Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh, born Don Jazzy, is a family title within the Nigerian tune business.
Don Jazzy is the present leader government officer of Mavin Records and the founding father of the now-defunct Mo’ Hits Records.
He could also be a tune manufacturer, audio engineer, singer, and songwriter.
He rose to stardom after generating the albums No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up.
In his illustrious profession, he has additionally collaborated with D’Banj, Sauce Kid (Sinzu), Dr. SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince, Jay-Z, and Kanye West.
On April 3, 2021, the Nigerian tune manufacturer provoked conflicting feelings on social media when he posted a photograph of his ex-wife, whom he married in London in 2001.
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Don Jazzy
Name: | Michael Collins Ajereh |
Stage Name: | Don Jazzy |
Date Of Birth: | 26 November, 1982 |
Birth Place: | Umuahia |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Profession: | Record Producer, Business Man |
Early Years
Michael Collins Ajereh, often referred to as Don Jazzy, was once born on November 26, 1982, in Umuahia, Abia State, to Mr. and Mrs. Collins Enebeli Ajereh.
His father was once an Isoko tribesman from Delta State, and his mom was once an Igbo princess from Abia State.
Don Jazzy and his brother Charles Enebeli (often referred to as D’Prince) have been raised in Ajegunle, Lagos State, after their folks migrated west within the overdue Nineteen Eighties.
At the time, he evolved a keenness for tune and temporarily discovered to play the bass guitar and piano.
Additionally, he was once famend for his talent with conventional and percussion tools.
As a kid, the award-winning tune manufacturer suffered within the Ajegunle group. After shifting to town from Abia State, it took him a number of years to regulate to town existence.
Don Jazzy had the chance to shuttle in another country across the flip of the century after his uncle requested him to play drums for a church in London.
Eventually, he got a role as a safety guard at McDonald’s and solid really helpful partnerships with tune artists together with Solek, JJC, Kas, Jesse Jagz, The 419 Squad, and D’Banj.
Education
Before enrolling at Federal Government College, Lagos, Don Jazzy started and finished his fundamental college at Ajegunle, Lagos State.
During his time in class, he participated within the college’s tune membership, taking advantage of his loose time.
Don Jazzy was once granted admission to check Business Management at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, after incomes his Junior and Senior Secondary School Certificates.
Career
In 2004, Don Jazzy and tune artist D’Banj co-founded Mo’ Hits Records. Together, they established a virtually decade-long tune emblem.
He produced the albums No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up for the label.
His signature word, It’s Don Jazzy Again!, served as an advent to songs by which he participated.
Don Jazzy collaborated with Wande Coal, D’Prince, and Dr SID to supply milestone albums, together with Wande Coal’s Mushin 2 MoHits.
With in depth revel in in audio engineering and tune manufacturing, he went on to offer backing vocals for D’Banj, Sauce Kid, Dr SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince, and Jay-Z, garnering global prominence after running as a manufacturer for Kanye West at Very Good Beatz in 2011.
He additionally collaborated with Jay-Z round this time. Due to inventive variations, Don Jazzy and D’Banj determined to get a divorce in March 2012.
The Mavin Records label
Don Jazzy based some other musical corporate, Mavin Records, on May 7, 2012, and launched an album that includes all signed artists.
The album comprises the songs Amarachi, Oma Ga, Take Banana and Chocolate, YOLO, and I’m a MAVIN anthem. Additionally, the label signed the intense musician Tiwa Savage.
Wande Coal left Mavin Records on November 7, 2013, following a dispute with Ajereh, a member of the gang, two days previous.
Years later, Reekado Banks additionally surrender the musical team. Mavin Records lately signed Ayra Starr, a tender and promising feminine musician.
Mavin Records Artists
The following Nigerian musicians are represented through Mavin Records:
- Tiwa Savage
- Ikechukwu
- Ruger
- DJ “Big N”
- Wande Coal
- Korede Bello
- The DNA Twins
- 6x Slatt
- Magixx
- D’Banj
- Dr Sid
- D’Prince
- Ayra Starr
- Crayon
- Rema
- Reekado Banks
- Johnny Drille
- Dija
- Iyanya
- Ladipoe
Personal Life
The Nigerian tune manufacturer Don Jazzy provoked numerous feelings on social media on April 3, 2021, after posting a photograph of his ex-wife Michelle Jackson, whom he married in 2001 whilst in London.
He additionally said that he deliberate to get a brand new female friend in December 2020 and that he had an enormous infatuation with the American singer Rihanna.
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) particular popularity award.
- The Beatz Award TM (2019) New Discovery Producer.
Discography
Some Albums produced through Don Jazzy
- Dbanj No Long Thing (2005)
- Dbanj RunDown Funk U Up (2006)
- Mo Hits All Stars Curriculum Vitae (2007)
- Dbanj The Entertainer (2008)
- Wande Coal Mushin 2 Mohits (2008)
- Dr SID Turning Point (2010)
- MAVINS Solar Plexus (2012)
- DPrince Frenzy
- Tiwa Savage Once Upon A Time & RED
- Dr Sid Siduction
- Reekado banks Spotlight
- Korede Bello Belloved
Monetary price
In addition to being a distinguished determine within the leisure business, Don Jazzy is known for his have an effect on at the enlargement of quite a lot of Nigerian musicians.
Recent analysis estimates his web price to be between $15,000,000 and $20,000,000.
Don Jazzy House And Cars
Don Jazzy could also be a rich guy. Earlier within the yr, he posted a snapshot of his freshly got 300 million naira house in Lekki, Lagos State, on Instagram. He additionally has a lot of dear cars, together with:
- 2016 Cadillac Escalade
- Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- Range Rover Sports
- Porsche 911 Carrera
Social Media
More than 10 million other people practice him on Instagram, and greater than one million other people like his Facebook web page.