Before we talk about the best of Balloranking, who is Balloranking? Born Balogun Olamilekan, he is an Afropop singer, producer, and songwriter. He’s a Lagos indigene whose artistry is shaped by his life in Lagos. He makes stories that reflect his upbringing from the Lagos trenches. For Balloranking, music is a birthright; a gift that runs in the family. He was influenced by his father, a Church musical conductor.
His sound blends street vibes, dancehall, and real-life storytelling. What sets him apart is how deeply he connects with people going through struggle, hope, and that dominant belief that better days are coming. He doesn’t just make music to vibe to; he makes music that speaks to what people are living through every day. His songs are usually a fusion of Yoruba, pidgin, and English; the languages of the street.
Now, let’s go ranking Balloranking’s best songs – songs that define his voice and show why he’s loved.
7 Best of Balloranking
1. Holiday
2. My Darling ft Dwillsharmonony
3. Trench Kid
4. Elevate ft Bella Shmurda
5. Feeling You ft Bad Boy Timz
6. Never Die Poor
7. Time No Dey ft Seyi Vibes
Best of Balloranking
These seven songs show raw, real, and relatable Balloranking. They are some of his best songs.
1. Holiday
A perfect fusion of Yoruba, English, and pidgin. This is not your typical “vibes and flex” track. Holiday is Balloranking pouring his reality into sound; a life where there’s no break, no time off, no holiday. From the catchy Yoruba repetition (“Tioba si juice, ko le si sauce”), he’s saying: if the essentials are missing, the extras don’t matter. He raps about hustling every hour, the pain of being overlooked, and the constant pressure of trying to survive. But even in the trenches, he’s praying not to be forgotten by God. It’s raw, spiritual, and painfully relatable; a street anthem for every dreamer grinding non-stop.
2. My Darling ft Dwillsharmonony
We go from pain to pleasure on this track. Who doesn’t need balance? Balloranking indulged us in a love song with a street undertone.
What is love if it doesn’t have a spice of street? He wants a love that’s intense, no pretending or lack of enthusiasm. “Show me pressure, no do me chilling” is his playful way of saying: don’t hold back, I want it real. With Yoruba-English blends and lines like “omo to ta bi kilishi,” a very spicy Nigerian meat snack, he praises his girl’s body and energy. It’s the kind of song that makes you grin softly, a little naughtily, and is perfect for late-night playlists.
3. Trench Kid
What is something a Lagos musician from the street will always do? Proudly remember where they came from. This was a single from his 2022 album with the same title. Trench Kid is a bold, emotional reminder that Balloranking comes from the mud, and he’s not hiding it. He talks about rocking okirika (secondhand clothes), eating akara (Nigerian bean cakes) when mosa is luxury, and growing up where survival is the first goal. But even with pain, there’s gratitude. “Thank God say God no be man” hits different when you know your story could’ve taken the wrong turn. The Galala and Makosa references? That’s joy in struggle. This song is full of pride and confidence. It’s not just about being broke, it’s about choosing not to be pressured and the pride of your originality. That’s a strong moral lesson imbibed in musical sounds.
4. Elevate ft Bella Shmurda
Remember his Church roots? He took us on a spiritual dive with this track. Elevate is Balloranking at his most spiritual and focused. From the first line, “Early wey me wake I go down on my knees,” you know it’s not just a song, it’s a personal prayer and faith in God. He’s not chasing quick success; he’s patiently grinding, fully trusting that his “elevation” will come in due time. With honest reflections on doubt, pressure, and inner peace, this song feels like a diary entry. Yet it’s so relatable. Whether you’re hustling in silence or praying for a breakthrough, Elevate gives you hope. It’s motivation for anyone waiting on God’s timing, no rush, just faith. “Wetin God no fit do no dey exist,” that is, what God cannot do does not exist.
Bringing Bella onto this track was a perfect call. Together, they make street gospel, just without the choir.
5. Feeling You ft Bad Boy Timz
In this one track, we experience the fire of attraction and the ice of distraction, giving their love a balance of sweet and sour. This was a romantic call from Balloranking, and Bad Boy Timz delivered well.
The hook is catchy: “Omotena, your body is fire too & you know fire cyan cool”; these lines paint a picture of two people deep in chemistry. It starts playful and passionate, but halfway through, the tone shifts into heartbreak territory. Suddenly, there’s tension. Trust issues. Miscommunication. Comments from a third party. Timz’s verse adds melody and balance, giving the song a back-and-forth, almost conversation-like energy. It’s sweet, sexy, then sad; all in one go. A heartbreak song you didn’t see coming, Ballo is a ranking man.
6. Never Die Poor ft DJ Platinumz
NDP is a street mantra. The essence of all the hustling is not to die poor. This one is for the hustlers, the dreamers, and everyone who wakes up daily with something to prove. Never Die Poor is more than a song; it’s a declaration. Balloranking’s raw vocals blend smoothly with DJ Platinumz’s energetic vibe, creating a track that’s as spiritual as it is motivational. He moves between Yoruba and English to lay bare his struggles, prayers, and ambition. “Me I wan hustle till my enemy go dey Google me” is that kind of line that hits deep, especially for young Nigerians grinding against the odds, to be so good that even people who don’t like you will track your success and presence online.
The song carries heavy street gospel vibes with confessions like “Aimo asiko lo n damu eda,” showing awareness of time and destiny. This is a famous Yoruba line that is mostly attributed to Chief Ebenezer Obey’s “Aimasiko.” Basically, humans are worried only because they don’t have an understanding of times and seasons. He speaks his wealth into existence on this track. It’s the kind of song that makes you pause, reflect, and then get back to the hustle with fire ignited in you, because you must never die poor.
7. Time No Dey ft Seyi Vibes
One of his widely acclaimed songs features another street crooner, Seyi Vibes. It is one of the songs that announced him to the streets, although it wasn’t his first track. It deeply resonated with his audience because, at the end of the day, nobody wants to be beneath their peers or even people younger than them. When people aren’t made yet, it feels like they’re lazy, but he shares that it’s not always true. Again, he resolves to prayer, asking his mother to bless him.
Seyi Vibes added a verse that made an anthem out of it. There’s not enough time, but he must make it; that’s the message of the song, and the reason it still resonates with us to date.
Conclusion
Balloranking is the voice that has either been giving you steady motivation, or the voice you’ve not paid attention to until now. He’s coming up as a king in the streets. He’s very authentic in his delivery, tailoring his songs to perfectly capture the story of his audience in languages they understand. Non-Yoruba fans aren’t left out, however. His songs are vibey, and they carry vibrant messages that resonate well. Which song(s) on this list have you listened to or will you first listen to?
