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The 10 Hottest Music Producers in Nigeria { FULL LIST }
Music website Notjustok who released the controversial list of 'Most gifted Nigerian Rappers' a while back , read HERE. They hav also released the list of the best music producers in Nigeria and according to them, Producers have added a massive amount of value to the quality of music that we enjoy in Nigerian music today. One of the reasons many of us love the current Nigerian music is due to the quality of work the producer puts into making beats and coming up with the vision or sound of the HIT song that we love so much. Once this sound is created, the producer then hands it to the Artist or assists the artists as they deliver their lyrics over the naked instrumental.
Read the full list below and tell me if the list is spot on or incomplete.
10. Pheelz
Olamide’s in house producer who blessed him with production for Durosoke, Rayban Abacha, Baddo Love and countless other hits for Baddoo himself. Pheelz also worked with Vector and other artists during the past year.
9. Del-B
Del B’s work speaks for itself. His work on KCEE’s overwhelming hit single, Limpopo which may end up being the single of the year was exceptional. Del B also produced the smooth single Oko mi by Waje, Irawo by Seyi Shay, Baby Mo by Tiwa Savage, Kcee’s Give It 2 Mefeaturing Flavour and the monster single Shake by Flavour.
8. Maleek Berry
Before we knew Maleek Berry, most of us had been dancing to beats and instrumentals he crafted on Sinzu’s Carolina featuring Davido which was a huge tune in the party scene and on radio in 2012.
Shortly after the success of Carolina, Wizkid got closer to the British raised producer and signed him to his Starboy Ent imprint, but prior to signing, Maleek Berry got Wizkid to feature on his own single The Matter which is doing well commercially.
Maleek also blessed another artist, Wande Coal by producing My Way. Other notable songs delivered by Berry include the very catchy New Bounce ft Wizkid & Phenom and Wande Coal’s latest single Kilaju.
7. Fliptyce
If producers collected publishing checks across Africa, Fliptyce would probably be the richest in 2012. Chop My Money remix featuring Akon & May D was a huge success all over the African continent and the usual suspect Fliptyce created its foundation. Fliptyce also blessed the departed Square records artist and now Confam CEO, May D with his biggest single till date Ile Ijo.
6. Legendury Beats
The duo producers, Legendury Beatz were involved in creating the beat and instrumental to a single that was supposed to be a mere freestyle but became an undeniable hit for Wizkid’s Azonto. They also laced some beats on the EME Allstar album and scored the first single, Baddest Boy. Recently Legendury Beats produced the debut Star Boy single Carowhich is slowly becoming a party favorite. Other key productions include Brymo’s Ara, Chidinma’s Emini Baller, Drop by Wizkid featuring Wale, to name a few.
5. Shizzi
Shizzi proves that he is not a fluke and continues to provide the right sounds to produce hot records. Although he mostly produces for the HKN gang, he delivered 2 stand out singles in 2013 alone, Gobe and Skelewu for the HKN general, Davido which set him apart from many good producers out there.
He also produced songs for other notable acts such as May D on his debut album and Wizkid (Body) off the EME All Star Compilation album.
4. Masterkraft
One could easily think Masterkraft is merely a good producer that occasionally ends up on a several songs by prominent artist in the Nigerian music industry. However, he is not just a very good producer, he happens to be one of the hottest. In 2012 he produced an impressive list of BIG songs both in Nigeria and across Africa, such as Fine lady by Lynxxx ft Wizkid, Kwarika (Remix) by Flavour ft Fally Ipupa (Massive track among Africans), Girl by Bracket ft Wizkid and Chinny Baby by Flavour and a number of songs off the EME album.
3. Don Jazzy
Oliver Twist which is arguably the biggest exported song directly out of Africa in recent memory was produced by none other than Don Jazzy. After the separation from D’banj and the demise of the Mo’hits brand, Jazzy went on to start Mavin records which housed Tiwa Savage, D’Prince, Dr SID and Wande Coal (who has since moved on to start his own label, Black Diamond Ent). Don Jazzy produced about half of Tiwa Savage’s debut album, blessed his blood brother, D’Prince with his Goody Bag single and the Frenzy album. Another notable single he produced is Wande Coal’s The Kick which continues to grow.
2. Sarz
Sarz is probably everyone’s favorite producer and if we compiled this list with sentiments, he would have easily made #1.
Other than the fact that he produced major hits for superstars such as Wizkid on his hit single Jaiye Jaiye and majority of eLDee’s most recent album, Sarz also has a massive single of his own out now titled Beat of Life (Samba) which has been killing airwaves and clubs for the past year.
1. D-Tunes
D-Tunes Again Oooo! If D-Tunes determines in his heart to give an unknown artist a hit single that will be labeled an undeniable hit which then takes said artist to a well recognized level in his/her career, it is safe to say that he can do it a third time.
All you have to do is revisit what his production ability and skill-set did for Iyanya and Sean Tizzle on Kukere and Sho Lee respectively. When you think about the biggest song in 2012 and one of the biggest songs of 2013 so far, D-Tunes is stamped on both of them. Show me a producer that has the producer credit for biggest songs 2 years in a row and I crown him hottest producer right now.
So, these are the 10 Hottest Producers in Nigeria as compiled by the notjustOk Team.
Time-Frame: 2012 – 2013.
Worthy Mentions
1. Chopstixx
Resident Chocolate City and GRIP Boiz producer who produced Ice Prince’s recent hit singles, Aboki and VIP also provided the production to Ice’s new single I Swear featuring American rapper French Montana. ‘Stixx also delivered a number of enjoyable songs for his group, G.R.I.P Boyz
2. Young D
Young D provided the right sounds and gave Timaya aka Egberi Papa #1 the basis of creating what a lot of people like to call the best dance album of the past year.
3. Jay Sleek
The veteran producer who has delivered countless hits for the likes of 2face Idibia was involved again, production wise on 2face’s biggest song in 2012, Ihe Neme. He also produced the catchy and fairly popular Omotena by Solidstar
4. Spellz
Spellz has been on his grind for a hot minute and got his big break when Chuddy K’s Gaga Crazy dropped in December of 2011. Since then he has worked on a sizeable chunk of songs off the EME compilation album, Good Good Loving for Banky W, My Dear for Dammy Krane and Shout Out for Tiwa Savage featuring Sarkodie and Iceberg Slim.
5. LeriQ
Burna Boy and Aristokrats dedicated producer Leriq created hits such as Like To Party,Tonight, Always Love You and Run My Race. Leriq solidly established his name in the music industry in the past year.
Read the full list below and tell me if the list is spot on or incomplete.
10. Pheelz
Olamide’s in house producer who blessed him with production for Durosoke, Rayban Abacha, Baddo Love and countless other hits for Baddoo himself. Pheelz also worked with Vector and other artists during the past year.
9. Del-B
Del B’s work speaks for itself. His work on KCEE’s overwhelming hit single, Limpopo which may end up being the single of the year was exceptional. Del B also produced the smooth single Oko mi by Waje, Irawo by Seyi Shay, Baby Mo by Tiwa Savage, Kcee’s Give It 2 Mefeaturing Flavour and the monster single Shake by Flavour.
8. Maleek Berry
Before we knew Maleek Berry, most of us had been dancing to beats and instrumentals he crafted on Sinzu’s Carolina featuring Davido which was a huge tune in the party scene and on radio in 2012.
Shortly after the success of Carolina, Wizkid got closer to the British raised producer and signed him to his Starboy Ent imprint, but prior to signing, Maleek Berry got Wizkid to feature on his own single The Matter which is doing well commercially.
Maleek also blessed another artist, Wande Coal by producing My Way. Other notable songs delivered by Berry include the very catchy New Bounce ft Wizkid & Phenom and Wande Coal’s latest single Kilaju.
7. Fliptyce
If producers collected publishing checks across Africa, Fliptyce would probably be the richest in 2012. Chop My Money remix featuring Akon & May D was a huge success all over the African continent and the usual suspect Fliptyce created its foundation. Fliptyce also blessed the departed Square records artist and now Confam CEO, May D with his biggest single till date Ile Ijo.
6. Legendury Beats
The duo producers, Legendury Beatz were involved in creating the beat and instrumental to a single that was supposed to be a mere freestyle but became an undeniable hit for Wizkid’s Azonto. They also laced some beats on the EME Allstar album and scored the first single, Baddest Boy. Recently Legendury Beats produced the debut Star Boy single Carowhich is slowly becoming a party favorite. Other key productions include Brymo’s Ara, Chidinma’s Emini Baller, Drop by Wizkid featuring Wale, to name a few.
5. Shizzi
Shizzi proves that he is not a fluke and continues to provide the right sounds to produce hot records. Although he mostly produces for the HKN gang, he delivered 2 stand out singles in 2013 alone, Gobe and Skelewu for the HKN general, Davido which set him apart from many good producers out there.
He also produced songs for other notable acts such as May D on his debut album and Wizkid (Body) off the EME All Star Compilation album.
4. Masterkraft
One could easily think Masterkraft is merely a good producer that occasionally ends up on a several songs by prominent artist in the Nigerian music industry. However, he is not just a very good producer, he happens to be one of the hottest. In 2012 he produced an impressive list of BIG songs both in Nigeria and across Africa, such as Fine lady by Lynxxx ft Wizkid, Kwarika (Remix) by Flavour ft Fally Ipupa (Massive track among Africans), Girl by Bracket ft Wizkid and Chinny Baby by Flavour and a number of songs off the EME album.
3. Don Jazzy
Oliver Twist which is arguably the biggest exported song directly out of Africa in recent memory was produced by none other than Don Jazzy. After the separation from D’banj and the demise of the Mo’hits brand, Jazzy went on to start Mavin records which housed Tiwa Savage, D’Prince, Dr SID and Wande Coal (who has since moved on to start his own label, Black Diamond Ent). Don Jazzy produced about half of Tiwa Savage’s debut album, blessed his blood brother, D’Prince with his Goody Bag single and the Frenzy album. Another notable single he produced is Wande Coal’s The Kick which continues to grow.
2. Sarz
Sarz is probably everyone’s favorite producer and if we compiled this list with sentiments, he would have easily made #1.
Other than the fact that he produced major hits for superstars such as Wizkid on his hit single Jaiye Jaiye and majority of eLDee’s most recent album, Sarz also has a massive single of his own out now titled Beat of Life (Samba) which has been killing airwaves and clubs for the past year.
1. D-Tunes
D-Tunes Again Oooo! If D-Tunes determines in his heart to give an unknown artist a hit single that will be labeled an undeniable hit which then takes said artist to a well recognized level in his/her career, it is safe to say that he can do it a third time.
All you have to do is revisit what his production ability and skill-set did for Iyanya and Sean Tizzle on Kukere and Sho Lee respectively. When you think about the biggest song in 2012 and one of the biggest songs of 2013 so far, D-Tunes is stamped on both of them. Show me a producer that has the producer credit for biggest songs 2 years in a row and I crown him hottest producer right now.
So, these are the 10 Hottest Producers in Nigeria as compiled by the notjustOk Team.
Time-Frame: 2012 – 2013.
Worthy Mentions
1. Chopstixx
Resident Chocolate City and GRIP Boiz producer who produced Ice Prince’s recent hit singles, Aboki and VIP also provided the production to Ice’s new single I Swear featuring American rapper French Montana. ‘Stixx also delivered a number of enjoyable songs for his group, G.R.I.P Boyz
2. Young D
Young D provided the right sounds and gave Timaya aka Egberi Papa #1 the basis of creating what a lot of people like to call the best dance album of the past year.
3. Jay Sleek
The veteran producer who has delivered countless hits for the likes of 2face Idibia was involved again, production wise on 2face’s biggest song in 2012, Ihe Neme. He also produced the catchy and fairly popular Omotena by Solidstar
4. Spellz
Spellz has been on his grind for a hot minute and got his big break when Chuddy K’s Gaga Crazy dropped in December of 2011. Since then he has worked on a sizeable chunk of songs off the EME compilation album, Good Good Loving for Banky W, My Dear for Dammy Krane and Shout Out for Tiwa Savage featuring Sarkodie and Iceberg Slim.
5. LeriQ
Burna Boy and Aristokrats dedicated producer Leriq created hits such as Like To Party,Tonight, Always Love You and Run My Race. Leriq solidly established his name in the music industry in the past year.
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Nigeria At 53 - Stella Damascus Blasts Hypocrites
The actress posted this message on her facebook wall, condemning those who painted rosy pictures of Nigeria during the 53 independence celebrations.
Read the full article below
"I have been reading different versions of congratulatory messages to celebrate Nigeria. Even from people who a few days ago wrote negative and derogatory things about our dear country.
These same folks have been pissed off about the ASUU strike, the almost six hundred people who came into America as entourage with the presidency for the United Nations conference and how much was spent, the unresolved Boko Haram issue, the underage marriage and the deliberate silence from the senate and so many other things they are unhappy about.
But as the hypocrites we all are, we find the need to go on social media just to be seen as relevant. We start to use different apps to create beautiful pictures of Nigeria including our pictures to say happy independence. If it ended there I will not mind because we cannot change the event nor the date.
But when some people who want to sound intelligent start to say things like Nigeria is the most industrious, courageous and safest country, Nigeria is an example to the whole world because we are the giants and so many other things I personally consider to be eye service, it baffles me.”
“Instead of sitting and lying about the country you claim you love, why don’t you say happy independence and then go ahead to proffer solutions that you believe will help the country to be the place we all believe it can and should be, the place our parents described to us, the place blessed with so much that other countries will do anything to be like us.”
Read the full article below
"I have been reading different versions of congratulatory messages to celebrate Nigeria. Even from people who a few days ago wrote negative and derogatory things about our dear country.
These same folks have been pissed off about the ASUU strike, the almost six hundred people who came into America as entourage with the presidency for the United Nations conference and how much was spent, the unresolved Boko Haram issue, the underage marriage and the deliberate silence from the senate and so many other things they are unhappy about.
But as the hypocrites we all are, we find the need to go on social media just to be seen as relevant. We start to use different apps to create beautiful pictures of Nigeria including our pictures to say happy independence. If it ended there I will not mind because we cannot change the event nor the date.
But when some people who want to sound intelligent start to say things like Nigeria is the most industrious, courageous and safest country, Nigeria is an example to the whole world because we are the giants and so many other things I personally consider to be eye service, it baffles me.”
“Instead of sitting and lying about the country you claim you love, why don’t you say happy independence and then go ahead to proffer solutions that you believe will help the country to be the place we all believe it can and should be, the place our parents described to us, the place blessed with so much that other countries will do anything to be like us.”
Actor Mike Ezuruonye Gets 3 Plots Of Land In Abuja For Being Nice To A Total Stranger
Nollywood actor, Mike Ezeruonye has just been given three plots of land in Abuja for being nice to a stranger. Wow right.. Good people sure still do exist. He announced this via a facebook page.
Read below
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"There was this day I was travelling to Abuja to shoot a movie and I got into the aircraft and met this woman, she was older than my mother. As I made to put my bag in the overhead compartment, I greeted her but she didn't answer me. I just ignored her and sat down. On arrival in Abuja, the woman was struggling to get her luggage from the compartment and I just stretched my hand and helped her to get it. She asked for it without a thank you but I refused togive it to her, offering to help her take it down. On getting out of the aircraft, she again requested for her luggage but I said, madam I'll take it to the arrival hall for you and she looked at me with bewilderment.When we got to the arrival hall I turned to the woman and handed her luggage to her and as I made to leave, she called me by my name. I was surprised and retorted, so madam you even know my name. But why did you not answer me when I greeted you on board the aircraft. She then said,
Mike, I've come across a lot of your Nollywood mates and they seem to be pigheaded so that is why I always want to distant myself from them." I just smiled and told her I'm not like that.
She asked where I was going and I felt she wanted me to ride with her into town. I told her I was in Abuja to shoot a movie. I then turned to leave but some four or five policemen who must have come to pick her told me to wait. I said what's my own, I've helped her to this place and I want to go. They however insisted that I should wait. I didn't really know who the woman was but the long and short of it all was that she ended up giving me three plots of land in Abuja."
Read below
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"There was this day I was travelling to Abuja to shoot a movie and I got into the aircraft and met this woman, she was older than my mother. As I made to put my bag in the overhead compartment, I greeted her but she didn't answer me. I just ignored her and sat down. On arrival in Abuja, the woman was struggling to get her luggage from the compartment and I just stretched my hand and helped her to get it. She asked for it without a thank you but I refused togive it to her, offering to help her take it down. On getting out of the aircraft, she again requested for her luggage but I said, madam I'll take it to the arrival hall for you and she looked at me with bewilderment.When we got to the arrival hall I turned to the woman and handed her luggage to her and as I made to leave, she called me by my name. I was surprised and retorted, so madam you even know my name. But why did you not answer me when I greeted you on board the aircraft. She then said,
Mike, I've come across a lot of your Nollywood mates and they seem to be pigheaded so that is why I always want to distant myself from them." I just smiled and told her I'm not like that.
She asked where I was going and I felt she wanted me to ride with her into town. I told her I was in Abuja to shoot a movie. I then turned to leave but some four or five policemen who must have come to pick her told me to wait. I said what's my own, I've helped her to this place and I want to go. They however insisted that I should wait. I didn't really know who the woman was but the long and short of it all was that she ended up giving me three plots of land in Abuja."
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Official press release on the plane crash involving management and staff of MIC
It is with great sadness and profound loss that M.I.C Royal Ltd announces the passing away of
1. Our Chief Executive MR Olatunji Okusanya,
2. His Son, Mr Olatunji Okusanya Jnr
And four members of our team namely;
3. Mr Akeem Akintunde; 4. Mr Chijioke Duru; 5. Mr Kingsley Amaechi
They were involved in a fatal plane crash that occurred at the domestic wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos at 9:32am on the 3rd of October 2013, while on official duties. Continue
A condolence registered has been opened at our office on 15/17/19 Odunlami Street, Lagos Island and all are welcome to leave their messages.
We welcome messages also on our website and Facebook page.
As events unfold we will make further announcements.
Mrs Bolanle Okusanya - Feyita on behalf of the family and M.I.C Royal Ltd
www.micfuneralservices.c
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1. Our Chief Executive MR Olatunji Okusanya,
2. His Son, Mr Olatunji Okusanya Jnr
And four members of our team namely;
3. Mr Akeem Akintunde; 4. Mr Chijioke Duru; 5. Mr Kingsley Amaechi
They were involved in a fatal plane crash that occurred at the domestic wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos at 9:32am on the 3rd of October 2013, while on official duties. Continue
A condolence registered has been opened at our office on 15/17/19 Odunlami Street, Lagos Island and all are welcome to leave their messages.
We welcome messages also on our website and Facebook page.
As events unfold we will make further announcements.
Mrs Bolanle Okusanya - Feyita on behalf of the family and M.I.C Royal Ltd
www.micfuneralservices.c
Saudi-bound plane makes emergency landing in Sokoto as tyres explode mid-air
A Saudi bound Kabo Air plane carrying 400 passengers from Kano made an emergency landing at the Sir Abubakar III International Airport in Sokoto early today Saturday October 5th.
The Boeing 747 jumbo jet which left Kano on Friday en route to Saudi Arabia had to divert to Sokoto after several of its tyres exploded immediately after it took off the Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. All the passengers aboard the airline have been evacuated from the plane and lodged in a hotel in the ancient city. (Sahara Reporters)
The Boeing 747 jumbo jet which left Kano on Friday en route to Saudi Arabia had to divert to Sokoto after several of its tyres exploded immediately after it took off the Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. All the passengers aboard the airline have been evacuated from the plane and lodged in a hotel in the ancient city. (Sahara Reporters)
Ghanaian Music Group V.I.P Separate After 15 Years
All good things must come to an end and it seems the time for popular Ghanaian music group V.I.P is here after one of its members, Emmanuel “Promzy” Ababio left the group.
Manager of VIP, Bull Dog confirmed that Promzy has left the group. According to him,
“Promzy exited the group based on personal reasons and as a group, VIP has a calling to its fan-base and VIP is bigger than one member of the group.” VIP, Bull Dog noted, “have come very far and they will not in any way disappoint [their fans].”
He was confident that, “VIP is here to stay and they are making sure they will never disappoint Ghana and Africa”
The other members of the group are Joseph Nana Ofori (Prodigal), and Abdul Hamid Ibrahim (Lazzy now Zeal).
Manager of VIP, Bull Dog confirmed that Promzy has left the group. According to him,
“Promzy exited the group based on personal reasons and as a group, VIP has a calling to its fan-base and VIP is bigger than one member of the group.” VIP, Bull Dog noted, “have come very far and they will not in any way disappoint [their fans].”
He was confident that, “VIP is here to stay and they are making sure they will never disappoint Ghana and Africa”
The other members of the group are Joseph Nana Ofori (Prodigal), and Abdul Hamid Ibrahim (Lazzy now Zeal).
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