Dotman

Dotman
Dotman
Birth name	Olatunji Oladotun Alade
Also known as	DOTMAN
Born	1993; Ogun State, Nigeria
Origin	Agosasa, Ipokia Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria
Genres	[#Afro Pop\|Rap]]
Occupation(s)	Singer, rapper, performer.
Years active	2014 – present
Labels	He is an independent artiste, managed by; 808 Recordz;
Website	www.dotmanofficial.com

Olatunji Oladotun Alade (born in c.1993 in Ogun State, Nigeria), popularly known as Dotman,^[1] is a Nigerian singer, rapper, performer and the CEO of 808 Recordz.^[2] He is most famous for his hit singles "Akube", "My Woman", "Afro Girl" and "Omoge".

Career

Olatunji Oladotun Alade was born in Agosasa, Ipokia, Ogun State, Nigeria and is a member of the Yoruba ethnic group in South-Western Nigeria. He attended Abeokuta Grammar School and studied at the University of Lagos (degree in Physics Education).^[3]^[4] Inspired by artistes like King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Akon, 9ice and Da Grin, he credits the start of his music career to him winning a rap competition at the University of Lagos.^[5]

In 2016, he was featured on TooXclusive's "Artistes To Watch in 2017 and Vibe.ng's "7 Breakthrough Acts To Watch Out For in 2017"^[6]^[7] In January 2017, Dotman performed at Big Brother Naija's Live Eviction Show in South Africa.^[8]^[9]

In 2020, Dotman was signed to the music label Labo Entertainment which is a subsidiary of Labo Group owned by Nigerian entrepreneur Olabisi Akanbi.^[10]^[11]^[12]

In May 2021, After spending a year with the label, Dotman returned to the role of a CEO pushing his craft forward with his record label.

Discography

Releases

2015 "Yes Melo"
2015 "Blessing"
2015 "Fine Girl"
2015 "Kilowade"
2015 "Orimi"
2015 "Yes Melo (Remix) Ft. Olamide"
2016 "Akube"
2016 "Respek" (Collaboration: DJ Kaywise featuring Dotman)
2017 "Escobar Ft. Davido"
2017 "My Woman"
2017 "Do Proper" (Collaboration: Ike Chuks featuring Dotman)
2017 ″Afro Girl″ (Collaboration: Dotman featuring Mr Eazi)
2017 "I Want You" (Collaboration: DJ Moh Green featuring Dotman)
2017 "Popping Bottles"
2018 "Iyawo"
2018 "Rara"
2018 "Pepesu" (Collaboration: Dotman featuring DJ Tunez)
2018 "Owo" (Collaboration: Dotman and Wolfgang featuring DJ Memphis)
2018 "Omoge" (Collaboration: Spinall featuring Dotman)
2018 "Flyaway" (Collaboration: MKO featuring Dotman)
2018 "Nomali"
2019 "Best Behaviour"
2019 "Frenemies"
2019 "Naija (Say No To Xenophobia)"
2019 "Awe"
2019 "Till I Die"
2020 "Pariwo" (Collaboration: DJ_XCLUSIVE featuring Dotman)
2020 "These Days"^[13]
2020 "Enugbe"
2020 "Feelings"
2020 "Duro"
2020 "Giveaway"
2021 ''Hakuna Matata Album"[1]
2021 “Drunk In Love” (Collaboration: Dotman x DJ Neptune
2022 “Vibes and Chill” (Collaboration: with EL_(rapper)
2022 "Daddy Duties"
2022 "Say No More" (Collaboration: with Peruzzi_(singer)

References

^ "Dotman". Netxclusive. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
^ Encomium. "Yes Melo crooner, Dotman on how he intends to take over 'I'M INTRODUCING MY NEW SOUND'". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
^ Encomiun. "Yes Melo crooner, Dotman on how he intends to take over 'I'M INTRODUCING MY NEW SOUND'". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
^ Ekah, Mary. "Nigeria: 'My Music Different From the Norm' – Dotman". AllAfrica. ThisDay Live. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
^ Ekah, Mary. "Nigeria: 'My Music Different From the Norm' – Dotman". AllAfrica. ThisDay Live. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
^ Yhussuff. "7 Breakthrough Acts To Watch Out For in 2017". vibes.ng. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
^ "TooXclusive's Artistes To Watch in 2017!!!". TooXclsive.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
^ MTV, Base. "dotman just released the music video for "escobar"". Retrieved 2 March 2017.
^ "Live Show 2: Bless the mic, light up the stage!". Africa Magic DSTV. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
^ "Labo Entertainment signs popular singer Dotman". Pulse Nigeria. 13 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ "I'm ready to invest in entertainment big time, says LABO Group CEO". Vanguard News. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ "Dotman joins Labo Entertainment - The Nation Nigeria News". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ "Dotman – "These Days" | Download MP3 « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.

[1] "Dotman". Netxclusive. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.

[2] Encomium. "Yes Melo crooner, Dotman on how he intends to take over 'I'M INTRODUCING MY NEW SOUND'". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2017.

[3] Encomiun. "Yes Melo crooner, Dotman on how he intends to take over 'I'M INTRODUCING MY NEW SOUND'". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2 March 2017.

[4] Ekah, Mary. "Nigeria: 'My Music Different From the Norm' – Dotman". AllAfrica. ThisDay Live. Retrieved 2 March 2017.

[5] Ekah, Mary. "Nigeria: 'My Music Different From the Norm' – Dotman". AllAfrica. ThisDay Live. Retrieved 2 March 2017.

[6] Yhussuff. "7 Breakthrough Acts To Watch Out For in 2017". vibes.ng. Retrieved 2 March 2017.

[7] "TooXclusive's Artistes To Watch in 2017!!!". TooXclsive.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.

[8] MTV, Base. "dotman just released the music video for "escobar"". Retrieved 2 March 2017.

[9] "Live Show 2: Bless the mic, light up the stage!". Africa Magic DSTV. Retrieved 2 March 2017.

[10] "Labo Entertainment signs popular singer Dotman". Pulse Nigeria. 13 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[11] "I'm ready to invest in entertainment big time, says LABO Group CEO". Vanguard News. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[12] "Dotman joins Labo Entertainment - The Nation Nigeria News". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[13] "Dotman – "These Days" | Download MP3 « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.

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