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Dele Sosimi
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Participations

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20
Song Writer
Bio
Bamidele Olatunbosun Sosimi, alias Dele Sosimi, is a Nigerian-British multi-instrumentalist, Afrobeat singer, and former band member of Egypt 80 and Positive Force. He began his music career as a member of Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 band before co-founding the Positive Force band with his childhood friend Femi Kuti. The release of his debut album "Turbulent Times" (2002), which has been featured on major platforms and magazines, opened international opportunities for him across Europe and Africa.
Discography
Albums3
Turbulent Times - Fabio Genito Remixes
Turbulent Times - Fabio Genito Remixes2018 • AlbumTracks: 8
You No Fit Touch Am
You No Fit Touch Am2015 • AlbumTracks: 7
Identity
Identity2007 • AlbumTracks: 9
EPs18
State Of Play
State Of Play2022 • EPTracks: 4
L'owè L'owè
L'owè L'owè2020 • EPTracks: 4
Full Moon - Remixes
Full Moon - Remixes2020 • EPTracks: 2
Gúdú Gúdú Kan
Gúdú Gúdú Kan2020 • EPTracks: 2
Full Moon
Full Moon2020 • EPTracks: 2
Afro Sambroso Remixes
Afro Sambroso Remixes2019 • EPTracks: 3
Cubafrobeat
Cubafrobeat2018 • EPTracks: 4
Turbulent Times - Remix
Turbulent Times - Remix2018 • EPTracks: 3
You No Fit Touch Am - Retouched, Vol. 2
You No Fit Touch Am - Retouched, Vol. 22017 • EPTracks: 4
You No Fit Touch Am in Dub
You No Fit Touch Am in Dub2016 • EPTracks: 6
Dance Together
Dance Together2016 • EPTracks: 2
You No Fit Touch Am - Retouched
You No Fit Touch Am - Retouched2015 • EPTracks: 4
E Go Betta
E Go Betta2015 • EPTracks: 2
Na My Turn
Na My Turn2015 • EPTracks: 4
Sanctuary - Titeknots Remix
Sanctuary - Titeknots Remix2015 • EPTracks: 3
Sanctuary
Sanctuary2014 • EPTracks: 2
Wahala Identity Mix - Sosue Soulkomplex Remixes
Wahala Identity Mix - Sosue Soulkomplex Remixes2009 • EPTracks: 6
TMI - Too Much Information (Bad Zuke Vs Dele Sosimi)
TMI - Too Much Information (Bad Zuke Vs Dele Sosimi)2002 • EPTracks: 7
Singles8
Shine On
Shine On2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Lord Have Mercy
Lord Have Mercy2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Gúdú Gúdú Kan - Daz-I-Kue Remix Radio Edit
Gúdú Gúdú Kan - Daz-I-Kue Remix Radio Edit2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Full Moon - Detroit Swindle Remix
Full Moon - Detroit Swindle Remix2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Turbulent Times - Armonica Remix
Turbulent Times - Armonica Remix2018 • SingleTracks: 1
T.M.I - Koichi Sakai Remix
T.M.I - Koichi Sakai Remix2013 • SingleTracks: 1
T.M.I
T.M.I2013 • SingleTracks: 1
Omo Mo Gba Ti E - Lloyd Perrin Remix
Omo Mo Gba Ti E - Lloyd Perrin Remix2012 • SingleTracks: 1
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