T.I Blaze
T.I Blaze | |
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| Birth name | Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin |
| Born | 16 February 1990 |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Dvpper Music |
Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin[1] (born 16 February 1990), known professionally as T.I Blaze, is a Nigerian singer, and songwriter currently signed to Dvpper Music. He rose to stardom with the release of his sleeper hit single "Sometimes" in 2021 which spawned success in 2022, following the remix with one of Nigerian most influential artists in Africa Olamide, which earned him his first chart entry at number three on Nigeria TurnTable Songs chart,[2] and at number sixteen, on TurnTable End of the Year Top 100 of 2022.[3]
Career[edit]
On 25 February 2022, Blaze released The Fresh Prince of Lagos, a 6-track extended play.[4] The project lead track including "Sometimes", with guest appearances from Olamide, Rasaqi NFG, and South African rapper Blxckie.[4] On 11 March 2022, he was named Apple Music’s Up Next Artist for Nigeria.[5] On 5 April 2022, Blaze took to his Instagram story to inform the public about a raid that took place at his house by 1 am by NDLEA in search of drugs.[6] The lyrics of "Sometimes", include the word “Canadian Loud”, which brought the attention of the agency.[6] On 29 April 2022, he released "Kilo" featuring Skiibii. On the week of 9 May 2022, "Kilo" debuted at number 17 on TurnTable Nigeria Official song chart.[7]
On 27 August 2022, Blaze performed "Try", "Sometimes "(remix)", and "Kilo" at Johnnie Walker's Walkers District event at Eagles Club in Surulere.[8] On 8 November 2022, he acquired a new car and house.[9] On 18 November 2022, he released his first studio album El Major, independently through Dvpper Music.[10] The project also features guest appearance from Bella Shmurda, BACKROAD GEE, Fave, Skiibii, Camidoh, and Ladipoe.[10] On 11 February 2023, he performed at the 5th Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.[11]
Discography[edit]
EPs[edit]
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| NG | ||
| The Fresh Prince of Lagos |
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46 |
| Dangerous Wavy Baby |
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16 |
Albums[edit]
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| NG | ||
| El Major |
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11 |
As lead artist[edit]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG |
NG Streetpop[12] |
SA |
UK |
UK Afrobeats |
US Afrobeats | ||||
| "Tomiwa" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N/A | |
| "Dupe" (feat. Temadey) |
2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Sometimes" | — | — | — | — | — | — | The Fresh Prince of Lagos | ||
| "Sometimes (remix)" (feat. Olamide) |
2022 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
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| "Try" | 22 | 10 | — | — | — | — | The Fresh Prince Of Lagos | ||
| "Kilo" (feat. Skiibii) |
17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | El Major | ||
| "My Life" | 27 | 7 | — | — | — | — | N/A | ||
| "Adura" (feat. Oluwacoded) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Good Life" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Lock Up" | 42 | 14 | — | — | — | — | El Major | ||
| "Play" (feat. Fave) |
2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Wire" | 60 | 9 | — | — | — | — | Dangerous Wavy Baby | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Johnson-Omodiagbe, Conrad (22 January 2023). "T.I Blaze is Not Just a Street Artiste, He Wants to Make Love Songs Too". Zikoko!. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (5 April 2022). "TurnTable Top 50: Asake ascends to No. 1 with Burna Boy-assisted "Sungba (Remix)"". The NATIVE. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "TurnTable Top 100 End of the Year Charts". TurnTable. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ a b Mix, Pulse (26 February 2022). "T.I Blaze releases new EP, 'The Fresh Prince of Lagos'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (11 March 2022). "TI Blaze announced as Apple Music's Up Next artist for Nigeria". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ a b Blog, Kossy Derrick. "T.I Blaze cries out after NDLEA officials bumped into his apartment for singing Canadian Loud". Kossy Derrick Entertainment. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Turntable Top 50". TurnTable Charts. Turntable. 17 April 2022. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (1 September 2022). "Johnnie Walker's Walkers District Takes Lagos Mainland By Storm". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Lawal, Babatunde (8 November 2022). "TI Blaze grateful as he acquires new car and house, praises Olamide for helping his career". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b Ihekire, Chinonso (19 November 2022). "T.I Blaze debuts with his fiery ghetto". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (25 February 2023). "Burna Boy, Tems, others shine at Soundcity MVP Award 2023". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Top Afro-POP Songs". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 5 March 2023.