Sidney Onoriode Esiri (born 1 May 1980), professionally known as Dr Sid, stylized as Dr SID, is a Nigerian singer.
Dr SID | |
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 Dr SID performing at MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sidney Onoriode Esiri |
| Born | 1 May 1980 Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, rapper |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Trybe Records, Mo' Hits Records, Mavin Records |
| Website | iamdrsid |
Early life
editDr Sid is from Delta State. He was born and raised in Lagos. His mother is a fashion designer and his father, Justus Esiri, was an actor.[1] His father was a Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) and is known for his role as the village headmaster, a Nigerian sitcom popular in the 1980s. The second child of four children, from an early age Dr Sid had his heart set on becoming an entertainer. However, his life took a different course graduating from the Nigerian Air force secondary school ikeja, Sid went on to the University of Ibadan to study dentistry and dental surgery. During his school years, he took part in school plays, dance competitions, and concerts winning numerous awards along the way.
Career
edit1999
editDr Sid signed on to a fresh new record label Trybe Records (who released the Nigerian hip hop group Trybesmen) as a choreographer. He would spend the next three years touring as a backup dancer for the Trybesmen.[2][3][4]
2002
editDr Sid got his chance in front of the mic, when he was made a member of Da Trybe, and given a spot on the song that caused a revolution in Nigerian Hip-hop, "Oya" in 2002 alongside Sasha, 2-Shotz, Timi, DEL, and the Trybesmen (Eldee, Kb and Freestyle). Over the next year Sid recorded his debut single "Don't Stop" and had the number 1 video on the MBI top ten for 8 weeks, His music career had to be put on hold as he had to take a year out to finish up his university degree.[5][6]
2004
editDr Sid became a qualified dentist. He moved to the UK working with the likes of JJC & the 419 squad, Felix Duke, KAS, R70, D'prince, D'Banj. Returning to Nigeria he spent the Next year working at Lagos University Teaching Hospital,[7][8] and then went on to serve his country at Yola in Adamawa state. He also worked at various dental clinics combining dentistry and music.
2005
editHe started recording a studio album titled Prognosis which featured the single "Raise da roof". He was nominated in the Best New Act category at the 2005 Amen Awards. He abandoned the album in 2006.
2007
editDr Sid quit practicing as a dentist after three years and decided to concentrate fully on his music career signing on to Don Jazzy's Mo' Hits Records and records the Mo' Hits Allstars collective album Curriculum Vitae (CV) which was released in December 2007. He featured on 7 of the 15 tracks released on the album, which include "Booty Call" and "Close to you".[9]
2008
editDr Sid spent most of 2008 touring with the Mo Hits Allstars, and performing at some of the major concerts, including the Thisday Music Festival and Star Mega Jam.[10]
2009
editDr SID started recording his first studio album as a solo artist under Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. The first single of the album Turning Point was titled "Something About You"[11] and was released in September 2009 and is currently moving up the African charts[12] alongside two other Winchi Winchi ft Wande Coal and Pop Something ft D'banj. He also performed at the MTV Africa Music Awards[13] in Kenya as a member of the Mo' Hits Allstars alongside D'banj, Wande Coal and Kenyan artist STL.
2010–2011
editMo' Hits Records release Dr Sid's debut album Turning Point on 11 April[14][15] Dr Sid New Single off Turning Point, "Over the Moon", hits number 1 on Nigerian top 10.
2012
editFollowing a fall out of the partners at Mo' Hits Records, D'banj and Don Jazzy, Dr Sid has since signed on to Don Jazzy's Mavin Records. He also had three songs from his upcoming album featured on a Mavin Records compilation album titled: Solar Plexus.
2013
editDr Sid released his sophomore album titled Siduction on December 20, 2013.[16][17] The album featured guest appearances from Tiwa Savage, Ice Prince, Emma Nyra, Alexandra Burke, Phyno and Wizkid. The album had song production from Baby Fresh, Don Jazzy and BlayzeBeats.[18][19]
2014
editDr. Sid starred in Moses Inwang's 'The Last 3 Digits'. He starred an NYSC corp member and a friend to Nonso Diobi in the film. It won the People's Film Festival's Best International Film award in Paris, France.[20][21][22] Dr Sid performed his hit single Surulere Live on the MTV Africa Music award stage in Durban.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- 2010 Turning Point
- 2013 Siduction
Singles
edit| Year | Song Title | Featured Artist | Producer | Album/Single Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chocolate West African Remix | Ice Prince, Sarkodie, Elom Adablah, and Lynxxx | Don Jazzy | Chocolate The Remixes |
| 2013 | Chocolate East African Remix | Musik Maestro | Don Jazzy | Chocolate The Remixes |
| 2012 | Afefe | Blayze Beats | Siduction | |
| 2013 | Lady Don Dada | Don Jazzy | Siduction | |
| 2013 | Love Mine | Don Jazzy | Siduction | |
| 2013 | Talented | Don Jazzy | Siduction | |
| 2013 | Baby Tornado | Don Jazzy | Siduction | |
| 2013 | Baby Tornado Remix | Alexandra Burke | Don Jazzy | Siduction |
| 2013 | Surulere | Don Jazzy | Don Jazzy | Siduction |
| 2013 | Oyari | Tiwa Savage | Don Jazzy | Siduction |
| 2015 | Kabiyesi | featuring Don Jazzy | Don Jazzy | Single |
| 2016 | The Best | Don Jazzy | single | |
| 2016 | Flawless | Korede Bello | Don Jazzy | Single |
| 2017 | Greater Things | Don Jazzy | Single | |
| 2017 | We Up | Altims | Single | |
| 2017 | Jensimi | Don Jazzy | Single | |
| 2018 | Open and Close | Don Jazzy and Altims | Single | |
| 2018 | Softly | Solidstar | P.Banks | Single |
| 2018 | 40 Bottles | Dj Big N, Special Ed, Shody, Do2dtun | Princeton | Single |
| 2019 | Deep Down | Seyi Shay | Altims | Single |
| 2019 | Good Time | Ozedikus | Single |
As featured artist on compilation albums
edit- 2004: The Big Picture
- 2007: Curriculum Vitae
- 2012: Solar Plexus
Videography
edit| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Don't Stop | Eldee | — |
| 2009 | Something About You | Sesan Ogunro | — |
| 2010 | Over the moon | Dj Tee | — |
| Pop Something ft D'banj | Walter Banger | — | |
| 2011 | bamijo ft eldee, Ikechukwu and M.I | Sesan Ogunro | — |
| 2013 | When this song comes on | — | — |
| 2012 | Afefe | Sesan Ogunro | — |
| 2013 | Baby Tornado ft Alexandra Burke | Olehbuckman Productions | — |
| Love Mine | Mr Moe Musa | — | |
| talented | Mr Moe Musa | — | |
| 2014 | Work It ft Navio | — | [23] |
| Surulere ft Don Jazzy | Daniel Ugo | — | |
| 2015 | Kabiyesi (feat. Don Jazzy) | Dr Sid and Adasa Cookey | — |
| 2016 | If I Start to talk ft Tiwa Savage | Clarence Peters | — |
| The Best | Clarence Peters | — | |
| Flawless ft Korede Bello | Lavinia Noel | — | |
| 2017 | Jensimi | Dr SID and Paul Gambit | — |
| 2018 | Open and Close | Dr Sid | — |
| 2019 | Good Time | Unlimited L.A | — |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Soundcity Music Video Awards | Fresh Video | Won |
| 2009 | Nigerian Music Video Awards | Best Afro Hip Hop Video[24] | Won |
| 2011 | The Headies | Revelation of the year | Won |
| Best R&B/Pop Album | Nominated | ||
| Best Pop Single [25] | Won | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Album of the year | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | The Headies | Song of the year | Nominated |
| Best Collabo | Nominated | ||
| Best Pop Single | Nominated | ||
| MTV Africa Music Awards | Song of the year | Nominated | |
| City People Entertainment Awards [26] | Best Collaboration | Won |
Filmography
edit| Year | Project | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Last 3 Digits | Benji | Moses Inwang |
| 2015 | The Application | Director | Sidney Esiri |
| 2019 | Nigerian Trade | Jade Osiberu |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ [1][permanent dead link], Punch article.
- ^ "Dr Sid". Music In Africa (in French). 7 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Adeleye, Kunle (23 December 2021). "Amazing Facts About Dr. Sid: Early Life & How He Rose To Fame". Glamsquad Magazine. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Dr Sid". NotjustOk. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "'Why I chose music over becoming a dentist' - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Willie, Akwaowo (6 July 2018). "Did You Know Singer Dr Sid was a Dentist?". Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Lagos, Lagos Universities.
- ^ List of hospitals in Nigeria#Lagos, Lagos Hospitals.
- ^ "Dr. Sid dumps Music". The Gazelle News. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Sid". Nigeria Galleria. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ [2], Something About you Lyrics.
- ^ [3] Archived 31 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Radio Express Africa Chart.
- ^ [4],[dead link] MAMA 2009 Performers.
- ^ [5], Turning point on iTunes.
- ^ [6][permanent dead link], Punch Newspaper.
- ^ Onos (14 October 2013). "Mavin Love Doctor On Call! Dr. Sid Unveils Cover Art & Track List for His Sophomore Album Effort, "Siduction"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Dr Sid Releases New Album 'Siduction'". Pulse Nigeria. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ @Tobi_tx (27 January 2023). "Dr Sid - "Siduction" Album Art | Track Listing". tooXclusive. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "It's here! Dr Sid releases new album 'Siduction' (Download) » YNaija". YNaija. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "The Last 3 Digits 1st Trailer". You Tube. Moses Inwang. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ^ "'The Last 3 Digits' Moses Inwang's movie wins 'Best International film' award". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ "Dr. Sid Makes Nollywood Debut In 'The Last 3 Digits'". Information Nigeria. Haliwud. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ "Navio, Dr Sid African stars collaborate in 'Work it' video". Pulse.com.gh. Joey Akan. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ^ "NMVA Winners and Nominees". 11 January 2010. Archived from the original on 11 January 2010. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "The Headies' Winners List – Hiphop World Awards 2011". 25 October 2011. Archived from the original on 25 October 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Rita Dominic, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Majid Michel – 2014 City People Entertainment Awards Nominees – BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
External links
edit- Official website Archived 24 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine