Vector (rapper) facts for kids

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Vector at No Peace Video Shoot 2020
Background information
Birth name	Olanrewaju Ogunmefun David
Also known as	V.E.C, Vector Tha Viper
Born	7 August 1984 (1984-08-07) (age 41) Lagos, Nigeria
Origin	Ogun, Nigeria
Genres	Hip Hop Rap Rapfrobeat
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer record producer songwriter actor
Instruments	Vocals | guitar
Years active	2008–present
Labels	GRAP Entertainment (current) Def Jam Africa (former) YSG Entertainment (former)
Associated acts	Mavado 9ice CDQ Timaya Ice Prince Iyanya D'banj Davido 2Baba Reminisce Mayorkun Nasty C Masterkraft Patoranking Banky W Etcetera Ejikeme Phyno

Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, known by his stage name Vector, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is famous for his unique rap style and powerful lyrics. Vector has released several studio albums and mixtapes.

He is also known for being the voice in a Sprite radio commercial in Nigeria. Vector once held the record for the longest freestyle rap in Nigeria. In November 2019, he partnered with Starstruck Management Inc and Create Music Group. This partnership helped him release his fourth studio project, an Extended play called "Vibes Before Teslim: A Journey To Self-Discovery".

Early Life and School

Growing Up in Nigeria

Lanre was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is from Ogun State and is the fourth of five children. He went to school in Nigeria, attending Command Children School and Ijebu Ode Grammar School. He also studied at Government College Victoria Island and Saint Gregory's College Ikoyi Lagos.

Starting His Music Journey

Vector began his journey into hip-hop music in 1994, when he was in junior high. At St. Gregory's College, he often performed on stage during school events. In 1999, he formed a music group called Badder Boiz. They wrote their own songs and started performing as a trio.

They recorded their first demo in 1999 and performed at talent shows. Vector was keen on becoming an emcee, which is like a host or rapper. The group, with Vector, Krystal, and Blaze, stayed together until 2004. Krystal left the group then. Vector later graduated from the University of Lagos in 2008 with a degree in philosophy.

Music Career

First Songs and Albums

Vector released his first official song, "Kilode," in February 2010. This song was part of his album State of Surprise. The music video for "Kilode" came out in June 2010. His second song, "Mary Jane," was released in April of the same year.

The State of Surprise album was released on October 29, 2010. It featured other artists like 2 Face Idibia and General Pype. In June 2011, he released a video for his song "Get Down," which also featured 2Face Idibia.

Popular Collaborations

Vector's songs "Angeli" featuring 9ice and "Mr. Vector" featuring Jazzy became very popular in 2011. The video for "Angeli" was released in October 2011. In 2020, he teamed up with Bigtril to release a song called "OG." He also collaborated with pallaso on a song called "Bubble Remix."

Vector released "Born Leader" which featured Mavado. This song was from his second album, The Second Coming. He filmed the music video for "Born Leader" in Miami, Florida. In August 2013, he was featured on a song called "Popular" by producer Pheelz. This song was played a lot on Nigerian radio stations.

Later Releases and Deals

In January 2015, Vector released a rap song called "King Kong." The music video for it came out in the same month. He later released two remixes of "King Kong." The first remix featured Phyno, Reminisce, Classiq, and Uzi. The second remix featured Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie.

In May 2020, Vector signed a record deal with Def Jam Africa. This is a part of Def Jam Recordings in Nigeria. In December 2022, Vector was part of the Africa Cypher (Hennessy Cypher) in Nigeria. Other artists like A-Reece and M.I Abaga were also featured.

Music Releases

Studio Albums

• State of Surprise (2010)
• The Second Coming (2012)
• Lafíaji (2016)
• Vibes Before Teslim: A Journey To Self-Discovery (2019)
• Teslìm: The Energy Still Lives in Me (2022)

Mixtapes and EPs

• Bar-Racks The Mixtape (2012)
• A7 (2014)
• The Rap Dialogue (2018)
• The African Mind (2020)
• Crossroads EP (with Masterkraft) (2020)

Acting Career

Film Appearances

TV Series Appearances

Awards and Recognition

Vector has won several awards for his music.

Images for kids

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  Vector at No Peace Video Shoot 2020