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Balogun Olamilekan (born 20 November 1997), known professionally as Balloranking,[1] is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is associated with street-pop and Afropop styles and is signed to Lormy Entertainment and Dvpper Music.[2]

Early Life

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Balloranking was born[3] and raised in the Coker area of Surulere, Lagos State.[4] He grew up in a musical household; his father served as a choir conductor, which exposed him early to music and sparked his interest in pursuing it professionally.[2] He began his musical journey around age seventeen while working as a graphic designer his boss’s frequent musical playing motivated him to create his own music.[5]

Career

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Balloranking gained recognition in the early 2020s with several singles, including "Time No Dey" (featuring Seyi Vibez), "Holiday" (featuring Small Doctor), and "Never Die Trying" . [6]In 2021, he released his debut album Zero Panic, followed by the EP Trench Kid in 2022, which featured collaborations with Seyi Vibez, Bad Boy Timz, Lyta, and Bella Shmurda.[7]

In September 2023, Balloranking released his album Ghetto Gospel, marking a significant career milestone. The album, produced under Dvpper Music, expanded his sound and audience reach with tracks like "We Up" (featuring D’Yani), "Hustle Hard", and "Alive", earning widespread digital traction.[8]

Balloranking's music blends Afro-soul, hip-hop, and Lagos street music a style often referred to as "street pop" or "street ballad",[9] characterized by its vivid storytelling, melodic hooks, and colloquial expression. Publications highlight his authenticity, emotional depth, and connection to Lagos street culture as defining aspects of his artistry.[10]

Discography

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Albums / EPs

Zero Panic (2021)

Trench Kid (EP, 2022)

Ghetto Gospel (2023)

Balloranking Zero Panic, Vol. 2 (2024)

Selected Singles

Included among others: "Time No Dey", "Holiday", "Never Die Trying", "Realize", "We Up", "Hustle Hard", "Alive" .[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Balloranking Profile and Discography | African Music Library". africanmusiclibrary.org. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  2. ^ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (2023-09-22). "NATIVE Exclusive: Balloranking Is All About Preaching the Ghetto Gospel". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  3. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2023-09-12). "Balloranking releases new album 'Ghetto Gospel'". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  4. ^ "Balloranking - monthly listeners and total stream count". www.musicmetricsvault.com. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  5. ^ "Balogun Olamilekan". www.wikidata.org. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  6. ^ "Balloranking Biography, Songs, Albums, Top Hits, Net Worth, and More". NaijaTraffic Music. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  7. ^ "Balloranking Biography, Wikipedia, Age, Pictures, Wife, Net Worth, House, Cars, Girlfriend". TheFamousNaija. 2022-03-24. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  8. ^ "Know more about Balloranking | CiDAR Wiki". www.cidar.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  9. ^ "Balloranking Discography - Download Albums in Hi-Res". Qobuz. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  10. ^ editor (2022-08-13). "Balloranking: I'm Just Different with my Own Sound". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2025-08-08. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ "Balloranking: The Latest Fast Rising Star in Street Music". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2025-08-08.