YES!! Dagrin Deserves His Legendary Status

June 5, 2020 Uncategorized 20 Views

Dagrin

I used to be taking a stroll on the web after I got here throughout this piece; “Is Dagrin actually deserving of his legendary standing?,” composed and packed by Pleasure Dennis.

In abstract, he concluded that; “becoming Dagrin into the record of Rap legends in Nigeria, as 2pac is to hip-hop (possibly to black neighborhood, in all probability) isn’t price it. He did additionally buttress the inequity within the INDUSTRY on the subject of ACCOLADES (and RESPECT, possibly).”

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Manner-back, I used to be only a child caught in a center of siblings whose total life-style revolves round hip-hop and it’s each tradition. Properly, this was because of having a Dad whom as soon as traded on “disc enterprise” – so was one in every of my sibling.
So most instances, even when at will I don’t need to take heed to, or see a selected film/video, I’m all the time choice-less (or go be a part of mother within the kitchen 😀 ), cos all of the CDs can be reviewed on our CD participant at house, to keep away from extra buyer return and unhealthy opinions from patronisers.

This course of obtained me not solely uncovered to pops but in addition it’s tradition and any new artist that surfaces available in the market. Being a lover of music – I obtained actually conversant in artists, songs, dance steps and I grew to become an analyst too.

Quick ahead, first ever set of Dagrin’s songs I heard have been “Rap Guidelines,” “Kowale” feat. PK and “Omo Africa” that includes Wytte. Considerably round 2008/09, I assume.
“Rap Guidelines,” was the primary ever debut of Dagrin I heard. My brother saved “Rap Guidelines” on repeat from the evening we examined the CD until the CD started skipping (cracking, we name it then. **winks**).
I left house for varsity, got here again and nonetheless met my brother jamming the track. Dude, the hit grew to become an anthem in our home. And that was after I found an artist referred to as DAGRIN.

As claimed within the article that “lord of Ajasa already did it with Le Fe Nuso” is method to far to be in comparison with ridges Dagrin made, in actual fact, it’s a disrespect to Dagrin’s legacy!. – If Lord Of Ajasa matches into that slot, then set of Konga, Fashion Plus and even Olu Keep must be included too. And yeah, there was “Lori Le” by X challenge, additionally was “Ijoya” – Bizarre MC, even 9ice’s “Gongo Aso”, and extra others, all doing their factor, tryna set up the “Yoruba rap” tradition however was by no means too shut. Dagrin introduced the true ‘saucy’ native hardcore!

Sure, there was “Le Fenuso” and even “Fokansibe” manner again earlier than Grin took over. Keep in mind, in 2017, there was “One Nook” by Patapata, 2018 – “Importanter” by Zamora, 2019 – “Parte after Parte” by Large Tril and extra…
However, have you learnt nearly the above listed tasks went viral and hardly might listeners bear in mind the proprietor of voices behind them?. Why?

In a nutshell, if you happen to’re an excellent music PR, you’d know for certain that it’s very straightforward to make a blockbuster with single, however takes further miles to blow an album.
And this was Dagrin when there was nothing like viral utilization of web – the place you may run advertisements to succeed in hundreds of thousands of viewers whereas laying in your mattress. Belief me, I could make a boast he by no means did PR for the CEO (Mum or dad Advisory) album shut what David Adeleke (Davido) did to his “Damiduro” single. But, it went viral cos it’s what individuals wanted in the intervening time. – Other than already given legendary tags, I believe Dagrin must be referred to as “STREET REQUEST,” additionally.

When Dagrin got here, individuals wanted one thing of their very own, one thing they’ll simply sing together with. – Dagrin did it. I counsel he must be referred to as “Doing The Proper Factor At The Proper Time“, additionally. 😛

Individuals like me sings nearly all his songs phrases for phrases with out lacking a single bar. – This obtained me glued to Olamide Baddo when he started his factor with Rapsodi.

In case you’ve been into the tradition since when CD tapes was the factor, you’d perceive actually that; music movies’ CDs sells greater than audios’. However Dagrin did his factor with out a single video shot and obtained tons of gross sales. Hey, not including “how his dying made him much more gross sales” would render this concept incomplete. So yeah, his demise gave his album extra promotional gross sales, all his debuts, even. However he’s bought sufficient even earlier than that. Individuals already obtained conversant in him. Hey, don’t overlook, Pon Pon Pon video was launched after his dying.

Yeah, there was 9ice, Fashion Plus, Olu Keep, Konga, elDee, Ruggedman, and plenty of extra gingering the business with hits – Yoruba stuffs. However Dagrin got here and confirmed us that there’s one other route that’s obtained brighter gentle on the finish of it’s tunnel. He did it. Simply RAP!

Keep in mind this was Nigeria the place when listening to tick pops, you’d be tagged satan’s advocate, all as a result of nearly each house is non secular!. Can bear in mind how “Kerewa” by Zule Zoo was banned by mother and father, you may’t even dare sing it of their presence. However Dagrin got here, did his factor and other people cherished it. “Kondo,” regardless of all of the vulgar used, individuals cherished it. They usually sang it with out concern. It was the revival of tradition!

It was Grin! He did it! He obtained upset with what the business was pushing out to the world and he shaped the brand new cool factor bigger p.c of the dawgs within the business are having fun with at this time.

Wait, I nearly forgot. Are you aware that when Grin got here along with his factor, nearly everybody within the business desires to get a characteristic with him? From 9ice, to Ruggedman, MI Abaga, Naeto C, Oritse Femi, KSB, even EME crew, and plenty of others… All of them wished Grin of their debuts!, cos he does it otherwise!

Humorous how in Nigeria we hardly place worth on our personal issues. Think about saying Bruce Lee ain’t a legend in China.

Dagrin got here simply precisely when he was wanted, he did it proper, gave individuals what they wanted. – identical with Bruce Lee.

And I’d wish to make comparism of “Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan” to “Dagrin and Olamide Baddo“.

Lee was giving individuals what they wanted, however dying did it’s factor, he short-lived. Jackie got here up – began from the place Bruce stopped (by giving individuals what they wished). He obtained the gang after which developed his personal style and so they cherished it.

Identical was Olamide.

So Dagrin is like this father you by no means had, however misses him loads cos of tales advised about him by your mom.

Sufficient of the controversy, he’s a legend, he earned it and he’s really price it. Spare me the THEORIES, please.

Additionally, sure! Olamide is a residing legend, he earned it too. No argument, he’s LEGENDARY!

In the meantime, if Dagrin was alive until today, there undoubtedly can be Olamide and there’d be Dagrin. Identical factor if there was to be Bruce Lee, there’d be Jackie Chan.

Relaxation on Grin Baba!

THINGS I FELT OBVIOUS | MISTAKES HIS LABEL MANAGEMENT MADE;

Failure to make a correct artist pages for him on all on-line music shops, together with Youtube, Spotify and others. All his tasks are f*cking scattered all around the web. Not cool, man. 🙁
Failure to create posthumous social media accounts for him, identical to Westerners would do for his or her legends. Michael Jackson, 2Pac, Paul Walker and others.
He left, his workforce refused to maneuver on. No extra Sossick, LayLow, YQ, KSB, Dr. Frabs, and others. They may’ve transfer on!. And even re-brand the workforce when TROD got here into limelight.

All these can nonetheless be fastened! – You can begin NOW!

WHO IS DAGRIN? | Biography

Da Grin was a well-known indigenous rap artiste. Born on 25 October 1987 in Ogun state. In the meantime, His prolific rap lyrics in Yoruba language gained the hearts of everybody as he carved a distinct segment for himself inspite of the presence of pioneer mother-tongue rappers like ‘Lord of Ajasa’.

Dagrin has featured with a number of artists which incorporates Sossick, D.J Spaclare, D.J Neptune, M.I, 9ice, Reminisce,Konga, Omawunmi, TGBT Leisure, Ruggedman, Kode, OritseFemi, Kenny St. Brown, Sheyman, Dr. Frabz, Frenzy and so on..

The “Kondo” crooner’s sojourn was lower quick on April 22, 2010 when he died from accidents he sustained in a deadly accident.

Dagrin’s house was in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos. His model of rapping integrated Yoruba, English and Pidgin English. In 2010 he was nominated for the Nigerian Leisure Awards for Greatest Album (C.E.O.), Hottest Single “Pon Pon Pon”, Greatest Rap Act and Greatest Collaboration with vocals.
His album C.E.O. (Chief govt Omota English: Chief Government Gangster) gained the Hip hop World Award 2010 for finest rap album.[4] From it got here the singles “Pon Pon Pon”, and “Kondo”. Dagrin labored with different Nigerian artists similar to Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg Slim,omobaba,terry g,code,MISTAR DOLLAR, TMD leisure, omowumi, chudy okay, Bigiano, and Konga. He related to music producers like Sossick, Dr Frabz, Sheyman, Frenzy and 02.

Dagrin, aged 26, died at precisely 6 pm on Thursday, April 22, 2010, on the Lagos State Educating Hospital, LUTH and was buried on Friday, April 30, 2010, on the Ebony Millennium Non-public Vault, Atan Cemetery. Continue reading here…

WHO IS TROD? | Biography

Olaonipekun Olatubosun aka TROD is one the promising one more native(Ibile) rapper in Nigeria music business whose intention is to finish the unfinished late rapper legend, Dagrin(his older brother)’s challenge. Trod was born in Ogun State, Nigeria the place he lived most his childhood. Trod the younger chap is a child brother to the late Dagrin. He made it to the highest 5 finalists on the Olamide’s “Who U Epp” Competitors.

Although many artistes within the business whom as soon as has labored along with his elder brother doesn’t appears displaying care about his take(resolution). But, the lad by no means cease thrilling the environment with dope rap-line identical to his late brother to the listening of most people, most particularly these whom by no means cease lacking the exile of the late brother.

Olaonipekun Olatubosun aka TROD has launched a number of sizzling jams which embrace; Mule, Won A Gba, Wild Mind, Morenikeji, come on-line and much extra..

One in all his favourite quote is: “If it doesn’t; “Make me HAPPY” “Make me BETTER” “Make me MONEY” – Woh ion f*ck wit’ it”

Olaonipekun Olatubosun aka TROD was signed into Misofunyin Leisure – a report label began by his late elder brother Dagrin earlier than he died. Continue reading here…