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TROD
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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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