In this post, Platinum Times archives the biography and career achievements of popular rap artist, Odumodublvck.
Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter.
He is known for his stage performances, genre-blend and his often portrayal of Okpu Agu.
He is a member of the hip-hop collective Anti World Gangstars.
Profile summary
Birth name: Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu
Stage name: Odumodublvck
Date of birth: 19 October 1993
Place of birth: Lagos State
Education: University of Lagos
Relationship status: Single
Career: Musician
Birth
Odomodublvck is of the Nigeria Igbo tribe but was born on 19th October, 1993 in Lagos State in Southwestern part of Nigeria.
Education
At an early age of seven, Odumodu relocated to Abuja together with his family and had his junior high education at Christ the King College, Gwagwalada Abuja, where he got the stage name “Odumodu” in his second year of his junior high.
He veered for a higher academic degree at Bowen University during his first year and left afterwards to the University of Lagos where he earned his first degree.
Career
Through his passion and desire for music right from his tender age, Odomodublvck entered the Nigeria entertainment industry and released several hit singles which were unnoticed.
In 2022, he signed a record deal with NATIVE Records, in partnership with Def Jam and on 23 November 2022, he released his first single under the NATIVE, titled “Picanto” which featured Ecko Miles, and Zlatan.
This hit single gathered huge success and earned him his first chart entry on the Nigeria Top 100 at number 79, and reached number 65.
On 23 January 2023, he ranked number 4 on TurnTable’s NXT Emerging Top Artistes.
In 2023, Def Jam Recordings struck an exclusive music deal with Odumodublvck upon the release of EZIOKWU mixtape and dropped his debut single, titled “Declan Rice”, shortly after surviving a surgery that almost killed him.
On 27 March 2023, Odumodublvck earned his first top 10 entry on TurnTable official Nigeria Top 100 Songs chart at number 8.
On 1 April 2023, “Declan Rice” leads TheCable Lifestyle airplay chart at number 1.
Declan Rice, the captain of West Ham United, expressed his joy as Nigerians sang his name, thanks to Odumodublavk. On July 15, 2023, Arsenal announced Declan Rice’s signing while playing his song in the background.
Blood On The Dance Floor and Cast took the top spot in the TurnTable Top 100 songs in the TurnTable Charts rankings, demonstrating the indisputable influence of Odumodublvck on the music industry.
Simultaneously, Eziokwu (Uncut) secured the number one position position for the album category on the TurnTable Official Top 50 Albums Chart in Nigeria.
Songs
With a distinct musical style that fuses traditional African rhythms with modern sounds, OdumoduBlack has carved out a niche for himself in the competitive music scene, some of his songs includes;
- Goboyi
- Jobless Baller
- Domitila
- Rainy Day (Chop Sand)
- Dog Eat Dog
- Picanto
- Declan Rice
- Dog Eat Dog II
Odumodublvck albums:
- T.A.B.S (TO ALL Blvcksheep)
- Anti-World Gangstars
- T a D E: The Afro
- Odiegwu
- The Drop
- Eziokwu
Personal life
Odumodublvck is known for fusing Afrobeat, with Drill and Grime music.
His relentless style of drill uses high-life-inspired melodies, which he refers to as OKPOROKO RHYTHMS, and Nigerian Pidgin English, according to Dazed.
His narrative style is so specific to Nigerians, it is hard to pick up on the nuances as an outsider,” the magazine writes.
He is still single and no details regarding his private affairs are made known to the media.
The Afropop singer, often shares exciting pictures that speaks of his numerous achievements in the entertainment industry on his Instagram page.
Net worth
Odumodublvck’s net worth is estimated to be over $300,000.
Awards
Odumodublvck was named as the Next Rated Artist at the Galaxy Music Awards in 2022 and this was accompanied by a new Lexus IS 350.
