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TROD

First Name:

Olatubosun

Last Name:

Olanipekun

Stage Name:

TROD

Country:

Nigeria

Born:

1996

Primary Language:

English

Participations

62

Performer

17

Co-Performer

40

Songwriter

Bio

Oluwatubosun Olanipekun, popularly known as TROD (The Return Of Dagrin), is a talented Nigerian indigenous rapper, singer and songwriter. He's the brother of the late legendary indigenous rapper, Dagrin. The release of his debut single "Game Yii" marked the beginning of his journey in the music industry. TROD's popularity grew with the release of his hip-hop influenced single "Wild Wind." This release cemented his place in the music industry as a force to be reckoned with and leading voice in contemporary Nigerian music.

Discography

EPs¹

The Livin Grin

The Livin Grin2020 • EPTracks: 6

Singles²²

MFTZ

MFTZ2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Grinface

Grinface2022 • SingleTracks: 15

Steady

Steady2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Machine Gun

Machine Gun2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Wild Mind

Wild Mind2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Jonzing

Jonzing2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Shey You Fit Go?!

Shey You Fit Go?!2021 • SingleTracks: 1

OMI-Water

OMI-Water2021 • SingleTracks: 1

E ti Cast

E ti Cast2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Dinner

Dinner2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Diss Is Rap

Diss Is Rap2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Alakoba

Alakoba2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Alowonle

Alowonle2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Fvck The Goverment

Fvck The Goverment2019 • SingleTracks: 1

E Go Be

E Go Be2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Come Online

Come Online2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Omo Mushin

Omo Mushin2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Lazy Nigerian Youth

Lazy Nigerian Youth2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Mule

Mule2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Connection

Connection2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Zone Out Sessions

Zone Out Sessions2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Won a G.B.A

Won a G.B.A2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Label

Record Label associated with TROD - past and current.

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