Young Ola
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the rapper Young Ola
Young Ola (rapper)
Young Ola is an independent hip-hop artist and songwriter active from 2017 to present. His catalog spans DIY, digitally distributed singles—early tracks like “In Common (feat. Nicolina)” and “Please Don’t (feat. Momo & Shade)” (2017) through the 2018–2019 run (“Dope Feen,” “Flashing Lights,” “Peyton Manning,” “Ice Cream Cake,” “Shine”) and a more recent streak in 2024 (“Nelson Mandela,” “DEM DAYZ,” “COLD OUTSIDE,” “Soul Cry”). His feature on Gorillv’s 2020 single “End of the Night (feat. Dope Boy Cash & Young Ola)” broadened his footprint across platforms beyond his own releases. Apple Music - Web Player +9 Apple Music - Web Player +9 Apple Music - Web Player +9 Spotify
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| Name | Young Ola |
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| Background | solo_singer |
| Genre | Hip hop; hip-hop/rap; elements of Afro-pop |
| Occupation | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years Active | 2017–present |
| Label | BlackEurosRecords; Casket Kids Records; self-released (YOUNG OLA) |
| Associated Acts | Dope Boy Cash (feature); Gorillv (feature) |
Overview
Operating squarely in the independent lane, Young Ola’s discography has rolled out as a sequence of self-contained singles across major streaming services. The artist’s 2017 debut wave introduced a melodic, collaboration-forward approach (“In Common,” “Please Don’t,” “Come My Way,” “Bad”), followed by a period of trap-leaning cuts and sports-referencing braggadocio in 2018–2019 (“Dope Feen,” “Flashing Lights,” “Peyton Manning,” “Ice Cream Cake,” “Shine”). In 2024 he returned with another cluster of singles—including the Afropop-tagged “Nelson Mandela,” the reflective “Soul Cry,” and the moody “DEM DAYZ” and “COLD OUTSIDE”—that reconfirm his DIY release cadence. Apple Music - Web Player +8 Apple Music - Web Player +8 Apple Music - Web Player +8 Shazam
A notable collaboration during this span is Gorillv’s “End of the Night (feat. Dope Boy Cash & Young Ola)” (2020), which appears on Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL, Joox, and Amazon’s regional catalogs—useful cross-verification for credits and release timing. Apple Music - Web Player Spotify Music on TIDAL Joox Amazon Music
Early life and background
Publicly available profiles focus on the music itself rather than personal biography; no verified details on birth name, hometown, or age are provided on the principal streaming profiles. For that reason, this article emphasizes the documented release record and platform metadata. Apple Music - Web Player
Career
2017: First releases
Young Ola’s first streaming entries arrive in 2017 via Casket Kids Records and self-released drops, blending pop-rap melody with collaborative features:
“In Common (feat. Nicolina)” (Apr 15, 2017, Casket Kids Records).[1]
“Come My Way (feat. Momo)” (Apr 15, 2017, Casket Kids Records).[2]
“Please Don’t (feat. Momo & Shade)” (Mar 21, 2017).[3]
“Bad (feat. Xolaveli)” (Feb 24, 2017, self-released as ℗ YOUNG OLA).[4]
Additional 2017 entry: “Forever 21 (feat. Rah Ausiid)” (June 26, 2017, ℗ BlackEurosRecords).[5]
2018–2019: Trap-leaning singles
The 2018–2019 period includes compact, playlist-friendly singles released under BlackEurosRecords, often two to three minutes long and aligned with streaming norms:
“Dope Feen” and “Flashing Lights” (2018).[6]
“Peyton Manning (feat. Curt Big Fooley)” (Jan 28, 2019, ℗ BlackEurosRecords).[7]
“Ice Cream Cake” (Oct 12, 2019, ℗ BlackEurosRecords).[8]
“Shine (feat. BLK Sleez & Rayya)” (Oct 17, 2019, ℗ BlackEurosRecords).[9]
2020: Feature placement
In March 2020, Young Ola appeared on Gorillv’s “End of the Night (feat. Dope Boy Cash & Young Ola),” distributed through Raw Street Entertainment LLC. The single listing is consistent across Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL, Joox, and Amazon Music, corroborating the credit. Apple Music - Web Player Spotify Music on TIDAL Joox Amazon Music
2024: New run of singles
After a gap in 2021–2023 release listings, Young Ola resumed with four 2024 titles:
“Nelson Mandela” (Jan 9, 2024, Afropop category, ℗ BlackEurosRecords).[10][11]
“DEM DAYZ” (Feb 28, 2024, ℗ BlackEurosRecords).[12]
“COLD OUTSIDE (feat. Desmond day)” (2024).[13]
“Soul Cry” (Mar 10, 2024).[13]
Artistry
Sound and influences
Young Ola’s catalog leans into terse, hook-driven tracks that center melody over dense verses, a structure geared to short-form video and editorial hip-hop/rap playlists. The 2019 trio—“Peyton Manning,” “Ice Cream Cake,” and “Shine”—pairs repetitive earworm refrains with minimal drum patterns and bright synth lines, while the 2024 material broadens his palette: “Nelson Mandela” arrives tagged under Afropop with production credited to Williano (per Shazam track credits), suggesting a rhythmic pivot and broader influence set. Apple Music - Web Player +3 Apple Music - Web Player +3 Apple Music - Web Player +3 Shazam
Lyrics and themes
Lyrically, the 2018–2019 cuts foreground bravado, sports references (“Peyton Manning”), and lifestyle snapshots (“Ice Cream Cake”). In contrast, “Soul Cry” and “DEM DAYZ” register more introspective tones—titles and credits that signal a shift toward reflection and perseverance while retaining the same compact, playlist-friendly runtimes. Apple Music - Web Player +2 Apple Music - Web Player +2 Shazam
Release strategy and platforms
Young Ola’s presence is verifiable across Apple Music (primary discography), Spotify (artist profile), Shazam (track pages and credits), and third-party listings. These cross-platform entries document both release dates and label attributions (Casket Kids Records, BlackEurosRecords, YOUNG OLA), painting a consistent picture of independent distribution. Apple Music - Web Player +1 Spotify
Discography
Singles (lead artist)
| Year | Single | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Soul Cry" | — | Single released Mar 10, 2024; listed on Apple Music artist page. |
| 2024 | "DEM DAYZ" | BlackEurosRecords | Released Feb 28, 2024 (2:15). |
| 2024 | "COLD OUTSIDE (feat. Desmond day)" | — | Listed among top songs on Apple Music artist page. |
| 2024 | "Nelson Mandela" | BlackEurosRecords | Afropop single; producer credit: Williano. |
| 2019 | "Shine (feat. BLK Sleez & Rayya)" | BlackEurosRecords | Released Oct 17, 2019 (3:00). |
| 2019 | "Ice Cream Cake" | BlackEurosRecords | Released Oct 12, 2019 (2:53). |
| 2019 | "Peyton Manning (feat. Curt Big Fooley)" | BlackEurosRecords | Released Jan 28, 2019 (2:00). |
| 2018 | "Flashing Lights" | — | 2018 single. |
| 2018 | "Dope Feen" | — | 2018 single. |
| 2017 | "Bad (feat. Xolaveli)" | YOUNG OLA | Self-released; video entry on Apple Music. |
| 2017 | "Please Don't (feat. Momo & Shade)" | — | Released Mar 21, 2017 (3:11). |
| 2017 | "Come My Way (feat. Momo)" | Casket Kids Records | Released Apr 15, 2017 (2:09). |
| 2017 | "In Common (feat. Nicolina)" | Casket Kids Records | Released Apr 15, 2017 (3:00). |
| 2017 | "Forever 21 (feat. Rah Ausiid)" | BlackEurosRecords | Released Jun 26, 2017 (3:15). |
Appears on
| Year | Title | Primary artist | Label/Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "End of the Night (feat. Dope Boy Cash & Young Ola)" | Gorillv | Raw Street Entertainment LLC | Single released Mar 19, 2020; listed on Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL, Joox, and Amazon Music. |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Notes/Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Come My Way (feat. El Momo Depue de la 12)" | Listed under "Music Videos" on Apple Music artist page. |
| 2018 | "Bad (feat. Xolaveli)" | Video entry visible on Apple Music artist page. |
Release timeline
| Year | Project type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Singles | "In Common" • "Come My Way" • "Please Don't" • "Bad" • "Forever 21" |
| 2018 | Singles | "Dope Feen" • "Flashing Lights" |
| 2019 | Singles | "Peyton Manning" • "Ice Cream Cake" • "Shine" |
| 2020 | Feature | Gorillv – "End of the Night (feat. Dope Boy Cash & Young Ola)" |
| 2024 | Singles | "Nelson Mandela" • "DEM DAYZ" • "COLD OUTSIDE" • "Soul Cry" |
Streaming profiles
| Platform | Artist page |
|---|---|
| Apple Music | Young Ola on Apple Music |
| Spotify | Young Ola on Spotify |
| Shazam | Young Ola on Shazam |
Public image and discoverability
Without a heavy social-media footprint tied to a single verified handle, Young Ola’s discoverability largely comes via streaming platform metadata and cross-credits. Apple Music and Shazam listings help connect the dots between years and collaborators (e.g., Nicolina, Momo, Shade, Xolaveli, Curt Big Fooley, BLK Sleez, Rayya), while multi-platform placement of “End of the Night” validates third-party features and expands reach to listeners outside his direct audience. Apple Music - Web Player +3 Apple Music - Web Player +3 Apple Music - Web Player +3
Distinguishing from similarly named artists
Because “Ola/Yung LA/Young Ola” can be confused with other acts, note the following:
Ola Runt: An Atlanta rapper associated with Gucci Mane’s 1017; see coverage like Pitchfork’s “The Ones: ‘MobbFather.’”[14]
Yung LA: Atlanta rapper formerly associated with Grand Hustle (not this artist). See Yung LA.
This article’s discography corresponds to the Young Ola whose Apple Music ID lists the 2017–2019 singles above and the 2024 sequence culminating in “Soul Cry.” Apple Music - Web Player
See also
Independent music distribution
Hip hop and Trap music
References
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedInCommon - ↑ Come My Way (feat. Momo) – Single, Apple Music, 2017-04-15
- ↑ Please Don’t (feat. Momo & Shade), Apple Music, 2017-03-21
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedBad - ↑ Forever 21 (feat. Rah Ausiid) – Single, Apple Music, 2017-06-26
- ↑ Young Ola – Flashing Lights (2018), Shazam, 2025-08-19
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedPeyton - ↑ Ice Cream Cake – Single, Apple Music, 2019-10-12
- ↑ Shine (feat. BLK Sleez & Rayya) – Single, Apple Music, 2019-10-17
- ↑ Nelson Mandela – Single, Apple Music, 2024-01-09
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedShazamNM - ↑ DEM DAYZ – Single, Apple Music, 2024-02-28
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Young Ola – Apple Music artist page (top songs & singles), Apple Music, 2025-08-19
- ↑ Pitchfork – The Ones: Ola Runt “MobbFather”, Pitchfork, 2020
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