Kayode Moses Oluwaseun, professionally known as Mod3st (pronounced Modest), is a Nigerian hip-hop/trap artist and producer whose sound blends emotional depth with bold sonic innovation. Originally from Ondo State, he was born in Lagos and raised in Abuja, where he developed a resilient, self-reliant mindset under the guidance of his mother values that now shape the core of his music.
Mod3st began his musical journey in 2013 as a teenager, freestyling at local events before evolving into full-scale music production. While studying Mechanical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), he spent five years honing his craft, collaborating with underground artists and building a reputation for his lyrical depth and originality.
Mod3st began his musical journey in 2013 as a teenager, freestyling at local events before evolving into full-scale music production. While studying Mechanical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), he spent five years honing his craft, collaborating with underground artists and building a reputation for his lyrical depth and originality.
Drawing inspiration from heavyweights like Olamide, Drake, and Travis Scott, Mod3st has carved out a distinctive “new-school” sound he calls Underwrld a fusion of melodic flows, layered harmonies, and raw storytelling. His music explores themes of struggle, healing, ambition, and self-expression, resonating deeply with a new generation seeking authenticity.
His project, led by the single “Berry Blast,” captures the spirit of youthful rebellion and freedom, blending Afropop rhythms with rage hip-hop energy. With a rapidly growing fanbase across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, Mod3st is steadily positioning himself as one of Nigeria’s most compelling emerging voices.
Drawing inspiration from heavyweights like Olamide, Drake, and Travis Scott, Mod3st has carved out a distinctive “new-school” sound he calls Underwrld a fusion of melodic flows, layered harmonies, and raw storytelling. His music explores themes of struggle, healing, ambition, and self-expression, resonating deeply with a new generation seeking authenticity.
His project, led by the single “Berry Blast,” captures the spirit of youthful rebellion and freedom, blending Afropop rhythms with rage hip-hop energy. With a rapidly growing fanbase across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, Mod3st is steadily positioning himself as one of Nigeria’s most compelling emerging voices.