{"artistName":"Sean Dampte","artistId":93276,"artistDefaultImage":"https://artist.radioairplay.com/airplay_pictures/pictures/000/254/124/0cb946e7225588f0a59ed7ca6893169a_480.webp","srcset":"//artist.radioairplay.com/airplay_pictures/pictures/000/254/124/0cb946e7225588f0a59ed7ca6893169a_sm.jpg 50w,//artist.radioairplay.com/airplay_pictures/pictures/000/254/124/0cb946e7225588f0a59ed7ca6893169a_md.jpg 80w,//artist.radioairplay.com/airplay_pictures/pictures/000/254/124/0cb946e7225588f0a59ed7ca6893169a_lg.jpg 200w,//artist.radioairplay.com/airplay_pictures/pictures/000/254/124/0cb946e7225588f0a59ed7ca6893169a_480.webp 480w","artistBio":"\u003cp\u003e\t\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDampte, the African born artiste, was born Oluwaseun Oluyole the eldest son with 4 siblings of an Evangelist mother\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand Pastor Father in the 1980’s. Dampte finished his High School Education in Lagos, Nigeria and graduated\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBellevue University where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Information Systems with an\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eemphasis in Business.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDampte started his music career at a tender age like many that came before him singing in a choir. Like many cats\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehe started off in the choir as a kid until he discovered and honed his talent for rhymes, wordplay, metaphors and\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe ability to weave these and make sense.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDampte’s path to recognition did not follow the conventional. Dampte first had the real taste of music at a\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etender age listening to the likes of King Sunny Ade (KSA), Ebenezer Obey, etc., all Nigerian musical heavy weights.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDampte has been influenced by the likes of Jay Z, R. Kelly, LL Cool J, Jadakiss, Styles P, Warren G, Snoop Dogg,\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreach (Naughty by Nature), 2Pac, Biggie Smalls, Wale, K’naan and a host of others. He also claims to take bites off\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNigeria’s own NAETO C. Dampte discovered and fell deeply in love with Hip Hop in 1994 after listening to a musical\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecompilation of some of the aforementioned artistes’ tracks. Dampte follows his own path musically blending in\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erap and African undertones.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1999 after a lot of self penning, Dampte recorded his first solo effort titled “J-E-S-U-S”, where he featured\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRocksteady (of the now defunct 2nd Avenue) and Wreck (Now a member of Dem Mama Soldiers). After a long\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehiatus due to education, Dampte returned to the music scene with a massive hit single “Wine Your Tinkolo” that\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efeatures rising Nigerian R\u0026amp;B star YQ. The single which was released in the first quarter of 2009 made it to various\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003echarts across Nigeria and internationally. He followed his success with another massive hit single “Wapa” which\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ealso made it to various countdowns. Not relenting, Dampte, now known for his Hit- dropping prowess followed it\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewith another hit “Ghetto”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDampte, a gifted writer and performer has got quite a repertoire and has been holding it down since before hip\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehop started ruling the Nigerian airwaves. Dampte has successfully rocked audiences across Nigeria, and beyond.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis stage performances have always been off the hook. \"I used to love to just sit down and write but now, I sit\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edown and spit.\"\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I've got more anthems than any National..\" . Dampte spits in a track off his soon to debut album.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has shot over four videos, three of which have been released and are getting mad airplay.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis debut album \"Los Gidi Certified\" has got something in it for everyone. From laid back tunes to fast paced rhythms, Dampte\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehas managed to compose and successfully record over 14 hits. Watch out for tracks like Times Two, Street Magic,\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGo Get-her, Ghetto and lots more. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis current release is \"Are  You Ready\" featuring Tay Dizm (Nappy Boy). 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