Jazzy Producer
Jazzy producers are producers who possess a great love for jazz music. He can mix it in with other genres like hip hop and R&B for maximum effect.
He has played an essential part in developing and propelling the careers of several young creatives under Mavin Records’ label including Rema, Ayra Starr, Maggix and Boy Spyce.
Early Life and Education
Two-time Grammy Award-winner DJ Jazzy Jeff is passionate about spreading the gift of music around the globe and fulfilling this desire through two annual tours across Europe, regular shows around the US and his popular online series Vinyl Destination.
Beginning his musical career as a school and block party DJ, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince earned immense popularity due to their multi-platinum success; eventually winning them the inaugural rap Grammy for their hit Parents Just Don’t Understand.
He then established Mo’ Hits Records in 2004 and served as its chief executive. Producing some of Nigeria’s most beloved hits like No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up. Working alongside Wande Coal on Mushin 2 Mo’Hits as well as on Jay Z/Kanye West collaboration Lift Off was among his many accomplishments.
Professional Career
Don Jazzy has established an exceptional 20-year career as one of Nigeria’s premier producers and head of Mo’Hits Records, shaping African music through innovation. He was responsible for many hit records during this period.
Filters add an intoxicating trippy sound to his beats, giving his tracks an immersive and hallucinatory quality. His signature sound has graced upbeat club hits by Tiwa Savage and D’banj as well as Korede Bello’s highlife hymnals.
His exceptional work has earned him numerous accolades, such as a DMC Championship, multiple GRAMMY Awards, American Music Awards and NAACP Image Awards. Furthermore, he established an esteemed production company which boasts credits such as Jill Scott and Darius Rucker among its roster of artists.
Achievement and Honors
DJ Jazzy Jeff is an two-time GRAMMY Award winning producer and is now offering an online music producing course entitled Command Central: Making Beats to teach aspiring producers foundational beat making skills via video module lessons on drums, melody, arrangements, mixing and sampling.
He is widely recognized for his collaboration with other hip-hop artists, such as Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Eric Roberson, Talib Kweli, 2Pac Floetry and Rhymefest. Additionally, he founded A Touch of Jazz Production Company which produced songs for D’banj Wande Coal and Mo’Hits All-Stars from Nigeria.
Recently, he won the Spotify Secret Genius award for Producer of the Year along with composer-orchestra leader Maria Schneider and drummer-producer educator Terri Lyne Carrington. This event honors unsung songwriters and producers responsible for this year’s most streamed tracks.
Personal Life
Michael Collins Ajereh aka Don Jazzy is an esteemed music producer and the founder of Mo’Hits record label. This prominent businessman has also been widely described as an avid music enthusiast dedicated to both his career and family’s well-being.
He is also renowned for his audio engineering work, often providing background vocals for artists he produces like D’Banj, Sauce Kid, Kween, Ikechukwu and Dr SID among many others.
Mavin Records’ founding chairman has been an all-round talent since 1984. Not only does he produce and mentor emerging artists, he offers international promotions, media management services, venue management services and provides consulting for entertainment businesses worldwide.
Net Worth
He has made his mark not only through musical contributions but also as an entrepreneur. He owns a successful record label which has assisted many artists to achieve success, earning numerous awards and accolades along the way.
He is known for his wealth, making him one of the richest Nigerian music producers. Additionally, his charitable activities are well known; he has donated to various causes while appearing on several magazine covers.
Deep voiced producer Obed has amassed considerable earnings through endorsement deals and collaboration agreements. He is the face of MTN’s Built for Africa campaign and collaborated with numerous brands like Samsung. Additionally, Obed has amassed an extensive fortune through owning an extravagant car worth millions.
