YBNL (abbreviation for Yahoo Boy No Laptop) is the second studio album by Nigerian hip hop recording artist Olamide. It was released on November 12, 2012 as the follow up to his debut studio album Rapsodi (2011). The album features guest appearances from Kay Switch, Tiwa Savage, Dammy Krane, Davido, Kidakudz, Reminisce, Base 1, Buckwyla and Minus 2. As the executive producer of his second studio project, Olamide reached out to different producers, including Pheelz, Samklef, I.D Cabasa, 2Kriss and Tyrone.
The aforementioned producers largely contributed to the album's production. YBNL was supported by the singles "Ilefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" and "Voice of the Street".
The YBNL phrase is, in itself, a paradox. In layman's terms, Olamide wants to be fly like a Yahoo Boy, but doesn't want to be associated with sending scam emails. On YBNL, Olamide's lyrics focus primarily on his love for God and the streets that raised him. On "Jesu O’ Kola", he looks to God for support because he believes the music industry castigated him. On "Jale", a church-like chorus, Olamide thanked God for preventing him from stealing. On "Voice of the Streets", he raps about his ambition and determination to blow.
The YBNL phrase is, in itself, a paradox. In layman's terms, Olamide wants to be fly like a Yahoo Boy, but doesn't want to be associated with sending scam emails. On YBNL, Olamide's lyrics focus primarily on his love for God and the streets that raised him. On "Jesu O’ Kola", he looks to God for support because he believes the music industry castigated him. On "Jale", a church-like chorus, Olamide thanked God for preventing him from stealing. On "Voice of the Streets", he raps about his ambition and determination to blow.
He also raps about the passion and energy that young hustlers like himself possess. On "Street Love", he reminisces about his humble upbringing in Bariga. On "Money", Olamide talks about his constant quest for "paper chasing". On "Fucking with the Devil", Olamide said that he's not "born again", but can hear angels calling.
To promote the album, Olamide held an album launch party at Octopus Club in Yaba, Lagos. The launch party featured performances from Dammy Krane, Morell, Djzeez, Phyno, Phynom, Samklef, Skales and Lace.[7] Prior to the album launch party in Yaba, Olamide held a concert at Mazabs Event Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State on March 21, 2013.
On November 20, 2011, Olamide released the album's lead single "Ilefo Illuminati". The song was produced by 2Kriss. The music video for the song, released on June 23, 2012, was shot and directed in South Africa by Godfather Productions. On June 21, 2012, the album's second single "First of All" was released. It was produced by Pheelz. The music video for the single, taped at a total length of 4 minutes and 11 seconds, was directed in Nigeria by Patrick Ellis. The remix of the song, featuring D'banj, made D'Kings Men's final tracklisting. On July 27, 2012, Olamide and YBNL Nation released the album's third single "Stupid Love". The song was produced by Samklef. The music video for "Stupid Love" was directed by Matt Max. On November 1, 2012, the album's fourth single "Voice of the Street", produced by Tyrone, was released. The music video for the single was also directed by Matt Max.
To promote the album, Olamide held an album launch party at Octopus Club in Yaba, Lagos. The launch party featured performances from Dammy Krane, Morell, Djzeez, Phyno, Phynom, Samklef, Skales and Lace.[7] Prior to the album launch party in Yaba, Olamide held a concert at Mazabs Event Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State on March 21, 2013.
On November 20, 2011, Olamide released the album's lead single "Ilefo Illuminati". The song was produced by 2Kriss. The music video for the song, released on June 23, 2012, was shot and directed in South Africa by Godfather Productions. On June 21, 2012, the album's second single "First of All" was released. It was produced by Pheelz. The music video for the single, taped at a total length of 4 minutes and 11 seconds, was directed in Nigeria by Patrick Ellis. The remix of the song, featuring D'banj, made D'Kings Men's final tracklisting. On July 27, 2012, Olamide and YBNL Nation released the album's third single "Stupid Love". The song was produced by Samklef. The music video for "Stupid Love" was directed by Matt Max. On November 1, 2012, the album's fourth single "Voice of the Street", produced by Tyrone, was released. The music video for the single was also directed by Matt Max.
Olamide Adedeji - Primary artist
Pheelz - Primary producer
Samklef - Secondary producer
I.D Cbasa - Secondary producer
2Kriss - Secondary producer
Tyrone - Secondary producer
Tiwatope Savage Balogun - Featured artist
Dammy Krane - Featured artist
David Adeleke - Featured artist
Kidakudz - Featured artist
Reminisce - Featured artist
Base 1 - Featured artist
Buckwyla - Featured artist
Minus 2 - Featured artist
Pheelz - Primary producer
Samklef - Secondary producer
I.D Cbasa - Secondary producer
2Kriss - Secondary producer
Tyrone - Secondary producer
Tiwatope Savage Balogun - Featured artist
Dammy Krane - Featured artist
David Adeleke - Featured artist
Kidakudz - Featured artist
Reminisce - Featured artist
Base 1 - Featured artist
Buckwyla - Featured artist
Minus 2 - Featured artist
Artistes
Olamide
Lil Kesh
Viktoh
Adekunle Gold
Chinko Ekun
Xino
Olamide
Lil Kesh
Viktoh
Adekunle Gold
Chinko Ekun
Xino
Producers
Pheelz
Young JohnPheelz
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