Sound Sultan is no doubt one of the legends of Afrobeats in Nigeria. Olanrewaju Fasasi known popularly by his stage name Sound Sultan is a prolific rapper, singer and songwriter in Nigeria. He is regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.
Sound Sultan who launched his musical career by winning numerous local talent-hunt shows, as been a to go to artiste in the music industry. He became known in the industry upon the release of his first single “Jagbajantis” in 2000.
After independently releasing other singles and featuring in hit songs of other artists, he was signed by Kennis music.Under Kennis, he released four albums. By 2007, his contract with the label expired and he partnered with Baba Dee to start Naija Ninjas, a parent organization for a record label.
After starting as a rapper, he has worked in different musical genres from R&B to Afrobeat, soul and Nigerian Fuji music. He has said that artists shouldn’t be judged on the genre in which they perform, that the important thing is the message conveyed in the music.
Over his time of debut he has won himself major award recognition and gotten ambassadorial role from top brands in Nigeria. With albums like Kpseeeeeeew (2001), Naija 007 (2007),Back to The future (2010) just to mention a few, Sound Sultan has proven himself to be a topmost artiste.
Here are the best songs by Sound Sultan.
1. MATHEMATICS
This song by Sound Sultan a major street anthem and one of the songs that shot him into lime lite. This song saw him channel some Fela vibes due to it having some resemblance with Fela’s “teacher no teach me nonsense”.
The song since its release in 2000 has and is still enjoying massive airplay on TV and Radio stations in Nigeria.Nice song here. Check it out.
2. OROBO
This song by Sound Sultan which served as an ode to big boned ladies saw him team up with Flavour This song serenades thicken bodied ladies.
Orobo which also translates to thick bodied ladies is an all time street anthem due to the massive airplay it has enjoyed. Nice song here .Check it out.
3. NATURAL SOMETHING
This song by Sound Sultan has some playful tone to it. The artiste talks about how his love interest did him strong thing which happens to be natural something.
This is the first track off his “The Rebirth” mixtape in 2012. Sound Sultan artistically talks with ample humor about his wiles with women.
The song has since the time of its release received major airplay on TV and Radio stations in the Country, also featuring on major musical charts in Nigeria.
The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Clarence Peters. Nice song here. Check it out.
4. 2010 LIGHT IT UP
This Song by Sound Sultan saw him team up with Choc boy’s boss MI. This song saw the duo sing about the bad vices affecting the Country, majorly how the social amenities promised in the earlier years are still not in place.
This song has garnered major airplay on TV and Radio stations in Nigeria. This song saw him channeling the Fela vibes in him.
The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Clarence Peters. Lovely song here. Check it out.
5. KOKOSE
This song by Sound Sultan saw him team up with Starboy, Wizkid. This dance-able tune since the time of its release has become an all time street favorite.
This song is produced by Legendary Beats. The song has enjoyed massive airplay on TV and Radio stations since the time of its release, also featuring on major charts in the musical scene.
The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Adasa Cookey, with cameo appearances from Ice Prince, Banky W, comedian Princess Dammy, Chocolate City’s Victoria Kimani, more. Lovely song here. Check it out.
6.TWIN BRODA
This song by the legendary Nigerian singer, Sound Sultan saw him team up Omo Better himself, Small Doctor. The song saw the duo combine their lyrical prowess as they moved from one tempo to another.
This song was produced by Niyi and mixed and mastered by Indomix. The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Mykel David. Nice song here. Check it out.
7. VERY GOOD BAD GUY
This song by Sound Sultan saw him team up with the EME boss Banky W. The song saw the duo about been very good bad guys.
The song which has become an all time street hit has enjoyed massive airplay on TV and Radio stations in Nigeria, also featuring on major musical charts in the Country.
The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Clarence Peters. Lovely song here. Check it out.
8. ODO
This song by Sound Sultan saw him team up with Teni, Olu maintain and Mr real. This song is an all time street and club hit. This dance-able track one again proved that sound sultan is a musical legend.
The song is produced by Tee Y Mix .The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Adasa Cookey. Lovely song here. Check it out.
9. HELLO BAALE
This is song by Sound Sultan comes with some comical relif. This song saw the artiste sing about a particular female which he comically exposed as a cheerful giver.
This song was produced by ace producer Cohbams Asuquo. The visuals to the song which featured comical appearances from Nollywood actor Saheeb Balogun and Grace Ama was shot and directed by Kemi Adetiba. Nice song here. Check it out.
10. OBA LOLA
This song by Sound Sultan saw him talk about being the future King. The song was produced by Decdef. The song is a track off his “Out of the box” album which is his 7th studio album.
The song has since the time of its release enjoy massive airplay on TV and Radio stations in Nigeria.
The visuals to the song which featured cameo appearances from 2baba was shot and directed by. Lovely song here Uj Pro Films. Check it out.
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