ODUMODUBLVCK RELEASES NEW TRACK FEATURING BLOODY CIVILIAN, WALE
“BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR”
ODUMODUBLVCK – AWARD WINNING NIGERIAN RAPPER & FIRST ARTIST FROM NATIVE RECORDS/DEF JAM PARTNERSHIP – RELEASES NEW MIXTAPE EZIOKWU (THE TRUTH) TODAY
ODUMODUBLVCK, BLOODY CIVILIAN, & WALE LINK UP FOR THE “BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR” VIDEO
“One of the pioneers who first showed the true potential of this alternative rap movement on a large scale” – Dazed
“A diamond from the rough presenting polished music, dropping banger after banger” – Complex UK
“One-of-a-kind voice” – Wonderland
On the fast track towards a global breakthrough following widespread acclaim, rising Nigerian artist and rapper ODUMODUBLVCK (pronounced “O-doo-moh-doo-black”) – who’s ode to Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice went viral earlier this summer and just recently took home ‘Best Rap Single’ honors at The 2023 Headies – proudly presents his highly anticipated new mixtape EZIOKWU today. It notably marks his debut project for Native Records/Def Jam Recordings.
Listen to EZIOKWU HERE. Watch “BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR” (feat. Bloody Civilian & Wale) official music video HERE.
In his native language Igbo, EZIOKWU translates to “The Truth,“ and this moniker proves utterly apropos when it comes to these 14 tracks…
On the record, ODUMODUBLVCK threads together open-hearted lyricism with an organic hybrid of floor-moving Afrobeats and future-facing R&B spiked with grime—which he personally dubs “okporoko rhythms.“ It’s honest. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s EZIOKWU.
A horn-laden beat underlines “COMMEND” where his hummable melodies collide with a chantable chorus, “When I threw it, she be commend me.” On “KUBOLOR,” melodic guitar snakes through a head-nodding drum beat as he flexes his vocal range on the club-ready hook. He confidently stomps over a drill beat on the incendiary “SHOOT AND GO HOME.” Then, there’s “BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR” (feat. Bloody Civilian & Wale). A mesmerizing hook, gripping synths, and ethereal guitar set the tone for these three titans to deliver a lyrical masterclass, breaking boundaries between styles and countries, watch official music video HERE. Elsewhere, his high register shines on “HAMMER TIME,“ emanating no shortage of finesse and fire.
Check out the full tracklisting below.
He set the stage for the mixtape with the single “MC OLUOMO.” Beyond tallying north of 743K Spotify streams and 756K YouTube views on the music video, it earned widespread critical acclaim. Billboard touted it among “Afrobeats Fresh Picks of the Month,“ hailed it as “invigorating,“ and went on to proclaim, “But his hustle, even in the literal sense, comes from his hard work, and he wouldn’t be able to get to the bag without it.” and NOTION praised how “‘MC OLUOMO’ flips ODUMODUBLVCK‘s script.“
Meanwhile, his collaboration with Adekunle Gold, “Wrong Person,” has gathered north of 1.5 million Spotify streams to date. He also made headlines for his recent “On The Radar” freestyle, delivering a border-crossing performance over the beat of Skepta & Nafe Smallz‘s “Greaze Mode.” Watch it HERE.
THE TRUTH is here, thanks to ODUMODUBLVCK.
The artwork painted by British-Nigerian designer and artist, Slawn is an original piece painted on canvas depicting ODUMODU in introspection, encapsulating a profound moment of self-validation. The image captures ODUMODU’s gaze turned inward, seeking affirmation from within, a realisation that the wellspring of approval must come from himself alone. Multiple iterations of his persona coexist harmoniously in the portrayal, emphasizing that every facet is authentically him. This convergence serves as an embodiment of truth – the undeniable reality that regardless of the various facets, they all comprise the essence of ODUMODU.
Fresh off starring in the recent NOCTA x Nike collaboration, the Nigerian drill scene’s most exciting and pioneering voice returned this Spring with the record-breaking single “DECLAN RICE” (37.7M+ streams globally, Nigeria’s biggest all time week 1) which debuted at #27 Billboard U.S Afrobeats Songs chart and was used as the official announcement audio in the Arsenal Declan Rice announcement. His deep, intentional lyricism on earlier singles including “Picanto” and “DOG EAT DOG II” have garnered a swell of support from titles including Dazed, Crack, The Line of Best Fit, Wonderland, GUAP, Dotty and Remi Burgz on BBC 1xtra.
EZIOKWU Full Tracklisting:
- COMMEND
- DECLAN RICE
- KUBOLOR
- SAINT OBI
- ADANMA BEKÉ
- MC OLUOMO
- SHOOT AND GO HOME
- TESLA BOY (feat. Blaq Bonez)
- FIRE GUN (feat. Fireboy DML)
- BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR (feat. Bloody Civilian & Wale)
- STRIPPERS ANTHEM (feat. Teezee & YP Dirty)
- HAMMER TIME
- DOG EAT DOG II (feat. Cruel Santino & Bella Shmurda)
- PICANTO (feat. Zlatan & Ecko Miles)
ABOUT ODUMODUBLVCK
Born in Lagos and raised in Abuja, Nigeria, ODUMODUBLVCK has been one of the most exciting voices out of the country’s capital in the last decade. Pairing his larger-than-life personality with his arresting flow, delivered with a trademark menacing growl, has led critics and fans alike to draw comparisons with the legendary Ruff Ryder, the late, great DMX. His latest release, “Declan Rice” has garnered even more praise, with Instagram shout outs and tweets raining in from the likes of Wizkid, Skepta, Omah Lay, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML and more – including Declan Rice himself.
Proudly repping Abuja, the unparalleled rapper is showing fans and industry insiders that there is no rule book to success, charting his own path to resounding organic success. Leader of his own Anti-World Gangsters & Blvck Sheep Music collectives, ODUMODUBLVCK is now reaping the rewards of years of groundwork.
