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Dj Yk
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Participations

216
Songwriter
218
Performer
10
Producer
2
Co-Performer
Bio
Dj Yk (Olayinka Lawal) is a Nigerian DJ and music producer known for his popular street music, which is a blend of Afrobeat, hip-hop, and dancehall. He's widely regarded as one of the leading voices in Nigeria's street music scene and has been credited with popularizing the beat and rhythm that has come to be known as "Dj Yk Beats". With over a decade of experience as a DJ, he has released numerous hit songs, produced for several top Nigerian artists.
Discography
Albums1
The Face Vol. 1
The Face Vol. 12019 • AlbumTracks: 9
EPs2
New Year Dance
New Year Dance2023 • EPTracks: 3
December To Remember
December To Remember2020 • EPTracks: 5
Singles99
The Lords Doings - Beats
The Lords Doings - Beats2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Mayilo Mayibo
Mayilo Mayibo2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Brother Bernard
Brother Bernard2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Temper Mercy
Temper Mercy2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Am A Baboo
Am A Baboo2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Chaolin Temple
Chaolin Temple2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Ellu P - Obi Dance
Ellu P - Obi Dance2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Salo Weyrey Onishorire - Cruise Beat
Salo Weyrey Onishorire - Cruise Beat2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Sability - Street Flute
Sability - Street Flute2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Tap Tap Tap
Tap Tap Tap2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Pressure Tiwa
Pressure Tiwa2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Keep Tapping Gift Share Like
Keep Tapping Gift Share Like2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Yansh
Yansh2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Problem Cruise
Problem Cruise2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Soja Beat
Soja Beat2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Have You Pupu
Have You Pupu2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Chachun
Chachun2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Baba Oo
Baba Oo2023 • SingleTracks: 1
What Happened To Virgil
What Happened To Virgil2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Fuck Off
Fuck Off2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Dey Play Beat
Dey Play Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Ye Anthem
Ye Anthem2022 • SingleTracks: 1
2 Minute Man
2 Minute Man2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Now You Are Talking
Now You Are Talking2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Mawo Pata
Mawo Pata2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Shey You Dey Whine Me Ni - Cruise
Shey You Dey Whine Me Ni - Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Odo x Electricity
Odo x Electricity2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Murife Don't Rundown
Murife Don't Rundown2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Yarabemo
Yarabemo2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Eran Iya
Eran Iya2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Omo Elewa Kuku
Omo Elewa Kuku2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Winchi Winchi
Winchi Winchi2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Issakaba
Issakaba2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Headies Cruise
Headies Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Mother Her Mother
Mother Her Mother2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Ewoke Eweye
Ewoke Eweye2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Area
Area2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Dance Instrumental
Dance Instrumental2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Goat Beat
Goat Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Plane Cruise
Plane Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Gbe Obo Sita
Gbe Obo Sita2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Iroko Nla Beat
Iroko Nla Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Akuchuku Dance Beat
Akuchuku Dance Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Number Cruise
Number Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
UUBA Dance
UUBA Dance2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Soye
Soye2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Your Toto Cruise
Your Toto Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Bunch Of Women
Bunch Of Women2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Emi Lo Kan
Emi Lo Kan2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Carry Me Dey Go
Carry Me Dey Go2022 • SingleTracks: 1
2 Some Cruise
2 Some Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
25 Hook Up
25 Hook Up2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Gentility Virus
Gentility Virus2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Obo Ni Cruise
Obo Ni Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Who Dey Dance
Who Dey Dance2022 • SingleTracks: 1
The Hook Up Cruise
The Hook Up Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Fuck Up - Dance
Fuck Up - Dance2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Oniduro Dance Version
Oniduro Dance Version2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Oko Iyawo Cruise
Oko Iyawo Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Popoye Cruise
Popoye Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Trabaaye
Trabaaye2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Juju Cruise
Juju Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Combo You Tonight
Combo You Tonight2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Netflix Cruise
Netflix Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Shatta Cruise
Shatta Cruise2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Dildo Cruise Beat
Dildo Cruise Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Why Did You Stop
Why Did You Stop2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Tintok Cruise Beat
Tintok Cruise Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Kenya Loud
Kenya Loud2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Omuu Cruise Beat
Omuu Cruise Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Warisi Cruise Beat
Warisi Cruise Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Jaido P Cram - Dance
Jaido P Cram - Dance2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Polytechnic Cruise Beat
Polytechnic Cruise Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Portable Motor Beat
Portable Motor Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
BellaCruise Beat
BellaCruise Beat2022 • SingleTracks: 1
You Dey Gas
You Dey Gas2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Are You Mad Or Something
Are You Mad Or Something2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Zazu Beat
Zazu Beat2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Zazu Beat
Zazu Beat2021 • SingleTracks: 1
24 Hours Beat
24 Hours Beat2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Loan Cruise Beat
Loan Cruise Beat2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Tiktokers
Tiktokers2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Transfer Cruise Beat
Transfer Cruise Beat2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Esare O Beat
Esare O Beat2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Trap Lanje
Trap Lanje2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Cruise & Beats
Cruise & Beats2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Off The Light Beat
Off The Light Beat2021 • SingleTracks: 1
4 Beats Freestyle
4 Beats Freestyle2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Uber Order
Uber Order2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Dorime Dance Beat
Dorime Dance Beat2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Enjoyment
Enjoyment2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Focus Beat
Focus Beat2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Soro Soke Werey!
Soro Soke Werey!2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Awon Ayee - Dance Beat
Awon Ayee - Dance Beat2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Pinki Dance
Pinki Dance2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Mad O - Dance Tutorial
Mad O - Dance Tutorial2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Parte After Parte
Parte After Parte2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Phone
Phone2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Cuban
Cuban2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Label
Record Label associated with Dj Yk - past and current.
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