Brymo
Encyclopedia
Brymo is a Nigeria
n singer, composer
, songwriter
and recording artist signed to the Chocolate City music label.
father and a petty trading mother. He grew up in the neighbourhood of Okokomaiko). Though times were tough, his parents saw that he received a primary education
at Aganju Aka Primary School between the years 1990 to 1997. Between 1997 and 2003, he attended Ajangbadi High School, the local public middle school
. In 1999, while still attending high school, Brymo wrote his first song, aged just 14. Pleased with his results, the young Olawale was inspired to pursue a career in music
.
, Brymo formed a band
called Aliens with three friends. Brymo played a major role in the group, mainly acting as the composer
and songwriter
. In a period of 2 years, Brymo wrote over 85 songs for the band, including their debut single. By 2005 the band broke up. It had not been particularly successful, and several of the members needed to return to school.
top 10 countdown. The song peaked at number 1 on the Nigezee top 10. It was nominated for the Soundcity Music Video Awards.
n superstar rapper M.I. M.I was impressed with him and introduced him to fellow musicians Jesse Jagz
and Ice Prince
all from the Chocolate City recording label. Brymo’s talent and unique voice was recognised by Chocolate City, and before long he was signed to the label. While he is yet to release an album with Chocolate City, he has featured on several tracks by other musicians, most notably Oleku by Ice Prince
. This hit single gained enormous airplay and topped most charts in Nigeria
.
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n singer, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and recording artist signed to the Chocolate City music label.
Early life
Ashimi Olawale was born in 1986, the son of a carpenterCarpenter
A carpenter is a skilled craftsperson who works with timber to construct, install and maintain buildings, furniture, and other objects. The work, known as carpentry, may involve manual labor and work outdoors....
father and a petty trading mother. He grew up in the neighbourhood of Okokomaiko). Though times were tough, his parents saw that he received a primary education
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
at Aganju Aka Primary School between the years 1990 to 1997. Between 1997 and 2003, he attended Ajangbadi High School, the local public middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
. In 1999, while still attending high school, Brymo wrote his first song, aged just 14. Pleased with his results, the young Olawale was inspired to pursue a career in music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
.
Aliens (2002-2005)
In 2002, while still attending secondary schoolSecondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
, Brymo formed a band
Band
- Clothing, jewelry, and accessories :* Bands , two pieces of cloth fitted around the neck as part of formal clothing for clergy, academics and lawyers* Bandolier or bandoleer, an ammunition belt* Belt * Wedding ring or wedding band...
called Aliens with three friends. Brymo played a major role in the group, mainly acting as the composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
. In a period of 2 years, Brymo wrote over 85 songs for the band, including their debut single. By 2005 the band broke up. It had not been particularly successful, and several of the members needed to return to school.
Brymstone (2005-2010)
Shortly after the disbanding of his group Aliens, Brymo moved into a solo career, recording his first single in 2005. Not signed to any record label, he sought out the assistance of a local talent spotter, who helped him record his debut album entitled Brymstone with Bujoc Records. In 2008 Brymo released a hit single entitled Shardy along with a music video which peaked at number 2 on the MTV Base AfricaMTV Base
MTV Base is a 24-hour music and general entertainment channel from MTV Networks International. The channel focuses primarily on music from the world of R'n'B, hiphop, reggae, soul and urban. The MTV Base brand first launched in the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland on July 1, 1999,...
top 10 countdown. The song peaked at number 1 on the Nigezee top 10. It was nominated for the Soundcity Music Video Awards.
Chocolate City (2010-2011)
During 2010 Brymo met NigeriaNigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n superstar rapper M.I. M.I was impressed with him and introduced him to fellow musicians Jesse Jagz
Jesse Jagz
Jesse Garba Abaga, popularly know as Jesse Jagz born August 10, 1984 is a Nigerian hip hop artist, rapper, singer, producer and songwriter...
and Ice Prince
Ice Prince (Nigerian musician)
Panshak Zamani, better known by his stage name Ice Prince, is a prominent Nigerian Hip hop Artist and the winner of Hennessy Artistry 2009 . He is signed to Chocolate City music label .-Early Life:...
all from the Chocolate City recording label. Brymo’s talent and unique voice was recognised by Chocolate City, and before long he was signed to the label. While he is yet to release an album with Chocolate City, he has featured on several tracks by other musicians, most notably Oleku by Ice Prince
Ice Prince (Nigerian musician)
Panshak Zamani, better known by his stage name Ice Prince, is a prominent Nigerian Hip hop Artist and the winner of Hennessy Artistry 2009 . He is signed to Chocolate City music label .-Early Life:...
. This hit single gained enormous airplay and topped most charts in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
.
ARA
On 18 September 2011 Brymo dropped his 1st single under Chocolate City.Within 12 months of being in the limelight, and without a mainstream single to his name, BrymO is already being touted by many as Nigeria’s hook master but this changed as soon as the single ARA dropped. ARA is BrymO’s 1st official single as a Choc Boy after he rose to instant fame with his feature on the biggest single of 2010, “Oleku” by Ice Prince. He has also been on a few other features including “Action Film” by M.I, “Attention” by 2-Shotz and Ma wo be' by Sasha. ARA was the number 6 trending topic globally on twitter.External links
- ARA by Brymo
- http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/09/19/new-music-brymo-ara/