Olatunji Oladotun Alade (born in c.1993 in Ogun State, Nigeria), popularly known as Dotman,[1] is a Nigerian singer, rapper, performer and the CEO of 808 Recordz.[2] He is most famous for his hit singles "Akube", "My Woman", "Afro Girl" and "Omoge".
Dotman | |
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| Birth name | Olatunji Oladotun Alade |
| Also known as | DOTMAN |
| Born | 1993 Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Agosasa, Ipokia Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Genres | [#Afro Pop|Rap]] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper, performer. |
| Years active | 2014 – present |
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| Website | www.dotmanofficial.com |
Career edit
Olatunji Oladotun Alade was born in Agosasa, Ipokia, Ogun State, Nigeria and is a member of the Yoruba ethnic group in South-Western Nigeria. He attended Abeokuta Grammar School and studied at the University of Lagos (degree in Physics Education).[3][4] Inspired by artistes like King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Akon, 9ice and Da Grin, he credits the start of his music career to him winning a rap competition at the University of Lagos.[5]
In 2016, he was featured on TooXclusive's "Artistes To Watch in 2017 and Vibe.ng's "7 Breakthrough Acts To Watch Out For in 2017"[6][7] In January 2017, Dotman performed at Big Brother Naija's Live Eviction Show in South Africa.[8][9]
In 2020, Dotman was signed to the music label Labo Entertainment which is a subsidiary of Labo Group owned by Nigerian entrepreneur Olabisi Akanbi.[10][11][12]
In May 2021, After spending a year with the label, Dotman returns to the role of a CEO pushing his craft forward with his record label.
Discography edit
Releases edit
- 2015 "Yes Melo"
- 2015 "Blessing"
- 2015 "Fine Girl"
- 2015 "Kilowade"
- 2015 "Orimi"
- 2015 "Yes Melo (Remix) Ft. Olamide"
- 2016 "Akube"
- 2016 "Respek" (Collaboration: DJ Kaywise featuring Dotman)
- 2017 "Escobar Ft. Davido"
- 2017 "My Woman"
- 2017 "Do Proper" (Collaboration: Ike Chuks featuring Dotman)
- 2017 ″Afro Girl″ (Collaboration: Dotman featuring Mr Eazi)
- 2017 "I Want You" (Collaboration: DJ Moh Green featuring Dotman)
- 2017 "Popping Bottles"
- 2018 "Iyawo"
- 2018 "Rara"
- 2018 "Pepesu" (Collaboration: Dotman featuring DJ Tunez)
- 2018 "Owo" (Collaboration: Dotman and Wolfgang featuring DJ Memphis)
- 2018 "Omoge" (Collaboration: Spinall featuring Dotman)
- 2018 "Flyaway" (Collaboration: MKO featuring Dotman)
- 2018 "Nomali"
- 2019 "Best Behaviour"
- 2019 "Frenemies"
- 2019 "Naija (Say No To Xenophobia)"
- 2019 "Awe"
- 2019 "Till I Die"
- 2020 "Pariwo" (Collaboration: DJ_XCLUSIVE featuring Dotman)
- 2020 "These Days"[13]
- 2020 "Enugbe"
- 2020 "Feelings"
- 2020 "Duro"
- 2020 "Giveaway"
- 2021 ''Hakuna Matata Album"[1]
- 2021 “Drunk In Love” (Collaboration: Dotman x DJ Neptune
- 2022 “Vibes and Chill” (Collaboration: with EL_(rapper)
- 2022 "Daddy Duties"
- 2022 "Say No More" (Collaboration: with Peruzzi_(singer)
References edit
- ^ "Dotman". Netxclusive. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ Encomium. "Yes Melo crooner, Dotman on how he intends to take over 'I'M INTRODUCING MY NEW SOUND'". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ Encomiun. "Yes Melo crooner, Dotman on how he intends to take over 'I'M INTRODUCING MY NEW SOUND'". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ Ekah, Mary. "Nigeria: 'My Music Different From the Norm' – Dotman". AllAfrica. ThisDay Live. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ Ekah, Mary. "Nigeria: 'My Music Different From the Norm' – Dotman". AllAfrica. ThisDay Live. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ Yhussuff. "7 Breakthrough Acts To Watch Out For in 2017". vibes.ng. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "TooXclusive's Artistes To Watch in 2017!!!". TooXclsive.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ MTV, Base. "dotman just released the music video for "escobar"". Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Live Show 2: Bless the mic, light up the stage!". Africa Magic DSTV. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Labo Entertainment signs popular singer Dotman". Pulse Nigeria. 13 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "I'm ready to invest in entertainment big time, says LABO Group CEO". Vanguard News. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Dotman joins Labo Entertainment - The Nation Nigeria News". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Dotman – "These Days" | Download MP3 « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.