B-Red

Adebayo Adeleke (born July 23),[1][2] better known by his stage name B-Red, is a Nigerian singer. Primarily known as Davido's cousin, his career as a solo act started in 2013 with the release of the single "Insane Girl"; the song features vocals from Davido and was produced by Shizzi.[3] In 2016, he released his debut EP All the Way Up.[4]

B-Red
Background information
Birth nameAdebayo Adeleke
BornAtlanta, Georgia, U.S
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2013–present
Labels

Early life

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, the son of Nigerian senator Ademola Adeleke,[5] B-Red relocated to Nigeria to pursue a musical career.[6] He is a cousin of the Nigerian singer Davido.[7]

Career

In the five years he has been with HKN, B-Red has failed to put out an album, the sole project he released was an extended play EP in mid-2016. Entitled All The Way Up, the EP contained eight songs, including six bonus tracks, which were mostly pre-released singles.[8] Between 2013 and 2015, he has however released several singles which enjoyed massive airplay including "Uju" and "Cucumber" featuring Akon.[9] in April 2019, the HKN Singer and songwriter, B-Red dropped two songs titled "E Better" featuring Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy[10] and "Achie" featuring award-winning artiste, Davido.[11], on 12th October 2020 B-Red released a studio album titled "The Jordan" the intro featured a guest feature from his father Senator Ademola Adeleke, B-Red also featured Nigerian legendary musician 2Baba, other guest appearances where Davido, Slimcase, Dremo, Sina Rambo, Mayorkun, Peruzzi, etc.

Discography

EPs
  • All the Way Up (2016)

Albums
  • The Jordan (2020)

Awards and nominations

Top Naija Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref
2017 Himself Artiste of the Year Won [12]

References
  1. "Gideon Okeke, B-Red are a year older". Pulse Nigeria. July 23, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  2. "B red celebrates his birthday with new photo". Kemi Filani. July 23, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  3. "B-Red Bio". Not Just Ok. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  4. "B Red For You". NaijaXtra. July 15, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  5. "Davido's uncle, Ademola Adeleke dances to his victory in Osun West by-election [VIDEO]". Daily Post Nigeria. July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  6. "Sina Rambo and B Red biography". Naij. August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  7. "What people need to understand between Davido and I- B-RED". Vanguard. March 24, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  8. "Despite no album in four years, B-Red renews contract with HKN". TheCable. September 7, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  9. "B-Red – "Cucumber" ft. Akon". NaijaXtra. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  10. "B-Red – "E Better" featuring Don Jazzy". NaijaXtra. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  11. "B-Red – "Achie" ft. Davido". NaijaXtra. NaijaXtra.
  12. "Winners of 2017 Top Naija Music Awards". December 27, 2017. Archived from the original on August 10, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
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