Music last year (2020) was non-stop, hit songs were popping left, right and center, and here are the top 10 Nigerian music producers in 2021.

However, the music industry enjoyed a boom of time and Nigerian artists and Music Producers deserve heavy praise.

Late year, we had the best of Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, Patoranking, and Fireboy to mention a few.

Top 10 Nigerian music producers in 2021

Sarz

Osabuohien Osaretin, better known by his stage name Sarz, is a Nigerian record producer and musician.

Born in Benin City, Edo State, he is popularly known for the tag Sarz On The Beat/”Really”, at the beginning or end of all his music productions.

His first full credit production work was for Lord of Ajasa’s “See Drama” in 2007.

He has produced tracks for Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie Harvey, eLDee, Wande Coal, YQ, and Niniola.

Legendary Beatz

Legendury Beatz is a Nigerian record producing and songwriting duo, composed of siblings Uzezi Oniko and Okiemute Oniko.

Their production style is deeply rooted in afrobeat as well as in several other genres, including hip hop, reggae fusion, moombahton, and electro house.

They have produced many global hits including Wizkid essence featuring Tems

P2J

Pro2Jay, also known as P2J, is a Nigerian, London-based producer who has been making afro-pop, afro-house, afro-rap, and afro-jazz since the beginning of his career.

After shooting his shot and traveling to the United States with his manager seven years ago, he experienced an influx of artists reaching out in attempts to collaborate.

He’s responsible for almost all the songs on Made In Lagos by Wizkid.

London

ThisIsLondon is also an in-house producer for Mavins Records. Popularly known with his producer tag “London!!!”, this British-Nigerian producer joined the music scene in 2019 and has been making waves by producing some of the biggest hits of all time.

He did an amazing work with Tiwa savage 2020 hit single “Koroba” which has been on everyone’s lips especially the ladies and also on Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos‘.

He also produced impressive Artiste singles like; Grayte for Wizkid, Temptation for Tiwa Savage featuring Sam Smith, Mystery Girl for Johnny Drille, Bloody Samaritan by Ayra Starr, and Do Me for Crayon.

Rexxie

You know it’s a smashing street Jam when the tag “Yo, Rexxie Pon this one (PonDits)” comes up at the intro of the song.

Ezeh Chisom professionally known as Rexxie is the originator of the addictive Zanku sound.

He is the one-number hit-making producer of the Marlian community and has worked with the likes of Naira Marley, Zlatan, Lyta, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, and Mohbad to name a few.

If you thought the songs he produced like Soapy, Tesumole, or Gbeku were going to be the Ultimate street tunes to make a wave in the music industry, then you’re wrong.

This multi-talented producer is the one responsible for one of the hottest and most addictive songs of 2020, “Ko por Ke (KPK)” by Himself and Mohbad.

Rexxie didn’t just produce a street song, he took sweet time in crafting out unforgettable beats for the song.

“Ko por Ke” is a song full of vibes and its beats will make a typical marlian bust some marlian dance moves.

P Prime

Peace Emmanuel Oredope professionally known as P.Priime is one of Nigeria’s youngest producers.

He started producing songs at the young age of 15. From being a student at Sarz Academy to working with some of Nigeria’s best artists like Fireboy, Cuppy, Zlatan, Naira Marley, Olamide to create some of the best tunes in the music industry.

Known by his signature Tag “P-P-Priimeee, Giddem!!!”, P-prime has successfully created some of the dopest trending beats of 2020.

He produced Zlatan’s Shomo & Unripe Paw Paw featuring Jamopyer, Olamide’s Eru, Green Light Loading, Peruzzi’s Southy Love and many many more.

His ultimate production for 2020 is Infinity by Olamide featuring Omah Lay.

Pheelz

Phillip Kayode Moses popularly known as Pheelz or his producer tag “Rii! Riddimacoolayor!! Is a multi-talented and award-winning producer and songwriter.

He has been in the music scene since 2012 but was known as Pheelz Mr. Producer before he rebranded to Riddimacoolayor.

Over the years, Phleez has worked with some of Nigeria’s best artists to produce some of the hottest tunes in the country.

He Produced on Olamide’s Baddest Ever Album, Street, OT, 2kings, MI’s The Chairman Album, Ghetto University by Runtown, and the Hit songs like; ‘Billionaire‘ by Teni, ‘Scatter‘ for Fireboy, and ’49-99‘ for Tiwa Savage to mention a very few.

Pheelz majored on Fireboy’s Apollo Album in 2020, Some of his buzzing productions off the album include Fireboy’s Hottest hits “Champion”, ‘Remember Me’ and “Spell” which received rave reviews from fans.

And he also dropped a single titled ‘One Life’.

Spax

Born in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, and grew up in Lagos., most producers prefer the spotlight, Spax is the opposite.

This talented producer has been in the music scene for a while now but he really began to get noticed by people when the Palmwine Music project by Show Dem Camp got released.

He produced most of the standout tracks on that tape including the hit song Popping Again which featured Boj and Odunsi.

This year, he alone produced Palmwine Music Vol. 2 in its entirety and the reception that that album has gotten has been mostly positive.

He also produced most of the hit tracks on Ajebutter22’s and Boj’s joint EP Make E No Cause Fight which included the hit song Yawa.

He also produced song on Poe’s debut album, if you really don’t know how good Spax is, listen to the Palmwine Music 2 album.

Telz

Alli Odunayo Better known as Telz is a Grammy-nominated producer. If you pay attention to the intro of some Nigerian songs, you must have heard the tag “Funkula”.

Many are guilty of referring to his producer’s tag as “Born Killer”, “Fun Killer” and “Porn Killer”. Telz started producing professionally in 2017.

He is responsible for the hottest tunes of 2020.

He Creatively came up with the beats for Patoranking’s Hit song “Abule”, “Do Me” and “Mon Bebe” Featuring Flavour.

On Burna Boy’s Twice as Tall album, he produced Wonderful, Onyeka, and Wetin Dey Sup.

Fresh VDM

First Off, he is an in-house producer for DMW records owned by Davido. It’s most likely that on some of Davido’s hit songs you must have heard the tag “Damn Fresh on the Beat or Fresh!!!!”.

Yes, those tunes were produced by Bello Emmanuel Adeshina professionally known as Fresh VDM (Very Disturbing Music). Do you know Fresh VDM is a Togolese-born Nigerian music producer who is fond of combining unusual sounds to come out with banging beats?

Aside from producing DMW records, he has worked with other artists like; Olamide, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Stefflon Don and YCee.

Some of his earlier productions Include “MIND by the DMW stars, DOE by Larry Gaaga, ‘Mata’ by peruzzi, ‘Aje’ by DMW ft Davido, Peruzzi, Yonda, and “Aza” by DMW stars x Duncan Mighty.

In 2020, Fresh VDM really did create fresh tunes, Magic, he did amazing with Davido’s hit song “ The Best” from the A Better Time album featuring Mayorkun, ‘Of Lagos’ & ‘Your Body’ by Mayorkun, ‘E Be Tinz’ and some trending songs of 2020.

Worthy mention

• Speroach
• Leriq
• Spells
• Ozedicus
• Blaise beats
• Nap G
• Masterkraft
• Don Jazzy

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Nigeria’s music industry is brimming with excellent musicians, but where would they be without their managers.

These managers also organize media tours for their artists and represent them in all aspects of the business.

In most circumstances, an artist’s success is determined by how hardworking his or her management is.

In No Particular Order, Here Are Top 10 Artiste Managers In Nigeria

Jada Pollock

Jada Pollock is a manager in the music industry, She’s 37 years old and currently manages Grammy-award-winning musician Wizkid.

Jada and Wizkid met back in 2012 but their relationship became more than just professional. They had a child together in 2017, and appear to still be together in 2021.

Jada was the driving force behind singer Pia Mia’s music career. She also previously managed Chris Brown and started out in talent management by managing Tinchy Stryder

Sunday Are

The fact is, this man is a legend in the business of artiste management in Nigeria.

He has worked with countless artists before Wizkid, he has once worked with legends like Majek Fashek, Asa, Adewale Ayuba, and other artists in and out of Nigeria.

During his youthful days, Sunday Aare created Nigeria’s one and the only faceless artiste who can sing, dance, and play instruments.

Yes, it takes the iron hand of Sunday Aare to create the legendary “Lagbaja” brand you all know today.

 Asa Asika

He is one of the most successful artiste managers in Nigeria’s music industry.

No doubt, Asa‘s inclusion in Davido‘s career journey has been very instrumental to OBO’s success.

He’s got very amazing music distribution and talent management tactics which set him apart from others in the music industry.

In a recent interview, Asa Asika revealed how he made Davido a hitmaker. According to him, he always distributes Davido’s songs to major clubs for DJs to be banging it 2 weeks before the official release.

This way they monitor the reaction of people to the song in clubs before releasing it and that was exactly how “Dami Duro” became a hit.

Asa Asika who has also worked with artists like Naeto C, Eldee, YQ, Sinzu among others is no doubt a tactical genius when it comes to artist management.

Osagie Osarenz

The history of music business and management in Nigeria can’t be written without recognizing this powerful Osagie Osarenz.

The intelligent woman managed EME artists like Skales, Niyola, Shaydee including Wizkid for 5 years under her management company M.et.al. She Contributed Largely To Wizkid’s early Success.

The fearless Osagie forged ahead with harnessing and working tirelessly with Skales and Aramide of Baseline Music even though the business ended on a sad note as she was accused and arrested for fraud.

Osagie’s wealth of experience and understanding of the music industry made her found ‘The Zone Agency’ in 2016 which manages various talents like Timaya, Reminisce, GGB Dancers, Starboy Terri, Kemi Smallzz (OAP), Ehiz, GoodGirl LA.

Mrs. Osagie Is happily married and has been appointed as the country manager for Independent Music Solutions Company (ONERPM) in Nigeria

When next you hear the name Osagie Osarenz, put some respect on her name because she has paid her dues.

Bose Ogulu (Mama Burna)

Bose Ogulu is the mother of the world-acclaimed “African Giant“, Burna Boy and she successfully manages the career of her son to what it is today.

She is a very important personality not only as a talent manager but also as a professional in foreign language arts.

Burna Boy‘s mum can conveniently speak French, Italian, German, English, and Yoruba.

No wonder her son fast became an international superstar with Grammy nomination under her watch.

Abifade Bayarn Tomide Tosin

Bayarn whose real name is Abifade Tosin Tomide popularly known as Bayarn of Lagos has been in the music business for a while, the CEO of Orb-Bayarn Entertainment.

The music lover who accounts for the birth of the Management company.

Abifade Tosin Tomide manages Buju and  RTKesh who is also partial to Afro beats.

She is a UK-based Nigerian singer with a few songs under her belt with an EP imminent.

Ubi Franklin

In the music business, Ubi Franklin has successfully made a name for himself.

As one of the co-founders of Made Men Music Group and managers of the artists under the label, Ubi is more than deserving to be on this list.

The success of artists like Iyanya, Tekno, Emma Nyra, and Selebobo can be attributed to him.

Tekno and Iyanya were big acts flourishing under Ubi Franklin‘s management some years back.

It is, however, true to say that the career of these two artists took a dive downwards after they left Ubi.

Muyiwa Awoniyi

Muyiwa Awoniyi popularly known as Donawon is fast becoming a force to reckon with as an artist manager in Nigeria’s music industry.

With the way he has shot many young and coming artists to the limelight, it is safe to say Muyiwa Awoniyi is the Next Rated artist manager in the country.

Artists like Tems came into the limelight under his management.

Ijoba Na Danku

The name Ijoba Na Danku is such a big name within Nigeria’s music industry.

He has been in the business of talent management and music promotion for many years having worked with Oritshefemi, Rayce, and some others.

Presently, Ijoba Na Danku is a major plug for many street talents, and of course “Öri” crooner, Areezy is currently doing well under his management.

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The truth is we called these tags from memory and that led to the realization as to how we have these Nigerian producer tags engrained into our minds unknowingly.

When I first heard Rema‘s “Bounce,” produced by Don Jazzy, I squinted a little at the opening adlib: “Na who do the beat? Jazzy! ” I recall that moment because, even after dozens of listens, I still get the same emotion.

Now that I think about it, my reaction wasn’t actually one of rejection; rather, it was one of sentimentality for the sake of nostalgia.

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Mo’ Hits, the Don Jazzy-led crew who held Afropop in a chokehold at will every year, dominated my adolescent and early teen years when I was a kid in the early to mid-1990s.

There was an ever-present adlib during that run that will go down in Nigerian pop music history: “It’s Don Jazzy Again!”

Rema‘s adlib at the start of “Bounce” isn’t completely unfamiliar Wande Coal utilized it on “Taboo” but it didn’t feel powerful enough to declare a towering, era-defining super-producer to my old self.

These are credible tags from Nigerian music producers

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 Legendary Beats!

This duo of amazing producers is at the helm of the bangers emanating out of Star Boy. However, I reckon their credits on Skales’ Take care of me is one of their finest offerings.

 Telz’s ‘Funkula

The Nigerian music community once shared a joke over Telz’s ‘Funkula’ tag on Twitter when some people wrote it out as ‘Born killer’ and even ‘Porn Killer.’ Eventually, Telz or Odunayo Alli himself had to step in to correct this.

Pheelz on the beat / Pheelz Mr Producer / Riddinmaculayo

Rated one time as the best afrobeat/hip-pop producer of his time. The “Awon Goonz Mi” crooner has set a pace for himself.

Being one of the pioneer stakeholders of the YBNL family he has created lots of magic with his FL and Cubase for the past ages

Sess problem kid

Currently one the best in Nigeria; it’s unique, it’s fresh and it’s sharp. This tag is executed by Falz and that made me wonder which song it first appeared on.

Masterkraft on the beat /GO: An underrated Nigerian sonic master, Masterkraft already had hits under his belt producing for the late Goldie but his recent behind-the-board magic on songs for Banky W, Phyno, The Flavor Nabania, and CDQ are distinguished.

“Yo Rexxie pon this one!

“Yo Rexxie pon this one!” is a tag that has in a seemingly short while become a household name and has become the herald of a good time as it has been so introduced to us by Rexxie who makes eclectic-so street-hop inspired beats.

Beats By Sarz or Sarz on the beat or Really

Don’t act like you don’t know, his first full credit production work was for Lord of Ajasa’s “See Drama” in 2007.

He has produced tracks for Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie Harvey, eLDee, Wande Coal, YQ and Niniola

Major Bangz

The king of hard-hitting kicks and bass drums. He might be synonymous with our Eastern Brothers, but it doesn’t decrease his brilliance.

His tag is usually worded by the Rapper, like Phyno.

It’s Young John the wicked producer — Young John

Young John is a Nigerian record producer and audio engineer. He is best known for producing the critically acclaimed single titled “Story For The Gods” off Olamide’s Street OT album.

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock in Antarctica due to a fear of Polar Bears, you should be familiar with who this is.

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however, this post will specifically highlight rap albums with impact and cultural remarks, it’s sad that rap album rarely impacts like they used to be.

The evolution of the Nigerian music industry has witnessed a coarse amount of standard rap albums over the past 2 decades, the metrics will be critically relying on the impacts of a rap album on the mainstream.

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What is a rap album? rap or rapping album is a body of work that thrives in talking delicately and rhythmically, often with a very multiplex rhythm even without tonal concerns.

Below are the Best Nigerian rap albums of all time

Mode 9 – Da Vinci Mode

Mode 9 is a Nigerian rapper, record producer, and songwriter, Da Vinci Mode is the fourth studio album by rapper Mode 9, released in 2010.

The 22 tracks album is considered the most lyrically rich rap album in Nigeria.

Da Grin – C.E.O

C.E.O an acronym for ‘Chief executive Omota’ is an album by Late Nigeria Rapper Da Grin a cultural-era-defined project.

M.I Abaga – MI 2: The Movie

This is the second studio album by highly acclaimed rapper M.I Abaga, it was released in 2010, one of the most relatable rap albums of all time.

Ice Prince – Everybody Loves Ice Prince

This is Ice Prince’s debut studio album and was released on October 9, 2011, under Chocolate City.

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It features guest artists including, Brymo, Wizkid, 2Baba, Jesse Jagz, M.I, Yung L, J-Milla, Wizboyy, Morell, Samklef, and Sean Tero.

M.I – Talk About It 

This is M.I. Abaga’s debut studio album and was released in 2008, it features guest artists including Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Wizkid, Djinee, YQ, and more

Jesse Jagz – Jag of All Tradez

This is Jesse Jagz’s debut studio album and was released in 2010, under Chocolate City, It features guest artists including,  Brymo, M.I Abaga, Wizkid, Ice Prince and more.

Olamide – Eyan Mayweather

Eyan Mayweather is the fifth studio album by rapper Olamide, released in 2015, the album highlighted Olamide‘s level of consistency in hip-hop.

Phyno – No Guts No Glory

This is Phyno’s debut studio album and was released on March 20, 2014, under Sputnet Records and Penthauze Music. 

It features guest artists including  P-Square, Omawumi, Olamide, Stormrex, Efa, Flavour N’abania, Runtown, Ice Prince, M.I, Mr Raw, Timaya and Illbliss.

Vector – Lafíaji

Vector is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter, he has released three studio albums, including State of Surprise and The Second Coming, Lafiaji is the third studio album by rapper Vector, which was released in 2016.

Lafiaji is renowned for his metaphors and wordplay.

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Curated most influential Nigerian record producers of all time.

Nigerian record producers and artists have always received all the plaudits for creating hit songs, but record producers also deserve to share that fame.

However, Over the years many talented producers have walked these streets, mesmerizing us with their melodious beats and brilliant musical ingenuity.

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These producers have not only given us great songs, but they have also carried the music industries on their shoulders and brought Nigerian music into the limelight.

 Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy is arguably the greatest Nigerian producer ever, collaborating with virtually every A-list artist in the industry since he and D’Banj burst onto the scene in 2004.

His catalog of production credits is filled with endless smash hits such as Tongolo, Surulere, Dorobucci, Oliver Twist, Mr. Endowed, to mention a few, as well as numerous classic albums.

Don Jazzy has also had international collaborations, most notably his work with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production of Lift Off, featuring Beyoncé on the album Watch The Throne which was released on 8 August 2011.

 OJB Jezreel

The late OJB Jezreel single-handedly produced ‘Face 2 Face’ which contained arguably the biggest record by any Nigerian artist in the 21st century,  ‘African Queen’.

He also produced for Jazzman Olofin, Weird MC, Paul Ik Dairo, Daddy Showkey, Sir Shina Peters, Olu Maintain.

OJB also produced albums and songs for Faze, Iyanya, D’banj, Durella, Wizkid, Yemi Alade among others.

ID Cabasa

ID Cabasa is another veteran producer who took the Nigerian music industry by storm producing hit songs for 9ice and Lord of Ajasa.

9ice’s 2008 album, which was majorly produced by ID Cabasa is regarded as one of the greatest albums ever with back-to-back hits that defined both his career and 9ices.

After a while away from the limelight, he made a comeback with Totori which featured Wizkid and Olamide in 2019.

 Sarz

Sarz has one of the most impressive production CVs in Nigeria, with countless hit collaborations.

In 2010, Sarz produced the hit single “Jor Oh” and the Remix for Jahbless which featured Durella, RuggedMan, Reminisce, Ice Prince, and eLDee.

Sarz has produced tracks for an array of artists which include Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie Harvey, eLDee, Wande Coal, YQ, and Niniola.

 Samklef

Samklef is mostly known for producing a large portion of Wizkid’s widely acclaimed album Superstar, thereby significantly contributing to the huge success of the album.

The producer has also worked with names like Sunny Neji, Ruggedman, Durella, Skales, D’Prince (Mo’ Hits), Simisola, J Bryte, Emmsong, O’cube, Jahdiel, Vector, Mudina.

Some of his hits include Enemies by Durella, Noni by Wizkid, Kilode by Vector, Jonzing World by D’Prince among others.

Shizzi

Shizzi achieved recognition for his work on Davido’s 2011 single “Dami Duro”, and produced six songs on the singer’s 2012 debut album Omo Baba Olowo.

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Prior to that, the producer had worked with Wizkid, producing “Love My Baby” off his 2011 album, Superstar.

He also produced more hits such as “Skelewu” and “Gobe” and has worked with the likes of Sasha, Harrysong, OD Woods, Naeto C, Sauce Kid, Wande Coal, Wizkid, D’Prince, May D, Danagog, Emmy Gee, Shank, and Skuki, among others.

Pheelz

Pheelz burst onto the scene in 2012 as the main producer in Olamide’s Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album which contained hit singles such as “Durosoke” “First of All” and “Fucking With The Devil” to mention a few.

He further established himself as a top producer in the country with more collaborations with Olamide in several acclaimed albums like Street OT, Eyan Mayweather, 2 Kings among others.

Pheelz went on to produce and be credited in popular songs and albums including The Chairman by M.I, Ghetto University by Runtown, and Seyi or Shay by Seyi Shay.

 MasterKraft

Masterkraft is regarded as one of the most versatile music producers in Nigeria especially because of his ability to play multiple instruments.

He began his professional music career with Kennis Music and has worked with artists such as Flavour, Bracket, Banky W., Sound Sultan, Timaya, Lynxxx, M.I, and J. Martins, among others.

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While Lord of Ajasa is credited as one of the first rappers to pioneer rapping in Yoruba, Dagrin is seen as the rapper that made Yoruba rap songs cool and popularized them, paving way for artists like Olamide and Reminisce.

Today we would be looking at the best rap verses from Dagrin on songs in which he was featured on.

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123 (Remix)- DJ Neptune

This was one of the best tracks that Dagrin ever featured on. “123” is still one of the best rap songs to come out of the Nigerian rap community. Despite being surrounded by other prolific English rappers like M.I Abaga and Naeto C, Dagrin didn’t fail to deliver.

Turn Me Around- Kenny St Brown (KSB)

Dagrin might be street but just like most artists, he has reverence for the divine being. Produced by Sheyman, “Turn Me Around” shows Dagrin paying reverence to God for his success. I wish he was featured on more gospel songs before his death.

Mercies Of The Lord Remix-Oritse Femi

Dagrin’s verse on this song is one of his best. It’s as good as any verse Dagrin ever dropped. It had everything and in his usual manner, he never strayed from the central theme and topic of the song.

Lowkey, ‘Mercies of the Lord Remix,’ was bigger than the original because of Dagrin.

Ako Mi Ti Poju-Naeto C

Ako Mi Ti Poju is the second song Dagrin and Naeto C collaborated on. For some reason, this song is one of Dagrin‘s underrated collaboration. But when it comes down to it, it displays his ability to discuss the vanity with his trademark roots in archetypal Hip-Hop.

At the beginning of Dagrin’s verse, the beat switches to announce his arrival on the song to which he doesn’t disappoint with lyrical wordplays

The part of, “Mo lo sa ATM, mo gba gbem, Mo mu Sagem, so I call all of them…” will always be impressive.

Owo Ati Swagga- Cartiair

In 2009, Nigerian rapper, Cartiair dropped what is now clear was a trap song. It was the smash hit single, ‘Owo Ati Swagger,’ with the beat sampled from Lil Wayne’s 2008 “Milli” song, the song glorified all things prim, proper and bougie.

While the song was a successful hit the remix was unsurprisingly not as big. However, Dagrin’s verse on the song is unforgettable. While the song dropped in December 2009, it did not really take off till after Dagrin passed.

He took the beat and dropped a delivery that merged the central theme of braggadocio and vanity with impressive bars. It’s hard to forget his wordplay with the metaphors of the crotch, Gucci, Prada, Barbers and Clippers and how he was not, ‘a rapper, but a lyrical tyrant.’

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Champion(Remix)- General Pype

The first time most people heard the name Barack O’ Grin was from this song. On this song, Dagrin raised the bar so high with his verse leaving his imprint on the song despite it having artists like Vector, Naeto C, Sasha P and GT on it.

Emi Ni- Ruggedman

Released in 2010 off Ruggedman’s “Untouchable” album, “Emi Ni” is one of the last songs Dagrin did before his death.

“Emi Ni” is a Yoruba phrase word that means “It’s Me” in English. With two strong verses, Dagrin reminds people why he is a lyrical monster. The Music video was released after the passing of Dagrin.

KabaKaba- Konga

On “KabaKaba“, Fuji and Hip-Hop meet to produce an eargasm. Dagrin opens the song with a fire verse.

Efimile-YQ

Produced by the late Dokta Frabz, Dagrin raps about envy and how people are on his case to explain his source of wealth.

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Kosorombe-Dipp

“Kosorombo” is another underrated Dagrin’s feature. The love song had the rapper spitting out promises enough to flutter a woman’s heart.

Notable Mentions

1. Lord of Ajasa – Virus
2. Ajuju- Fimile Jo
3. Reminisce- Gbabe
4. Teeblaq-Oti Yapa
5. Oluwe- Ewe Lowo
6. Laylow – Meet Me At The Top
7. 9ice – Loni Ni
8. Sossick – Jor O
9. Tilla Man – Get Low
10. Iceberg Slim – I Made It
11. Jazzman- Olofin erekere

Dagrin best rap verses on songs he was featured on

• 123 (Remix)- DJ Neptune
• Turn Me Around- Kenny Saint Brown
• Mercies of the Lord(Remix)- Oritse Femi
• Ako Mi Ti Poju- Naeto C
• Owo Ati Swagga- Cartiair
• Champion-General Pype
• Emi Ni- Ruggedman
• Kabakaba-Konga
• Efimile-YQ
• Kosorombe-DIPP

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Best Nigerian debut Albums of All-time are picked and ranked based on commercial triumph, impact, critical applaud, awards and hits.

However, Nigerian has witnessed a coarse amount of standard albums over the past 2 decades, the metrics will be comfortable relying on the impacts of a debut album on the mainstream.

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Also, churns of Nigerian debut albums created an indelibly print in the music industry, cementing different genres on the records.

Below are the Best Nigerian debut albums of all time (ranks are based on notable impacts and not released date)

2Baba – Face2Face

This is 2Baba‘s debut studio album, after splitting from the renowned trio Plantashun Boiz, it was released on May 15, 2004, under Kennis Music, It became a breakout hit during CD’s era, sold over 2 million copies, Its victory linked massively to the lead single African Queen, it created a huge impact in the music industry.

Wande Coal – Mushin To Mo’Hits

This is Wande Coal‘s debut studio album and was officially released and launched on April 12, 2009, under then Mo’ Hits Records now Mavin Records, featuring artists including D’banj, Dr SID, D’Prince, and K-Switch.

It was supported by a smash hit single titled Bumper To Bumper, the album had major hit records and created a big impact in the music industry, it is somewhat regarded as the birth or blueprints to modern afrobeat.

Wizkid – SuperStar

This is Wizkid’s debut studio album and was released on June 12, 2011, under Empire Mates Entertainment, arguably best-selling afrobeat album, Sold over 5 million copies in the 2012 span.

It features guest artists including, Wande Coal, D’Prince, Banky W and Skales. 

It was championed by the singles Holla at Your Boy, Don’t Dull, Tease Me/Bad Guys, Pakurumo, Love My Baby,  and Oluwa Lo Ni.

The cultural impact of this album cannot be overestimated in the afrobeat genre.

Ice Prince – Everybody Loves Ice Prince

This is Ice Prince’s debut studio album and  was released on October 9, 2011, under Chocolate City, It features guest artists including,  Brymo, Wizkid, 2Baba, Jesse Jagz, M.I, Yung L, J-Milla, Wizboyy, Morell, Samklef, and Sean Tero

It was supported by the smash singles Oleku (the most remixed Nigerian songs of 2010), Juju and Superstar.

M.I – Talk About It 

This is M.I. Abaga’s debut studio album and was released in 2008, it features guest artistes including Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Wizkid, Djinee, YQ and more.

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It was the birth of the hip-hop genre in the Nigerian music industry, impactful and inspire almost the new generation.

Timaya – True Story 

This is Timaya’s debut studio album and was released in 2007, under Dem Mama Records. 

It was supported by the smash hit single Dem Mama produced by K-solo.

it inspired a generation and created a massive buzz because of its commercial success.

Olamide – Rapsodi

This is Olamide‘s debut album and was released in 2011, It was supported by the lead single Omo To Shan featuring Wizkid.

It features guest artists including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D’banj.

It introduced the new era of street Hop in the Nigerian music industry.

Kizz Daniel – New Era

This is Kizz Daniel’s debut studio album and was released on 14 May 2016, under G-Worldwide Entertainment, It was supported by the smash hit singles Woju, Laye, Good Times and Mama.

New Era debuted at #8 on the Billboard World Album Chart, the album was hits studded.

Fireboy DML – Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps

This is Fireboy DML’s debut studio album and was released on November 29, 2019, under YBNL Nation.

It was supported by singles Jealous, What If I Say and King.

Phyno – No Guts No Glory

This is Phyno’s debut studio album and was released on March 20, 2014, under Sputnet Records and Penthauze Music. 

It was supported by 4 singles, Ghost Mode, Man of the Year, Parcel and O Set.

It features guest artists including  P-Square, Omawumi, Olamide, Stormrex, Efa, Flavour N’abania, Runtown, Ice Prince, M.I, Mr Raw, Timaya and Illbliss.

Top 10 Best Nigerian Debut Album of All-time

1.2baba – face2face
2.Wande Coal – Mushin to mo’hits
3.Wizkid – Superstar
4.Ice Prince – Everybody Loves Ice Prince
5.M.I Abaga – Talk About It
6.Timaya – True Story
7.Olamide – Rapsodi
8.Kizz Daniel – New Era
9.Fireboy DML – LTG
10.Phyno – No Guts No Glory

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But, boy, he made some very good music, when he was alive. He sure didn’t live long enough to have as many albums or tracks as Olamide, but he’s got a classic catalog, that is full of great music and then some.

Today is Thursday, and while we’re doing some Throwback, we thought there’s no better time than now to give y’all some old Dagrin songs that are more motivational, than just the usual ‘braggadocious’ Dagrin vibe.

• Ghetto Dream ft. Sossick

Arguably, one of Dagrin’s best songs. It was such a big hit and was on the “C.E.O” album. His longtime producer, Sossick was on the song and he delivered the perfect hook, for an inspiring tune.

“Sometimes, when I sleep and I’m dreaming, man, I don’t just wanna wake up… ”

Dagrin did a lot of bars, on this one, talking about how he was coming up and his big dreams. Classic.

• Everyday

This is like Nigeria’s “Hard Knock Life.” It was real hip-hop, and Dagrin took on his storytelling style to talk about how he’s hustling every day.

The beat, the sample, the rhymes, lyrics and literally everything on the song is cool. Not to forget the inspiration it’s got. You might wanna put this on some time for some early morning motivation.

• I Made It ft. Iceberg Slim

One thing is, Dagrin is a dope rapper, not only because he makes good songs, but also because he knows how to collaborate with other artists. Many of his big hits have been collaborations, especially with singers, since he barely does his hook.

Iceberg Slim put the Yoruba rapper, on this funky hip-hop single, “I Made It” and as expected the lyricist breathed some life into the music.

The chorus is electric though, and you might wanna give Iceberg Slim, proper kudos for that!

• Efimile

Remember that thing about collaboration? Yeah, Dagrin was never short of collaborations, everyone loved him.

Well, at the time YQ was one hell of a singer, who has delivered amazing hooks for rappers, including M.I Abaga. It was only a matter of time before he hooked up with Grin.

“Efimile” is like a song for haters and enemies who are trying to take his shine away from him. Well, everyone’s got that. Hip-hop, as usual, and could put some real-life lessons into your head. Really.

• Iwofa

Bigiano is known for his hot club tracks back then, and his very catchy lyrics. Dagrin, his indigenous hip-hop style that was starting to gain traction in the mainstream.

“Iwofa” actually had a dance hall beat, but still had some inspirational lyrics. It’s even better if you knew it, back then. A little bit of nostalgia will make it even better.

His bars are dope as ever, bouncing and all that. He did his signature chuckle on it, too. And Sheyman produced this track. So, next time you wondering where that guy earned his bragging rights? Dagrin.

What other Dagrin songs do you remember?

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As the show went on, the lady that was in the studio throwed him a question (can’t remember) and then Jaywon starts speaking, almost emotionally. He then said something that struck me hard. Jaywon said lately people, dons in the industry he didn’t expect, had called him telling him he’s been doing funny, and that he needs to go back, and bring back the Jaywon of the old days. The Jaywon that dropped one of the most evergreen songs in Nigeria pop history. The Jaywon whose songs carry inspiration. The old Jaywon. And, so, he had gone back and worked on “Saro!” I shivered!

I downloaded “Saro” not knowing what to expect, to be honest. The only Jaywon playing in my head is “Ma Sun,” a song everyone will agree is Jaywon’s song, but is not Jaywon. So, I just kept my hopes high.

Afterall, Jaywon is one of the bests to ever do this stuff. Known for his evergreen hit “Odun Yi,” which he did while he was under Kennis Music. Although, he’s done a lot of songs, after that. Many didn’t hit the bar he raised for himself. And 90% of ’em just finds him trying to jump into trends and make hits. That’s the case with his recent “Ma Sun,” and songs like “Another Level” featuring Mr Eazi. He did “Joromi,” got dragged for it. He’s even done collabos with Vector, YQ, Reekado Banks, Oritse Femi, Small Doctor. Not that anything’s really wrong with it. But, the problem remains the Jaywon we know is different. He’s raised the bar higher than all what he’s delivering. Then….

Saro!
“Saro” is Jaywon, the Jaywon we’ve longed for, all the while. To make this song “Saro,” he goes a bit alternative, and puts on that Afro-fusion vibe.. Not only does the instrumental by Blaq Jerzee fit Jay so much, but he also shows us that he’s a good songwriter. The storyline is intact, from A-Z. His diction and mood, fits perfectly. And then with the lyrics and the beat. He didn’t lose focus as he tries to make the hook catchy. What else? Nothing better could have happened. “Saro” is a perfect jam. You feel that feeling rush down your spine, as you listen.

For many years, we’ve waited for a day we can talk about Jaywon in this classic manner. And, yeah, it’s finally here. “Saro” did the magic. With all confidence, I can say, this is the best Jaywon song you’ll find, anywhere on this planet. He raised the bar even higher than we expected!

If there’s really an ex of his called Saro, Jaywon should just call her and say “Thank you!”

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Veteran Nigerian singer YQ comes through with a brand new Don Adahproduced single tagged Olayi (Long Life).

Listen & share ur thoughts

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Onokohwomo was born and raised in Warri, Delta State. He grew up as the oldest child in a family of five, and took a strong interest in music at a young age. While a student at FGC Warri, he engaged himself in rap battles and developed a friendlier relationship with like-minded students, which led to the formation of the hip hop group G-Squad. The group soon began performing at various talent shows in Delta State.

Music remained their unmatched and true passion. In a 2012 interview with Thisday news, Yung6ix recalled, “My love for music was so deep and I just kept on going till it got to a level they had to accept me for who I am. Funny though, the first song I recorded at school was used with my WAEC lesson fee to pay for the instrumentals and remember always having to trek from school to studio for close to 2 hours or more. It was really tough back then at school too as we weren’t allowed to do our thing like we would love to but our passion just kept us going stronger & tougher.

After graduating from high school, Onokohwomo relocated to western Nigeria to pursue a career in music and enrolled at Oduduwa University. He derived his stage name Yung6ix from his high school nickname “6ixty”. Shortly after he moved to Lagos, he continued to record music; his song “I’m an African” captured the attention of A&R Gbemi Ereku, who signed him to his 411 Entertainment Company in 2009. By 2010, he began to attract media attention after his cover version of “Oleku” went viral on the internet. He later released “So Far Gone”, featuring P. Fizzy, a single off his Green Light Green mixtape. The song was a freestyle to Wiz Khalifa’s “This Plane”. In January 2011, 6ix released “Plenty Money”, another track from the mixtape; an accompanying music video was released shortly after. The song made its official Nigerian radio premiere on the Beat 99.9 FM.

On 2 April 2011, Vanguard announced that 411 Entertainment had signed a joint-venture deal with Storm Records. The partnership would help improve Yung6ix’s music career. Yung6ix collaborated with Wizkid on “Follow Me”, a track from his debut studio album. Following the release of the song, an accompanying music video was filmed; it was directed by Bobby Boulders. In September 2011, Yung6ix released the fourth track from his Green Light Green project, “Oh My Gosh”, which earned him both “Lyricist on the Roll” and “Best Rap Single” nominations at the Headies Awards the following year.

Green Light Green was originally slated for an April 2011 release, however, it was finally released on 26 December 2011. The music video for “Oh My Gosh”, which was directed by Bobby Boulders, was released in January 2012. It was filmed in Lagos and Johannesburg, with cameo appearances by Naeto C, Jesse Jagz, DJ Neptune, and P. Fizzy. Yung6ix was among the rappers featured on M.I’s Illegal Music 2; M.I subsequently co-signed and nicknamed him the “King of the South”.

In May 2012, “Picking Things”, the second single from his debut album was released. The song features fellow ex-label mates Naeto C and E. Kelly. The next month, in an interview with blogger Ogaga Sakpaide, Yung6ix revealed the album’s title to be 6ix ‘O Clock. He also received a nomination for the “Most Promising Act” at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, but lost to Eva Alordiah.

In 2013, Yung6ix floated his imprint “Kash Kamp” which houses Percy as well as talented producer Otee Beatz. On 4 September 2013, Yung6ix’s camp welcomed a hand offered from “Trick Billionaire MusiQ” for both parties to partner with the end-result of taking Yung6ix and his brand out of Africa and sharing his brilliance with the rest of the world. Yung6ix collaborated with Percy on “First Class”, the third single from his album. He also released a music video for the song which earned him a “Best Hip Hop Video” nomination at the 2013 Nigerian Music Video Awards. 6ix’s debut full-length studio album, 6ix O Clock, was eventually released on 6 February 2014. The 16-track album features guest appearances from Phyno, Percy, Da L.E.S, M.I, Ice Prince, Yemi Alade, YQ, and Wizkid.

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Nigerian singer, YQ is here with the visuals to his recently released hit single “GBANJO”. The versatile musician who is currently signed to his self-owned Hookmasters Records is not resting on his oars as he yet again delivers a crisp video to the highly melodious & lyrically rich tune ‘Gbanjo’.

YQ adds this timeless tune to his list of major classic hits including: Efimile (Dagrin RIP), I Like Girls, Tear Rubber, Nawo Nawo (Olamide), Dresscode (Naeto C), Sandalili (Terry G), Tonite, Area (MI), Duro (Naeto C), That Girl (Ice Prince), Oyoyo (2shotz), Turn By Turn (Kel ft Wizkid) just to mention but a few.

‘GBANJO’ was shot in Lagos, Nigeria by UJ Pro Films.

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