Dremo

Dremo
Background information
Also known asDremo
Born
Aboriomoh Femi Raymond
OriginOkpella Edo State, Nigeria
GenresAfropop, hip hop
OccupationsSongwriter, singer, rapper, record producer, and stage performer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2013–present

Aboriomoh Femi Raymond, known by his stage name Dremo, is a Nigerian songwriter, singer, record producer, recording artist, and stage performer.[1] He was currently signed to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).[2] He recently dissed sarkodie for saying he is the best rapper in Africa.[3]

Early life

Dremo is from Okpella Edo State, Nigeria where he was born, but he grew up in Ibadan, Oyo State.[1] He attended George and Duke High School in Ibadan, and he later dropped out of National Open University of Nigeria after his second year to get a deal with DMW.[4]

Career

Dremo began music professionally when he was signed to A.P.P.E music entertainment,[5] where he released ‘Normal Levelz’ and ‘OBT’.

On 5 April 2016, he was officially signed into Davido Music Worldwide by Davido alongside Mayorkun.[6][7][8] On 20 July 2018, Dremo released a 9-track debut EP titled "Codename Volume 1".[9] On 26 August 2019, he released a 5-track EP, "Icen B4 the Cake" as a follow-up to "Codename Volume 1".[10] On 17 April 2020, he released "Codename Volume 2" with 12 tracks.[11][12][13] On 23 April, Dremo together with Jeriq released the EP ‘Ea$t N We$t’.[14] On 4 August 2021, he released a single featuring Patoranking titled ‘Wonder’.[15][16]

In 2022, Dremo released notable freestyles and singles including “Monaco” and “Talk N Do”. He also featured on the remix of Davido’s “Stand Strong”, earning praise for his lyrical dexterity and delivery.[17]

On 29 May 2024, he released a surprise EP titled "We Not Done Yet", consisting of four tracks that showcased his rap range and included a cypher-style song featuring 12 guest artists. The project was described by Album Talks as “a showcase of Dremo’s consistency and street resonance”.[18]

In October 2024, he premiered the "We Not Done Yet deluxe", adding two new tracks and a collaboration with Tomi Thomas, which expanded its thematic and sonic scope.[19]

In February 2024, Dremo released the single “Pressure” featuring DanDizzy. The track was praised by Grungecake for its hard-hitting bars and energy, highlighting both artists’ lyrical strengths.[20]

Discography

Albums and EPs

  • Codename, Vol. 1 (2018)
  • Icen B4 the Cake (EP) (2019)
  • Codename, Vol. 2 (2020)
  • Ea$t N We$t (EP) (2021)
  • We Not Done yet (EP) (2024)
  • We Not Done yet Deluxe (EP) (2024)
  • Man2Man (2026)
  • Man2Man, Vol.2 (2026)
  • The Chronicles of Bamidele (EP) (2026)

Selected singles

  • Fela (2016)
  • Back 2 Back (2016)
  • Ojere (2016)
  • Shayo (2016)
  • KPA (2018)
  • Bigger Meat (2018)
  • Nobody (2018)
  • Ringer (2019)
  • E Be Tins (2020)
  • Konjinaba (2020)
  • Wahala Dey (2020)
  • East To West (2021)
  • Wonder (2021)
  • Talk N Do (2021)

Awards

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2016 Nigerian Teen Choice Awards Choice New Hip Hop Act 2016 Himself Won [21][22]
2017 City People Entertainment Awards Rookie of the Year Won [23]
2018 Rap Album of the Year Codename Vol. 1 Won [24]

References

  1. ^ a b Abeni, Margaret (18 August 2017). "Top facts you should know about your favorite singer ★ Dremo". Legit.ng. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Here are all the members of OBO's '30 Billion' Gang". Pulse Nigeria. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Dremo recently dissed sarkodie for saying he is the best rapper in Africa". Pulse Nigeria. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  4. ^ Motolani, Alake (8 May 2020). "Dremo tells Pulse about Davido, Davido's fight with YCee, his music, artistry, background and more [Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  5. ^ The360reporters (16 September 2021). "Lists Of All Members In DMW Records Label (30 Billion Gang) in 2021". The360Report. Retrieved 29 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Sanusi, Sola (6 April 2016). "Davido officially signs two artists (Photos)". Legit.ng. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Here are all the members of OBO's '30 Billion' Gang". Pulse Nigeria. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  8. ^ Motolani, Alake (8 May 2020). "Dremo tells Pulse about Davido, Davido's fight with YCee, his music, artistry, background and more [Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  9. ^ Ohunyon, Ehis (24 July 2018). "Dremo is raw, uncut and tentative on his debut EP, Codename Vol 1". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  10. ^ Alake, Motolani (26 August 2019). "EP Review: 'Icen B4 the Cake' continues Dremo's creative conundrum". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  11. ^ MODUPEOLUWA, ADEKANYE (17 April 2020). "Dremo Releases New Album "Codename Vol. 2"". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  12. ^ STEPHEN, KENECHUKWU (17 April 2020). "Dremo enlists Davido, Falz, Naira Marley for 'Codename Vol. 2' album". TheCable. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  13. ^ Alake, Motolani (21 April 2020). "Dremo – Codename Vol. 2 [Album Review] Davido, Falz, Peruzzi, Sinzu feature". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  14. ^ Alake, Motolani (25 April 2021). "REVIEW: Dremo and Jeriq – Ea$t N We$t EP". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  15. ^ Michael, Bamidele (6 August 2021). "Dremo Releases New Song "Wonder" Featuring Patoranking". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  16. ^ Kunle, Daramola (5 August 2021). "Dremo taps Patoranking for 'Wonder'". TheCable. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  17. ^ "Dremo drops Monaco freestyle". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  18. ^ "Dremo Shares Surprise EP "We Not Done Yet"". Album Talks. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  19. ^ "Dremo Premieres EP Deluxe for "We Not Done Yet"". Album Talks. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  20. ^ "Watch Nigeria's finest rappers Dremo and DanDizzy press heads with 'Pressure'". Grungecake. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  21. ^ BellaNaija.com (9 August 2016). "Seyi Shay, Mayorkun, Dremo & others win Big at the 5th Edition of the Nigerian Teen Choice Award in Abuja". Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  22. ^ "Nigerian Teen Choice Awards 2016 Full List Of Winners – Glamtush". 24 August 2016. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  23. ^ Ago, Arinze (7 August 2017). "#CPMA2017: Full List Of Winners At the City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  24. ^ "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. 3 November 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2021.

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