The okporoko rhythms musician is set to rise to a new level with his latest hit single titled Declan Rice.
The singer, who has established himself as one of the leading voices under a self-defined genre he calls Okporoko Rhythms: a form of Hip-Hop that takes influences from Grime, Fela Kuti`s Afrobeat, and Progressive R&B recently released a new song titled Declan Rice.
Tochukwu Ojogwu, better known by his stage name Odumodublvck, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter known for his electrifying stage performances and unique genre-blending approach that fuses Afrobeat with Drill and Grime music.
He gained popularity with his hit single Picanto featuring ECko Miles and Zlatan, which debuted at number 8 on the TurnTable under top 100 and number 15 on the Nigeria Hip-Hop/Rap Songs chart. The song later climbed to number 6 on the same chart, while also debuting at number 79 on the Top 100 and number 44 on Nigeria Radio on November 28, 2022.
Odumodublvck, who is part of the hip-hop group Anti World Gangstars, has been making waves in the music industry. He performed at the Jameson Connects concert in Abuja on March 26, 2022, alongside DRB LasGidi and Victony. Additionally, he won the Next Rated Artist category at the Galaxy Music Awards on December 8, 2022.
In 2022, he also signed a recording contract with Def Jam and NATIVE Records through a joint agreement. With his unique blend of drill, high-life, and Nigerian Pidgin English, Odumodublvck` s music continues to captivate and resonate with his growing fan base.
The rapper in an interview with the Guardian, said that his stage name was inspired by a masquerade called ODUMODUBLVCK, which someone compared him to in secondary school after he played a prank on them.
Odumodublvck is known for his unrelenting style of drill which employs high-life-inspired melodies to tell vivid stories about his community and everyday experiences. As he once said, When people listen to me, I want their soul to feel me… Like I am beside them talking. Sometimes I want their soul to tremble at the sound of my vocals. It`s the sound of a warrior; that`s why I wear that Igbo cap called OKPU AGU, it means ‘The Warrior’s Hat.’ My sound is real.
Other than his debut single Picanto, Odumodublvk has other songs Potor Potor ft. Aagunna Bu Eze , Dog Eat Dog, Mamacita ft. XL Spiff and more.
The Afro drill rapper’s new single Declan Rice was inspired by West Ham United captain (Declan Rice). The England professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder is his favourite Premier League player. The song was released in march 2023 shortly after he survived a surgery that almost took his life.
Lyrics
Intro
Black sheep forever, black sheep for life (Ayy)
Izgaaju ’til we kpeme, Antiworld gangsters (Ayy)
GE records, you get me? Odumodublvck (Ayy)
(Hey) I go (Carry waka, carry waka), I know
Who dey check am? Who dey breath? (NATIVE)
Pre-Chorus
I can do without their policy, I go (I go)
I must fall in with all my nigg*s aboy (Aboy)
If them wanna bounce person, it cannot be mine (It cannot be mine)
Men just boku, e be like them be Rice (E be like them be Rice)
I can do without their policy, I go (I go ooh)
I must fall in with all my nigg*s aboy (Aboy)
If them wanna bounce person, it cannot be mine (Mine ooh)
M?n just boku, e be like th?m be Rice (E be like them be Rice)
Chorus
Kwack them, I dey feel like Declan Rice
Trillo (Swillo), do like Declan Rice
Odumo (Slawno), do like Declan Rice (Chubbz)
Skinny wan kpob them, do like Declan Rice (Ziano)
Verse
Anytime I come (Eh)
I go push them to the curb (Prra)
Smack them, push them to the corner
Ekelebe stunner (Woze am)
Na me be their father (Yes)
Trillo tell me say na NATIVE be the matter (Abbas)
I leave Abuja come Accra, I left my mother (Eh)
To Addis Ababa, them go erect Modu placard (Fact)
Bastard, na me dug him pile (Me)
Na me rub him mile, Zanku runs Ibile (tee*zee)
Na why I dey pompous, I go do more than intended (Damn)
Ghen, ghen, I go shoot up all their play pens (Prra)
Pre-Chorus
I can do without their policy, I go (I go)
I must fall in with all my nigg*s aboy (Aboy)
If them wanna bounce person, it cannot be mine (Mine oh, No)
Men just boku, e be like them be Rice (E be like them be Rice)
I can do without their policy, I go (Men them jakpa)
I must fall in with all my nigg*s aboy (Aboy)
If them wanna bounce person, it cannot be mine (It cannot be mine oh), oh (Man them squeeze)
Men just boku, e be like them be Rice (E be like them be Rice)
Chorus
Kwack them (Kwack them), I dey feel like Declan Rice
Trillo (Swillo), do like Declan Rice
Odumo (Slawno), do like Declan Rice (Chubbz)
Skinny wan kpob them, do like Declan Rice (Ziano)
Outro
Anytime I come (Eh, Onazi)
I go push them to the curb (Ayy)
Smack them, push them to the corner (Ekelebe stunner)
Guy you remember Onazi? (Woze am)
The alluring hit tune Declan Rice by Odumodublvck has taken the music industry by storm. With its captivating beat, high-life inspired melodies, and Nigerian Pidgin English lyrics, the song has become a fan favourite, soaring to number 1 on the Top charts in Nigeria.
The song’s popularity has not gone unnoticed, with multiple award-winning rapper Wale joining a long list of celebrities reacting to it. Wale even shared a video of himself watching the visualizer to the song on his social media platform, drawing a reaction from Odumodublvck himself.
Not only has the song captured the hearts of music lovers, but it has also earned recognition from football star Declan Rice, who the song is named after. Rice has shared videos of himself singing along to the song, showcasing its undeniable appeal.
Even two of Africa’s biggest artists, Wizkid and Davido, have given their support to Odumodublvck, further solidifying his position as a rising star in the music industry. With Declan Rice and other hit songs in his discography, Odumodublvck continues to captivate audiences and cement his place in the Nigerian music scene.
Odumodublavk’s Declan Rice is an energetic song dedicated to those who go against the norm and reject conformity. The lyrics, though a bit difficult to comprehend in places, exude self-assurance and confidence while also conveying unity with one’s comrades. I must fall in with all my nigg*s aboy reinforces this notion. The beat and flow are catchy, and the chorus is sure to get stuck in your head.
Who knows, with the success of Declan Rice and the recognition it has garnered from industry veterans and fans alike, Odumodublavk’s rise to global stardom in the music industry seems inevitable.
