Cheque (singer)

Akanbi Bamidele Brett (born March 23, 1995), known by his stage name CHEQUE, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and a rapper.[1] Cheque is popularly known across Nigeria for his hit song ‘Zoom’ which was released in 2020.[2] He is currently signed to Phyno's Penthauze Music.[1]

Cheque
Birth nameAkanbi Bamidele Brett
Also known asCheque
Super Boy Cheque
Born (1995-03-23) March 23, 1995
OriginOndo State
GenresAfro-Pop
Hip Hop
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper, song writer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015-Present
LabelsPenthauze Records
Associated actsPhyno
Davido
Olamide
Fireboy DML
Wale

Early life

Cheque is from Okitipupa in Ondo State where he was born, but he grew up in Ondo Town, Ondo State. He attended Obafemi Awolowo University in Osun State where he studied Chemical Engineering and graduated in 2016.[1][3]

Career

As Kyle B, Cheque released his five track EP, S.O.O.N EP in 2015. It featured DML (Now Fireboy DML), Chinko Ekun and Zamora.[1] In January 2019, he was officially signed into Phyno's Penthauze Music and he was on the collective track "Nyem Space", which also had Rhatti and Nuno, who Phyno also just signed at the time.[4] In February 2020, he was featured on the track ‘Warlord’ in Olamide's 999 EP.[5][6][7] In July 2020, he released his first EP in Penthauze music titiled ‘Razor’ which had the hit track ‘Zoom’.[8] He also did a remix of ‘Zoom’ with Davido and Wale afterwards.[2][9] In September 2021, Cheque featured Olamide in a single titled LOML (Love Of My Life)[10] and later released his debut studio album ‘Bravo’ on 24 September 2021.[11][12]

Discography

Albums/EPs
  • S.O.O.N EP (2015)
  • RAZOR EP (2020)
  • Bravo (2021)

Selected singles
  • Wave (2018)
  • Energy (2019)
  • Jekasoro (2019)
  • Pain away (2019)
  • Abundance (2019)
  • Zoom (2020)
  • LOML (2021)

See also

References
  1. Motolani, Alake (2020-07-18). "Cheque tells Pulse Nigeria about Fireboy, Razor EP, OAU, Phyno, Penthauze and more [Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  2. Akinwale, Akinyoade (2020-12-22). "Davido And Wale Feature On Cheque's 'Zoom (Remix)'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  3. "Cheque: My Infinite Vibe is a Mix of Different Genres". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  4. "PentHauze Music ft. Phyno x Rhatti x Nuno x Superboy Cheque – "Nyem Space" » tooXclusive | MP3". tooXclusive. 2019-01-24. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  5. Motolani, Alake (2020-02-10). "Olamide - 999 EP". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  6. Taiwo, Okanlawon. "Olamide set to drop '999' EP - P.M. News". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  7. "Olamide Drenches in Dreaded 999 EP". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-02-15. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  8. Motolani, Alake (2020-07-06). "Read: Cheque - Razor [EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  9. Motolani, Alake (2020-12-22). "Davido and Wale feature on 'Zoom (Remix)' by Cheque". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  10. MODUPEOLUWA, ADEKANYE (2021-09-02). "Listen: Cheque Features Olamide In New Single 'LOML'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  11. Motolani, Alake (2021-09-05). "Cheque to release debut album, 'Bravo'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  12. Motolani, Alake (2021-09-23). "NEW ALBUM: Cheque releases 13-track new album, 'Bravo'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
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