@ASAKE...Asake, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, was born on January 13, 1995. He is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his unique blend of Afrobeat and Amapiano music styles. Asake gained prominence with his hit single "Lady" in 2020, and has since released popular tracks like "Omo Ope," "Palazzo," and "Mr. Money". He was signed to YBNL Nation by Nigerian music icon Olamide in February 2022, marking a significant turning point in his career. Asake's music reflects the vibrant energy of Lagos street culture, showcasing his artistic versatility and dynamic performances. ............🚀 Career Evolution Early Drop & Breakthrough (2018–2021) Began releasing music in 2018 with freestyles; 2020’s “Lady” caught viral attention via social media influencers GRUNGECAKE +7 bsgistnews.com +7 Thecribservice +7 Follow-up hit “Mr. Money”, later remixed with Zlatan & Peruzzi, amplified his presence ..............Signing & Rise (2022) Signed to YBNL Nation (founded by Olamide) in February 2022 Wikipedia +13 bsgistnews.com +13 Wikipedia +13 Released EP Ololade, featuring chart-toppers “Omo Ope” (ft. Olamide) and “Sungba” Wikipedia +14 Gistlover +14 Wikipedia +14 Inked a distribution deal with Empire in July 2022................Studio Albums & Global Breakthrough Mr. Money With the Vibe (Sep 2022) Broke Apple Music records for opening-day streams by an African album The Face +14 Wikipedia +14 GQ +14 Debuted at #66 on Billboard 200—the highest debut by a Nigerian album to date Gistlover +7 Wikipedia +7 austinemedia.com +7 Included hits: “Terminator,” “Peace Be Unto You,” and “Sungba” remix ft. Burna Boy Wikipedia +6 Gistlover +6 Clacified +6 Work of Art (Jun 2023) Also debuted at #66 on Billboard 200 Pitchfork +13 Wikipedia +13 Wikipedia +13 Featured “Lonely at the Top” (ft. H.E.R.)—first song to hit 100 M streams on Audiomack; 12 weeks #1 on TurnTable Wikipedia Critically praised for its fusion of strings, chorale, amapiano, and Yoruba spirituality GQ +3 Pitchfork +3 My People +3 Lungu Boy (Aug 2024) Third consecutive #1 album in Nigeria; featured Wizkid, Travis Scott, Stormzy, Central Cee, Ludmilla GRUNGECAKE +9 Wikipedia +9 Pitchfork +9 Blend of Afropiano, neo-Fuji, and Afro-fusion, with chorale and polyrhythmic elements ........................

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