Bad Boy Timz
Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin (born 13 August 1999; professionally known as Bad Boy Timz) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "MJ,"[1] and a follow-up remix which featured Nigeria singer Mayorkun.
Bad Boy Timz | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin |
| Also known as | Bad Boy Timz |
| Born | August 13, 1999 Lagos |
| Genres | Afrobeats |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019 – present |
| Labels | Slippery Entertainment |
| Associated acts | |
He was also featured in Olamide's hit single titled Loading[2] and winning Rookie of the Year at The Headies Award.[3]
Early life and career
In 2019, Bad Boy Timz skits and freestyles for which he received shouts from industry giants (including J Hus) caught the eye of the record label, and early in 2019, he signed a deal with Anonymous Record label and later Slippery Entertainment.[4]
In 2021, Bad Boy Timz graduated from the Bells University of Technology.[5]
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Hustle" | N/A | Unknown |
| 2020 | "MJ" | ||
| "MJ Remix" (featuring Mayorkun) | |||
Featured in
| Year | Title | Producer | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Loading" (featuring Olamide) | N/A | Carpe Diem |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best New Act | "Himself" | Won | [6] |
| The Headies, The Rookies | Rookie of the Year | [7] | |||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most played Hip Hop song | "Loading" (Olamide featuring Bad Boy Timz) | Nominated | [8] |
References
- "10 Nigerian Artistes To Watch In 2021". 27 December 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- "Bad Boy Timz". Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- "How Bad Boy Timz Won The Award For Rookie Of The Year At Headies Explore". 22 February 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
- "As up-and-coming artiste, I attended events without performing –Bad Boy Timz". 28 March 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- "Bad Boy Timz bags first degree". 25 March 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- "Winners emerge at 2020 City People music awards". Citypeopleonline.com. 7 December 2020.
- "The Headies 2021: Fireboy, Omah Lay, Bad Boy Timz win first-ever award [See list of winners]". 22 February 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
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