in the future. He hopes to one day work with Mr. Incredible himself: M.I., Tuface Idibia and the Paris-born but Nigerian raised jazz and soul sensation: Aṣa (pronounced Asha). As to what his fans can expect from this album, DaGrin says they can expect street oriented tracks, mad hits, and their money’s worth! You can review some tracks off his C.E.O album below!
This is definitely one artist to watch out for now and in the coming years!! He’s FIRE!!!! http://repnaijaartists.wordpress.com/ |
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tosinaded@
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i reps DaGrin anytime  http://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-226917.0.htmlDaGrin, he explained the reason behind the name: before his verses, he always has a big grin/smile before flowing and mocks the beats before dropping his lines; hence DaGrin. guy is insame. . . . . . . lol dagrin = da  |
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Krayola2 (m)
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DA GRIN!! I too gbadun this guy!! I'm gettin the album 4 sure!
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aieromon (m)
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Yeah,thank God DaGrin finally got his album out. Can't wait to listen to it |
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frijos (m)
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da grin da grin da grin paid his dues and it's about time he reaps it! i wish him the best of luck and all the success he so deserves! best of luck grin, we love you! (no homo) |
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switchmax8
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i cop d album last night,
couldn't wait to ripped the ish on ma system,
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eleshin (m)
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mo lenu bi pon,pon,pon,pon,pon,pon
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rockyfela (m)
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Like i dont understand most of wat he says but i cant help but feel his flows. He is one banging artist. Luv him 2 death. He makes me wish i understood yoruba.
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khanye (m)
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cant wait to cop ma copy 2day Mi o le fight fun e, mio ki se oshiomole - Da'Grin |
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lalaboi (m)
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Track 1 is just Wonderfully sick!!!
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khanye (m)
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Track 1 is just Wonderfully sick!!!
U be thief! Na where u get the Album? |
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lalaboi (m)
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U be thief! Na where u get the Album? Ode/ . . . .This is LALABOIY My sources are kept secret! He's more reliable than you. . .no even try ask. . . .u fall my hand tey tey! |
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khanye (m)
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Ode/ . . . .This is LALABOIY My sources are kept secret! He's more reliable than you. . .no even try ask. . . .u fall my hand tey tey! Shrrapppppppp, I know your secrets and you know that  I no fall your hand mumu, we had a deal and you no won fufill em Dont let me 50 jah you |
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ofokasibe
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Shrrapppppppp, I know your secrets and you know that I no fall your hand mumu, we had a deal and you no won fufill em Dont let me 50 jah you DONT LET ME 50-JAH YOU AND END your ALREADY ENDING CAREER AND DISCARD YOU ! HOLLA LALA AND KHANYE , WETIN DEY WORRY UNA? UNA NEVER CHOP AFTERNOON FOOD??? MAKE WE ENJOY THE ALBUM JARE , WHAT ARE your FAVOURITE TRACKS .?? DAGRIN 16 BARS 3 VERSE, ALWAYS RHYMING . REAL HIPHOP HEAD , LYRICAL WAYRAY !JEUN LO JO! |
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allboyz (m)
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i guez CEO is his second album right? does it include "PON PON' 
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chrisical (m)
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I must get my hands on that album.Infact i will get a dozen of a it.  Da grin is fabulous.The Lyrical w-e-r-e himself! Mio diti,Gbagbe pe mo luti. DA GRIN |
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khanye (m)
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i guez CEO is his second album right? does it include "PON PON' Yeah man, He dey there! Got the Album last nite and it's Crazy! |
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lalaboi (m)
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Yeah man, He dey there!
Got the Album last nite and it's Crazy!
How much u buy am?? 150 pirated copy abi? lol. . . @topic Guyz. . .post ya fav lines from his tracks here. . . . Mo ni dream lati di nigerian president owo ti awon president je lo n encourage mi Epe ti awon eyan se lo discourage mi Ghetto dream feat sossick |
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allboyz (m)
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@lala boi - Na 120 Naira i buy my own abt 30mins ago. . . Fav lines - Ghetto Dreams Mo Ni Dream lati play football be KAKA. . . Bo Ya won le sign me si BARCA. . . Mo ni Dream lati mo Iwe bi Wole Soyinka. . . But everytime awon ladies ma yin mi ka. . . DaGrin - 2gbasky!!!! FAV LINES - PON PON omo naija ni mi. . . naija lo bi mi si. . . Naija ni mo ti bere si ni ka ABC. . . mo ti lo sodo lo fori mi pelu kankan mo mu kankan yen moso si odo ko bo do lo eni wa miti,eni sope AKOGUN nibo lo lo. . . |
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Hoh-Dee (m)
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damn it.ma head don dey swell lala ooo.abeg smack am wit stick,
i ga no1 comin here frm naija & i dnt wanna downlaod it on itune
i want da wit da case, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
!!!!!!!sigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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chrisical (m)
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@lala boi - Na 120 Naira i buy my own abt 30mins ago. . . Fav lines - Ghetto Dreams Mo Ni Dream lati play football be KAKA. . . Bo Ya won le sign me si BARCA. . . Mo ni Dream lati mo Iwe bi Wole Soyinka. . .
But everytime awon ladies ma yin mi ka. . . DaGrin - 2gbasky!!!! FAV LINES - PON PON omo naija ni mi. . . naija lo bi mi si. . . Naija ni mo ti bere si ni ka ABC. . . mo ti lo sodo lo fori mi pelu kankan mo mu kankan yen moso si odo ko bo do lo eni wa miti,eni sope AKOGUN nibo lo lo. . . Da grin Da grin Da grin.How many times did i call you? You are too much. |
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khanye (m)
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omo naija ni mi. . .
naija lo bi mi si. . .
Naija ni mo ti bere si ni ka ABC. . . Omo Naija mo le fi Eyin Shi Pepsi |
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allboyz (m)
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wen Dr. Flavor of Top Radio said -" music makes me high. . .i tot it was joke until i heard DaGrin's lyrics. . .ESP gheto Dreams,Swag and PON PON. . .
PON PON - is too Gbasky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - im always HIGH on that song
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faakay (m)
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@lala boi - Na 120 Naira i buy my own abt 30mins ago. . .
hahaha dem don gba you! na 100Naira me buy my own ooo |
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d1twista (m)
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[b][/b] Thanks for the info but can someone try to upload all these tracks , abeg, we no see the album buy for ile ife,
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chrisical (m)
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Aimoye igba ti awon eyan ni kilo give up
Won ni mo local,pe ono mi ounse hiphop
But mo wa determined,mo de ni focus
Torie ni oruko mi se spread bi staphylococcus
Da grin-Ghetto dreams.
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finishim (f)
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i can't wait to get my hands on the album too,
i only hope he get songs when appeal to us (females)
i don observe say Mr Grin no get female followership
truth be say for artiste to really blow for this game
dem need the backing and endorsement from the females and children!
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faakay (m)
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2 People want the album, I see, When I get about 5 request, I will post the link to download the FULL album!!! |
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