Superstar YB
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Born | Abimbola Jeremiah Popoola Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
💼 Occupation | Rapper, singer & songwriter |
Abimbola Jeremiah Popoola known professionally as Superstar YB is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter.[1]
Early Life[edit]
Abimbola Jeremiah Popoola was born into a Christian family, in Benin City, Edo state.[2] He is the youngest of six siblings, originally from Ibadan, Oyo State. He grew up listening to Fela Kuti, Ebenezer Obey, Angelique Kidjo and King Sunny Ade.[3]
Music Career[edit]
Superstar YB interest in music grew when he stumbled on his older brother’s wide range of music collection, and He wrote his first rap lyrics after listening to the Jay z’s (The Black Album) he received as a gift on his 11th birthday. He made his music debut as a member of the music group Golden boys Band at the age of 12.[4] Superstar YB relocated to Europe at an early age, where he released his debut single “I’M HOT”. [5]
Discography[edit]
Selected Singles[edit]
Year | Song Title | Album Details |
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2019 | I’M HOT (featuring Lummy JAY) | - |
2020 | Beautiful (freestyle) | - |
2020 | Bottles | - |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Singer Yungblnkz begins campaign to combat mental health issues". Vanguard newspaper. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ↑ "COVID-19: Yungblnkz to donate equipment to hospitals in Oyo". Vanguard newspaper. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ↑ "Yungblnkz Urges Govt to Provide More Palliatives for Nigerians". This day newspaper. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- ↑ "Yungblnkz Joins Africa's Fast-rising Acts". This Day newspaper. 18 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ↑ "I'm not afraid to break boundaries –Yungblnkz". The punch newspaper. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
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