Da Grin lives on through Music – Tragically Prophetic “If I Die”, Tribute Mixtapes, Songs & Events
Posted on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 5:11 PMBy BellaNaija.com
Almost a week after his death, we are still trying to come to terms with Da Grin‘s untimely passing.
He was the most promising Nigerian musical talent to emerge in this decade. His music and story resonated with the Nigerian Youth. Da Grin rose above the Nigerian system to create something great – a musical legacy. From his well-crafted Yoruba infused rap lyrics to the intelligent wordplay, he was definitely in a league of his own.
During his short musical career, he managed to amass a strong body of work including numerous collaborations with fellow musicians.
Since his death, there has been an outpouring of tributes from DJs, fans and musicians.
We have compiled some of our favourite Da Grin musical moments. Check it out below and you will understand why he was such a remarkable talent.
Da Grin will be laid to rest on Friday, 30th of April 2010….
Your music lives on Barack O’Grin.
We miss you…
Da Grin – If I Die
Tribute to Da Grin by Sound Sultan – Rewind Time
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The Coalition of Nigerian DJs worldwide released these tribute mixtapes dedicated to Da Grin
The Notorious 1 Dj Neptune Presents The Tribute To Akogun Da Grin – Click to Download
DJ Don X Presents RIP Da Grin – Click to Download
DJ Dee Money Present Da Grin Tribute Mix – Da Grin Lives… – Click to Download
DJ ZIMO Presents Da Grin Tribute Mix – Click to Download
“Industry Night” for Da Grin
On April 28th, 2010, Industry Nite will pay tribute to DAGRIN. DAGRIN a charismatic young star whose music impact in the African Hip Hop scene has been revolutionary. Dagrin performed twice at Industry nite: 5 weeks ago, and before then a year ago when he was relatively unknown. His passing at 23 has stunned the Entertainment Industry not least his family,friends and fans.
‘The Industry unites for DAGRIN’, will pay homage to DAGRIN’S legacy and contribution to the African Music Industry. Monetary donations will be collected at the entrance of the venue and ALL proceeds go to DAGRIN’S family.
Performances from an All star line up of artists have donated their time to payhomage and respect to Dagrin: GT Guitarman,Omawumi, TosinMartins, Sasha, General Pype, YQ, Sound Sultan, Weird MC, Shank, Waje, Show Dem Camp, Banky W, Lami, Pin Code, Zara, Overdose, Aquadragon and more.
There will also be speeches by major people in the industry to talk about DAGRIN and their relationship with him (business/personal).
Host: Olisa Adibua
Start time: 8pm
Date : April 28 2010
Come with a candle!!!
ALL proceeds will go to Da Grin’s family.
Da Grin – The Music
Photo Credit: Kayode – Xsightn Photography
Kayode had the pleasure of shooting hip-hop superstar Dagrin a few months before he died, he recently released some of the pictures that have never been published in a tribute to massive talent.
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mayur soul rest in peace,hope u met with christ…
R.I.P Soldier your music will always live on .. very missed ..Big fan of the music from UK.
a real NIGGER wit a big HEART, who brough
t hiphop to the next level. am always gonna rep u 4 life. never got 2 know u
but will always get 2 rep u. WHEN U LOST A HOMIE YOU KNW THAT
FRIENDSHIP IS GODS GIVING. my friend is dead nigger my mind is different.
R.I.P till we met to part no more.
At times I wonder why great people doesn`t live long. Is it dat being xtraordinary require short life? Somebody tell me cuz am perplexed. Anyway may his soul rest in d bossom of our Lord, Amen
DAgRiN, I love u …ooOhhH Mase hOoo, iKu Da OoroohhH
great stuff….his mama needs help!!! cant imagine what she is going through…welldone people! lurve it thank God by Dagrin and Omawunmi tooooo much!
Ps Bella , re the new server feed back, this site is a bit bonkers at the moment with this new server …its faster but err the screen is too long
still cant believe DAGRIN is gone…gone..gone i am upset
No be sometin 4 my body.i stil day tink am how we go collabo.death u get shame.waitin dat guy do u.way u take am 4rm his fans.dagrin rest in d chest of jah.i miss u die
I MISS U SOULJA BOI.RIP AKOGUN
C.E.O.will love but God loves u most.Continue to rest in perfect peace.
Da Grin shall still rise. If only you have faith like a mustard seed you will move
mountains. My boy is so young and too promising. He should be granted
another shot at it.
D power that brings and sustains life also causes ressurection. Trust in the
LORD and HE will show HIMSELF strong. Miracles still do happen you know
Urs in love,
Da Kola
DAGRIN U DONE YOUR BEST,RIP.U ARE THE BEST AMONG UR KIND.I MISS U
1st time i heard Da-Grin, i knew my hopes in Nigeria were not wasted. I basqued in the euphoria of hearing undiluted talent and genius; i was happy to be nigerian and to be able to understand what he was saying, that was the same feeling i had when i heard Asa. I happy i ‘met’ Da-Grin. Sunre o!
It such a sad news when i heard that the living legend Yoruba infused rap lyrics rap man died, i was so down, i believe he lives on like other rap icon etc 2pac and notorious
BIG. D”agrin . I love u
Its such a pity he had to leaave us so young, he was @ the peeak of his Career…and would have made a remarkableory. I do beleive everything happens for a reason, lets just pray for his soul…maye find peace!!! May God comfort his family!!!
Its such a pity he had to die (:-( ) so young, he was @ the peak of his Career…and would have made a remarkable history in the emerging music industry in Nigeria. I do beleive everything happens for a reason, lets just pray for his soul…may he find peace!!!
May God comfort his family in this difficult times!!!
Da Grin shall still rise. If only u av faith lyk a mustard seed u will move
mountains. My boy is so young and too promising. He should be granted
another shot at it.
D power that brings life also causes resurrection. Trust in the
LORD and HE will show HIMSELF strong. I luv u Da Grin. May u REST in perfect peace.
C.E.O gone 2 soon,i missu u dearly,i love u but GOD loves u more
u’ll forever be in my memory.they call him AKOGUN but i call him naija weezy.RI..P
da grin u ar d king of rap artist in nigeria rest in perfect peace luv u die…………………………………………e
da grin u are 2 much my guy wen ever i feel bad wen i listin to da grin wil make laugh is the king of lyrics…………………………e
baba God ur ar 2 Much bcos no body is indispensible
YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE DA GRIN.I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS.I REMEMBER 1 MONTH AGO WHEN YOU SMILED AT ME AT ALLEN JUNCTION.I WAS TOO SHY AND STARSTRUCK TO RUN UP TO YOU LIKE THE OTHER GIRLS DID.IM GLAD I DIDNT COZ I WOULDNT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RECOVER FROM THE SHOCK.YOU ARE THE BEST”NOT WERE”.U TOUCHED LIVES,MOVED MOUNTAINS,YOU INSPIRED YOUTH”ME”TO BELIEVE IN BEING YOURSELF,NOT IMITATING.GOD!YOU HAVE IT ALL.SWAG,RAP…..CRYING..
R.I.P Barack o,grin. we all love you but god love you more.
DAGRIN LIVE ON
you ask us not to cry, but we could not hold it, we love you more than what you
still believing i will see you drive through my street in Surulere like u used to and
I secretly had a crush on you,I love you so much. Rest in peace, my love
there is a yoruba adage that says (IGI TODARA KO KIN PE NINU IGBO). He has gone to rest in the bossom of the lord. we will miss him a great deal.
RIP……………DAGRINNNNNNNNNNNN .THE LYRICS OF HIS IF I DIE IS A FOOD FOR US ALL……….HE SAID HE WISH TO HEAR WHEN D TRUMPHET WILL SOUND AND DAT HE STARTED IN CHURCH WIT DRUM SET,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,PLS GOD HAVE MERCY ON HIM AND LET HIM REST IN YOUR BOSSOM……ITS INDEED A RUDE SHOCK TO ME…..VERY PROMISING YOUNG MAN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,KK
He was changing naija hiphop when death took hm away, I know he’s in thug mansion wit d hiphop king 2pac. Rip homie.
R I P dagrin may your gentle soul rest in peace
Bye,Bye,You was never meant to live,When the Ghetto’s where you live but God Love you most and sent you to your parent as breadwinner Love You Barack,O’ grin,RIP
i miss u soldier boy we mis u naija . may god save us from our raods
i jus want u to know that u are still well remembered, i don’t know how to say this but i tell u tot of u still flows deep in my mind i love and will always do
may God almighty clean ur wounds and make u c how much i love
Grin, bioz are not smilling at your death, Da grin you are Calm,Extra-ordinary,
and full of Originality.R I P JOOOOOOOOOOO
Da- grin happens to be naija best artiste of his generation, Keep singing in
heaven, the microphone is still in hands. OMO NAA
GOD na my creator dagrin na my mentor i no nid 2much connection cus GOD na my connector dagrin iwo ni omo ogun,CEO mosofunyi entertainment rest in peace bro…………
Dagrin though u are dead,but ur swag still dey in existence,barak’o’ grin jo ooh
dagrin has so turned to a legend after his death.. RIP broda.. keep representing where ever
dapo you left to soon imiss u omoogun,akogun se u bi ibo iluv u may gentle soul rest in perfect music while u feature mj,sunny okosun 2pac bob mali &rsvp yaraduas
Da grin you gone so soon,but God knows all,the world will keep missing you,your lyric still lives with us.Rest in peace BIG DOG
why do you leave us too soon
dagrin d tears in my eyes is totaly uncontrolable, when i had of ur death i couldnt believe it until now. May ur soul rest in peace. R.I.P DAGRIN.
Rip i alway love u!
It takes integrity for u to get to d top but it takes honesty for u to remain there. It will also take honesty for u to remain at d top of our mind. I MISS U DAGRIN!!!
I miss u Dagrin all tin the day we met again R.I.P
Omo ogun i miss u die,may ur gentle soul rest in peace broda,d pains is uncontrolable in my heart.
ashewo ni evry where even gays dey fear, sey ashewo colect al d bois 4 d year, i kno sey i b siner God i dey sin, evry day igbo sayo alnite na dry gin bt i no stat lyk dis 4 chrch i stat wit drum set coz i no d year wey God go blow me trumpet, coz i kno heaven dey God even dey if u wan chop cake na den u go kno sey ovul dey. LAST VERSE 4RM IF I DIE BY D RAP LORD, THE KING OF M.I, NAETO C, OLAMIDE, RUGGEDMAN AND OTHERS. R.I.P DAGRIN, no body feet luv u d wey i do
I missz u somuch Dagin u ar d one of d best, gone so soon!!! Love u Dagrin
Da grin rest in peace.
fine boy rest in peace,i miss you
RESPECT 4 U ””’ALWAYS IN MY FEELINGS”””” SAUDADES DE BARRACK O’GRIN….R.I.P
I miss u baracko grin, ur legacy in heaven