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Don Jazzy – Biography/History

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Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy at MTV Africa Music Awards 2014-Durban-20140607.jpg

Don Jazzy performing on the 2014 MAMAs
Background info
Birth title Michael Collins Ajereh
Born 26 November 1982 (age 33)
Umuahia, Abia State
Genres Pop, R&B, Afro pop, African hip hop
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, document producer, entrepreneur
Years energetic 2002 – current
Labels Mo’ Hits Records, Mavin Records
Associated acts D’Banj, Kanye West, DJ Kentalky Dr SID, D’Prince,Wande Coal, Mo’ Hits Allstars, Ikechukwu, Tiwa Savage,Korede Bello, Di’Ja, Reekado Banks
Website www.mavinrecords.com
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982, Umuahia, Abia State), often known as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian document producer, singer-songwriter and musician. He has been the chief govt officer of Mo’ Hits Records and is the present chief govt officer of Mavin Records.[1] Ajereh has additionally produced tracks for Dr SID, Wande Coal, Emeka Infiniti, D’Prince, Darey, Naeto C, Olakunle Excel et Zanga, Sauce Kid, Ikechukwu and Tiwa Savage.

Personal life and training

Ajereh was born in Umuahia. His household moved to Ajegunle, Lagos the place Ajereh was raised. He was educated on the co-academic highschool, Federal Government College Lagos. Ajereh discovered an curiosity in music early in life and at age 12, started to play the bass guitar. He additionally gained data of conventional and percussion devices. Ajareh enrolled in enterprise administration research on theAmbrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state.
In 2000, Ajereh visited London. His uncle had invited him to play the drums for the native church.[2] In London, Ajereh gained employment at McDonalds and as a safety guard. He continued his curiosity in music, associating with Solek, JJC, Kas, The 419 Squad and D’Banj. Ajereh learnt producing expertise from Emeka Infiniti at O-Town document firm.
Ajereh makes use of Twitter to work together along with his followers. He has an appreciation of African materials and male Indian robes and different individualistic fashions.[3]

Career

Mo’ Hits data and GOOD music

In 2004, Ajereh collaborated with D’Banj to discovered Mo’ Hits Records. In the subsequent two years, Ajereh produced the albums No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up. A 3rd album, Curriculum Vitae, had additionally been began. Around this time, Ajereh developed a recognisable introduction, “It’s Don Jazzy Again!”
In 2008, Ajereh was credited within the manufacturing of The Entertainer by D’Banj. He additionally contributed to the manufacturing of Wande Coal‘s Mushin 2 MoHits, an album that was described as probably the greatest albums to ever come out of Nigeria.[4]
Although Ajereh didn’t take credit score as a singer, he carried out background vocals for artists he produced. These performances embrace vocals for D’Banj, Sauce Kid, Dr SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince, Jay-Z. Ajereh supplied vocal efficiency forKanye West‘s music Lift Off with Beyoncé on the Watch The Throne album.
In 2011, Ajereh was employed by Kanye West as a producer at GOOD Music. Kanye West made a shock look on the Koko Concert in London. He confirmed help to D’Banj by giving him his chain. Ajereh labored with Jay-Z and Kanye Weston the manufacturing of Lift Off, that includesBeyoncé on the album Watch The Thronewhich was launched on 8 August 2011.
In March 2012, Don Jazzy and D’Banj deserted their partnership citing inventive variations.[5]

Samsung endorsement

MAVINS
Soon after Ajereh’s cut up from D’Banj, theSamsung firm launched to the market “Built for Africa” merchandise. These included an Afro-Pop dwelling theatre. Its EQ tuning is through a sound optimised equaliser. Ajereh endorsed the product.[6] The product was launched in Cape Town.

Mavin data

On 7 May 2012, Ajereh introduced a brand new document label, Mavin Records. On 8 May 2012, he launched an album that includes the artists signed to his label. The songs on the album included: Amarachi, Forever, Oma Ga, Take Banana and Chocolate, YOLOand the anthem I’m a MAVIN. Mavin data signed the vocalist, Tiwa Savage.
Ajereh mentioned, “I see Mavin Records being the power house of Music in Africa in the shortest possible time.”[7]
Ajereh constructed a social community platform referred to as “Marvin League” to enhance and market his label.[8]
On 5 November 2013, Ajereh had battle with an artist, Wande Coal who left the label two days later.[9]
In September 2014, Ajereh produced a Nigerian social activist music with Reekado Banks and Di’Ja referred to as Arise.[10]
At the Headies Awards 2015, Ajereh argued with Olamide. The two disagreed about who ought to have received the “Next Rated” award. Lil Kesh of YBNL data misplaced to Reekado Banks, Ajereh’s artist. The winner of the award acquired a automotive. Apologies on either side have been posted afterwards.[11][12]

Film look

In 2012, Ajereh appeared in Moses Inwang’s film The Last 3 Digits inNollwood. Inwang additionally solid Ali Baba, A.Y., Nonso Diobi and Dr. Sid.[13][14][15][16]

Production discography

Albums

  1. Anaconda 3:34
  2. Booty Call 5:13
  3. Close To You 3:43
  4. Hey Girl 5:08
  5. Igbe Mi 5:40
  6. Masquerade 4:02
  7. No Long Thing 3:15
  8. Ololufe (Club Mix) 4:21
  9. Stop The Violence 6:37
  10. Why Me (Remix) 5:16
  11. Jasi 2:50
  • Wande Coal – Mushin2Mohits (2008)
  1. I Know U Like It 3:10
  2. You Bad 4:05
  3. Se Na Like This 4:12
  4. Kiss Ur Hands 3:54
  5. Confused 4:20
  6. Se Ope 3:22
  7. Now It’s All Gone 4:24
  8. Bumper 2 Bumper 3:44
  9. Who Born The Maga 3:04
  10. That’s Wots Up 4:42
  11. Bananas 3:59
  12. Taboo 4:24
  13. Jehovah 4:02
  14. Ololufe 4:56
  15. Ten Ten 3:47
  16. My Grind 4:48
  17. Been lengthy you noticed me
  18. Private journeys
  19. Go low 3:50
  20. The kick 3:10
  21. Rotate 3:20
  1. When This Song Comes On
  2. Over the Moon (feat. Okay-Switch)
  3. Something About You
  4. Winchi Winchi (feat. Wande Coal)
  5. Pop one thing (feat. D’Banj)
  6. a Mi Jo (feat. Ikechukwu, M.I & eLDee
  7. Baby
  8. E Je Ka Jo (feat. D’Banj)
  9. Pillow
  10. Something About You (Silva Stone Remix)
  11. Winchi Winchi (feat. Wande Coal, Sway DaSafo & Dotstar)
  1. Intro by MAVINS (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri)
  2. I’m A MAVIN by MAVINS (Michael Ajereh, Tiwatope Savage, Sidney Esiri, Wande Ojosipe, Charles Enebeli)
  3. Oma Ga by Tiwa Savage (Michael Ajereh, Tiwatope Savage, Sidney Esiri, Wande Ojosipe)
  4. YOLO by Dr SID (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri)
  5. See Me Ri by Wande Coal (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri, Wande Ojisipe, Towa Ojosipe)
  6. Take Banana by D’PRINCE (Michael Ajereh, Charles Enebeli)
  7. CPR by Dr SID (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri)
  8. Forever by Wande Coal (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri, Wande Ojosipe, Towa Ojosipe)
  9. Why You Over There by D’PRINCE(Michael Ajereh, Charles Enebeli)
  10. Chocolate by Dr SID (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri, Charles Enebeli)
  11. Pretty Girls by Wande Coal (Michael Ajereh, Wande Ojosipe)
  12. Amarachi by D’PRINCE (Michael Ajereh, Charles Enebeli)
  13. Outro by MAVINS (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri)

Singles with Mo’ Hits artists

  • D’Prince
  1. Omoba
  2. I like What I See (feat. Wande Coal)
  3. Ooze (feat. D’Banj)
  4. Give It To me (feat. D’Banj)
  • D’banj
  1. Tongolo (2005)
  2. Soko (2005)
  3. Mobolowowon (2005)
  4. Why Me (2006)
  5. Run Down (2006)
  6. Kimon (2008)
  7. Olorun Maje (2008)
  8. Gbono Feli (2008)
  9. Entertainer (2008)
  10. Suddenly (2008)
  11. Fall in Love (2008)
  12. Igwe (2008)
  13. Mr Endowed (2010)
  14. I do This
  15. Scape Goat (2010)
  16. ashanti (2010)
  17. Mr Endowed (Remix) (feat. Snoop Dogg) (2010)
  18. Oliver Twist (2011)
  • Wande Coal
  1. Bumper 2 Bumper
  2. You Bad
  3. Kiss Your Hand
  4. Who Born the Maga
  5. Been Long You Saw Me (feat. Don Jazzy) (2011)
  6. Go Low (2011)
  • Dr SID
  1. Something About You (2009)
  2. Winchi winchi (2009)
  3. Pop Something(feat. D’Banj)
  4. Over The Moon (2010)
  5. Chocolate
  6. Y.O.L.O
  7. C.P.R
  8. Afefe
  9. Chocolate West African Remix (ft Ice Prince Sarkodie Elom Adablah Lynxxx)
  10. Chocolate East African Remix (ft Musik Maestro)
  11. Lady Don Dada
  12. Love Mine
  13. Talented
  14. Baby Tornado
  15. Baby Tornado Remix (ft Alexandra burke)
  16. Surulere (ft Don Jazzy)
  • Mo’Hits Allstars
  1. Ten Ten

Singles with different artists

  • Darey – Escalade half 2
  • Darey – Stroke Me
  • Shank – Never Felt
  • Naeto C – Asewo
  • Ikechukwu – Like You (feat. Wande Coal)
  • Ikechukwu – Wind am nicely (feat. Don Jazzy and D’Banj)
  • Ikechukwu – Do (feat. D’Banj)
  • Ikechukwu – All on Me
  • Ikechukwu – Critical (feat. D’Banj
  • Ikechukwu – Now is the time (feat. Don Jazzy)
  • Sauce Kid – Under G
  • Kanye West & Jay-Z – Lift Off(feat.Beyoncé)
  • Weird MC – Ijoya

Awards

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