Superstar YB
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.[1]
Biography
[edit]Superstar YB with origins in Ibadan, Oyo State, was born in Benin City, Edo State.[2]
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.[2] YB graduated with a diploma in people management and business administration from National College of Ireland.[2]
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.[3][4] In 2024, the ultra version of Afro King which comprises six tracks with SMW was released.[2]
Artistry
[edit]Superstar YB cites Fela Kuti, Majek Fashek and King Sunny Ade as some of his inspirations.[1]
Discography
[edit]Source:[2]
Singles
[edit]- "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) [Disco Version]" with Terry Apala
EPs
[edit]- Afro King
- Afro King (Ultra Version)
References
[edit]- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c d e 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.