Jeleel

Abdul Jeleel Yussuf

Career 2018–2020: Beginnings Jeleel released his first song, Play Me, while attending university, though it has since been deleted from all platforms. Jeleel released the project Angel From Heaven in 2019. In 2020, he released the extended play Generation Z. In 2021, Jeleel released the song "Dive In!", which received traction on TikTok and other social media sites, and garnered over 50 million streams on Spotify, and resulted in him signing a partnership with the record label 10K Projects. In June 2022, he released a collaboration with rapper Mike Dimes titled Clubhouse!. In July 2022, he released a single titled "Uncivilized! (Go!)". In August 2022, he released a single titled "Stone Cold!". In September 2022, he performed at the Made in America Festival. Also in September 2022, he released a single titled "Deliver!". In January 2023, Jeleel released a single titled “Ride The Wave!” and shot the music video in Nigeria. He released his debut studio album, Real Raw!, on May 5, 2023. In the summer of 2023, Jeleel gained viral attention on social media for his backflips and acrobatics on stage at concerts. On July 4, 2023, he released "Hands Up!" for Independence Day, sampling Miley Cyrus' 2009 hit "Party in the USA". He released the single "Wahala!" on August 15, 2023. "Wahala!" adopts a new, afrobeats sound, in contrast to his typical energetic electronic sound. On May 2, 2025, Jeleel released the single "Rhude Gyal." On June 6, 2025, Jeleel released Nyash Worldwide!, another independent release. In August 2025, he released a remix of "Rhude Gyal" with Nigerian-British rapper Darkoo. He also says Fuji music informs his style in music.

Personal life Jeleel's signature "Jeleel, yeah!" comes from his childhood, when his mother would call his name and he would respond by shouting "yeah!" Released: May 5, 2023 Label: 10K Projects Format: Digital download, streaming

Released: November 18, 2024 Label: REAL RAW! Format: Digital download, streaming

Released: June 7, 2019 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays Title EP details Generation Z Released: June 3, 2020 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles