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Zerrydl
Nigerian rapper and singer (born 2002) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Divine Uzama (born December 4, 2002), known professionally as Zerrydl or Zerry DL, is a Nigerian rapper and singer. He embarked on his musical career in 2015, sharing freestyles on social media.[3] He first gained major recognition in 2023 following the release of his single "Puff & Pass," which marked his first entry on the TurnTable Top 100. He signed with Plutomania Records to release his debut extended play (EP) Danger Zee (2023).[4] The following year, he released the single "Back to Back"—marking his first Billboard appearance.[5]
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Early life
Uzama was born on December 4, 2002, in Benin City, Edo State.[6] He was raised by his parents. His older brother is Afrobeats singer Shallipopi. His younger brother Famous Pluto is also a singer.[7]
Career
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Uzama began his music career alongside his elder brother Shallipopi, sharing freestyles and song covers on social media in 2015.[8] In 2022, Zerrydl released his first single, "Ifeoma", although it did not chart, it garnered some attention.[9] In 2023, Zerrydl signed a recording contract with Shallipopi's Plutomania Records. That same year he released the hit single "Puff & Pass" on July 9, 2023.[10] The single debuted at number 39 on the Nigeria TurnTable 100 charts, making it Zerrydl's first entry on the chart.[11][12]
On October 20, 2023, Zerrydl released the remix of "Puff & Pass" with Shallipopi.[13][14] Its accompanying music video was released that same day and currently has 5.4 million views on YouTube, as of November 2024.[15] On November 10, 2023, Zerrydl was featured on Shallipopi's "Wet on Me".[16]
On December 15, 2023, Uzama released his debut extended play Danger Zee,[17][18] which debuted at number 14 on the Official Top 50 Albums Chart.[19] In 2024, he released the single "O.U.A.T" on May 23,[20] which became the lead single for his second EP, Wara Wara Szn, featuring Seyi Vibez, and Tega Boi Dc, released on May 31.[21][22]
In July 2024, Uzama performed alongside his brother Shallipopi and Nigerian rapper Rema at the 2024 Wireless Festival, a prominent music event held in various cities across the UK.[23] Uzama also released the single "Back to Back" on September 23, 2024,[24] which debuted at number 40 on the TurnTable charts 100.[25] On October 19, 2024, Uzama's single "Back to Back" reached its peak position at number 16 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart.[26] "Back to Back" debuted at number 42 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, marking his first Billboard appearance.[27]
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Discography
EPs
Singles
- "Ifeoma" featuring Iamemzyfrush1 (2022)
- "Puff & Pass" (2023)
- "Puff & Pass (Remix)" featuring Shallipopi (2023)
- "O.U.A.T" (2024)
- "Back to Back" (2024)
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