Cheque (singer)

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Cheque
Birth nameAkinbi Bamidele Brett
Also known asCheque
SuperBoy Cheque
Born (1995-03-23) March 23, 1995 (age 26)
OriginOndo State
GenresAfro-Pop
Hip Hop
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper, song writer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015-Present
LabelsPenthauze
Associated actsPhyno
Davido
Olamide
Fireboy DML
Wale

Akinbi 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] In 2021, he won an award for Best Duo African HipHop at the All Africa Music Awards alongside Fireboy DML.[3] He is currently signed to Phyno's Penthauze imprint.[1]

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][4]

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 and he was on the collective track "Nyem Space", which also had Rhatti and Nuno, who Phyno also just signed at the time.[5] In February 2020, he was featured on the track ‘Warlord’ in Olamide's 999 EP.[6][7][8] In July 2020, he released his first EP in Penthauze music titiled ‘Razor’ which had the hit track ‘Zoom’.[9] He also did a remix of ‘Zoom’ with Davido and Wale afterwards.[2][10] In September 2021, Cheque featured Olamide in a single titled LOML (Love Of My Life)[11] and later released his debut studio album ‘Bravo’ on 24 September 2021.[12][13]

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. ^ a b c d Motolani, Alake (2020-07-18). "Cheque tells Pulse Nigeria about Fireboy, Razor EP, OAU, Phyno, Penthauze and more [Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  2. ^ a b Akinwale, Akinyoade (2020-12-22). "Davido And Wale Feature On Cheque's 'Zoom (Remix)'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Archived from the original on 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  3. ^ "Afrima Awards 2021 winners list: Wizkid, Iba One, Fireboy DML, win for dis year All Africa Music Awards". BBC. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Cheque: My Infinite Vibe is a Mix of Different Genres". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-07-03. Archived from the original on 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  5. ^ "PentHauze Music ft. Phyno x Rhatti x Nuno x Superboy Cheque – "Nyem Space" » tooXclusive | MP3". tooXclusive. 2019-01-24. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  6. ^ Motolani, Alake (2020-02-10). "Olamide - 999 EP". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  7. ^ Taiwo, Okanlawon. "Olamide set to drop '999' EP - P.M. News". pmnewsnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 2020-02-10. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  8. ^ "Olamide Drenches in Dreaded 999 EP". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-02-15. Archived from the original on 2020-07-14. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  9. ^ Motolani, Alake (2020-07-06). "Read: Cheque - Razor [EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2020-11-25. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  10. ^ Motolani, Alake (2020-12-22). "Davido and Wale feature on 'Zoom (Remix)' by Cheque". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  11. ^ MODUPEOLUWA, ADEKANYE (2021-09-02). "Listen: Cheque Features Olamide In New Single 'LOML'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Archived from the original on 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  12. ^ Motolani, Alake (2021-09-05). "Cheque to release debut album, 'Bravo'". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2021-09-05. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  13. ^ Motolani, Alake (2021-09-23). "NEW ALBUM: Cheque releases 13-track new album, 'Bravo'". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
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