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.
Swag
Da Grin Lyrics
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swag 3x
you already know what it is
missofuyin entertainment baby
file 10x
sossick baby
yeah, okay
lets go...
emi ni kabiesi
bo ya e sha kie si
tin ba bere oro lowo yin
shey e ma fun mi lesi
shio si
te fi lanule bi push.
shey emi ni ma koko rap
e sha ti gbo bow wow
eti gbo rick k, e de ti gbo soulja boy
e ti gbo plies
ke to le ri pe en run many miles
i'm the king of the swagger
no other bagger
think say i dey lie
irole shere wa si idi araba
ni bi ta tin ma poly
cos me i no holy
wan mu mi ni lasu, unilag
de lagos poly
awon eyan sha abo eya kan
wan sa lo london
cos ni naija won wulo mo
bi pali condom
you wanna know how i get it??
omo ko gba agidi
e mi lomo ton giri
you know i keep it real
dagrin ti jeun soke joor
what's your boy looking joor
if they hating, let them hating
watch the money pile up
Da Grin's song "Swag" is a rap track that talks about the artist's reputation as a king of swagger among other rappers. The song starts with the repetition of "swag" three times, which sets the mood for the rest of the lyrics. Da Grin then introduces himself as the "kabiesi," which translates to king in Yoruba language. He quickly dives into his rap and compares himself to prominent rappers such as Bow Wow, Rick K, Soulja Boy, and Plies.
The lyrics of the song highlight Da Grin's confidence and self-assurance in his rap skills and unique persona. He boasts about his swag and how he is the king of it, stating that there is no other swagger like his. Da Grin also touches on his educational background, saying that he attended various tertiary institutions, including Lagos State University, Lagos Polytechnic, and the University of Lagos.
Da Grin also makes references to his financial success and how it came about. He says that he did not get it through illegitimate means and that he keeps it real. He encourages his fans to focus on their hustle and watch the money pile up instead of concerning themselves with the opinions of haters.
Overall, "Swag" is an embodiment of Da Grin's persona and his sentiment towards critics, as he encourages his fans to be confident in themselves and their abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
oooooo
Sound effect, no actual meaning.
swag 3x
Referring to the term 'swag', meaning style, confidence.
you already know what it is
Acknowledging that the listener knows what type of music this is and what he stands for.
missofuyin entertainment baby
Shouting out to the record company, Missofuyin Entertainment.
file 10x
Sound effect, no actual meaning.
sossick baby
Shouting out to the producer, Sossick.
yeah, okay
Confirming to the listener that he heard their response.
lets go...
Indicating that the song is beginning.
emi ni kabiesi
I am the king.
bo ya e sha kie si
Proving to his haters that he can overcome any obstacle.
tin ba bere oro lowo yin
If you have something to say.
shey e ma fun mi lesi shio si
Then say it to my face.
te fi lanule bi push.
I push as hard as the sun pushes down on us.
shey emi ni ma koko rap
Asking if he doesn't know how to rap.
e sha ti gbo bow wow
He has heard Bow Wow's music.
eti gbo rick k, e de ti gbo soulja boy
He has also heard music by rappers Rick K and Soulja Boy.
e ti gbo plies
He has heard Plies' music.
ke to le ri pe en run many miles
But he hasn't heard of a rapper who can run as many miles as he can.
i'm the king of the swagger
He is the king of confidence and style.
no other bagger
There is no other rapper who can match his style.
think say i dey lie
Doubting his word.
irole shere wa si idi araba
He is as consistent as the shell on a snail.
ni bi ta tin ma poly
This is how he was in polytechnic school.
cos me i no holy
Because he is not holy.
wan mu mi ni lasu, unilag
Wanting to sponsor him to Lasu and Unilag.
de lagos poly
He went to Lagos Polytechnic.
awon eyan sha abo eya kan
He is talking about people who are haters or who look down on him.
wan sa lo london
They want to leave for London.
cos ni naija won wulo mo bi pali condom
Because everyone in Nigeria knows he uses a condom.
you wanna know how i get it??
Asking if the listener wants to know how he gets his swag.
omo ko gba agidi
He doesn't beg for money.
e mi lomo ton giri
He has a lot of cash.
you know i keep it real
He is honest and genuine.
dagrin ti jeun soke joor
Dagrin is eating well and living good.
what's your boy looking joor
Asking why the listener is staring.
if they hating, let them hating
He doesn't care if people hate on him.
watch the money pile up
He will continue to make money regardless of the haters.
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.