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2023 was a massive year for rapper Odumodu Blvck who became one of Nigeria's breakout stars courtesy of a collection of hit singles that rocketed him to international mainstream success.
In a new interview, CEO of Native Records Teezee narrated how the release of Odumodu Blvck's single 'Declan Rice' coincided with the rise in Declan Rice's career who also admitted to the rapper that the song inspired his career.
According to Teezee in the interview with Blitzscalling Podcast, the success 'Declan Rice' coincided with the rise of the Arsenal and England football star who scored his first goal for the Three Lions the day the song was released.
It wouldn't take long for Declan Rice to lead West Ham to win their first trophy in 75 years when they won the UEFA Conference League. At the same period, the single was soaring to commercial success both locally and internationally.
The song was used by Arsenal to unveil the signing of Declan Rice, who became England's most expensive signing, while Odumodu Blvck became the hottest rapper in Nigeria.
The single would later win the Best Rap Song at the 2023 Headies Award, while Declan Rice would also reach new heights in his career.
Teezee described the simultaneous rise of the song and Declan Rice's career as a moment that inspires kids to keep dreaming and working hard.