“Welcome to ODUMODUBLVCK Gym Time Extravaganza!” the Abuja rapper tells Apple Music. “Don’t skip a beat or song. We have an hour and 17 to build ourselves into a better version than when we walked in.” Packed with some of his own cuts, plus tracks from Rema, Olamide, JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar and Pa Salieu, it’s a tried-and-tested selection. “My gym playlist comes on every time I’m hitting the weights,” he says. “That’s a complete workout for me. I love rap but I always enjoy melody.” However, it isn’t just at the power rack that music aids ODUMODUBLVCK’s growth. “Music is how I learn,” he says. “It’s how I hear my idols speak to me directly. It keeps me grounded, focused and inspired—it’s my safe haven.” Press play to hear his picks, and read on to discover more about some of the tracks he’s chosen. ODUMODUBLVCK & Reeplay, “SAINT OBI” “I recorded this in honour of a Nigerian Nollywood legend and idol, Saint Obi. I did it a day after he passed [in May 2023]. He was our own Nigerian James Bond, sharp, stylish and there was always a plot that he had a twist to.” Drake, “What Did I Miss?” “I play this one after my quiet times, when people think I’ve been knocked down and I show up. It’s my ‘phoenix rising through the ashes’ moment; the comeback track that signals I’m still here, stronger than before.” ODUMODUBLVCK, Anti World Gangstars & Skepta, “ADENUGA” “This song is about brotherhood and making it BIG but with your day ones. [Billionaire Mike] Adenuga is one of the richest Nigerians, and the fact that Skepta shares that surname…it’s God’s plan that Skepta’s surname is also Adenuga. I call that divine alignment.” BNYX® & ODUMODUBLVCK, “Automoto” “An original song I created for [streetwear brand] Patta. The whole idea was to develop an energy-filled spinner and, trust me, we did not miss.” ODUMODUBLVCK, “MC OLUOMO” “This one tells the story of the underdog who earns his seat among the big dogs. It’s about determination, survival and triumph. No matter how much you hate it, if it needs to be done, you need to come out on top. Here’s a quote to keep: ‘Do you want less or do you want more?’ crowd echoes, ‘MORE!’” ODUMODUBLVCK & Modenine, “IF YOU LIKE GYM” “This song, the whole store is in the words, as to where I’m at and every time I’ve been accused of not rapping, at least the proof is clear in the pudding. It separates you from the rest and it motivates you and I to keep going. Because there’s always a bigger person, no matter how far we go.”