“Baddest Guy Ever Liveth”, Olamide’s 2013 third studio album, solidified his reign as the king of indigenous rap, earning him Best Album of the Year and Best Rap Album at The Headies 2014. The project is a vibrant, unapologetic showcase of his street-hop style, blending raw Yoruba lyricism with diverse sounds, from Jùjú percussion on Eleda Mi O to Makossa beats on Position Yourself.
The album was produced primarily by Pheelz and is packed with hits like the high-energy Durosoke and Turn Up, as well as introspective gems like Anifowose and the soulful Higher featuring Bez. Olamide displays remarkable versatility and confidence, dabbling in different dialects and themes of hustle, success, and loyalty. The album was a defining moment which captured Olamide at his peak mainstream momentum and proved that authentic, street-sanctioned music could achieve massive critical and commercial success.
