Soundz (singer)

Samuel Idowu Oluwadarasimi, better known by his stage name Soundz, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer signed to AfroNext Entertainment.[1] He came into the music scene with an acclaimed extended play In The Rough, with the lead track "Attention" released in 2022. The song debuted at number 6 on TurnTable Afro-Pop Songs, and the extended play peaked at number 36 on TurnTable Top 50.[2] In November 2022, he ranked number 80 on TurnTable Artiste Top 100.[3]

Soundz
Birth nameSamuel Idowu Oluwadarasimi
BornLagos
Origin Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, producer
Years active2022–present
LabelsAfroNext Entertainment

Career

In 2020, Soundz gain popularity as a record producer, singer, and songwriter; following the success of his song "Darasimi", which became popular on Triller Nigeria.[4] The song title "Darasimi" was taken from his last name Oluwadarasimi, and his production tag "Wicked" gained popularity. On 11 December 2020, he went on to release "Cinderella",[5] and the music video was released the following year on Apple Music.[6] On 10 February 2022, he released "Personal"[7] as the lead single off In The Rough, extended play.

On 27 July 2022, he released his first extended play In The Rough, which spawn a sleeper hit "Attention". However, it took four months for the song to gain mass popularity from TikTok and became a commercial success in Nigeria. On 24 October 2022, Soundz song "Attention" debuted on TurnTable Nigeria Top Afro-Pop Songs chart at number 6 and peaked at number 5 on 24 October.[8] On 23 November 2022, he released the music video for "Attention", through AfroNext Entertainment, and directed by Pink.[9]

On 26 December 2022, he told BellaNaija during their conversation about the creative process of his EP In The Rough; he says "I was going through a rough patch at the time, and I wanted my music to be a mirror of that, I wanted the world to feel how I felt, I titled the EP In The Rough because it signifies a person with so much unappreciated potential."[10] On 23 January 2023, Pan African Music listed Soundz among other Nigerian artists to watch in 2023.[11]

Artistry

Soundz describes his style of music as Afropop, and RnB.[12]

Discography

EPs
List of EPs, with selected details, chart positions, and certifications
Title Ep details Peak chart positions Certifications
NG
In The Rough
  • Released: 27 July 2022
  • Label: AfroNext Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 36

Singles
List of singles, showing title and year released with selected chart positions
Title Year Chart positions Certifications Album
NG
 NG
Afropop		 UK
 US
 US
Afrobeats
"Darasimi" 2020 ————— TBA
"Cinderella" —————
"Personal" 2022 ————— In The Rough
"Fever" (with. Fave) 2023 ————— TBA
List of singles as featured artist, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Chart positions Certifications Album
NG
 NG
Afropop		 UK
 US
 US
Afrobeats
"Drunk in Love"[13]
(Laycon featuring Soundz)		 2021 ————— I Am Laycon
(The Original Soundtrack)

Other charted songs
List of other charted songs, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Chart positions Certifications Album
NG
 NG
Afropop		 UK
 US
 US
Afrobeats
"Attention" 2022 —5——— In The Rough

References
  1. Falade, Tomi. "Why Soundz Is Catching Attention With Viral Hit Song". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  2. "Official Top 50 Albums". www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable Charts. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  3. "TurnTable Charts | Official Artiste Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  4. Alake, Motolani (8 July 2020). "Here are the current top 25 biggest Nigerian songs on Triller [Pulse Exclusive]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  5. "New Music: Soundz – Cinderella". BellaNaija. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  6. "Cinderella by Soundz". Apple Music. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  7. "LISTEN: Soundz Returns With New Single 'Personal'". NotjustOk. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  8. "Top Afro-R&B Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  9. Adebiyi, Adeayo (23 November 2022). "Soundz releases video for his viral hit song, 'Attention'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  10. "#BNExclusive: Soundz on the Creative Process of His "In The Rough" EP, Career Highlight & What Next". BellaNaija. 25 December 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  11. "10 Nigerian artists to watch in 2023". PAM - Pan African Music. Pan African Music. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  12. "Why my Single, 'Attention' is making waves on TikTok – Soundz". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  13. "Watch Nigerian star Laycon's video for 'Drunk In Love' featuring Soundz". GRUNGECAKE. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
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