Vector | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olanrewaju Ogunmefun |
| Also known as | V.E.C |
| Born | Ogun, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip Hop, Naija |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter, Rapper |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | YSG Entertainment (music label)Link label |
Olanrewaju Ogunmefun better known by his stage name Vector tha Viper, is a Nigerian Hip hop Artist. Vector has a debut album "State of Surprise" (SOS) and is currently working on his second studio album. He is signed to YSG Entertainment music label.
Early life
editLanre was born in Ogun State. He is the number 4 out of 5 kids. He schooled in Nigeria attending Command children school, Ijebu-ode grammar school, Government college Victoria Island & Saint Gregory’s college. He started his journey into hip hop way back to junior high in the year 1994. In St. Gregorys College, he was involved in various social activities in which he was made to perform from the stage. In the year 1999, he formed a duo called "Badder Boiz", and they started writing their own songs and in the same year went on to start performing at showcases as a trio. And with a joined effort they aimed at selling the underground music to the surface.[1]
They recorded their first demo series in 1999, and kept on going by attending talent showcases. Vector was going towards the direction of an emcee as his ability to freestyle was made known to the other members of the group. As a group of three, consisting of Vector , Krystal & Blaze, they were together till 2004 when krystal left the group due to unreconcilable differences[2]. He went to the University of Lagos in which he graduated in the year 2008 with a Bachelors degree in Philosophy. His life has been basically R. kelly and Jay Z – best of both worlds.[3]
Career
editVector released his first official single "Kilode" featuring Emmsong for the album "State of surprise" in Feburary 2010[4]. He later released the video for this single in June 2010[5]. His second official single was "Mary Jane" which was released in April of the same year[6]. The album was released on the 29th of October, 2010 & Executive Produced by Eloka "Culture" Oligbo. His album featured the likes of 2 Face Idibia, General Pype, Chuddy K, Ade Piper, Emmsong, Sista Soul and with productions from H-Code, Sam Klef, Da Piano, J-Smith, Xela Xelz and Vibez Production just to name a few.
He has after then done other songs and has been featured in various songs by notable artistes. His 2 singles "Angeli" ft. 9ice and "Mr. Vector" featuring Jazzy, both produced by Sagzy were released[7] on the 19th of May, 2011 and were on heavy rotation on radio stations around the country. The video for "Angeli" which features 9ice has been released[8]
He is currently nominated for The Best Rap Act at The Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2012.
Rapping technique
editVector’s style of rap runs through the fast and equally slow tempo. His style of rap has been compared to that of rapper Jay-Z.[9]
Nigerian music industry
editControversy
editThere were sparks thrown into the air when Nigerian Artiste Reminisce recorded a diss track "ATA (Street Kitchen Reply)" with the line, "V.E what shit ki lo’n je be. Shebi iwo lo rap ju shit o ma pe’n nbe" in reply to Vector's verse on Sauce Kid's "Kitchen Street" in which Vector said "For all those boys wey dey show. Ti e ba fe ma form pe eyin lata ani tomato to ma to".[10]
After this incidence Vector has replied with the track "Distractions (Reminisce Diss)". A track with him and A.Q on it. Vector hit him with the lines, "Cos you bleach your skin doesn't mean you are enlightened, Pig. I'm the base and my crew be strong, you cannot be the best cos you had one stupid song."[11]
Discography
editDebut Album[12] (2010) features the tracks
- Mary Jane
- Kilode featuring Emmsong
- Get Down featuring 2 Face Idibia
- Denge Pose
- I Luv Nigeria and other songs
References
editSee also
editExternal links
edit- Vector's biography on ysgent.com
- About Vector on Reverbnation.com
- Twitter Page on Twitter.com
- Facebook Page on Facebook.com
- YSGEnt video Page on Youtube.com