Smada
Birth nameAdams Olabode Michael
Also known asSuper Smada, Smada Lee, Smadinho, King Of Gen Z.
BornLagos
OriginNigerian
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2017–present
LabelsNATIVE Records, Def Jam

Adams Olabode Michael[1] professionally known as Smada is a Nigerian singer, and songwriter signed to NATIVE Records, in partnership with Def Jam Recordings.[2] He came into the music scene with an acclaimed extended play NÜNIVERSE, with lead track "Family",[3] and is widely known for his breakthrough single "Ye Anthem", released in 2022 as his first single with NATIVE Records.

Early life

Adams Olabode Michael was born and raised in Lagos, where he also had his tertiary education from the University of Lagos.[1] Olabode is the last child of five,[4] and began playing the drum as a child.[4] He was asked to try out singing by his elder brother.[4]

Career

In 2021, while in school he released his second extended play NÜNIVERSE, which reached number 1 on iTunes Nigeria,[5] and also swam the minor hit track "Family" from the EP, which peaked on Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 songs.[5] He achieved airplay with the song after it was co-signed by Don Jazzy.[1] In 2022, Smada gained popularity within the Gen Z communities on TikTok, when he began uploading videos with snippets of his unreleased songs, including "Ye Anthem", which became his most-anticipated single from TikTok.

On 29 November 2022, NATIVE Records signed Smada in partnership with Def Jam Recordings.[2][5] On 2 December 2022, NATIVE Records releases the official music video for "Ye Anthem", featuring King Perryy and Toyé.[6] On 5 December 2022, "Ye Anthem" debuted at number 10 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top Alternative/Dancehall Songs chart.[7] On 10 December 2022, the song lead Pulse Nigeria Future Sounds playlist.[8] In 2023, he was cited as one of the 18 Nigerian Artists To Watch by The Culture Custodian.[9]

Discography

Singles

List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NG
 NG
Alt./DH.		 UK
 US
"Ye Anthem"

(featuring. King Perryy & Toyé)

 2022 —10—— TBA
"Ye Anthem (DJ YK Mule Remix)"

(featuring. DJ YK Mule)

 ————
"Ye Anthem (Mellow & Sleazy Remix)"

(featuring. Mellow & Sleazy)

 ————
"PAPILO (Smadamodu)"

(featuring. Odumodublvck)

 2023 86———
“SMADA EH!

(featuring Pocolee, Smeez, D3an)

 ————

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Spotlight Monday: SMADA". The49thStreet. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  2. 1 2 Ihekire, Chinonso (10 December 2022). "Native records sign Smada, Odumodublvck". The Guardian Nigeria News. Saturday Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  3. ↑ "Smada Drops Eagerly Anticipated Summer Jam, "Family" |". txtmag.com. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 "Smada – 10 Questions". WORDPLAY. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 Native, The (29 November 2022). "EXCLUSIVE: Lagos-based artist Smada signs to NATIVE Records". The NATIVE. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  6. ↑ Thomson, Zangba (13 December 2022). "Smada releases an appealing music video for his "Ye Anthem" single featuring King Perryy and Toyé". Bong Mines Entertainment. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  7. ↑ "TurnTable Top Alternative/Dancehall Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  8. ↑ Courage, Onyema (10 December 2022). "Future Sounds Vol.36 featuring Smada, Kold AF, OSELF, Kourageouz and more". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  9. ↑ Mudasiru, Wisdom (13 January 2023). "18 Nigerian Artists To Watch In 2023". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 1 February 2023.
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