OdumoduBlvck’s ‘Declan Rice’ Sees 200% Stream Surge After Arsenal vs Real Madrid Match
Nigerian hip-hop star OdumoduBlvck has revealed that his hit single ‘Declan Rice’ saw a 200% increase in streams following Arsenal’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Real Madrid. The rapper made the announcement on his X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting the renewed buzz around the track, which is named after Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice.
The surge in streams was fueled by Rice’s outstanding performance in the match, where he scored two stunning free-kick goals to give Arsenal a comfortable lead before Mikel Merino sealed the victory with a third goal. The midfielder’s performance earned him the Man of the Match award, which further amplified interest in the song.
Originally released in March 2023, ‘Declan Rice’ was a lead single from OdumoduBlvck’s project ‘Eziokwu’ and became a career-defining hit for the rapper. The track enjoyed huge commercial success and even won Rap Song of the Year at the 16th Headies Awards. Notably, it was also used to unveil Declan Rice when he joined Arsenal from West Ham for a club-record £100 million transfer fee.
Beyond this recent streaming milestone, OdumoduBlvck continues to make waves in the Nigerian music industry. He was recently honored as Artist of the Year at the Leadership Newspaper Awards 2024, further cementing his status as one of the country’s top rappers. The recognition comes on the heels of his surprise 16-track project, ‘The Machine Is Coming’, which serves as a precursor to his much-anticipated album ‘Industry Machine’.
The rapper is now setting his sights on the 17th Headies Awards, where he is nominated in eight categories, including Next Rated, Rap Album of the Year, and Rap Song of the Year. With his momentum building, OdumoduBlvck is poised to continue his reign as one of Nigeria’s most exciting hip-hop acts.
