Not3s
{{Short description|British rapper and singer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Not3s
| image = Not3s 2018.png
| image_size =
| caption = Not3s in 2018
| birth_name = Lukman Olanrewaju Odunaike
| alias = Notes
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1998|4|17}}
| birth_place = Hackney, London, England
| origin =
| genre = {{hlist|British hip hop|afroswing|R&B|Afrobeats}}
| years_active = 2016–present
| label = Moves • Columbia • Relentless
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.not3s.com}}
}}
Lukman Olanrewaju Odunaike[https://www.not3s.com/bio/ Not3s Official Website About] 14 January 2020 (born 17 April 1998), better known by his stage name Not3s (pronounced Notes), is an English rapper and singer from Hackney, London. His songs include "My Lover" and "Fine Line", both of which are collaborations with Mabel.{{cite news|url=https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/hitrjx/mabel-not3s-music-video-commentary-exclusive-mtv-laid-bare|title=mabel praises not3s for coming through on 'fine line' even if he did miss his flight!|date=13 March 2018|publisher=MTV|access-date=31 May 2018}}{{cite news|url=http://www.dummymag.com/Read/new-music-mabel-fine-line-ft.-not3s|title=New Music: Mabel - Fine Line (ft. Not3s)|date=23 January 2018|work=Dummy|access-date=31 May 2018}}
His breakthrough song, "Addison Lee", has been described as a viral hit, achieving 17 million views on GRM Daily and has achieved much publicity for the singer.{{cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/08/02/not3s-story-of-addison-lee|title=London MC Not3s Explains The True Story Behind His Viral Hit, "Addison Lee"|last=Renshaw|first=David|date=2 August 2017|work=The Fader|access-date=31 May 2018}}{{cite news|url=http://www.musicweek.com/radar/read/on-the-radar-not3s/070348|title=On The Radar: Not3s|last=Homewood|first=Ben|date=1 November 2017|work=Music Week|access-date=31 May 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/apr/18/not3s-review-koko-london|title=Not3s review – Afro-pop's birthday boy gets upstaged at his own party|last=Abiade|first=Yemi|date=18 April 2018|work=The Guardian|access-date=31 May 2018}} The song, which takes its name from the London-based ride sharing firm, achieved such popularity that Not3s was invited to the firm's Christmas party in KOKO to perform the song.{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/music/not3s-interview-i-want-to-let-people-hear-my-story-what-i-feel-on-the-day-to-day-a3646706.html|title=Not3s interview: I want to let people hear my story, what I feel on the day to day|last=Smyth|first=David|date=29 September 2017|work=London Evening Standard|access-date=31 May 2018}}
He was nominated for the BBC Sound of 2018.{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1LV74j9YBgpgKsDwhSJlRy6/not3s|title=Not3s - Sound of 2018|publisher=BBC Music|access-date=31 May 2018}}
Personal life
Odunaike was born and grew up in Hackney, London to Nigerian parents.{{cite web|url=https://www.stormmanagement-la.com/talent/not3s/4031/|work=stormmanagement-la.com|title=Not3s}} He is a supporter of Manchester United F.C.{{cite news|last=Thompson|first=Gemma|url=https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/uk-hip-hop-star-not3s-talks-manchester-united-after-visit-to-aon-training-complex|title=Not3s: United have a different level|website=Manchester United F.C.|date=20 April 2020|access-date=10 February 2021}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
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| scope="row"| 3 Th3 Album
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=Mixtapes=
=Extended plays=
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| scope="row" | 3 Roses
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| scope="row" | Son of the Soil
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=Singles=
==As lead artist==
==As featured artist==
=Other charted songs=
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! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| UK |
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| scope="row"| "Haters" {{small|(Fredo featuring Not3s)}} | 2018 | 90 | Tables Turn |
=Guest appearances=
Filmography
=Television=
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! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="Row"| 2018
| Team Harvey | rowspan="3"| Himself | 1 Episode | |
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| scope="row" |2018
| Don't Hate The Playaz | Series 1; Episode 6 | |
| scope="Row"| 2018
| Series 1; Episode 3 | |
=Web=
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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| 2018
| Jermaine | Part 3 (Short YouTube Series); Cameo |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb name|id=10045899|name=Not3s}}
- {{AllMusic|id=mn0003636286|class=artist}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:Black British male rappers
Category:Singers from the London Borough of Hackney
Category:English people of Yoruba descent