GMK

Abdulqudus King, better known as GMK, is a Nigerian record producer, sound engineer, rapper, songwriter singer and songwriter. He is best known for producing Bridge's "Needy", and "Searching", Cruel Santino's "Gangsta Fear", Lady Donli's "Cash", BOJ's "Awolowo", "Bill Up", and "Assignment", and Burna Boy's "Different". The Grammy-nominated Best World Music Album African Giant by Burna Boy in 2019, earned him a special recognition from The Recording Academy. He is signed to Warner Chappell Music, and Love Renaissance.

He is a member of the Monster Boys collective, with Cruel Santino, and music producers Genio Bambino.

Early life

He studied Audio Engineering in the United Kingdom at the SAE Institute London.

Career GMK is an acronym for "Grand Master King". In 2013, he launched his career on SoundCloud, as a rapper, following the release of "Sounds Of The Future", featuring Cruel Santino (credited as Ozzy B) & Yung from the music group L.O.S. On 24 April 2016, he released his extended play Long Live the King, exclusively on SoundCloud, with guest appearances from Odunsi (The Engine), Genio Bambino, Bridge, BrisB, and Cruel Santino. In a review for Pulse Nigeria, Abiola wrote "Long Live The King is a pleasing story-telling work of art by ThatBoyGMK that would leave you wanting more".

On 16 December 2016, he released "WasteMan", independently on SoundCloud. The music video was released the same day, and directed by Falomo, in Lagos, Nigeria. On 9 February 2017, The Native included the song in their Bumplist of 10 essentials you must-haves this week. On 21 March 2017, GMK released "Coconut lips", featuring Tomi Thomas. On 24 May 2017, he released "Pears & Mangos", and released "OTB", on 23 July 2017. In the same year, he opened for Cruel Santino, and Wavy the Creator, at The Lucid Lemons Curd 2 music and art showcase, held in Lagos, on August 5, 2017. He released "Lagbaja" featuring Odunsi (The Engine), on 20 November 2017.

GMK was on YNaija New Establishment class of 2019. The music video for Odunsi "Star Signs" was directed by The Candles, with cameo appearances from GMK. On 17 February 2021, following the partnership between Warner Chappell Music, and Love Renaissance, Monster Boys collective signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.

Personal life Quddus King is the son of Kolawole King and the Nigerian actress Carol King.

Discography Extended plays +List of EPs, with release date and label shown Title EP details Long Live the King Released: 24 April 2016 Formats: Digital download, streaming

Production discography Albums produced

Co-ProducerMandy & The Jungle 17 May 2019Monster BoySound Engineer Co-ProducerSubaru Boys : FINAL HEAVEN 3 March 2022Interscope RecordsSound Engineer

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