Oludemilade Martin Alejo (born on January 29, 1993) famously known by the stage name Ycee is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter.
He broke into the industry with the hit single titled “Jagaban” which brought him to the limelight.
Real Facts About Ycee
- Full Name: Oludemilade Martin Alejo
- Stage Name: Ycee
- Born: January 29, 1993
- Age: 29 years old (2022)
- Place of Birth: Lagos State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Genres: Afropop, hip hop
- Religion: Christian
- Occupation: Singer, Rapper
- Net Worth: N/A
Early Life & Education
Ycee was born on 29th January 1993 in Festac town in Lagos state where he was raised.
He originated hails from Lagos state.
The singer had his elementary school at Dr. Soyemi Memorial Nursery and primary school, while he completed his secondary education at the Nigerian Navy School, Ojo, Lagos state.
He furthered his education by studying Marine Biology at the University of Lagos.
Career
Ycee started his music career as far back as 2012 when he began as an underground rapper before he got signed by Tinny entertainment.
Although he took some time off music after gaining admission into the University but made a comeback with the release of the single ‘Condo”.
He also released another single “Jagaban” which brought him to the limelight having enjoyed massive airplay, including Olamide who requested to feature in the remix.
Awards & Nominations
- 2015, Nominated for Best collaboration of the year at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment awards
- Nominated for Revelation of the year at the 2015 MTV Africa Music awards
- Nominated for Best Artist in African pop at the 2015 All Africa Music Awards
- Won Rookie of the year at the Headies 2015
- Nominated for Next Rated at the Headies 2016
- Won Best African hip hop act at AFRIMA 2017
Discography
Studio albums
- Ycee vs Zaheer (2019)
EPs
- First Wave (2017)
- Late Night Vibrations (with Bella Alubo) (2018)
- Love Drunk (2021)
Singles
- Smile On Me
- Pass Me
- Shots
- Condo (featuring Patoranking)
- Jagaban
- Jagaban(Remix) (featuring Olamide)
- Omo Alhaji
- Su Mi
- Panda (Cover)
- Omo Alhaji (Remix) (featuring DJ Maphorisa)
- Ahahn (“Ooouuu” cover)
- Link Up (featuring Reekado Banks)
- Juice (featuring Maleek Berry)
- Don’t Need Bae
- Wavy
- Kill Nobody (featuring Calibri)
- Bubbly (featuring Falz)
- Need To Know (featuring Seyi Shay)
- N.O.U.N (featuring KLY)
- Say Bye Bye (featuring Eugy)
- Your Love
- Juice (Remix) (featuring Joyner Lucas)
- My Side
- Balance
- Dakun
- Mo Salah
- Wahala Dey
- Secreto
- Summa Nights
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