Olamide joins forces with Dr. Dre and Spinall on “Indika,” a standout track from his 17‑song Olamidé Album, produced by Spinall under YBNL Nation/EMPIRE.
Olamide opens his eleventh studio album, Olamidé Album, with “Indika,” a collaboration featuring hip‑hop icon Dr. Dre and Nigerian DJ‑producer Spinall. Produced by Spinall, the track blends West Coast boom‑bap elements with Afrobeats percussion as Olamide delivers rapid‑fire verses that celebrate his rise from street cyphers to label founder. Dr. Dre contributes a commanding verse and a sample flip that nods to his legendary catalog, while Spinall anchors the arrangement with crisp drums and layered synths.
Since his debut in the early ten‑teens, Olamide has driven Afrobeats forward through a string of chart‑topping albums and singles. He founded YBNL Nation to launch emerging talent, and his label has introduced stars such as Fireboy DML and Asake. Dr. Dre’s four‑decade career includes founding Death Row Records, producing multi‑platinum albums for Eminem and Snoop Dogg, and earning multiple Grammy Awards. Spinall broke through with platinum‑selling singles and has since remixed global hits for Beyoncé and Major Lazer, cementing his reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading beat‑makers.
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Olamidé Album spans seventeen tracks and features a diverse roster of collaborators, from rising Afropop acts to international hip‑hop figures. It continues Olamide’s tradition of thematic versatility—addressing street life, entrepreneurship, and cultural pride—while showcasing his lyrical dexterity in both English and Yoruba. “Indika” serves as a thematic and sonic centerpiece, setting the tone for the album’s balance of local authenticity and global ambition.
Released through YBNL Nation and distributed by EMPIRE, “Indika” and the full Olamidé Album are available now on all major streaming platforms. With this ambitious project, Olamide reinforces his role as a bridge between Nigerian music’s grassroots and its global iterations, demonstrating ongoing expertise in crafting tracks that resonate across markets.
Olamide – Indika (ft. Dr. Dre, SPINALL)
Produced by SPINALL
18 June 2025
17 Songs, 47 minutes
℗ 2025 YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
