Biography about Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982, Umuahia, Abia State), known as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer, singer-songwriter and musician. He has been the chief executive officer of Mo' Hits Records and is the current chief executive officer of Mavin Records .
CHILD HOOD
Ajereh (Don Jazzy), was born in Umuahia. His family moved to Ajegunle, Lagos where Ajereh was raised. He was educated at the co-educational high school, Federal Government College Lagos. Ajereh found an interest in music early in life and at age 12, began to play the bass guitar.He also gained knowledge of traditional and percussion instruments. Ajareh enrolled in business management studies at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state.
In 2000, Ajereh visited London. His uncle had invited him to play the drums for the local church. In London, Ajereh gained employment at McDonalds and as a security guard. He continued his interest in music, associating with Solek, JJC, Kas, The 419 Squad and D'Banj. Ajereh learnt producing skills from Emeka Infiniti at O-Town record company.
MUSIC
He collaborated with is former partner and friend "Dbanj" and they both founded mohits in 2004. within 5 years Don Jazzy had produced over 5 albums and had developed a recognisable intro "it's Don Jazzy again".ALBUMS RELEASED INCLUDE:
- No Long Thing (2005)
- Rundown/Funk You Up (2006)
- Curriculum Vitae (2007), The Entertainer (2008) - that became the best selling album of that year
- Mushin2Mohits (2008) - that was described as one of the best albums to ever come out of Nigeria.
In 2011, Kanye West noticed Don Jazzy’s talent and signed him up as a producer on his GOOD Music label. In May 2012, he split up with childhood friend and Mo'Hits partner, D'banj, and founded "Supreme Mavin Dynasty" aka Mavin records. He has produced tracks for such artists as Dr SID, Wande Coal, D'Prince, Darey, Naeto C, Olakunle Excel et Zanga, Sauce Kid, Ikechukwu & Tiwa Savage.
He also collaborated with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production of Lift Off, featuring Beyoncé on the album Watch The Throne, released on 8 August 2011.
AWARDS
- Nigerian Music Awards (2006) - Producer of the Year.
- Nigerian Entertainment Awards (2007) - Music Producer of the Year.
- The Headies 2011 - Producer of the Year for Over The Moon, Mr Endowed and Pop Something
- The Headies 2014 - Producer of the Year for Dorobucci
- City People Entertainment Award (2015) - special recognition award
He is one of Africa's biggest music producers and has been ranked has 36th Africa's most influencial celebrities by Forbes with a net worth of $35 million dollars.
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