There have been conversations about how Mr Money has been able to remain on top of his game following his emergence in 2022. A charismatic musician, Asake’s superstar aura is undeniable, he is here to become a mainstay, and he’s been designated to become a leader in modern music history.
He was on a roll in the first half of 2022, working with Grammy award winner, Burna Boy before Collaborating with his mentor and label boss, Olamide Baddoo. Asake didn’t stop there, he worked with renowned disc jockey and music producer, DJ Spinall before having his single with Tiwa Savage, simply put, 2022 was a year etched in the stars for the self-acclaimed Ololade to experience an immense combustion.
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Asake gained mainstream prominence in 2022 following the release of his debut studio album, Mr Money With The Vibes (MMWTV). The album spurned several hits such as “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)”, “Organize”. At the time, the album became the most-played single on the music streaming platform, Spotify and peaked on several Nigerian music charts. The 29-year-old singer became an instant superstar, he carved a niche for himself (with Amapiano music genre) and quickly endeared himself into the hearts of his lovers across the globe.
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Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL)
Being signed to Olamide Baddo’s record label, Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL) helped to catapult Asake’s music career to astronomical heights, his affiliation with one of Nigeria’s finest musicians and record label executives aided him in becoming a superstar in his own rights. Asake mounted the stage and fascinated audiences with his music, he dazzled and amused those who cared to listen without breaking a sweat.
On releasing his debut studio album in 2022, Asake has now joined the ensemble of YBNL stewards such as Fireboy, Adekunle Gold and Lil Kesh.
Choreography And Amapiano
Asake made Nigerians bounce, he coerced them to jump from their seats and groove to his music. Performing at Jimmy Fallon’s show, the singer-songwriter forced Caucasians to sing along to his African approach to music and style of lyrical execution.
Conclusion…
Since his mainstream emergence in 2022, Asake has remained one of the most consistent singers in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Releasing two hugely successful albums, Mr Money With The Vibes (2022) and Work of Art (2023), Asake quickly attained prominence and also bagged a Grammy nomination at the 2024 edition, though he didn’t emerge successful in his category, it is simply a glimpse of what is to come.
This is just the beginning for the hottest artistes across Africa.