This is a compilation of Nigerian producers who have debuted studio projects; albums or EPs.
Mp3bullet has highlighted a list of some top Nigerian producers who have debuted studio projects, either as an album or EP.
Rexxie
In 2020, Rexxie released his first studio EP – “AfroStreets“, a 7-track project featuring Naira Marley, Zlatan, Barry Jhay, Poco Lee.
Then, in 2021, he debuted his 17-track studio album, A True Champion – where he flexed his chops as he featured the talents of a dynamic group of artists including Oxlade, Teni, Sarkodie, Ms Banks, Kida Kudz, Bella Shmurda, and more.
Sarz
In 2019, Sarz commenced a joint project with WurlD titled, ‘I Love Girls With Trobul‘. The body of work housed eight songs including the popular ‘Sade‘.
Further, in 2021, Sarz returned with a collaborative project with Lojay, which contained the popular ‘Monalisa’ tune. Still, in 2021, he dropped an R&B 4-track collaborative EP with Obongjyar.
Pheelz
The renowned producer started off with the YBNL label, producing almost every hit song Olamide dropped from 2012 to 2015. Inclusive of Olamide’s albums like Baddest Guy Ever Liveth, Rapsodi, etc.
Commencing his journey as a singer, he released his debut EP in 2021, ‘Hear Me Out’ – a 5-track project.
Young Jonn
This is another talented producer who started off from YBNL Record Label. Accoladed with the production of Olamide‘s top songs like ‘Bobo‘, Science Student, Confam Ni, and others, Young Jonn ventured into his music career in 2018 releasing ‘Oshey’.
He continued his career with songs in 2019, 2020,2021 and finally released his debut project, Love Is Not Enough EP in 2022. The project consists of five tracks.
Sess
Sess started off with a 2017 mixtape EP titled, ‘PRBLM Instrumental Mixtape‘. Then in 2018, he released his debut album, ‘Omo Muda’ – an Afropop rendition of 11 tracks!
Lastly, in 2021, Sess returned with another album titled, ‘Spotlight‘ – a classic display of pop sound featuring Teni, Falz etc.
Sess is accredited with some of Falz’s hit songs like Soft Work, Bahd Baddo Baddest, Wehdone Sir amongst others.
Drey Beatz
This is another recording producer who has graced the spotlight with blissful projects. He kicked off in 2020 with Riddim & Luv EP – a 6-track Afrobeat delivery! In 2021, he released his debut studio album, ‘Blessings & Light‘ – a sonorous display of Afrobeat sounds, housing 7 tracks.
Then, in March 2022 he released a classic love-themed 4-track EP, ‘4ever & Always‘.
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1da Banton (Nigerian producers)
Just like Pheelz, 1da Banton started off as a producer. He has worked with Tiwa Savage and top music moguls in the industry. Keying his space into the mainstream, he released his first project in 2017 titled, ‘The Banton‘.
Then, he continued his career with a 15-track studio project, ‘Original Vibes Machine’, which was released in 2021.
Kddo (Nigerian producers)
Popularly referred to as Kiddominant, Kddo started off by producing most of Davido’s songs.
Then, in 2021 he unlocked his 8-track studio body of work titled, ‘Too Late Too Lit’. Being his debut EP, he featured the likes of Davido, Mayorkun, The Cavemen, and others.
LeriQ
Last on our list is LeriQ. This popular producer has worked with top dogs like Burna Boy, Wizkid, 2Baba, Timaya, and many others. He released his debut album in 2015 titled, The Lost Sound’, which consisted of 20 premium tracks.
Then, in 2018, he released Luv Wav EP – an R&B infusion of 6 tracks! Progressively, in that same year, LeriQ released a joint EP with Tomi Thomas titled, ‘Illusions‘. Lastly, in 2019, he released another collaborative project with Maddtonic titled, Dutty Love. The project consists of 5 tracks!
Nigerian producers who have debuted studio projects
- Rexxie
- Sarz
- Pheelz
- Young Jonn
- Sess
- Drey Beatz
- 1da Banton
- Kiddo
- LeriQ