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Bad Boy Timz

Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehinlistenⓘ (born 13 August 1999) professionally known as Bad Boy Timz is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "MJ",[1] and two separate follow-up remixes which featured Nigerian singer Mayorkun and Teni.

Bad Boy Timz
Background information
Also known asBad Boy Timz
Born
Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin

(1999-08-13) 13 August 1999 (age 26)
Lagos
GenresAfrobeats
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • singer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2019 – present
LabelShock Absorbers Music

He was also featured in Olamide's hit single titled Loading off Carpe Diem[2] winning the Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2020.[3]

Early life and career

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In 2019, Bad Boy Timz skits and freestyles for which he received shout outs from industry giants (including J Hus) caught the eye of the Anonymous Record label, and early in 2019, he signed a deal with it.[4]

In 2020, Bad Boy Timz graduated from the Bells University of Technology with a degree in Computer Engineering.[5]

Record label dispute

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On 24 May, Bad Boy Timz took to social media to share a scanned copy of a complaint he filed against his previous record label, Anonymous Music.[6]

According to the legal document, disputes occurred between the two parties and after that his old label instigated his wrongful detention and that a video of the incident was taken and opted to cancel his contract with the record company due to the label's "breach of contract terms".[7][8]

Bad Boy Timz said that his old label instigated his wrongful detention and that a video of the incident was taken.[9] He founded the Shock Absorbers Music record label in May 2021. He also has a distribution deal with Empire label.[10]

Discography

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EP

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Album

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  • No Bad Boy, No Party (2023)[12]

Singles

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Year Title Reference
2019 "Hustle"
"Complete Me" [13]
2020 "MJ"
"MJ Remix" (featuring Mayorkun) [14]
"Have Fun" [15]
"MJ Remix" (featuring Teni)
2021 "Move" [16]
“Oasis”
“Skelele” (featuring Olamide) [17]
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Year Title Producer Album Reference
2020 "Loading"(Olamide) P.Prime Carpe Diem
2020 "Denge Pose" (Dandizzy) Rage
2021 "Complicationship"(Tanasha Donna) [18]
2022 "Faaji"(Blaqbonez|1da Banton)
2024 “Grace” (Donny Crown)

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref(s)
2020 City People Entertainment Awards Best New Act "Himself" Won [19]
The Headies, The Rookies Rookie of the Year [20]
2021 Net Honours Most played Hip Hop song "Loading" (Olamide featuring Bad Boy Timz) Nominated [21]

References

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  1. ↑ "10 Nigerian Artistes To Watch In 2021". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 27 December 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "Bad Boy Timz". Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  3. ↑ "How Bad Boy Timz Won The Award For Rookie Of The Year At Headies Explore". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "As up-and-coming artiste, I attended events without performing –Bad Boy Timz". The Punch. 28 March 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  5. ↑ "Bad Boy Timz graduates from Bells University". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  6. ↑ "Bad Boy Timz arrested for defrauding record label Annonymous Music". The Punch. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  7. ↑ "BAD BOY TIMZ SUES HIS FORMER RECORD LABEL FOR LIBELOUS PUBLICATION". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  8. ↑ "Bad Boy Timz Sues Former Record Label For Libelous Publication". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  9. ↑ "Bad Boy Timz Officially Terminates Contract With Old Record Label Amid Fraud Allegations, Announces New Label". Legit.ng. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  10. ↑ "Bad Boy Timz returns with new "Move"". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  11. ↑ "Album: Timz EP by Bad Boy Timz". Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  12. ↑ Wonah, Israel (19 March 2025). "DOWNLOAD: Bad Boy Timz - No Bad Boy, No Party Album » TrendyBeatz". trendybeatz.com. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  13. ↑ "Bad Boy Timz – "Complete Me"". 12 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  14. ↑ "[Music] Bad Boy Timz Ft. Mayorkun – MJ (Remix)". 19 June 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  15. ↑ "Bad Boy Timz – "Have Fun"". 6 November 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  16. ↑ "New Music: Bad Boy Timz – Move". 24 October 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  17. ↑ "Bad boy timz Skelele ft Olamide". 24 May 2021. Archived from the original on 3 January 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  18. ↑ "Complicationship (feat. Badboy Timz)". 30 October 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  19. ↑ "Winners emerge at 2020 City People music awards". Citypeopleonline.com. 7 December 2020.
  20. ↑ "The Headies 2021: Fireboy, Omah Lay, Bad Boy Timz win first-ever award [See list of winners]". The Punch. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  21. ↑ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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