Superstar YB | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Abimbola Jeremiah Popoola |
Also known as | Yungblnkz |
Born | Benin City, Edo State |
Genres | |
Occupations | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
Years active | 2015–present |
Labels | Superstar Music Worldwide |
Abimbola Jeremiah Popoola professionally known as Superstar YB and previously as Yungblnkz is a Nigerian-Irish singer-songwriter and music producer.
Biography
Superstar YB with origins in Ibadan, Oyo State, was born in Benin City, Edo State.
Due to his family being music lovers, he organized a music group when he was 11-year-old where he was the singer and songwriter. YB graduated with a diploma in people management and business administration from National College of Ireland.
Superstar YB who was previously known as Yungblnkz released his extended play Afro King in 2022, which corporates his hit single "Bottles" which was previously released in 2020. In 2024, the ultra version of Afro King which comprises six tracks with SMW was released.
Artistry
Superstar YB cites Fela Kuti, Majek Fashek and King Sunny Ade as some of his inspirations.
Discography
Source:
Singles
- "Bottles"
- "Bottles (Amapiano Version)"
- "Party"
- "My Boo"
- "Play"
- "Gum Body"
- "Love In Lagos" ft. Chinko Ekun
- "Love in Lagos" (solo version)
- "Jealous (Faaji)" ft. Terry Apala
- "Jealous (Faaji) " with Terry Apala
EPs
- Afro King
- Afro King (Ultra Version)
References
- ^ Banks, Breffni (16 June 2023). "Irish-Nigerian artist Superstar YB releases brand new summer anthem 'Love in Lagos'". Irish Music Rights Organisation. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Balogun, Kehinde (8 June 2024). "Superstar YB: The Nigerian Music Act with His Roots in His Heart". P.M. News. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- "SUPERSTAR YB RELEASES NEW EP 'AFRO KING'". Culture Custodian. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- Nzeako, Ikechi (22 September 2020). "African Charts With Smashing Song, 'Bottles'". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 11 June 2024.