Music is presently one of the biggest things in Nigeria today, as multiple hit songs are being released daily, there are certain people who are behind the song’s melody and they are the beat makers!
This list and rating aims at shedding spotlight on the big names behind the creative direction of music-making process in Nigeria.
In no particular order!
1. Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy (Michael Collins Ajereh) is a multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician, current CEO of the Mavin Records label. Don Jazzy was born on November 26, 1982 in Umuahia, Abia State.
With over 100 hit songs to his credit, Don Jazzy is no doubt the number 1 producer in Nigeria at the moment. Most people are of the opinion he’s undeniably the king of Nigerian music. His various ambassadorial deals and the success of artists (Dija, Reekedo Bank, Korede Bello, Tiwa Savage, D’Prince, and Dr Sid) under the Supreme Mavin Dynasty (SMD) are testimonies of his greatness and clout in the entertainment industry in Nigeria.
2. Young John (the wicked producer)
Young John is one of YBNL’s favourite producer at the moment having laced several hits for Olamide and the rest of the crew. “He is best known for producing the critically acclaimed single “Story For The Gods” and “Shakitibobo” With music production credits on albums includingStreet OT and 2 Kings, Young John was ranked #3 in The Net’s list of “Nigeria’s Top 7 Biggest Music Producers and went on to be nominated in the “Producer of The Year” categories at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies 2015. Young John is currently to signed to YBNL Nation”.
3. DJ Coublon
The highly-rated beatmaker started little, and was relatively unknown by most industry professionals until he started churning out masterpieces. It didn’t take long before everyone noticed the new wave in music production slowly sweeping across the landscape. It started with the unleashing of Kiss Daniel‘s – “WOJU” in the last quarter of 2014. Woju became so huge that its reign spilled into 2015 with the colossal remix which featured Davido and Tiwa Savage. From then on, there was no stopping DJ Coublon, as he steadily started turning already made superstars into Mega superstars, and turning newbies in the industry into superstars.
4. Masterkraft
Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke popularly known as Masterkraft is a genius of some sort in the beat making sphere. As a bonafide connoisseur of the music industry “MASTERKRAFT” started his career journey at age 11. Since then his repertoire includes some of Africa’s leading musicians and celebrities such as Banky W, Jaywon, Sammie Okposo, Stella Damascus, Bracket, Capital F.E.M.I, J. Martins, Sound Sultan, The Pulse and Busta Rhymes to name just a few.
5. Cobhams Asuquo
The list won’t be complete without a Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo on it. Cobham is responsible for Asa’s popular songs “Fire on the Mountain” and “Jailer” and he produced the internationally acclaimed album Asa and has produced for top acts like Banky W, Omawumi, Waje, Timi Dakolo, Dare Art-Alade, Rooftop MCs, Faze, Mode 9, Ego, Dekunle Fuji etc. He cuts the image of a genius in the Nigerian music industry and he has performed in international events. He currently operates his music business under the name C.A.M.P (Cobhams Asuquo Music Productions).
Who else do you think should be on our list?
This list and rating aims at shedding spotlight on the big names behind the creative direction of music-making process in Nigeria.
In no particular order!
1. Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy (Michael Collins Ajereh) is a multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician, current CEO of the Mavin Records label. Don Jazzy was born on November 26, 1982 in Umuahia, Abia State.With over 100 hit songs to his credit, Don Jazzy is no doubt the number 1 producer in Nigeria at the moment. Most people are of the opinion he’s undeniably the king of Nigerian music. His various ambassadorial deals and the success of artists (Dija, Reekedo Bank, Korede Bello, Tiwa Savage, D’Prince, and Dr Sid) under the Supreme Mavin Dynasty (SMD) are testimonies of his greatness and clout in the entertainment industry in Nigeria.
2. Young John (the wicked producer)
Young John is one of YBNL’s favourite producer at the moment having laced several hits for Olamide and the rest of the crew. “He is best known for producing the critically acclaimed single “Story For The Gods” and “Shakitibobo” With music production credits on albums includingStreet OT and 2 Kings, Young John was ranked #3 in The Net’s list of “Nigeria’s Top 7 Biggest Music Producers and went on to be nominated in the “Producer of The Year” categories at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies 2015. Young John is currently to signed to YBNL Nation”.
3. DJ Coublon
The highly-rated beatmaker started little, and was relatively unknown by most industry professionals until he started churning out masterpieces. It didn’t take long before everyone noticed the new wave in music production slowly sweeping across the landscape. It started with the unleashing of Kiss Daniel‘s – “WOJU” in the last quarter of 2014. Woju became so huge that its reign spilled into 2015 with the colossal remix which featured Davido and Tiwa Savage. From then on, there was no stopping DJ Coublon, as he steadily started turning already made superstars into Mega superstars, and turning newbies in the industry into superstars.4. Masterkraft
Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke popularly known as Masterkraft is a genius of some sort in the beat making sphere. As a bonafide connoisseur of the music industry “MASTERKRAFT” started his career journey at age 11. Since then his repertoire includes some of Africa’s leading musicians and celebrities such as Banky W, Jaywon, Sammie Okposo, Stella Damascus, Bracket, Capital F.E.M.I, J. Martins, Sound Sultan, The Pulse and Busta Rhymes to name just a few.5. Cobhams Asuquo
The list won’t be complete without a Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo on it. Cobham is responsible for Asa’s popular songs “Fire on the Mountain” and “Jailer” and he produced the internationally acclaimed album Asa and has produced for top acts like Banky W, Omawumi, Waje, Timi Dakolo, Dare Art-Alade, Rooftop MCs, Faze, Mode 9, Ego, Dekunle Fuji etc. He cuts the image of a genius in the Nigerian music industry and he has performed in international events. He currently operates his music business under the name C.A.M.P (Cobhams Asuquo Music Productions).Who else do you think should be on our list?
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