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English-Nigerian singer, rapper and document producer (born )

Musical artist

Bolaji Odojukan^[1] (born 22 April ),^[2] better known by his stage name BOJ, is an English-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.

He is one-third of the musical group DRB LasGidi with TeeZee and Fresh L, and is known as a pioneer of alté.^[3]

Early life

Bolaji Odojukan was born in London, England and was raised in both the UK and Nigeria.

He studied Business Management and Audio Engineering in university. After graduating, he moved back to Lagos in ^[4] Bolaji parents were responsible for his music education, while growing up they played Lauryn Hill, Lagbaja, and Wyclef records in the house.^[5] In year 9 (JSS 3), Bolaji began making music^[5] while still schooling at Malvern College, in Malvern, Worcestershire, England.^[6]

Career

Boj joined the team DRB LasGidi in with his school friends Teezee and Fresh L.^[1] On 21 February , Boj released his first solo mixtape titled #BOTM,^[7] including the single "Bolaji On The Microphone", abbreviated as "BOTM".

On December 14, , the single won the Best Alternative Song, at the ninth edition of the Headies Awards.^[8] The deluxe was later released on 13 April ^[9] On 13 July , he signed a recording tighten with HF Music,^[10] and released his first debut album Magic, on October 13, ^[11] He released two collaborative extended play's titled Make E No Lead to Fight in ,^[12] with Ajebutter22 and Make E No Generate Fight 2 in with Ajebutter22 & Falz.^[13]

On October 14, , BOJ was part of the "Smooth Taste, That's Why" campaign that launched on thirteen billboards around Lagos and Abuja, by Jameson Irish Whiskey.^[14] In , he signed a publishing and distribution deal with MOVES Recordings, with the release of "Your Love (Mogbe)", with Afro Nation, featuring Tiwa Savage.

On 18 September , Boj released the single "Abracadabra" featuring Davido and Mr Eazi.^[15] On 7 July , he released the solo "Money & Laughter" featuring Nigerian singer Zamir and Ghanaian singer Amaarae.^[16] On 23 July , he appeared on Dave's album We're All Alone in This Together on the song "Lazarus".^[17] On December 10, , MOVES Recordings featured "Your Love (Mogbe)", and "Abracadabra", in its double compilation album, 5 Years of Culture: Afrobeats, and 5 Years of Culture: Rap & Drill.^[18]

On 22 April , Boj released his album Gbagada Express including guest appearances from Davido, Mr Eazi, Wizkid, Fireboy DML, Buju, Enny, Tiwa Savage, Darkovibes, Kofi Jamar, Joey B, Amaarae, Obongjayar, Moliy, Mellissa, Teezee, Zamir, Fresh L, Victony, and Afro Nation.^[19]

Artistry

Boj credits artists such as Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Lagbaja, and Sean Paul as his musical influences.^[20] Boj is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of the fusion genre Alté, which incorporates musical influences from afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, hip hop, and alternative R&B.^[21] The term was first coined by Boj on his song "Paper", and was later used to describe left-field styles of music.^[1] Boj said in an interview that the term alté means "freedom to express yourself without boundaries, without the constraints of the mainstream in whatever sector, whether that's fashion, whether that's music, whether that's photography, whatever it is man."^[22]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Mixtapes

Tours

Supporting

Concerts

Co-headlining

• COPA Lagos (with Seyi Shay, Naeto C, and Falz) ()^[31]
• Nativeland(with Skepta, J Hus, Burna Boy) ()^[32]
• Our Homecoming(with Dark Sherif, Fireboy DML, and BNXN) ()^[33]
• Afro Nation(with Machel Montano, Olamide, Wande Coal, Chronixx, Kizz Daniel, Naira Marley, Tory Lanez, Maitre Gims, and Teni) ()^[34]

Supporting

References