[1][2][3] Seye Adelekan was born in Nigeria to a father who worked in the oil industry.

He grew up in Lagos, Netherlands, Ecuador and south-east London.

[5] In 2012 Seye released his debut solo single "White Noise".

[6] Seye toured with Lana Del Rey, Emeli Sandé and worked as session musician for Paloma Faith, before joining Gorillaz in 2017.

[8] Seye's brother Olugbenga Adelekan is also a professional musician best known as the bassist for the band Metronomy.