Spinall Explained

Spinall
Birth Name:Oluseye Desmond Sodamola
Birth Place:Lagos State, Nigeria
Citizenship:Nigeria
Alma Mater:Tenstrings Music Institute
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Occupation:Record producer
Media Personality
Disc jockey
songwriter
Years Active:2003–present
Record Executive
Module:
Embed:yes
Genre:AfroPop, hip hop, r&b, EDM
Instrument:Mixer
Label:TheCAP Music
Atlantic Records UK
Warner Chappell Music UK
Epic Records

Oluseye Desmond Sodamola, professionally known as Spinall (stylized as SPINALL; formerly DJ Spinall), is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer, and songwriter. He has released six studio albums and collaborated with artists that have included Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Asake, Joeboy among others. He has won numerous awards for his work, including All Africa Music Awards and The Beatz Awards. He is also the first Nigerian disc jockey to play at festivals such as Coachella, SXSW, and Glastonbury.

Spinall is the founder of TheCapMusic, a music label he launched in 2014. He also created a style edge to his outfit known as TheCAP, tracing his roots back to his culture.[1]

Early life and education

Sodamola was born in Lagos and he is the third[2] of five siblings. He attained his primary and secondary school education in Lagos State, then moved to Ogun State, to study Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Olabisi Onabanjo University,[3] where he received his BSc degree. He also studied at Tenstrings Music Institute.[4]

Spinall's first musical experience[5] as a kid, was listening to some vinyl records being played by his parents and according to him "In the morning my dad would wake up, and open the drawers, and start playing some Fela Kuti, and King Sunny Adé records". This shaped him and fueled his passion for music after watching a DJ he hired to play in high school.

Career

Early career

Sodamola first gained prominence in 2004, while working[6] as a radio DJ at Raypower 100.5 FM, Spinall studied at Tenstrings Music Institute.[7] He later joined Industry Nite[8] where he promoted underground talents at the weekly platform.

In 2014, he launched TheCAPMusic, a record label/management company. In the following year, he signed producers[9] to the TheCAPMusic. Top Boy as he is popularly called, released his first hit single "GbaGbe E"[10] in 2014 featuring Burna Boy. He has collaborated with other acts such as; 2Baba, Wizkid, Wande Coal, Davido, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Kizz Daniel, and many more.

2015–2018: Debut album, Dreams, and Iyanu

Spinall's debut album My Story: The Album[11]  (2015) with breakthrough singles "Oluwa", "Gba Gbe E;", and "Money". In the following year, on 10 October 2016, DJ Spinall released his second album titled TEN.[12] The album features Davido, Sauti Sol, Mr Eazi, among others, with lead singles "Package" featuring Davido & "Ohema" featuring Mr Eazi. His third studio albums, Dreams[13]  was released on 8 October 2017 with singles "Opoju", "Calm Down", and "Gimme Luv". On 26 October 2018, he released his 4th studio album Iyanu.[14] The album features two lead singles including "Nowo",[15] OkayAfrica refers to as one of 15 biggest Nigerian songs of 2018 featuring Wizkid, which also peaked on MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 Countdown[16] and "Baba" featuring Kizz Daniel, which made it to MTV Base Top 20 Hottest Naija[17] tracks of 2018. On 11 December 2020, he released his 5th studio album Grace,[18] under TheCAP Music[19] with 5 self-produced songs.[20] The album features the top-six songs, "Dis Love" featuring Wizkid & Tiwa Savage, "Sere" featuring Fireboy DML, "Pressure" featuring Dice Ailes, "Everytime" featuring Kranium, "Tonight" featuring Omah Lay, and "EDI" featuring Reminisce.

In 2015, Spinall became the first African DJ to perform at the SXSW festival[21] in Austin, Texas, with other supporting acts to join Spinall on stage including; Davido, Sarkodie, R2Bees with host Eddie Kadi. He is also the first Nigerian DJ to tour 5 cities in United States, including New York City, Miami, Houston, Austin, and Washington, D.C. In 2017, he was the official DJ[22] for BET Awards in Los Angeles, California. The award was aired across the globe, which also gained him worldwide attention as a Disc Jockey pioneering Afrobeat to the world. On 21 April 2019, Spinall became the first Nigerian DJ to headline[23]  a show at XOYO in London and the first Nigerian DJ to perform at the Glastonbury Festival[24]  on 29 June 2019. He signed a deal with Guinness Nigeria as Smirnoff[25] brand ambassador in 2015 and renewed the contract[26] in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

His third studio album Dreams was released independently by TheCAP Music on 8 October 2017. The album featured guest appearances from Niniola, Wurld, Ycee, Wizkid, Simi, Mr Eazi, Harrysong, Davido, Wande Coal, Reekado Banks, and Olamide. The album lead singles include: "Opoju" featuring Wizkid, "Calm Down" featuring Mr Eazi, and "Gimme Luv" featuring Olamide. On 18 November 2017, Spinall announced Party Of Your Dreams album launch[27] on 26 November at Grand Ballroom of Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos and in 2018, Spinall announced the second edition of Party of Your Dreams[28] in Lagos on 7 December 2018, with supporting DJs; DJ Big N, DJ Consequence, DJ Enimoney, DJ Lambo, and more to play at the event. In 2019, Sodamola had his first UK headline concert in London tagged Party of Your Dreams[29] on 21 April 2019 at XOYO!.

On 24 October 2018, DJ Spinall shared featured acts and producers on his fourth studio album Iyanu.[30] Guests on the album are Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, Davido, Burna Boy, Tekno, Nonso Amadi, Wurld, Dotman, and more. The album was exclusively produced by DJ Spinall and co-produced by Killertunes, CKAY, Nonso Amadi, Benie Macaulay and Stg. The album lead singles[31] include: "Nowo" featuring Wizkid and "Baba" featuring Kizz Daniel. The album was released independently by TheCAP Music on 26 October 2018.

On 11 September 2018, He signed international major deal with Atlantic Records UK[32] and a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music UK.[33] He also became a brand ambassador for Pepsi Nigeria.[34]

2019–2022: Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift, and the Recording Academy

In 2019, Beyoncé released an hour-long documentary special entitled .[35] The television film was shot in Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and United States. The documentary aired on ABC, where DJ Spinall appeared and spoke about the album , the basis of the documentary.[36] In 2019, he became the first Nigerian DJ to perform in the history of the Glastonbury Festival.[37]

In 2020, Spinall was among the 2,300 music executive inductees into The Recording Academy's[38] class of 2020, alongside Bankulli, Lil Nas X, Gunna, Victoria Monét, Juls, among others for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. On 26 July 2020, Spinall spoke about The Grammy Award at This Sunday[39] show with DJ Cuppy on Africa Now Radio via Apple Music. He was also among several celebrities such as D'banj, Praiz and Olisa to attend an exclusive party hosted by MTN for the data-bundled music service MusicTour.[40]

On 13 May 2022, Spinall released "Palazzo", featuring Asake, and co-written by Olamide. On 22 May 2022, it debuted at number 6 on the UK Afrobeats Singles chart, and reached number 4.[41] On 23 May 2022, it debuted at number 2 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 50 chart.[42] On 25 May 2022, it debuted at number 6 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs. On 11 July 2022, it debuted on the newly launched TurnTable Top 100, an expansion of the Top 50, at number 5.[43] On 13 July 2022, following the initial launch of the Nigeria TurnTable Top Radio Songs chart, it debut at number 7,[44] and number 4 at the Nigeria TurnTable Top Streaming Songs chart.[45]

In 2022, Spinall opened for Bruno Mars on tour in Australia and DJed for Jay-Z at his Oscars after party.[46] He was also the closing act for the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards.[47]

2023-present: Top Boy

On 13 February 2023, Spinall shared the official art cover to his sixth studio album on his various social media. According to Bomi Anifowose from African Folder, Spinall's Top Boy borrows a rich collage of African sounds mingling with Western music elements such as synths and electronic chordophones, certifying the body of work as yet another successful sonic experiment.[48] In 2023, he signed with Epic Records and released his new single "Loju" featuring Wizkid. He had previously collaborated with Wizkid on the singles "Nowo", "Opoju", and "Dis Love" (featuring Tiwa Savage).[49]

Spinall played numerous festivals in 2023, including Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival[50] and Listen Out.[51] He is also the first Afrobeats DJ to perform at Coachella, playing the festival in 2024.[52]

Discography

Albums

TitleDetails
My Story: The Album
Ten
  • Released: 10 October 2016
  • Label: TheCap Music
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Dreams[53]
  • Released: 8 October 2017
  • Label: TheCap Music
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Iyanu
  • Released: 26 October 2018
  • Label: TheCap Music
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Grace
  • Released: 11 December 2020
  • Label: TheCap Music
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
Top Boy
  • Released: 17 February 2023
  • Label: TheCap Music
  • Formats: Digital download, CD

Selected singles

Videography

!Year!Title!Director!Ref
2014"Gba Gbe E" featuring Burna BoyDuks
2015"Oluwa" featuring M.I Abaga, BynoAJE Filmworks
"Excuse Me" featuring Timaya
"No Sorrow" featuring PheelzEOVisuals
2016"Package" featuring Davido, Del'BNdvdual Pictures
"Money" featuring 2Baba, Wande CoalUA. Images
"Ohema" featuring Mr Eazi
2017"Gimme Luv" featuring OlamideMattmax
"Ojukokoro" featuring NiniolaAdams Gud
"Olowo" featuring Davido, Wande Coal
"On The Low" featuring YCEEHG2 Filmworks[55]
2018"Nowo" featuring WizkidDirector Q[56]
"Baba" featuring Kizz Daniel[57]
"Omoge" featuring DotmanMex[58]
2019"What Do You See" featuring Kojo FundsMeji Alabi[59]
"Dis Love" featuring Wizkid, Tiwa Savage[60]
"Pepe Dem" featuring Yemi AladePaul Gambit[61]
"EDI" featuring ReminisceTG Omori[62]
2020"Everytime" featuring KraniumDalia Dias[63]
2021"Sere" featuring Fireboy DML[64]
2022"Cloud 9" featuring Adekunle GoldDammy Twitch[65]
"Palazzo" featuring AsakeTG Omori[66]

Tours and performances

On 4 August 2018, Sodamola began his TheCAPUS Tour 3.0 in Washington, D.C. The tour included Washington, D.C., Minnesota, New York City, Miami, Toronto, Dallas, Atlanta, Indiana and Jacksonville, Florida.[67] He has also performed in other shows and events which include:

Awards and nominations

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)RecipientResultsRef
2013Nigeria Entertainment AwardsWorld DJHimself [76]
2014Nigeria Entertainment AwardsWorld DJHimself[77]
Islander International AwardsBest Nigerian DJHimself[78]
Nigerian Broadcasters Merit AwardsBest Nigeria VDJHimself (Channel O)[79]
2015Nigeria Entertainment AwardsMale Disc Jockey of the YearHimself[80]
City People Entertainment AwardsDJ Of The YearHimself[81]
2016The Beatz AwardsBest DJ MaleHimself[82]
City People Entertainment AwardsDJ Of The YearHimself[83]
Nigeria Entertainment AwardsDisk Jockey Collaboration of the Year"Pepe Dem" (featuring Yemi Alade)[84] [85]
2017The Beatz AwardsBest DJ MaleHimself[86]
City People Entertainment AwardsDJ Of The YearHimself[87]
Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Disc JockeyHimself[88]
Africa Muzik Magazine Awards & Music Festival (AFRIMMA)Best DJ AfricaHimself[89]
2018The Beatz AwardsBest DJ MaleHimself[90]
All Africa Music AwardsBest DJ AfricaHimself[91]
Best African Collaboration"Nowo" (featuring. Wizkid)
Best Male Artist in Western Africa"Nowo" (featuring. Wizkid)
Africa Muzik Magazine Awards & Music Festival (AFRIMMA)Best Collaboration"Nowo" (featuring. Wizkid)[92]
Best Dj AfricaHimself
Abryans Style and Fashion AwardsMost Stylish Male Celebrity of the Year Himself[93]
Soundcity MVP Awards FestivalAfrican DJ of the YearHimself[94]
2019Himself[95]
The Beatz AwardsBest DJ MaleHimself[96]
Africa Muzik Magazine Awards & Music Festival (AFRIMA)Best DJ AfricaHimself[97] [98]
2020Africa Muzik Magazine Awards & Music FestivalBest DJ AfricaHimself[99]
2021Africa Muzik Magazine Awards & Music FestivalBest DJ AfricaHimself
The Beatz AwardsMale DJ of the YearHimself[100]
African Entertainment Awards USABest DJHimself
All Africa Music AwardsBest African DJHimself[101]

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  12. Web site: 11 October 2016 . Religion and science inspired my new "Ten" album . 14 January 2020 . Pulse Nigeria.
  13. Web site: DJ Spinall Features Top Nigerian Artistes For Third Album ‘Dreams’ . 14 January 2020 . The Guardia.
  14. Web site: 24 October 2018 . DJ Spinall Drops Tracklist For "Iyanu" Album . 14 January 2020 . P.M. News.
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  31. Web site: DJ Spinall's New Album 'Iyanu' Is Here . . 15 January 2020 . 26 October 2018.
  32. Web site: DJ Spinall Signs Deal With Atlantic Records, UK . . 27 September 2018 . 11 September 2018.
  33. Web site: Amber Davis Promoted to Head of A&R at Warner Chappell Music U.K. . . 14 January 2020.
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  35. Web site: Watch "Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift" ABC Updates . . 16 January 2020 .
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  40. Web site: 11 January 2020. D’Banj, DJ Spinall, Praiz, Olisa, others turned up for MTN’s MusicTime. 26 February 2021. Vanguard News. en-US.
  41. Web site: Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 . 15 July 2022 . www.officialcharts.com . en.
  42. Web site: 24 May 2022 . TurnTable Top 50: Asake, Burna Boy & More Lead The Charge This Week . 15 July 2022 . The NATIVE.
  43. Web site: 14 July 2022 . Asake leads the debut edition of the TurnTable Top 100 . 15 July 2022 . The NATIVE.
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  45. Web site: TurnTable Charts Top Streaming Songs . 15 July 2022 . www.turntablecharts.com.
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  47. Web site: Yongo . Sughnen . Burna Boy, Nasty C and DJ Spinall Shine At The MTV EMA Awards . Okay Africa.
  48. Web site: Top Boy By Spinall: A Supersonic Opera Of A Top DJ. African Folder . 24 February 2023.
  49. Web site: Laketu . Adedayo . Spinall, Nigerian DJ/Producer, Joins Epic Records and Releases New Single Featuring Wizkid . OK Africa.
  50. Web site: Helfand . Raphael . Tyler, the Creator announces Camp Flog Gnaw 2023 lineup . The Fader.
  51. Web site: Singh . Surej . Listen Out 2023 shares line-up featuring Skrillex, Ice Spice, Lil Uzi Vert, Metro Boomin and more . NME.
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  54. Web site: Anzia . Daniel . Spinall Drops New Anthem, Psalm 23 . Nigerian Guardian . 8 April 2024.
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  57. Web site: VIDEO: DJ Spinall ft. Kizz Daniel – Baba -. 23 May 2018. 20 February 2019.
  58. Web site: VIDEO: DJ Spinall – Omoge ft. Dotman -. 6 November 2018. 19 February 2019.
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  63. Web site: New Video: DJ Spinall feat. Kranium – Everytime . BellaNaija . 5 February 2021 . 26 July 2020.
  64. Web site: New Video: DJ Spinall feat. Fireboy DML – Sere . BellaNaija . 5 February 2021 . 21 January 2021.
  65. Web site: 3 December 2021 . LISTEN: Spinall and Adekunle Gold Deliver New Single 'Cloud 9' . 30 May 2022 . NotjustOk . en-US.
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