[CELEBRITIES] Adekunle Gold reveals the role Pheelz played in getting him signed to YBNL

In a recent interview reflecting on his 10 years in the industry, Adekunle Gold shared the role singer-songwriter, and producer Pheelz played in getting him signed to YBNL by Olamide.Adekunle Gold reveals the role Pheelz played in getting him signed to YBNL

Adekunle Gold celebrates 10 years since releasing his debut single ‘Sade’.

In December 2014, Adekunle Gold announced himself on the Nigerian music scene with the hit single ‘Sade’.

The song, a cover of British boy band One Direction‘s smash hit ‘Story Of My Life,’ became a viral hit that brought Adekunle Gold mainstream attention and paved the way for his success.

In a recent interview reflecting on his 10 years in the industry, Adekunle Gold shared the role singer-songwriter, and producer Pheelz played in getting him signed to YBNL by Olamide.

Before getting signed to the label, the singer shared that he had a relationship with Olamide as he worked as a graphics designer for the label and was responsible for some of the cover art of the releases of its artists including Lil Kesh and Viktor.

On how he got signed to the label, AG baby as he’s fondly called shared that Pheelz heard ‘Sade’ and spoke to Olamide to consider signing him, and the rest, as they say, is history.

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Under YBNL, Adekunle Gold achieved mainstream success with his critically acclaimed debut album Gold, which featured hit songs like “Orente” and “Pick Up.”

Over the course of his 10-year career, Adekunle Gold has established himself as one of Nigeria’s most versatile artists, celebrated for his exceptional songwriting and captivating stage presence.

Starting out as a singer with a unique urban twist on folk and indigenous Yoruba music, the award-winning artist transitioned into a pop sensation with the release of Afro-pop Vol 1.

To date, Adekunle Gold has released five albums, each featuring several chart-topping tracks, solidifying his status as one of Africa’s most sought-after performers.