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Adedamola (stylized in lowercase) is the eponymous fourth studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Fireboy DML. It was released on 29 August 2024 by YBNL Nation and Empire , and features guest appearances from artists Seun Kuti , Jon Batiste , Lagbaja , Lojay and disc jockey Spinall .
Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan (born 5 February 1996), [2] [3] known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2018, he signed a record deal with YBNL Nation, a record label founded by rapper Olamide. [4] His debut studio album, Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps, was released in 2019. [4]
In reviews of Adedamola, "Iseoluwa" received praise for its role as the album's opener.Adeayo Adebiyi of Pulse Nigeria described the track as a reflection of Fireboy DML's gratitude for his career, citing its folk drum instrumentation and inspiration from Musiliu Haruna Ishola's Apala classic.
"Bandana" was released on 14 July 2022, as part of the rollout for Fireboy DML's third studio album, Playboy (2022). The song quickly became a commercial success, debuting at No. 66 on the Nigeria Top 100 after being available for just one day in its first tracking week. By the next week, it made a historic leap to No. 1, marking the biggest ...
Unlike his debut album, which was more spontaneous, Apollo reflected a more deliberate and introspective phase in his career. Fireboy described his mindset during the creation of Apollo as being in "god-mode," referencing the album's title, which is named after the Greek god of music and poetry. He said, "Apollo is a Greek god of music and ...
Tela Wangeci of the Native highlighted "All of Us (Ashawo)" as a sharp standout on Fireboy DML's Playboy album, praising its irresistible production and Fireboy's ability to balance blunt, introspective lyrics with catchy melodies. Wangeci noted that the song captures the complexities of modern relationships with a playful yet profound edge.
On the guitar-led album's opener "Need You", Fireboy DML pours his heart out to his lover and tries to make his romantic feelings known to her; the song borrows from Kola Ogunkoya's "Sweetie Baby" and is a cover of Ed Sheeran's "Tenerife Sea". [20] [21] [22] In "Like I Do", Fireboy DML blends R&B with lightweight melodies and tungba percussion ...
The review highlighted Fireboy's emotional depth on tracks like "Change," his party-ready appeal on "Bandana," and his seamless collaborations with Chris Brown, Rema, and Shenseea. Williams called "Timoti" the album’s "true stand-out moment," emphasizing its showcase of Fireboy's vocal abilities and authority in the genre. [9]