Dagrin's home was in Meiran, Alagbado, Lagos. His style of rapping incorporated Yoruba, English and Pidgin English. In 2010 he was nominated for the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Album (C.E.O.), Hottest Single "Pon Pon Pon", Best Rap Act and Best Collaboration with vocals.His album C.E.O. (Chief executive Omota English: Chief Executive Gangster) won the Hip hop World Award 2010 for best rap album.[4] From it came the singles "Pon Pon Pon", and "Kondo". Dagrin worked with other Nigerian artists such as Y.Q, 9ice, M.I, Iceberg Slim,omobaba,terry g,code,MISTAR DOLLAR, TMD entertainment, omowumi, chudy k, Bigiano, and Konga. He associated with music producers like Sossick, Dr Frabz, Sheyman, and Frenzy.
He died at the age of 22 on 22 April 2010 after a vehicle accident in Lagos, Nigeria.
Raprules Anthem
Da Grin Lyrics
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To ba je fuji lo fe ko, ko ma ko
To ba je reggae lo fe se, ko ma se
Ewo ni were everyday (everyday)
Everyday
To ba gbo flow mi wa mo pe mi on se butty
Mo tin represent tipe lati 1990
Mo kere gan but flow mi koja mighty
Look jo my guy, mo fe ko teti
Toba fe se nkan ko se lekan, ko pati
Mo hate ki eyan ma duri bii McCarthy
Toba rap leni, toba d'ola wa di JLO
Iwo nikan orisirisi style melo?
toba ni flow, listen just laylow
Cause nobody go feel you the way dem dey feel Biglo
That's why I too gbadun myself for who I be
Timba de ibi bayii, won a ni dagrin we feelin you Grin
Timba tun de ibeyen, awon sisi won fe pami
I ain't locked, look better you heard
Cause I show basically that I'm better than y'all
To bajero nimopa tun bo, yo yo
To ba je rap lo fe rap ko ma rap
To ba je fuji lo fe ko, ko ma ko
To ba je reggae lo fe se, ko ma se
Ewo ni were everyday (everyday)
Everyday
Awon temi l'africa, won po t'won fe ma rap
Sugbon t'oba wo elomi, elomi o sharp!
Elomi kan dato lenu bi tap
Won mo pe awa tipe, atipe bi schnapp
Ko digba ti a ba fa gbana k'a to le rap
Won feel me all over nigeria de ghana, botswana
T'oba teri si wa ri sutana, o kana?
Won ko mi je bii banana
Rush rush, omo Dagrin you 2much, opoju
This rap ti e ti poju
Bi emi se temi niyen everyday
Anywhere timba de, won funmi double tuale
Mo over throne bi Abass Obesere
Eniti o ba niki ama de lani de ba nile
T'oba de fe ma beef me, esa lobade mo si wanile
Omo Dagrin no lele
Bimo se wayi, mo mo awon t'ajo wa ni class
Anywhere timba de wo won funmi ni verse
Ma gbe ina si mi loju cause mo dabi gas
Ti mi o bati di mic mu jo mo ma relax
To ba je rap lo fe rap ko ma rap
To ba je fuji lo fe ko, ko ma ko
To ba je reggae lo fe se, ko ma se
Ewo ni were everyday(everyday)
Everyday
T'awon eyan ba rimi ni party, won maa n beri
Won ti gbagbe wipe fatimo yato si sheri
Koriko taba ti temole ko tun gberi
I represent Dagrin, abi eri won komije bi strawberry
Dagrin! That's how it has been, I'm defeat-less,
I'm representing ibile to the fullest,
Yeah! Dagrin a.k.a 2much, a.k.a Grinface, a.k.a Fimilejo, a.k.a Young…
In "Raprules Anthem," Da Grin emphasizes the importance of sticking to one's own style, whether it be rap, fuji, or reggae. He asserts that he has been representing his hometown of Lagos since 1990 with his mighty flow, and that he respects others who can do the same. Da Grin also touches on the idea of beefing with other rappers, stating that he doesn't participate and that he simply focuses on being the best he can be. The song serves as a nod to Da Grin's roots and his commitment to representing his culture through his music.
Overall, this song speaks to the resilience and confidence that Da Grin embodied as a rapper. He refused to conform to outside pressures and instead continued to create music that was true to himself and his identity. Through his lyrics, Da Grin encourages others to do the same, inspiring audiences to prioritize authenticity and stay true to their roots.
Line by Line Meaning
To ba je rap lo fe rap ko ma rap
If you want to do rap, do it well and don't just play around with it.
To ba je fuji lo fe ko, ko ma ko
If you want to do fuji music, do it well and don't just play around with it.
To ba je reggae lo fe se, ko ma se
If you want to do reggae music, do it well and don't just play around with it.
Ewo ni were everyday (everyday)
Everyday there is something new to learn and explore.
To ba gbo flow mi wa mo pe mi on se butty
If you listen to my flow, you'll know that I'm smooth.
I'm a lead hustler from lagos city
I'm a successful leader amongst people who struggle to make it in Lagos.
Mo tin represent tipe lati 1990
I've been representing since the 1990s.
Mo kere gan but flow mi koja mighty
I might be small, but my flow is powerful.
Look jo my guy, mo fe ko teti
Hey my friend, my aim is to make it big.
Toba fe se nkan ko se lekan, ko pati
If you want to do something, do it properly and don't take shortcuts.
Mo hate ki eyan ma duri bii McCarthy
I dislike people who try to take advantage of others.
Toba rap leni, toba d'ola wa di JLO
If you're a rapper today, you can be wealthy like JLO tomorrow.
Iwo nikan orisirisi style melo?
How many different styles do you have?
toba ni flow, listen just laylow
If you have a good flow, just relax and listen.
Cause nobody go feel you the way dem dey feel Biglo
Nobody will appreciate you for who you are like they did with Biglo.
That's why I too gbadun myself for who I be
That's why I enjoy being myself.
Timba de ibi bayii, won a ni dagrin we feelin you Grin
When I arrive here, they know Dagrin we feelin you Grin.
Timba tun de ibeyen, awon sisi won fe pami
When I arrive there again, the ladies want to be with me.
I ain't locked, look better you heard
I'm not hiding anything, you heard me loud and clear.
Cause I show basically that I'm better than y'all
Because I've proven that I'm better than you.
To bajero nimopa tun bo, yo yo
If I see you, I'll wave hi back, yo yo!
Awon temi l'africa, won po t'won fe ma rap
My friends in Africa want to do rap music.
Sugbon t'oba wo elomi, elomi o sharp!
But once they see the inside of a studio, they become excited like it's sharp!
Elomi kan dato lenu bi tap
That excitement fills them up like a cork.
Won mo pe awa tipe, atipe bi schnapp
They know we're special, we're like schnapps.
Ko digba ti a ba fa gbana k'a to le rap
There's no need to be high to do good rap.
Won feel me all over nigeria de ghana, botswana
They feel my music all over Nigeria, Ghana, and Botswana.
T'oba teri si wa ri sutana, o kana?
If they arrest us, will they see us in Sutana?
Won ko mi je bii banana
They don't eat me like a banana.
Rush rush, omo Dagrin you 2much, opoju
Hurry hurry, Dagrin, you're too good, amazing!
This rap ti e ti poju
This rap song is very good.
Bi emi se temi niyen everyday
Like I said, everyday there's something new to explore.
Anywhere timba de, won funmi double tuale
Wherever I go, they greet me with a double tuale.
Mo over throne bi Abass Obesere
I've taken over the throne from Abass Obesere.
Eniti o ba niki ama de lani de ba nile
Whoever doesn't like it can come and get me.
T'oba de fe ma beef me, esa lobade mo si wanile
If you want to beef with me, I'll make you regret it.
Omo Dagrin no lele
Dagrin's name lives on.
Bimo se wayi, mo mo awon t'ajo wa ni class
Let's keep it this way, I know those who belong in my class.
Anywhere timba de wo won funmi ni verse
Anywhere I go, they want me to rap a verse.
Ma gbe ina si mi loju cause mo dabi gas
Don't put fire in my face because I'm like gas.
Ti mi o bati di mic mu jo mo ma relax
Unless I'm holding the mic, let me relax.
Contributed by Cole W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@KOKO_VISUALS
DaGrin is Reminisce, Olamide, Rugged man, Mode9, Nas, 50cent, Jarule, Notorious B.I.G in one body. His flows ain't norm. On a track he can flow local and foreign easily. Miss him forever... Can't listening to his sound. His flows is still tighter than so many artist out there today
@toluihidero5981
He did not live long to see how the Nigerian Music Industry has grown into a worldwide Phenomenon. Dagrin, the artistes you inspired are now doing very well. Continue resting in peace. Amen.
@ehiskhaleradio
No local rapper can do like Dagrin Ogrin...2017 still the best...The flow,the punchlines,the rythm and his beats are amazing and unique...
@gyzziman
He is still Naija's best star till today. What a shame he's gone too soon.
@kingmustapha4473
It's not a shame he is gone. No shame in death because its inevitable, everybody has to go sometimes, we just don't know when. He is a great loss tho
@dayoofere8513
Legend gone so soon ,Naija is yet to get over DaGrin !!! Rest well Olooro
@Gargantuan95
Listening to this in 2021; just after the pandemic. Dagrin lives on!!
@officialdafada8384
RIP legend 2000 and forever ❤
@gregoryogunna9527
Dude was ahead of his time.
@Alimi_sodiq
2022...still listening to it...best rapper