Del B

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Ayodele Basil, artistically known as Del B is a renowned music producer, singer and songwriter with decades of experience, plethora of hits and remarkable impact across the African Music industry. Growing up in a strong musical family dating back four generations with a guitarist father, Del B started playing the Bass Guitar at an early age of 11 and proceeded to master the Piano and play the acoustic Guitar. His passion for storytelling through musical composition, crystal-clear vocals and sound engineering led to the pursuit of a career in singing, songwriting and music production. His parents have each played an influential part in shaping his career in musicology. “My siblings and I were choristers and instrumentalists in the church choir where my father who played the electric guitar was the choir leader. While I played the bass guitar, my brothers played the piano and drums, my sisters created heaven on earth with their melodic, harmonious voices, and when we all worked together in unison, it is the most beautiful sound of music you can ever imagine. It was always a delight to listen to those angelic voices in tandem with the strings of the electric guitar either during our daily morning devotions, or rehearsals in church or at home as my father would from time to time hold rehearsals at home. These were the highlights of my childhood memories” Del B said as he reflected on the good old days. His love for the bass guitar earned him the nickname “Bass” and the post of the choir director in his high school. He proceeded to become the choir leader in his youth fellowship while hands-on with the main church choir before relocating to Lagos between 1999 and 2000. “My mother was my number one supported who always encouraged me to practice playing my guitar and musical instruments, reminding me that the sky is my only limit” Following the passing of his beloved mother in 2001, Del B was determined more than ever to make her proud.

By 2002, Del B already had a few recordings credited to him as Producer. He proceeded to hone his skill at MidiCorp Studios in 2004, understudied ace Producer/singer-songwriter “Paul Play Dairo” under Playground Entertainment as sound engineer in 2005, and by 2006 he was engaged as the recording/mixing engineer for the defunct (then budding) Mo’ Hits Record label where he worked on the smash hit “Why me” by D’Banj, and Mo’ Hits “All Stars Cv” album. As resident Producer/Engineer signed to Soul Muzik (now Live Spot Ent.) in 2009, Del B made impactful contribution to the sophisticated “Double Dare” (Rhythm & Beat) Album by Darey Art Alade, as well as other successful projects under the umbrella of Soul Muzik.

Focused on his ambition to push the creative boundaries of African Music, by 2012 he had worked and collaborated on streams of successful projects with various record labels and independent artists delivering hit tracks including “Shake” and “Sweet Tomatoes” by Flavour, “Limpopo” and “Pull Over” by Kcee, “Ayo” by Wizkid. His groundbreaking back-to-back hits certified his creative prowess and secured various award nominations including nomination for “Best Producer of the Year” -Headies Awards (2013), nomination and win for same category at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards, Houston, USA (2014).

These celebrated hits were merely basis to the revelations of his musical genius as performing artists, songwriter and producer. He has since ingrained his imprint across the African music scene producing hits for Wizkid, Runtown, Mr Eazi, Seyishay, Orezi, Harrysong, Flavour, Mafikizolo, DJ Neptune, DJ Spinall, Ishmael, Seyi Shay, Runtown, Lauryn Hill, Maphorisa, Popcaan, Sho Madjozi and many others. Notable hits include but not limited to “Mad Over You” by Runtown, “Tilapia” by Mr Eazi, “Gbese” by Wizkid & Trey Songz, “Like” by Reekado Banks and Tiwa Savage, and many more.

Following the feedback from putting out experimental singles and sound packs across various platforms including Splice, he debuted his first EP “Afrodisiac” a mix-tape, showcasing his sonic diversity and ability to vocally entertain solo records and collaborations with other talents. Afrodisiac which was released in March 2019 brandished singles like “Tattoo” featuring Davido & Mr Eazi, “Consider” featuring WizKid & Flavour and the socially conscious single “Penetrate” featuring Patoranking & DJ Neptune released in October 2019.
Gearing for the release of his second EP titled “Del BEAST” Written and produced by him in collaboration with several artists including Hotkid, Camidoh, Skiibi, Reekado Banks and more, the Del BEAST! EP provides further validation to creative prowess of a sound genius with the innovative artistry to stand the complexities of the ever-changing musical landscape. “The most fascinating part of my journey is that music has evolved from childhood days. My inspiration runs wild across different elements and factors, thus enhancing my growth as a creative”

Del B continues to show his collaborative streak as an Artist through his latest EP “Del BEAST!’ which expresses arrays of emotions from both direct and indirect life experiences.
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Top tracks

01
Fakosi
Reekado Banks
Fakosi (Remix)
03:02
Composers: Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon t/as Reekado Banks - Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi t/as Seyi Vibez
01
Luv You
Del B
Luv You
02:50
Composers: Del B - Majeeed
01
Consider
Del B
Consider
03:22
Composers: Ayodele Joseph Basil - Chinedu Okoli - Ayodeji Balogun
01
Penetrate
Del B
Penetrate
03:30
Composers: Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie t/as Patoranking - Ayodele Basil t/as Del B
01
No Pressure
Del B
No Pressure
03:05
Composers: Del B - HotKid
01
Tattoo
Del B
Tattoo
03:24
Composers: Ayodele Joseph Basil - David Adeleke - Oluwatosin Ajibade
07
Lie
Del B
Afrodisiac: The Mixtape
03:53
Composers: Ayodele Joseph Basil
01
T.Y.B
Del B
T.Y.B
02:47
Composers: Ayodele Basil t/as Del B - Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike t/as Phyno - Munir Mahmud t/as Mufasa
01
Consider II
Del B
Consider II
03:05

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  • Discography
Albums
(P) 2019 DEL B
15-03-2019
Afrodisiac: The Mixtape
01
Sexy Lover
Del B
Afrodisiac: The Mixtape
02:54
Composers: Ayodele Joseph Basil
02
Tattoo
Del B
Afrodisiac: The Mixtape
03:24
Composers: Ayodele Joseph Basil - David Adeleke - Oluwatosin Ajibade
03
080
Del B
Afrodisiac: The Mixtape
03:42
Composers: Ayodele Joseph Basil - Shasha Damilola Alesh
04
Her
Del B
Afrodisiac: The Mixtape
00:48
Composers: Ugo Mordi
05
Boogie Down
Del B
Afrodisiac: The Mixtape
03:24
Composers: Ayodele Joseph Basil
06
Consider
Del B
Afrodisiac: The Mixtape
03:22
Composers: Ayodele Joseph Basil - Chinedu Okoli - Ayodeji Balogun
07
Lie
Del B
Afrodisiac: The Mixtape
03:53
Composers: Ayodele Joseph Basil
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EPs
℗ 2024 Del B World Entertainment Distributed by Ditto Music
12-04-2024
Del Beast
01
No Pressure
Del B
Del Beast
03:05
Composers: Del B - HotKid
02
Omo Boy
Del B
Del Beast
02:59
Composers: Del B - Skales
03
Luv You
Del B
Del Beast
02:50
Composers: Del B - Majeeed
04
Bye
Del B
Del Beast
02:15
Composers: Del B - Camidoh - Reekado Banks
Singles
℗ 2025 Del B World Entertainment Distributed by Ditto Music
11-04-2025
Bunda
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Bunda
Del B
Bunda
02:16
Writer: Del B - Uchizi msowoya - Ayodele Basil / Composers: Del B
℗ 2024 DelB Worlwide Entertainment Distributed by Ditto Music
06-12-2024
Feel Am
01
Feel Am
Del B
Feel Am
02:44
Writer: Ayodele Basil - CHIA ORSEER JOHN
℗ 2024 DelB Worlwide Entertainment
27-09-2024
Surprise
01
Surprise
Del B
Surprise
01:55
Composers: Ayodele Basil - Chia Orserr John
℗ 2024 Del B World Entertainment Distributed by Ditto Music
23-02-2024
Omo Boy
01
Omo Boy
Del B
Omo Boy
02:59
Composers: Del B - Skales
Otherside Media Limited / MAD Solutions LLC
15-02-2024
Fakosi (Remix)
01
Fakosi
Reekado Banks
Fakosi (Remix)
03:02
Composers: Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon t/as Reekado Banks - Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi t/as Seyi Vibez
Del B World Entertainment Distributed by Ditto Music
26-01-2024
Luv You
01
Luv You
Del B
Luv You
02:50
Composers: Del B - Majeeed
Del B World Entertainment Distributed by Ditto Music
08-12-2023
No Pressure
01
No Pressure
Del B
No Pressure
03:05
Composers: Del B - HotKid
Del B Worldwide Entertainment, under exclusive license to Mad Solutions
16-07-2021
T.Y.B
01
T.Y.B
Del B
T.Y.B
02:47
Composers: Ayodele Basil t/as Del B - Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike t/as Phyno - Munir Mahmud t/as Mufasa
Del B, under exclusive license to Mad Solutions
03-09-2020
Consider II
01
Consider II
Del B
Consider II
03:05
Big Thingz Entertainment, under exclusive license to Mad Solutions
12-06-2020
Life
01
Life
Slimmz
Life
03:49
℗ 2020 Del B World Entertainment, under exclusive License to MAD Solutions LLC
01-05-2020
Emotions
01
Emotions
Del B
Emotions
02:55
2017 Del B
21-04-2020
Die For Yuh Whyne
01
Die For Yuh Whyne
Del B
Die For Yuh Whyne
03:18
Composers: Ayodele Basil
℗ 2019 Del B World Entertainment, under exclusive License to MAD Solutions LLC
04-10-2019
Penetrate
01
Penetrate
Del B
Penetrate
03:30
Composers: Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie t/as Patoranking - Ayodele Basil t/as Del B