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Babatunde Olusegun Adewale[1][2] (born June 14, 1975), popularly known by his stage name Modenine, is an English-born Nigerian rapper.[3][4] He is a seven times Headies lyricist on the roll winner and he is widely regarded by industry heads as one of the greatest African lyricists of all time.[5][6][7]
In 2014, he released "Super Human" with Jamaican-American rapper, Canibus.[8][9]
Early life and education
[edit]Babatunde was born in London on June 14, 1975, and his family relocated to Lagos during his preteen years.[10] He is the third child of his parents who are from Osun State.[11] He has credited Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five for inspiring his love for hip-hop.[12] He attended Agboju secondary school.[2] He earned a degree in Building Technology at Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State, Nigeria.[2]
Career
[edit]He worked with Rhythm 84.7fm in Abuja, Nigeria as a radio presenter.[2]
In 2004, Babatunde released his debut project, Malcolm IX.[13][14] In 2006 "Pentium IX" was released .[13][15] In 2007, he released another album called É Pluribus Unum.[13] The album's main single, 'Cry', won three awards at the Channel O Music Video Awards in 2006.[16] It also won the award for "Best Rap Single" at The Headies.[17] Modenine has eight studio albums.[13]
In 2018, Babatunde released a new album titled "Hence4th" which was produced by Black Intelligence.[18] In 2019, he released an album titled The Monument[19][20]
Accolades
[edit]- 2006: "Cry" won awards at the Channel O Music Video Awards
- 2007: Won 'Best Rap Single' for "Cry" at The Headies.[21]
Discography
[edit]Single Albums
- Malcolm IX -2004 [13]
- Pentium IX - 2006[13]
- E' Pluribus Unum "One Amongst Many" -2007 [13]
- The Paradigm Shift -2008
- Da Vinci Mode -2010
- Above Ground Level - 2014
- Insulin - 2016
- The Monument (By Stormatique) - 2019[19]
Featured Albums
- Modenine & Alias - Pay At-10-Shun - 2010
- Modenine & Mills The Producer - Golden Era Guevara New Era Mandela - 2011
- Modenine & XYZ - Alphabetical Order - 2013
- Modenine and DJ Papercutt - Look What I Found EP - 2016
- Modenine & Black Intelligence - Hence4th - 2018[18]
Mixtapes
- Malcolm IX - The Lost Sessions - 2004
- Pentium IX - The Mixtape - 2005
- Nigel Benn's KraftWork (Modenine and Kraft) - The Soul Edition - 2007
- 09.09.09 The Mix Tape - 2009
- Occupy The Throne - 2012
‘’’Features’’’
- ’’ODUMODUBLVCK - INDUSTRY MACHINE - 2025’’
References
[edit]- ^ "MODE 9 goes emotional: I released an album, no one cared!". Vanguard News. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Mode Nine". Pulse Nigeria. 9 April 2014.
- ^ "MI is a better Rapper than Iceprince -- Mode 9". hiphopworldmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ "Mode9 to quit rap music". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ https://hiphopafrican.com/we-could-have-saved-modes-9/
- ^ https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/music/1561498-olamide-odumodu-blvck-lists-top-nigerian-rappers-times/
- ^ https://randr.ng/ice-prince-praises-mi-modenine/
- ^ "Modenine & Canibus – Super Human (Prod. Teck-Zilla)". notjustOk. notjustok.com. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ "MODE 9 SIGNS NEW RECORD DEAL". 22 March 2012.
- ^ Kpade, Sabo. "Modenine: "The Ones That Are Against Me Tend to Overlook My Skill & What I Can Do"". Okayafrica. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "INTERVIEW WITH MODE 9 By Chiaka Opara". nigerianentertainment.com. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ "Nigerian Entertainment Online Magazine". nigerianentertainment.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "10 essential songs by the Mathematical Sege". Pulse Nigeria. 14 June 2018.
- ^ "Modenine's "Malcolm IX" Album Review". Trae Days. 4 October 2004.
- ^ Selbo, Jordan (21 November 2006). "Mode 9 (Modenine) :: Pentium IX". Rap Reviews.
- ^ "Channel O Music Video Awards". Bella Naija. Retrieved 23 October 2006.
- ^ "2007 Winners". The Headies. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Rapper releases new album titled, 'Hence4th'". Pulse Nigeria. 2 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Modenine returns with new album "The Monument"". 23 January 2019.
- ^ "Nigerian rappers Mode 9 and Eva set for album release". Music In Africa. 5 August 2016.
- ^ "2007 Winners". The Headies. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
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