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Jamopyper
Background information
Birth nameJamiu Damilare Tajudeen
Born (1995-10-25) 25 October 1995 (age 29)
Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
InstrumentVocals

Jamiu Damilare Tajudeen (born 25 October 1995), known professionally as Jamopyper, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[1][2] He signed a record deal with Zlatan Ibile's Zanku Records in 2020[3] and was nominated for Rookie of The Year at The Headies 2020.[4][5]

Early life and education

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Jamiu Damilare Tajudeen was born on 25 October 1995 in Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria. He is a native of Iganna, Oyo State, Nigeria. He received his primary education at Topaz Emerald School, Egbeda, and secondary level at Millennium Secondary School, Egbeda.[2]

Musical career

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Jamopyper originally planned to become a mechanical engineer. However, his future career shifted when he began to receive accolades for his performances at small gatherings at the age of 12, leading him to pursue a career in music instead. He started his professional music career in 2015, drawing inspiration from artists such as Akon, Rihanna, Wizkid, Davido, and 9ice.[2]

His single release "Omode Meta"[6], featuring Zlatan and Naira Marley, spotlighted him in 2018, followed by another single, "Josi" featuring Zlatan and Chinko Ekun,[6] gaining him more popularity in the Nigerian music space.

His career began receiving attention following the release of the song "Of Lala"[7] which topped music video charts in Nigeria for weeks and culminated with the release of the hit single "If No Be You," featuring Mayorkun. [8] In an interview with Vanguard Nigeria, he said, "I am excited about the dimension my musical career has taken. I have a lot of songs coming out, and I am with my team and what they have lined up for me. The competition may be rife, but I am only concentrating on getting better and making good music."[9]

His career hit another milestone when he was signed to Zanku Records, owned by Zlatan In 2019.[10] He has also been featured on several records with other artists.

In 2020, Jamopyper was nominated by the The Headies 2020 awards as Rookie of the Year[11][5] alongside Omah Lay, Laycon, and Tems.

Discography

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Singles

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Year Title Album Ref
2018 "Omode Meta" (Jamopyper ft Zlatan and Naira Marley)
2019 "Josi" (Jamopyper ft Chinko Ekun and Zlatan)
"Jara E" (Jamopyper ft Small Doctor)
2020 If No Be You (Jamopyper ft Mayorkun)
"Of Lala" (Rahman Jago ft Zlatan ft Jamopyper)
"Unripe Paw Paw" (Jamopyper, Papisnoop, Zlatan, Oberz)
2021 Better Better (Jamopyper) [12]
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Year Title Album/ EP Ref
2019 "MMM" (Boyodre ft Jamopyper
"Gucci Kere" (Boyodre ft Jamopyper)
2020 "Bamise" ( Leczy ft Jamopyper and Papisnoop)
"Of Lala" (Rahman Jago ft Zlatan ft Jamopyper)
"Shora" (King P ft Jamopyper)
"Okoko" (AU PRO ft Jamopyper and Ice Prince.
"Shalewa" (Ogor West Ft Jamopyper)
"Igba" (Time) (King P ft Olamide and Jamopyper)
"Ondo" (FCB ft Jamopyper and Rich Prince)
"Star Boy" (Destiny Mally ft Jamopyper)
"Laye" (Magic Wrld ft Jamopyper and Hitee)
"Shomo" (Zlatan Ft Jamopyper, Oberz, Papisnoop Road To CDK [1]
"Update" (GMG BOSS ft Jamopyper)
2021 "Necessary" (SKIIP ft Jamopyper)
"Morire" ( Papisnoop ft Bad Boy Timz & Jamopyper)

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2020 The Headies Rookie of the Year Himself NOMINATED The Headies 2020

References

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  1. ^ "Jamo Pyper brings something new to the scene". Vanguard News. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Jamopyper : I Don't Want to be Known for a Particular Sound". THISDAYLIVE. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Zlatan launches his record label, ZANKU Records and promotes his new act, Oberz". Pulse Nigeria. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Omah Lay, Tems, Bella Shmurda... five music stars to look out for in 2021". TheCable Lifestyle. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  5. ^ a b "14th Headies Awards: Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  6. ^ a b "MUSIC: Jamopyper – Better Better". GhGossip. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.[dead link]
  7. ^ "Jamo Pyper brings something new to the scene". Vanguard News. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Jamopyper releases new single, 'Better Better'". Pulse Nigeria. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  9. ^ Amoye, Temisan (21 June 2020). "Jamo Pyper brings something new to the scene". Vanguard News. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  10. ^ "New kids on the block: Omah Lay, Laycon, Bella Shmurda and other artistes who made waves in 2020". Punch Newspapers. 14 December 2020. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  11. ^ "See full list of Headies 2020 award nomination". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  12. ^ "Jamopyper releases new single, 'Better Better'". Pulse Nigeria. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
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