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Bio
Babatunde Olusegun Adewale, better known by his stage name Modenine, is a gifted Nigerian musician and rap artist. He burst onto the music scene with the release of his debut album "Malcolm IX" in 2014, which received a warm reception from audiences. In 2006, Modenine dropped his second album "Pentium IX," which garnered critical acclaim. He has since released multiple singles and collaborated with internationally recognized acts. Modenine is particularly noted for his intricate rhyming patterns, clever wordplay, and socially conscious lyrics.
Discography
Albums7
Eestoric Mellow
Eestoric Mellow2019 • AlbumTracks: 14
The Monument
The Monument2019 • AlbumTracks: 8
Above Ground Level
Above Ground Level2014 • AlbumTracks: 40
51Lex presents No Competition
51Lex presents No Competition2011 • AlbumTracks: 21
The Paradigm Shift
The Paradigm Shift2009 • AlbumTracks: 22
E' Pluribus Unum
E' Pluribus Unum2007 • AlbumTracks: 21
Pentium IX the Mixtape
Pentium IX the Mixtape2006 • AlbumTracks: 21
Singles3
UFC ANTHEM, Pt. 1
UFC ANTHEM, Pt. 12021 • SingleTracks: 1
Sound Bwoy Killa
Sound Bwoy Killa2019 • SingleTracks: 1
I See
I See2015 • SingleTracks: 1
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