17th April, 2015
Funsho Arogundade
Tee Blaq and Eldar Records are pulling the stops to celebrate the legacy of deceased Hip-hop star, DaGrin.
Tee Blaq, the late rapper’s cousin, will be leading a handful of Nigerian acts and industry stakeholders to a memorial concert, taking place on 22 April at Spice Route, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Billed to perform at the concert include Olamide, 9ice, Reminisce, CDQ, Seriki, Lord of Ajasa, YQ, Sossick, Wonda Boy, Base One, JahBless, Posly TD, Chinko Ekun, and of course, TeeBlaq, who would be leading them.
DaGrin died on Thursday, 22 April 2010 – exactly eight days after he was involved in a ghastly accident in front of Alakara Police Station in Mushin, Lagos. He did not pioneer Yoruba-rap, as there are other front liners like UK-based act AY and former Coded Tunes rapper Lord of Ajasa, but he made it popular.
“Five years in and my cousin’s impact in the industry is still being felt. I have seen a number of artistes who have openly confessed to being influenced by DaGrin and it is time to immortalise and remember his legacy,” Tee Blaq said.
Adding, Taofeek Olokodana, CEO, Eldar Records said DaGrin’s death is still as painful as when it happened five years ago.
“We are hoping to see beyond death and pain while we celebrate his legacy, his evergreen music and gain in artistes he has influenced including Tee Blaq who grew up with him.”