Nigerian singer
For album by Grant McLennan, see Fireboy
Musical artist
Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan (born 5 February 1996),[2] known professionally as Fireboy DML, 2️⃣ is a Nigerian singer. He is signed to YBNL Nation, a record label founded by Nigerian rapper Olamide.[3] His debut 2️⃣ studio album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps was released in 2024.[3] He won Listener's Choice and was nominated for Song of 2️⃣ the Year for "Jealous" at the 2024 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.[2]
Early life [ edit ]
Fireboy DML was born and raised 2️⃣ in Abeokuta, Ogun state, and was a member of his church choir.[4] He developed interest in music while studying at 2️⃣ Obafemi Awolowo University.
Career [ edit ]
Breakthrough [ edit ]
His breakthrough single "Jealous" first appeared on YBNL Nation's collaborative album YBNL 2️⃣ Mafia Family (2024), before being re-released on 25 March 2024.[5][6] The song is composed of guitar riffs, traditional drums and 2️⃣ percussion; it combines African harmonies with elements of country and soul music.[5][4] "Jealous" was produced by Cracker Mallo and is 2️⃣ centered around love and the complicated feelings that go along with it.[4] The visuals for "Jealous" were directed by Director 2️⃣ K.[5]
In June 2024, Fireboy DML released the romantic single "What If I Say".[7] It was produced by Pheelz, who incorporated 2️⃣ a mix of percussion, ambient synth harmonies, and a drum riff into the production.[8] The visuals for "What If I 2️⃣ Say" was directed by TG Omori.[8] On 1 August 2024, Fireboy DML released another single titled "King", in the song, 2️⃣ he declares his worth to his love interest.[9][10] The accompanying music video for "King" was directed by TG Omori; it 2️⃣ contains
of Fireboy and his love interest in a rose petal embellished Rolls-Royce, as well as
of him 2️⃣ singing at a fashion show where models walk on a runway.[10]
Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps [ edit ]
Fireboy DML released his 2️⃣ debut studio album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps on 29 November 2024. It was initially scheduled for release on 25 November.[11] 2️⃣ The album's music is a brand of R&B that combines love and social issues with empirical songwriting.[11] LTG comprises 13 2️⃣ tracks and doesn't feature any guest artist; it amassed over 6 million streams on Spotify three days after its release.[12][13] 2️⃣ It received generally positive reviews from music critics, but was criticized for being labeled an "Afro-Life" record instead of an 2️⃣ R&B album. LTG was supported by the previously released singles "Jealous", "What If I Say" and "King".[14] The single "Vibration" 2️⃣ was a fan favourite.
Apollo and Frozen [ edit ]
On 17 August 2024, Fireboy released the tracklist to his sophomore album, 2️⃣ Apollo.[15]
Ivie Ani of Pitchfork gave the album an 8.3 rating out of 10, calling it "the peak of his vision 2️⃣ so far, a melodious, detailed, and effortless album of feel-good pop and R&B."[16] NotJustOk wrote: "At the base of his 2️⃣ writing is a deep-seated knack for introspection, the desire to be himself and a whole others like himself, spinning personal 2️⃣ and borrowed accounts of existential crisis, ambition, love, lust and depression."[citation needed]
In 2024, Fireboy released the single "Peru," which Music 2️⃣ in Africa wrote "affirms [his] Afrobeats intelligence."[17] He was featured on Ladipoe's hit "Running"[18] and WSTRN's single "Be My Guest",[19] 2️⃣ and Cheque's single "History."
He made a musical appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and performed a medley of 2️⃣ the songs "Vibration," from Tears, Laughter and Goosebumps, and "Champion," from Apollo.[20]
On 24 December 2024, he released a version of 2️⃣ Peru with Ed Sheeran which debuted on the United States' Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at number 2 on 2️⃣ the United Kingdom's Official Singles Chart in 2024.[21][22][23]
On 3 March 2024, Fireboy was featured on the Sickick remix to Madonna's 2️⃣ 1998 single "Frozen".[24] The official music video was filmed on the same day.
On 6 July 2024, Fireboy announced via his 2️⃣ official Twitter account that his third studio album titled "PLAYBOY"[25] would be out by 5 August 2024.
Artistry [ edit ]
Fireboy 2️⃣ describes his sound as "Afro-Life" and said he writes songs that audiences can relate to.[4] Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork characterized 2️⃣ his sound as "slow-groove pop" and said it "tells stories about love with the formulaic structure of a Hallmark Christmas 2️⃣ romance".[26]
He has cited Jon Bellion, Passenger and Wande Coal as his key contemporary influences.[4]
In popular culture [ edit ]
In 2024, 2️⃣ Fireboy DML gained media coverage in Nigeria when his hit single "Champion" was used by FC Bayern Munich for their 2️⃣ UEFA Super Cup celebrations.[27]
His song "Scatter" from his debut album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps was included in the FIFA 21 2️⃣ game soundtrack.[28]
In November 2024, his song, "Coming Back For You," was included on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.[29]
Discography [ 2️⃣ edit ]
Studio albums [ edit ]
List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions US
[30] Laughter, 2️⃣ Tears and Goosebumps[31] Released: 29 November 2024
Label: YBNL Nation
Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming — Apollo[32] Released: 20 August 2024
Label: 2️⃣ YBNL Nation
Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming — Playboy Released: 5 August 2024
Label: YBNL Nation
Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming 2️⃣ 123
Singles [ edit ]
As lead artist [ edit ]
As featured artist [ edit ]
Awards and nominations [ edit ]
References [ 2️⃣ edit ]
Media related to Fireboy DML at Wikimedia Commons
