Gbam: 5 Interesting Things You Need To Know About YBNL’s New Signing Picazo Rhap [Must Read]

There is no disputing that Olamide’s signing of young rapper, Picazo Rhap to YBNL has sparked excitement in the activities of the label.

The talented rapper Picazo, whose freestyle video of Chinko Ekun ‘s ‘ Able God ‘ featuring Lil Kesh and Zlatan went viral online and got the attention of the music community got signed to YBNL alongside his friend, Yomi Blaze on Sunday, October 14th.

Picazo , however, did not get to this point by chance, his social media pages is littered with one minute clips of freestyles and covers that has helped him nurture his skill and win the attention of a following over the years.

Here are five things you need to know about Picazo Rhap
1. His real name is Omogbolahan Sodiq Ilabode

The young rapper whose stage name is
Picazo Rhap hails from the Western part of Nigeria and was born in Lagos, where he has lived all his life in Lagos Mainland.

2. He was formerly affiliated with Bit Bender Studios
Earlier in the year, Picazo was affiliated with an independent platform known as
Bit Bender Frontline, which helped with studio sessions, where he worked with producer, Sleekamo and recorded the single ‘Macaroni ‘ in August 2018.

3. He emerged winner of the ”Waloda” rap contest hosted by Chinko Ekun
This was the young rappers biggest moment before his recent video went viral.

‘ Waloda ‘ is the title of Chinko Ekun ‘s single released late in 2017, which led to him making the instrumental available online for young rappers to jump on with a cash prize of 100,000.

The competition was won by Picazo alongside an opportunity to feature on the remix of ‘Waloda’ with Chinko.

It was also on Chinko Ekun’s ‘Able God ‘ freestyle that Picazo delivered the viral rap that led to him signing a record deal with YBNL .

4. He is an undergraduate of the department of Mass Communication at the Lagos State University.

5. His first single this year was released in March titled ‘Raptad.’

What is the reaction online to his signing?

Lots of people have been thrilled by
Picazo Rhap ‘s addition to Olamide ‘s
YBNL family, with many appreciating the Baddo for taking a chance with the young talent.

Iseunife The First
@Shawnife_
I’m really happy that Picazo Rhap ha now been signed by Olamide.
Man dropped two fire freestyles in a days and that happened.
Talent and the power of Social Media
12:14 AM - Oct 15, 2018
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Lala & 68 others!
@LalaGidiBoss
Olamide bringing back Cypher kinda music to our ears, this brand new ac from @PicazoRhap and other YBNL signees is God bless @olamide_Y
10:29 PM - Oct 15, 2018
535 42 people are talking abo

CHINKO EKUN #ABLE_G
@ChinkoTiger
Congrats G @PicazoRhap . You’re welcome to the industry! All glory go back to ABLE GOD!
10:54 PM - Oct 14, 2018
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Williams David
@dwyllyhems
Congrats @PicazoRhap am sure you’ about to raise the bar higher. #picaz the way. #Olamide respect
12:04 AM - Oct 15, 2018 · Lagos, Nig
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DaddyMO
@officialdaddymo
Olamide has just signed him. This is huge!!!!!! #Repost @baddosneh with
@get_repost
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Signed ! @picazo_rhap #YBNL
1:05 AM - Oct 15, 2018
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