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'''Babatunde Rahim''', known professionally as '''Lyta''', is a Nigerian singer. He signed a record deal with [[YBNL Nation]] in 2018 but left the label in May 2019 after having a disagreement with the label owner [[Olamide]].<ref name="VBE">{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.ng/ybnl-2-0-lyta-they-are-confused-about-my-age/|title=YBNL 2.0: Lyta says, "They Are Confused About My Age"|publisher=Vibe.ng|date=24 April 2018|access-date=19 February 2020}}</ref> He released the 5-track debut EP ''Id'' in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|first=|date=|title=Id EP by Lyta|url=https://music.apple.com/ng/album/id-ep/1450645007|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-21|website=music.apple.com}}</ref> |
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==Early life and career== |
== Early life and career == |
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A native of [[Kwara State]], Lyta grew up in [[Ajegunle]] and was a member of |
A native of [[Kwara State]], Lyta grew up in [[Ajegunle]] and was a member of Ile Kewu, a music group at his local mosque.<ref name="VBE" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://max1023.fm/2018/02/20/get-know-ybnls-new-signings/|title=Get To Know More About YBNL's New Signings|publisher=102.3 Max FM|date=20 February 2018|access-date=19 February 2020}}</ref> His record deal with [[YBNL Nation]] was made public on 3 February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tooxclusive.com/olamide-signs-new-artiste-limerick-to-ybnl/|title=Olamide Signs 2 New Artistes, "Limeric" & "Lyta" To YBNL|publisher=[[TooXclusive]]|date=13 February 2018|access-date=19 February 2020}}</ref> In 2019, Lyta confirmed that he did not have any written contracts with [[YBNL Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/lyta-says-he-was-never-signed-to-olamides-ybnl-video/8vycdck|title=Lyta says he was never signed to Olamides YBNL|publisher=[[pulse.ng]]|date= 3 June 2019|access-date=17 November 2022}}</ref> Lyta's breakthrough single with YBNL Nation, "Time", features vocals by [[Olamide]] and was released on 14 February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/time-feat-olamide-single/1348925881|title= Time (feat. Olamide) – Single by Lyta|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|date= 14 February 2018}}</ref><ref name="NLoaded">{{cite web|author1= OG DEJI|url=https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/download-music/lyta-ft-olamide-time|title=[Music] YBNL Presents: Lyta Ft. Olamide – Time|publisher=Naijaloaded|date=16 February 2018|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> |
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In 2019, Lyta left YBNL Nation due to contractual and personal issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/doro-musik-gang-gives-lifeline-to-ex-ybnl-act-lyta/|title=Doro Musik Gang gives lifeline to ex |
In 2019, Lyta left YBNL Nation due to contractual and personal issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/doro-musik-gang-gives-lifeline-to-ex-ybnl-act-lyta/|title=Doro Musik Gang gives lifeline to ex – YBNL act, Lyta|publisher=The Nation|date=21 September 2019|access-date=19 February 2020}}</ref> After exiting YBNL, he signed with Doro Musik Gang and released the [[Killertunes]] produced track "Monalisa" on 12 July 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/monalisa-single/1472204566|title=Monalisa – Single by Lyta|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|date=12 July 2019}}</ref> The visuals for "Monalisa", which was directed by Director K, amassed over 500,000 views within a month after its release.<ref name="TOO">{{cite web|author1=Tomiwa|url=https://tooxclusive.com/lyta-monalisa-prod-by-killertunes/|title=Lyta – "Monalisa" (Prod. by Killertunes)|publisher=[[TooXclusive]]|date=11 July 2019|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/07/12/monalisa-video-out-by-lyta/|title=Monalisa video out by Lyta|publisher=P.M News|date=12 July 2019 |access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> |
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A few weeks after the release of "Monalisa", [[Davido]] reached out to Lyta about recording an official remix with him.<ref name="MAX">{{cite web|url=https://max1023.fm/2019/07/30/lyta-gets-davido-to-feature-in-the-remix-of-his-new-song-monalisa/|title=Lyta gets Davido to feature in the REMIX of his new song |
A few weeks after the release of "Monalisa", [[Davido]] reached out to Lyta about recording an official remix with him.<ref name="MAX">{{cite web|url=https://max1023.fm/2019/07/30/lyta-gets-davido-to-feature-in-the-remix-of-his-new-song-monalisa/|title=Lyta gets Davido to feature in the REMIX of his new song 'MONALISA'|publisher=Max 102.3 FM|date=30 July 2019 |access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> Following their agreement, Davido and Lyta flew to [[Dakar]] for the remix and video shoot.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Motolani Alake|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/davido-jumps-on-monalisa-remix-by-lyta/qt9yl8s|title=Davido jumps on 'Monalisa (Remix)' by Lyta|publisher=Pulse Nigeria|date=29 August 2019|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref><ref name="MONREMIX">{{cite web|author1=Tomiwa|url=https://tooxclusive.com/video-lyta-monalisa-remix-ft-davido/|title=[Video] Lyta – "Monalisa Remix" ft. Davido|publisher=[[TooXclusive]]|date=7 September 2019|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> The remix of "Monalisa" was released on 30 August 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/am/album/monalisa-feat-davido-remix-single/1478055335|title=Monalisa (feat. Davido) [Remix] – Single|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|date=30 August 2019}}</ref> Elias Light of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine described the song as a "handsome contradiction, with fierce expressions of yearning".<ref>{{cite web|author1=Elias Light|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lyta-davido-monalisa-remix-888977/|title=Lyta and Davido's 'Monalisa' Should Be Afrobeats' Next Radio Hit|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=26 September 2019|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> The accompanying music video for the remix was directed by Director K.<ref name="MONREMIX" /> Lyta gained exposure following his collaboration with Davido on the remix.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Olajide Samuel|url=https://punchng.com/rising-entertainers-to-watch-out-for-in-2020/|title=Rising entertainers to watch out for in 2020|publisher=[[The Punch]]|date=4 January 2020|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> |
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Lyta released the Afrobeat track "Worry" on 6 December 2019; it was produced by Killer Tunes.<ref name="Sound">{{cite web|url=https://www.soundstroke.com/music/review-lyta-worry/|title=REVIEW: LYTA – WORRY|publisher=Sound Stroke|date=6 December 2019|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> The visuals for "Worry" was shot and directed by Simplicity Visual Studios in London.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Motolani Alake|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/lyta-worry-visualizer/dyxv61v|title=Lyta releases visualizer for, 'Worry'|publisher=Pulse Nigeria|date=6 December 2019|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> |
Lyta released the Afrobeat track "Worry" on 6 December 2019; it was produced by Killer Tunes.<ref name="Sound">{{cite web|url=https://www.soundstroke.com/music/review-lyta-worry/|title=REVIEW: LYTA – WORRY|publisher=Sound Stroke|date=6 December 2019|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> The visuals for "Worry" was shot and directed by Simplicity Visual Studios in London.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Motolani Alake|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/lyta-worry-visualizer/dyxv61v|title=Lyta releases visualizer for, 'Worry'|publisher=Pulse Nigeria|date=6 December 2019|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> |
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===YBNL exit=== |
=== YBNL exit === |
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Reports about Lyta's exit from YBNL surfaced after Olamide unfollowed him on Instagram.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Jelili Adekunle|url=https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/tv/ybnl-exit-issue-lyta-shares-what-happened-between-him-and-olamide-on-nl-tv-watch-video|title=YBNL Exit Issue:- Lyta Shares What Happened Between Him And Olamide On NL TV (Watch Video)|publisher=Naijaloaded|date=28 May 2019|access-date=24 February 2020}}</ref> In May 2019, Lyta confirmed his exit from YNBL Nation on Naijaloaded TV. He said although he was paid between 50,000 and 80,000 for shows, he never had a written contract with the label.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Motolani Alake |title=999 EP: Here are the top 10 artists to benefit from Olamide's spotlight and co-sign |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/fireboy-lyta-adekunle-gold-10-artists-who-blew-through-olamide-and-ybnl/30gn4bv |website=Pulse Nigeria |access-date=28 February 2020 |date=10 February 2020}}</ref> Olamide issued a statement to ''Guardian Life'', saying YBNL has a promotion calendar that Lyta refused to follow.<ref name="OLA">{{cite web|author1=Akinwale Akinyoade|url=https://t.guardian.ng/life/whatsnew/olamide-releases-statement-about-issue-with-lyta/|title=Olamide Addresses Issue With Lyta| |
Reports about Lyta's exit from YBNL surfaced after Olamide unfollowed him on Instagram.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Jelili Adekunle|url=https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/tv/ybnl-exit-issue-lyta-shares-what-happened-between-him-and-olamide-on-nl-tv-watch-video|title=YBNL Exit Issue:- Lyta Shares What Happened Between Him And Olamide On NL TV (Watch Video)|publisher=Naijaloaded|date=28 May 2019|access-date=24 February 2020}}</ref> In May 2019, Lyta confirmed his exit from YNBL Nation on [[Naijaloaded]] TV. He said although he was paid between 50,000 and 80,000 for shows, he never had a written contract with the label.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Motolani Alake |title=999 EP: Here are the top 10 artists to benefit from Olamide's spotlight and co-sign |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/fireboy-lyta-adekunle-gold-10-artists-who-blew-through-olamide-and-ybnl/30gn4bv |website=Pulse Nigeria |access-date=28 February 2020 |date=10 February 2020}}</ref> Olamide issued a statement to ''Guardian Life'', saying YBNL has a promotion calendar that Lyta refused to follow.<ref name="OLA">{{cite web|author1=Akinwale Akinyoade|url=https://t.guardian.ng/life/whatsnew/olamide-releases-statement-about-issue-with-lyta/|title=Olamide Addresses Issue With Lyta|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=25 May 2019|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> |
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In 2020, Lyta was signed to Marlian Records owned by [[Naira Marley]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=See Lyta first move afta e join Naira Marley MarlianMusic|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/53755188|access-date=2020-09-28}}</ref> He also released his first single under the label titled "Hold me Down(Omo Gidi)".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-14|title=Lyta drops new single 'Hold Me Down'|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/08/14/lyta-drops-new-single-hold-me-down/|access-date=2020-09-28|website=P.M. News|language=en-US}}</ref> The video to "Hold Me Down", which was inspired by Kpop Korean boy band [[GOT7]] and [[BTS]], was directed by [[TG Omori]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Native |first=The |date=2020-08-20 |title=We should be talking about plagiarism in Nigerian music videos |url=https://thenativemag.com/plagiarism-copyright-music-videos/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=The NATIVE |language=en-US}}</ref> The video is an exact replica of GOT7's "Just Right" music video. However, Lyta did not ask for permission and K-pop fans were furious about the exact copy of the video.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=2020-08-17|title=Nigeria: Naira Marley's Signee, Lyta, Accused of Plagiarising Popular Korean Music Video|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202008170448.html|access-date=2020-09-28|website=allAfrica.com|language=en}}</ref> Lyta said, "I am not signed with Marlian records. Naira Marley is just showing me love."<ref>{{Citation |title=🤔Is Lyta Officially Signed to Marlian Records? {{!}} The LinkUp on Echooroom |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9_X0cXcZE8 |language=en |access-date=2022-11-30}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
== Discography == |
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===EPs=== |
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* ''Id'' (2019)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/id-ep/1450645007|title=Id |
* ''Id'' (2019)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/id-ep/1450645007|title=Id – EP by Lyta|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|date=25 January 2019}}</ref> |
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===Singles=== |
=== Singles === |
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* '' Time '' (2018) |
* '' Time '' (2018) |
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* '' Self made '' (2018) |
* '' Self made '' (2018) |
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* '' Worry '' (2019) |
* '' Worry '' (2019) |
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* '' Monalisa '' (2018) |
* '' Monalisa '' (2018) |
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* '' Mama '' (2020) |
* '' Mama '' (2020) |
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*'' Hold me down '' (2020)<ref>{{cite web|author1=OG DEJI|url=https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/download-music/lyta-mama|title=[Music] Lyta – Mama|publisher=Naijaloaded|date=21 March 2020|access-date=21 May 2020}} |
*'' Hold me down '' (2020)<ref>{{cite web|author1=OG DEJI|url=https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/download-music/lyta-mama|title=[Music] Lyta – Mama|publisher=Naijaloaded|date=21 March 2020|access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref> |
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*Everybody (2020)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-20|title=Lyta – "Everybody" (Prod. Killertunes) « tooXclusive|url=https://tooxclusive.com/lyta-everybody-prod-killertunes/|access-date=2021-01-21|website=tooXclusive|language=en-US}}</ref> |
*Everybody (2020)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-20|title=Lyta – "Everybody" (Prod. Killertunes) « tooXclusive|url=https://tooxclusive.com/lyta-everybody-prod-killertunes/|access-date=2021-01-21|website=tooXclusive|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*Ramadan (2020) |
*Ramadan (2020) |
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*Birthday Wish (2020) |
*Birthday Wish (2020) |
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*Hold Me Down (Omo Gidi) (2020) |
*Hold Me Down (Omo Gidi) (2020) |
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*Are You Sure (2021)<ref>{{Citation|title=Are You Sure (feat. EMO Grae, Naira Marley & Zinoleesky) |
*Are You Sure (2021)<ref>{{Citation|title=Are You Sure (feat. EMO Grae, Naira Marley & Zinoleesky) – Single by Lyta|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/are-you-sure-feat-emo-grae-naira-marley-zinoleesky-single/1555088361|language=en-GB|access-date=2021-09-01}}</ref> |
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|"Time" <span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->">(featuring Olamide)</span> |
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|"Pure Water" <span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->"></span> |
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|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.waploaded.com/music/185626/2019-07-14/lyta-pure-water|title=Lyta |
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.waploaded.com/music/185626/2019-07-14/lyta-pure-water|title=Lyta – Pure Water|publisher=Waploaded|date=14 July 2019|access-date=26 February 2020}}</ref> |
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|"Monalisa" <span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->"></span> |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alake |first=Motolani |date=2019-07-12 |title=Lyta releases first single on new record label |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/lyta-releases-first-single-on-new-record-label/qbzsrex |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref> |
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|"Monalisa Remix" <span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->">(featuring Davido)</span> |
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==Awards and nominations== |
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Lyta | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Opeyemi Babatunde Rahim |
Born | Ajegunle, Lagos, Nigeria |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) |
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Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | Rafat Music[1] |
Babatunde Rahim, known professionally as Lyta, is a Nigerian singer. He signed a record deal with YBNL Nation in 2018 but left the label in May 2019 after having a disagreement with the label owner Olamide.[2] He released the 5-track debut EP Id in 2019.[3]
Early life and career[edit]
A native of Kwara State, Lyta grew up in Ajegunle and was a member of Ile Kewu, a music group at his local mosque.[2][4] His record deal with YBNL Nation was made public on 3 February 2018.[5] In 2019, Lyta confirmed that he did not have any written contracts with YBNL Nation.[6] Lyta's breakthrough single with YBNL Nation, "Time", features vocals by Olamide and was released on 14 February 2018.[7][8]
In 2019, Lyta left YBNL Nation due to contractual and personal issues.[9] After exiting YBNL, he signed with Doro Musik Gang and released the Killertunes produced track "Monalisa" on 12 July 2019.[10] The visuals for "Monalisa", which was directed by Director K, amassed over 500,000 views within a month after its release.[11][12]
A few weeks after the release of "Monalisa", Davido reached out to Lyta about recording an official remix with him.[13] Following their agreement, Davido and Lyta flew to Dakar for the remix and video shoot.[14][15] The remix of "Monalisa" was released on 30 August 2019.[16] Elias Light of Rolling Stone magazine described the song as a "handsome contradiction, with fierce expressions of yearning".[17] The accompanying music video for the remix was directed by Director K.[15] Lyta gained exposure following his collaboration with Davido on the remix.[18]
Lyta released the Afrobeat track "Worry" on 6 December 2019; it was produced by Killer Tunes.[19] The visuals for "Worry" was shot and directed by Simplicity Visual Studios in London.[20]
YBNL exit[edit]
Reports about Lyta's exit from YBNL surfaced after Olamide unfollowed him on Instagram.[21] In May 2019, Lyta confirmed his exit from YNBL Nation on Naijaloaded TV. He said although he was paid between 50,000 and 80,000 for shows, he never had a written contract with the label.[22] Olamide issued a statement to Guardian Life, saying YBNL has a promotion calendar that Lyta refused to follow.[23]
New record label[edit]
In 2020, Lyta was signed to Marlian Records owned by Naira Marley.[24] He also released his first single under the label titled "Hold me Down(Omo Gidi)".[25] The video to "Hold Me Down", which was inspired by Kpop Korean boy band GOT7 and BTS, was directed by TG Omori.[26] The video is an exact replica of GOT7's "Just Right" music video. However, Lyta did not ask for permission and K-pop fans were furious about the exact copy of the video.[27] Lyta said, "I am not signed with Marlian records. Naira Marley is just showing me love."[28]
Discography[edit]
EPs[edit]
- Id (2019)[29]
Singles[edit]
- Time (2018)
- Self made (2018)
- Worry (2019)
- Monalisa (2018)
- Mama (2020)
- Hold me down (2020)[30]
- Everybody (2020)[31]
- Ramadan (2020)
- Birthday Wish (2020)
- Hold Me Down (Omo Gidi) (2020)
- Are You Sure (2021)[32]
- As lead artist
Year | Title | Album | Ref |
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2018 | "Time" (featuring Olamide) | Non-album single | [8] |
"Self Made" | [33] | ||
"Do You" | [34] | ||
2019 | "Pure Water" | [35] | |
"Monalisa" | [36] | ||
"Monalisa Remix" (featuring Davido) | [37] | ||
"Worry" | [19] |
- As featured artist
Year | Title | Album |
---|---|---|
2019 | "That Same Boy" (Limerick featuring Lyta) | Non-album single |
"Aje Remix" (Jaywon featuring Barry Jhay and Lyta) | ||
"Okay" (TooClasiq featuring Lyta) | ||
"Loke Loke" (Lol featuring Lyta) | ||
"Be Happy" (Package AOC featuring Oritse Femi, Zamorra and Lyta) | ||
"Ori" (Dexter Miles featuring Lyta) |
Awards and nominations[edit]
Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | The Headies | Next Rated | Himself | Nominated | [38][39] |
Best Street-Hop Artiste | Nominated | ||||
City People Music Awards | Most Promising Act of the Year | Nominated | [40] | ||
Best New Act of the Year | Nominated |
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