Fireboy DML
Adedamola Adefolahan (born February 5, 1996) is a pioneering Nigerian musician who has fused Afrobeats and R&B to the delight of millions of followers.
The gifted vocalist, professionally known as Fireboy DML, has captivated the hearts of millions of Afrobeats fans with his exceptional songwriting abilities, which distinguishes him from his peers.
Fireboy DML, who is currently signed to YBNL Records, rose to prominence in the business with the radio hit Jealous, which topped various national music charts for weeks.
2019 saw the release of Fireboy DML’s debut studio album, Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps. While his sophomore album, Apollo, was made available to the public on August 17, 2020.
Profile
- Full Name: Adedamola Adefolahan
- Name on Stage: Fireboy DML
- Born: 5 February, 1996 (age 26 years old)
- Birthplace: Ogun, Nigeria
- State Of Origin: Ogun State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Singer • Songwriter
Early Years
On February 5, 1996, Fireboy DML was born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Adefolahan.
He was born and raised in the historic Yoruba city of Abeokuta with his parents and brothers, where he spent his formative years.
He is the sole male member of his family. He is a native of the South West state of Ogun, which makes him a Yoruba.
Born into a Christian family, Fireboy DML was raised in the same faith.
His parents’ confidence instilled in him not only solid morals, but also an appreciation for music.
Because he and his parents often attended church, he rapidly acquired a fondness for the church choir and became captivated by the process of composing music.
As he aged and joined the choir, he quickly had the opportunity to test the waters of his creative talent.
During this time, Fireboy DML’s artistic flame ignited, and he began to take music more seriously. He would compose tunes whenever he was not occupied with schoolwork.
He eventually began performing these tunes to the delight of his siblings and close friends.
In a short period, he became well-known in his school for having a lovely voice and the ability to compose catchy songs.
He was considered a nerd, though, due to the fact that he was an intelligent student. He also used prescription eyeglasses around this time.
His other creative talent was writing, which he explored extensively through poems. When he was considerably younger, he was well-known for producing exquisite poems.
Born Adedamola Adefolahan, but professionally known as FireBoy DML, he is a 26-year-old Ogun State, Nigerian Afropop musician and songwriter.
Fireboy DML, a musician from Ogun State who was born on February 5, 1996, studied English at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife.
Career
As an undergraduate at Obafemi Awolowo University, Fireboy DML’s musical journey grew deeper.
He began devoting more time to songwriting, which he then recorded in a studio on campus.
Over time, he became one of the institution’s up-and-coming performers, with rappers Chinko Ekun, Cheque, and Blaqbonez, and the singer Asake.
Olamide, the head of YBNL Records, ensured Fireboy DML’s success as a musician by introducing them.
The older artist, intrigued by his sound and songwriting ability, signed him to YBNL Records.
His breakout track, Jealous, was initially published as part of the label’s collaborative effort, YBNL Family, before being re-released on March 25, 2019.
This choice was made due to the fact that the song was already performing well on the radio, gaining significant playing on a regular basis.
What If I Say, his follow-up song, was released on June 14, 2019. The song, which was created by Pheelz, established Fireboy DML as an act to watch in the business. TG Omori shot and directed the music video for “What If I Say.”
Three months later, as a demonstration of his artistic brilliance, Fireboy DML produced the top-charting single King, which received thousands of streams in the weeks following its release.
The music video for the song, which was released on August 1, 2019, was directed by TG Omori.
On November 29, 2019, after spending months in the studio, Fireboy DML released his debut studio album, Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps, to critical praise and financial success.
The thirteen-track album had over six million Spotify streams in the span of three days.
Less than a year after the release of his debut album, he surprised the industry by announcing the impending release of his second album. Apollo, his sophomore album, was released on August 17, 2020.
Popular hits such as Champion, Tattoo, Eli, and New York City Girl were recorded at Apollo.
Fireboy DML created the international hit tune Peru, which helped him break into the international music scene, as more evidence of his proclivity for producing excellent music.
He secured a cooperation request from Ed Sheeran, who wished to be featured on the song’s remix.
The remix, which was released on February 5, 2022, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Since he found early on that he was a good singer and lyricist, FireBoy pursued his love in the church choir at an early age.
FireBoy DML has a distinctive sound composed of afro-pop, pop, and R&B that leaves his fans craving more.
All of FireBoy’s songs contain multisyllabic rhymes, and he is also able to easily play with words. This suggests that he was once a rapper before he switched to singing.
FireBoy DML is renowned for incorporating every rap criterion into his lyrics, which distinguishes his music and earns him the admiration of rap enthusiasts.
In October of 2018, Olamide requested Fireboy DML’s signature to join the YBNL Nation after being blown away by his performance at one of the gigs he attended.
After signing with YBNL, FireBoy DML released the chart-topping love song “Jealous,” which propelled the singer into the spotlight.
Since then, FireBoy has been likened to Mavin Records Signee “Rema” and Banku Music act “Joeboy” as they are the three young brilliant Nigerian artists now doing well and setting the pace for competition between them, as determined by their respective fanbase.
Education
Fireboy DML attended prestigious private elementary and high institutions in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
He applied to the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, after graduating from high school in 2012 with excellent scores on his Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations.
The institution granted him admittance, and after four years of study he graduated with good scores.
Personal Life
The poet-turned-singer Fireboy DML is currently 26 years old, having reached the milestone on February 5th. He resides in his condo in one of Lagos City’s upscale areas.
Some have speculated that he is in a serious relationship, despite the fact that he has yet to confirm this rumor.
The 6-foot-tall musician prefers to keep his personal life hidden from the general public.
Thousands of male and female Afrobeats fans in the country admire him. And he has a reputation for avoiding social media crises and dramas.
Fireboy DML is known to have collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Peruzzi, Cheque, Ladipoe, Olamide, Ed Sheeran, Wande Coal, Reminisce, and D Smoke.
Discography
- Scatter
- What If I Say
- New York City Girl
- Jealous
- Apollo (Album)
- Peru
- Vibration
- King
- Champion
- Lifestyle
- Like I Do
- Sere (featured by DJ Spinall)
- New York City Girl
- I Need You
- Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps
- Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)
- Tattoo
- Eli
Net Worth
With so many accomplishments so far in his career, FireBoy DML just signed with the multinational record company Empire.
There is no doubt that Fireboy DML is one of the top artists in the country. This status indicates that he has a stable but substantial income from his musical endeavors.
Thus, Fireboy DML’s estimated net worth is between $3 million and $7 million.