| Socket (rapper) | |
|---|---|
| File:Black and white aesthetic photo of Socket.jpeg Socket wearing a black suit. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Chidalu Fortune Tony. |
| Also known as | Socket Entertainment |
| Born | February 14, 2003 (age 21). Owerri Municipal, NG. |
| Genres |
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| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, record producer, business owner |
| Instruments | rapping |
| Years active | 2023-present |
| Website | socketntertainment |
Chidalu Fortune Tony, better known as Socket is a Nigerian rap artist and label owner. Born in Owerri, Nigeria in 2003, he is popularly known for his raw and storytelling rapping pattern.[1]
Early Life
Socket,[2] hasn't publicly shared much about his early life. According to a podcast interview on Spotify, he said he prefers his music do the talking, which often speaks about his life experiences and observations. Socket was born on February 14, 2003, and was raised in Owerri, a city in Nigeria. He first schooled at Living Word Academy and was a student of Alvana Model Secondary School. When growing up, he engaged himself in some social activities in school. Socket’s passion for music developed while growing up, and he recorded his first single "My woman" in 2018, which made him popular within his neighborhood, and a few months later recorded another single titled "Leave me". He also studied computer engineering at Imo State University.
Career
Socket developed an interest in music production and decided to start his own record label Socket Entertainment in 2023. In 2023, after several years of recording "My woman" and "Leave me", Socket officially released these two singles as an album and titled it "BI2K18.
Socket Entertainment is an independent Nigerian record label founded by Chidalu Fortune Tony on January 16, 2023. This label focuses more on rap artists. Some of their artists include Socket himself, Cut, Blessed, and other upcoming artists. This label has a distribution deal with AWAL and Believe music. On July 17, 2023, they signed a distribution deal with AWAL (originally Artist Without A Label), a company acquired by Sony Music Entertainment in May 2021.[3] Their partnership with Believe music started on September 7, 2023.
Artistry
Socket also said he drew inspiration from Lil Baby and claims he was deeply influenced by his lyrics.
Discography
Studio Albums
| Order | Title | Album details | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BI2K18 |
|
2023 |
| 2 |
RARE |
|
2023 |
| 3 |
I Wish For A Child |
|
2024 |
Extended play
| Order | Title | Details | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
2024 |
Singles
| Order | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
My woman |
BI2K18 |
| 2 |
Leave me |
BI2K18 |
| 3 |
Peace |
Non album |
| 4 |
Scary |
Non album |
| 5 |
Hood |
Non album |
| 6 |
Myself |
Non album |
| 7 |
Question |
Non album |
| 8 |
Rare |
RARE |
| 9 |
Next |
RARE |
| 10 |
Socket |
RARE |
| 11 |
2.0 |
RARE |
| 12 |
Glitch |
RARE |
| 13 |
Fix |
RARE |
| 14 |
How |
RARE |
| 15 |
Wake |
Non album |
| 16 |
Strange |
Non album |
| 17 |
I SAID |
ZONE 16 |
| 18 |
CAN'T LOVE |
ZONE 16 |
| 19 |
LEGENDARY |
ZONE 16 |
| 20 |
Been a project |
I Wish For A Child |
| 21 |
I wish for a child |
I Wish For A Child |
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References
- ↑ Zamora, Marlene (8 February 2024). "The Meaning Behind The Song: 2.0. by Socket (2)". Old Time Music.
- ↑ "TONY CHIDALU FORTUNE". ASCAP. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ↑ Smirke, Richard (2022-03-16). "UK Competition Watchdog Clears Sony's $430M Deal to Buy AWAL". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
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