Fireboy DML

Adedamola Adefolahan (born 5 February, 1996), known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is signed to YBNL Nation, a record label founded by Nigerian rapper Olamide. His debut studio album "Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps" was released in 2019. He won Listener's Choice and was nominated for Song of the Year for "Jealous" at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.
Career.
2018–present: "Jealous" and "Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps".
Fireboy DML grew up in Abeokuta, Ogun state and was a member of his local church choir. He developed interest in music while studying at Obafemi Awolowo University. His breakthrough single "Jealous" first appeared on YBNL Nation's collaborative album "YBNL Mafia Family" (2018), before being re-released on 25 March, 2019. The song is composed of guitar riffs, traditional drums and percussion; it combines African harmonies with elements of country and soul music. "Jealous" was produced by Cracker Mallo and is centered around love and the complicated feelings that go along with it. The visuals for "Jealous" was directed by Director K.
On 14 June, 2019, Fireboy DML released the romantic single "What If I Say". It was produced by Pheelz, who incorporated a mix of percussion, ambient synth harmonies, and a drum riff into the production. The visuals for "What If I Say" was directed by TG Omori. On 1 August, 2019, Fireboy DML released another single "King", in the song, he declares his worth to his love interest. The accompanying music video for "King" was directed by TG Omori; it contains images of Fireboy and his love interest in a rose petal embellished Rolls Royce, as well as images of him singing at a fashion show where models walk on a runway.
Fireboy DML released his debut studio album "Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps" on 29 November, 2019. It was initially scheduled for release on 25 November. The album's music is a brand of R&B that combines love and social issues with empirical songwriting. "LTG" comprises 13 tracks and doesn't feature any guest artist; it amassed over 6 million streams on Spotify three days after its release. It received generally positive reviews from music critics, but was criticized for being labeled an "Afro-Life" record instead of an R&B album. "LTG" was supported by the previously released singles "Jealous", "What If I Say" and "King".
On August 17, 2020, Fireboy released the tracklist to his sophomore album, 'Apollo'.
Fireboy DML has cited Jon Bellion, Passenger and Wande Coal as his key contemporary influences.
Artistry.
Fireboy DML describes his sound as "Afro-Life" and said he writes songs that audiences can relate to. 
Alphonse Pierre of "Pitchfork" characterized his sound as "slow-groove pop" and said it "tells stories about love with the formulaic structure of a Hallmark Christmas romance".
In culture.
In 2020, Fireboy DML's songs were included in the FIFA 21 game soundtrack.