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“I rejected a couple of deals from big artists before Olamide” – Fireboy DML
Popular Afrobeat singer, Fireboy DML, has revealed that he turned down deals from prominent artists in the industry before ultimately deciding to sign with his senior colleague and record label boss, Olamide.
In an interview, the singer disclosed that he was approached by several well-known artists who expressed interest in signing him to their record labels, but he declined their offers.
Fireboy stated that when Olamide approached him, he felt a strong conviction that it was the right decision for him. This pivotal moment aided his decision-making process in the industry moving forward.
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“I rejected a couple of deals from big artists that wanted to sign me until Olamide came"
– Fireboy
pic.twitter.com/G5T7jxg9aU— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) February 28, 2024
In other news, the Peru hitmaker is gearing up for the release of his fourth album, as he aims to pioneer a new genre called Afro-Life, aiming to infuse depth and soul into Afrobeats.
In a recent interview with BET, the award-winning artist provided insights into his innovative Afro-Life genre, which he describes as a fusion of Afrobeats with added levels of soul and depth.
Fireboy expressed that while Afrobeats music has always been captivating, he felt it lacked a certain depth and lyricism. He believes his music brings a new dimension to Nigerian mainstream pop music with his Afro-Life genre, injecting soulful elements and meaningful lyrics into the vibrant soundscape of Afrobeats.