Nnamdi Ogbonnaya, also known as Nnamdï (stylized as NNAMDÏ), is an American multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Chicago, Illinois.[4] He is a founder of the record label Sooper Records.[5]

Nnamdi Ogbonnaya
Background information
Also known as
  • Nnamdï
  • Nnamdi's Sooper-Dooper Secret Side Project[1]
  • NSDSSP[2]
BornCalifornia, U.S.
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresAvant-pop[3]
Occupation
  • Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter
Years active2009–present
Labels
Websitennamdi.bandcamp.com
www.nnamdi.live

Born in California to Nigerian immigrants, Ogbonnaya first moved to Ohio.[6] He spent most of his childhood in Lansing, Illinois.[7] He earned an electrical engineering degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago.[8]

He released Bootie Noir in 2013,[9] Feckin Weirdo in 2014,[10] Drool in 2017,[11] Brat in 2020,[12] and Please Have A Seat in 2022.[13]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Despondent (2013)[20]

Singles

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  • "You Like" (2017)[21]
  • "Love to See" (2018)[22]
  • "Price Went Up" (2019)[23]

References

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  1. ^ Geffen, Sasha (April 5, 2017). "Nnamdi Ogbonnaya's World of Goo". MTV News. Archived from the original on April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Jochmann, Neal (March 29, 2016). "Nnamdi's Sooper Dooper Secret Story". South Side Weekly. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  3. ^ Galil, Leor (2013). "Nnamdi Ogbonnaya: The Drummer". Chicago Reader. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  4. ^ Galil, Leor (April 20, 2017). "Chicago outre-pop whiz Nnamdi Ogbonnaya keeps you on your toes on Drool". Chicago Reader. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  5. ^ Rascoe, Rachel (March 13, 2018). "SXSW Music Review: Nnamdi Ogbonnaya". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  6. ^ Knopper, Steve (November 30, 2017). "Everything Nnamdi Ogbonnaya does is about the music". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Neumann, Sean (May 9, 2017). "The Secret Side of Nnamdi Ogbonnaya, Chicago's Weirdest Musician". Vice. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  8. ^ Cala, Christina (April 11, 2018). "Nnamdi Ogbonnaya Loves Being Chicago Rap's Oddball". NPR. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  9. ^ Galil, Leor (May 29, 2013). "The best new summer jam about ice cream". Chicago Reader. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  10. ^ Galil, Leor (June 23, 2014). "Reader premiere: The bizarre video for Nnamdi Ogbonnaya's '2% Chest'". Chicago Reader. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  11. ^ Boilen, Bob; Hilton, Robin (December 11, 2017). "All Songs Considered: The Year In Music 2017". NPR. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  12. ^ Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (January 15, 2020). "NNAMDÏ Announces New Album BRAT, Shares Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  13. ^ "NNAMDÏ: Please Have A Seat". HUMP DAY NEWS. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  14. ^ "Bootie Noir by NNAMDÏ". Apple Music. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  15. ^ "Feckin Weirdo by NNAMDÏ". Apple Music. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  16. ^ "Drool by NNAMDÏ". Apple Music. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  17. ^ "BRAT by NNAMDÏ". Apple Music. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  18. ^ "Krazy Karl by NNAMDÏ". Bandcamp. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  19. ^ "NNAMDÏ announces new album Please Have A Seat, tour dates". The FADER. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  20. ^ "Despondent – EP by NNAMDÏ". Apple Music. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  21. ^ "yOu liKe – Single by NNAMDÏ". Apple Music. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  22. ^ "Love to See – Single by NNAMDÏ". Apple Music. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  23. ^ "Price Went Up – Single by NNAMDÏ". Apple Music. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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