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Kayswitch
Birth nameKehinde Oladotun Oyebanjo
Also known asK-Switch, Kayswitch "D'Produkt"
Born (1985-02-12) 12 February 1985 (age 39)
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
GenresAfropop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, performer
Years active2005–present
LabelsDB Records

Kehinde Oladotun Oyebanjo (born 12 February 1985), professionally known as Kayswitch, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. He was born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria but hails from Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria. He is known for being part of the defunct Nigerian music group Mo' Hits, with Don Jazzy, Dr SID, Wande Coal and D'Prince alongside his brother D'Banj.

Life and career

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Kehinde Oladotun Oyebanjo was born on February 12, 1985, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, hailing from Sagamu, Ogun State.[1] He grew up in a musically inclined household and attended Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He studied computer science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi. From an early age, Oyebanjo had diverse interests ranging from computer science to oil and gas, and even screenwriting. However, his greatest passion was music, which he began exploring while in secondary school. He and his friends would rap for fun, and this hobby gradually evolved into a love for rapping, singing, and songwriting. Kayswitch's musical influences include artists such as Sizzla Kalonji, Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, and Youssou N'Dour, but his greatest influence came from his older brother, D'Banj, who played a key role in shaping his love for music and entertainment.[2] Spending significant time with D'Banj, Kayswitch gradually developed his own musical style. His decision to pursue music professionally came in 2005, after recording a track with late producer Dokta Frabz. He joined Mo' Hits Records, a record label founded by D'Banj and Don Jazzy, where he worked in the studio and developed his craft as a recording and performing artist.

Mo'Hits to DB Records

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Kayswitch was signed to Mo' Hits Records among his brother D'banj, Don Jazzy, Dr SID, Wande Coal and D'Prince. He would occasionally appear on singles like "Ten Ten", "My Grind", "Booty Call", among others. However, he did not release any official singles signed to the label. After D'Banj and Don Jazzy had a falling out over creative differences, which caused the dissolution of Mo' Hits, he joined D'Banj's DB Records record label, and released his first official single "Sister Caro" featuring D'Banj, off the D'Kings Men compilation album.[3]

RCA Records deal and D'Kings Men

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In December 2012, D'Banj and Kayswitch signed a record deal with Sony Music's RCA Records. Prior to that, D'Banj released a single titled "Top of the World" off DKM.[4] On 24 June 2013, DKM was released. The album spawned the singles "Oliver Twist (D'banj song)", "Sister Caro", "Oyato", "Bachelor", "Top of the World", "Cashflow", "Don't Tell Me Nonsense", "For Example", "Why You Love Me", "Finally", and "Obimo (My Heart)". Kayswitch appeared on seven tracks on the album.[4]

Releases

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As of August 2024, Kayswitch has not released an album, mixtape or EP. However, he has appeared on many albums and singles and has released many different singles under DB Records. On 10 September 2012, Kayswitch released three singles, "Owunmi", "Gone Are The Days", and "Oluwa is Involved".

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Sister Caro"
(featuring D'Banj)
2012 D'Kings Men
"Owunmi" 2012 Non-album single
"Gone Are the Days" 2012 Non-album single
"Oluwa is Involved" 2012 Non-album single
"So Hard" 2013 Non-album single
"For Example" 2013 D'Kings Men
"Bust a Whine"
(featuring OmoAkin)
2013 Non-album single
"Won Binu" 2013 Non-album single
"For Example (Remix)"
(featuring Olamide and Wizkid)
2013 Non-album single
"Obimo (My Heart)"
(featuring D'Banj)
2013 D'Kings Men
"Jembe" 2014 Non-album single
"Blaze With Me" 2014 Non-album single
"Kak Ur Bumpa" 2014 Non-album single
"Na Na Na"
(featuring Joshbeatz)
2015 Non-album single
"Big Mistake" 2015 Non-album single
"Jaburata" 2015 Non-album single
"All I See (Joy)"
(featuring Olamide)
2016 Non-album single
"Jaburata (Remix)"
(featuring Palasso and Radio & Weasel)
2016 Non-album single
"Giddem"
(featuring Davido)
2017 Non-album single
"Mama" 2017 Non-album single
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List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Dollars in the Bank"
(Davido featuring Kayswitch)
2012 Omo Baba Olowo
"Remember"
(Olamide featuring Kayswitch)
2012 YBNL
"Cashflow"
(D'Banj featuring Kayswitch)
2012 D'Kings Men
"Kigbe"
(May D featuring Kayswitch and Olamide)
2013 Chapter One
"Dancing Machine"
(Samklef featuring Kayswitch)
2013 #4KP The Gift of God
"Ghetto (Remix)"
(Shank featuring Seun Kuti, Vector, Davido and Kayswitch)
2013 Non-album single
"South West"
(Mellow Soul featuring Kayswitch)
2013 Non-album single
"Booty Tinz"
(B-Red featuring Kayswitch)
2013 Non-album single
"Oluwa Loni Disco"
(Quest featuring Kayswitch)
2013 Non-album single
"My #1"
(DJ Neptune featuring May D and Kayswitch)
2014 Non-album single
"Run Dem Down"
(Kin featuring Ice Prince and Kayswitch)
2014 Non-album single
"Spin Remix"
(DJ Jimmy Jatt featuring Vector, Teniim and Kayswitch)
2014 The Industry, Vol. 1
"Delilah"
(Praiz featuring Kayswitch)
2014 Rich and Famous (Famous)
"Hockie Dockie"
(DJ Kentalky featuring Kayswitch and Henry Knight)
2015 Non-album single
"Waiting On You"
(Fille featuring Kayswitch)
2015 No Retreat
"Your Problem"
(Popito featuring Orezi, Skales and Kayswitch)
2015 Non-album single
"Hell of It"
(LeriQ featuring Cassper Nyovest and Kayswitch)
2015 The Lost Sounds
"Mbaghalum"
(Wax Dey featuring Kayswitch)
2015 Non-album single
"Burukutu"
(Ajebo Hustlers featuring Kayswitch)
2015 Non-album single
"Zim Zimma"
(Lee Temple featuring D'Banj, 2Kriss, Tonto Dikeh and Kayswitch)
2015 Non-album single
"At It Again"
(Base One featuring Kayswitch)
2016 Non-album single
"Edumare Bless Me"
(Samklef featuring Kayswitch and Zion)
2016 Non-album single
"Wine For Me"
(DJ Nana featuring Kayswitch, Magnito and Brown Shuga)
2016 Non-album single
"Long Distance"
(Stardo Karle featuring Kayswitch)
2016 Non-album single
"Lova Boi (Remix)"
(Blackah featuring Ice Prince and Kayswitch)
2017 Non-album single
"More of Me"
(DJ Consequence featuring Kayswitch and Ice Prince)
2017 Vibes the Mixtape
"Right Now"
(Baddest DJ Timmy featuring Ice Prince, Kayswitch and Wale Turner)
2018 Non-album single

References

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  1. ^ Tayo, Ayomide (12 February 2016). "Kayswitch is 31 years old". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  2. ^ Mohammed, Farouk (12 February 2016). "10 Things You Need To Know About Kayswitch As He Turns A Year Older Today". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  3. ^ Lawal, Seyi (10 June 2012). "Hot Stuff: KaySwitch ft D'banj – Sister Caro". YNaija. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  4. ^ a b Mgbolu, Charles (13 December 2012). "D'banj, K Switch signs with UK Sony Music… as Oliver twist gets four nominations at World Music Awards". Vanguard News. Retrieved 21 August 2024.