Ycee

Ycee (born Oludemilade Martin Alejo) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his versatile style that blends hip hop, Afrobeats, and trap music. He gained prominence with his debut single "Condo" featuring Patoranking, and solidified his position in the Nigerian music scene with the hit song "Jagaban" in 2015. **Early Life and Education** Ycee was born in Festac Town, a housing estate in Lagos State, Nigeria. He completed his basic education at Dr. Soyemi Memorial Nursery and Primary School. For his secondary education, he attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Ojo. Following secondary school, Ycee pursued higher education at the University of Lagos, where he studied Marine Biology. He took a brief break from his music career to focus on his academic commitments after gaining admission. **Career Progression and Notable Works** Ycee began his music career as an underground rapper in 2012. He initially signed a record deal with Tinny Entertainment. His career took off in 2015 following the release of the commercially successful single "Jagaban." He followed this success with the release of the *First Wave* EP in 2017, which featured the popular track "Juice" featuring Maleek Berry. This EP showcased his ability to fuse different genres and cemented his appeal both domestically and internationally. In 2019, Ycee parted ways with Tinny Entertainment and launched his own record label, Ain't Nobody Badder Than (ANBT) Company. Under his new imprint, he released his debut studio album, *Ycee vs Zaheer*, in November 2019. The album demonstrated his artistic growth, featuring collaborations with prominent artists like Davido, Phyno, and Niniola. **Major Achievements and Status** Ycee’s contributions to Nigerian music have earned him significant recognition. He won the Rookie of the Year award at The Headies 2015 and Best African Hip Hop Artist at the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in 2016. His track "Juice" received a nomination for Song of the Year at The Headies 2018. As of his latest activities, Ycee continues to operate under his ANBT Company label, consistently releasing new music and performing across the African continent and globally, maintaining his status as a key figure in modern Nigerian hip-hop and Afrobeats.