Crayon is a musician renowned for fusing many musical styles to create a fresh take on afro-beat.
He is one of the brand-new musicians BlowTime Entertainment, a division of the Mavin records label, has signed on. In May 2019, he joined Don Jazzy’s record company.
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Crayon
Name: Charles Chibueze Chukwu
Also Known As: Crayon
Date Of Birth: November 21st, 2000 (age 21 years old)
Birthplace: Ebonyi
State Of Origin: Ebonyi State
Relationship Status: Single
Nationality: Nigerian
Profession: Songwriter and singer
Net Worth: $50,000 to $150,000
Early Life
Charles Chibueze Chukwu, better known by his stage name Crayon, is a popular Nigerian Afropop musician who is 21 years old and on the rise.
The singer from Ebonyi State, Crayon, was born on November 21, 2000, in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. He is currently signed to Mavins Record’s Blowtime Entertainment imprint.
Performing Career
Crayon began his musical journey in 2008 while honing his craft. He later met with record producer Ozedikus, who had previously worked on Rema’s “Corny” and other songs.
The Crayon Blowtime Show
Crayon was discovered on May 25, 2019, by Baby Fresh, a producer for Mavin Records, who recognized the singer’s potential and instantly signed him to “BlowTime Entertainment,” an imprint of Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records.
Mavin Records
The Mavins’ all-stars song “All Is In Order,” which also included DNA, Rema, Don Jazzy, and Korede Bello, had him as a featured artist.
On “Based On Kpa,” which caused a stir and had a lot of airtime, he was also featured by Ladipoe.
Blow Time entertainment featuring crayon
Crayon released “Cray Cray,” a six-track EP project, as his first official project under Blowtime Entertainment/Mavin Records on July 12, 2019.
Clarence Peter shot and directed the music video for the song “So Fine” from the project.
Discography
Amazing songs and projects have been published by Mavins and Crayon under Blowtime! Below are a few of them:
Mo Bad
Aye O
Sometime
Unusual
In Sync
Cray Cray Crayon
Too Correct (featuring Rema)
So Fine
Gock Am
Bamiloke
Kpano
Jackpot
Personal Life
Currently unmarried and single, Crayon is a young, energetic singer from Nigeria who is more concerned with receiving accolades and becoming wealthy in business.
Net Worth
Act Crayon, who is signed to Blowtime Entertainment and Mavin Records, is believed to have a net worth of $50,000 to $150,000, yet he is not included in the Forbes Rich List.
Michael Collins Ajereh, born Don Jazzy, is a household name in the Nigerian music industry.
Don Jazzy is the current chief executive officer of Mavin Records and the founder of the now-defunct Mo’ Hits Records.
He is also a music producer, audio engineer, singer, and songwriter.
He rose to stardom after producing the albums No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up.
In his illustrious career, he has also collaborated with D’Banj, Sauce Kid (Sinzu), Dr. SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince, Jay-Z, and Kanye West.
On April 3, 2021, the Nigerian music producer provoked conflicting emotions on social media when he posted a photo 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, also known as Don Jazzy, was born on November 26, 1982, in Umuahia, Abia State, to Mr. and Mrs. Collins Enebeli Ajereh.
His father was an Isoko tribesman from Delta State, and his mother was an Igbo princess from Abia State.
Don Jazzy and his brother Charles Enebeli (also known as D’Prince) were raised in Ajegunle, Lagos State, after their parents migrated west in the late 1980s.
At the time, he developed a passion for music and quickly learned to play the bass guitar and piano.
Additionally, he was renowned for his proficiency with traditional and percussion instruments.
As a child, the award-winning music producer suffered in the Ajegunle neighborhood. After moving to the city from Abia State, it took him several years to adjust to city life.
Don Jazzy had the opportunity to travel abroad around the turn of the century after his uncle asked him to play drums for a church in London.
Eventually, he obtained a job as a security guard at McDonald’s and forged beneficial partnerships with music artists including Solek, JJC, Kas, Jesse Jagz, The 419 Squad, and D’Banj.
Education
Before enrolling at Federal Government College, Lagos, Don Jazzy began and completed his basic school at Ajegunle, Lagos State.
During his time in school, he participated in the school’s music club, making the most of his free time.
Don Jazzy was granted admission to study Business Management at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, after earning his Junior and Senior Secondary School Certificates.
Career
In 2004, Don Jazzy and music artist D’Banj co-founded Mo’ Hits Records. Together, they established an almost decade-long music brand.
He produced the albums No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up for the label.
His signature phrase, It’s Don Jazzy Again!, served as an introduction to songs in which he participated.
Don Jazzy collaborated with Wande Coal, D’Prince, and Dr SID to produce milestone albums, including Wande Coal’s Mushin 2 MoHits.
With extensive experience in audio engineering and music production, he went on to provide backing vocals for D’Banj, Sauce Kid, Dr SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince, and Jay-Z, garnering international prominence after working as a producer for Kanye West at Very Good Beatz in 2011.
He also collaborated with Jay-Z around this time. Due to artistic differences, Don Jazzy and D’Banj decided to break up in March 2012.
The Mavin Records label
Don Jazzy founded another musical company, Mavin Records, on May 7, 2012, and released an album featuring all signed artists.
The album contains the songs Amarachi, Oma Ga, Take Banana and Chocolate, YOLO, and I’m a MAVIN anthem. Additionally, the label signed the brilliant musician TiwaSavage.
Wande Coal left Mavin Records on November 7, 2013, following a dispute with Ajereh, a member of the group, two days earlier.
Years later, Reekado Banks also quit the musical group. Mavin Records recently signed Ayra Starr, a young and promising female musician.
Mavin Records Artists
The following Nigerian musicians are represented by 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 music producer Don Jazzy provoked varied emotions on social media on April 3, 2021, after posting a photo of his ex-wife Michelle Jackson, whom he married in 2001 while in London.
He also stated that he planned to get a new girlfriend in December 2020 and that he had a huge 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) – special recognition award.
The Beatz Award TM (2019) – New Discovery Producer.
Discography
Some Albums produced by Don Jazzy
D’banj – No Long Thing (2005)
D’banj – RunDown Funk U Up (2006)
Mo’ Hits All Stars – Curriculum Vitae (2007)
D’banj – The Entertainer (2008)
Wande Coal – Mushin 2 Mohits (2008)
Dr SID Turning Point (2010)
MAVINS – Solar Plexus (2012)
D’Prince Frenzy
Tiwa Savage Once Upon A Time & RED
Dr Sid Siduction
Reekado banks Spotlight
Korede Bello Belloved
Monetary worth
In addition to being a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, Don Jazzy is famous for his impact on the growth of various Nigerian musicians.
Recent research estimates his net worth to be between $15,000,000 and $20,000,000.
Don Jazzy House And Cars
Don Jazzy is also a wealthy man. Earlier in the year, he posted a snapshot of his freshly acquired 300 million naira home in Lekki, Lagos State, on Instagram. He also has a number of pricey automobiles, including:
2016 Cadillac Escalade
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Range Rover Sports
Porsche 911 Carrera
Social Media
More than 10 million people follow him on Instagram, and more than a million people like his Facebook page.
Ace Producer, Don Jazzy has revealed why he didn’t feature his star artists- Rema and Johnny Drille on Mavin All star track, “Overdose”.
Mavin Records just dropped their first all star single and Ayra Star, Crayon, Ladipoe, new comers- Magixx and Boy Spyce killed the song with good vibes.
Rema and Johnny drille’s fans who were anticipating their Faves verses on the song were disappointed when they didn’t hear on their voices song.
A fan took to Twitter question to Don Jazzy on why he didn’t Feature Rema.Don Jazzy informed this fan that he didn’t feature Rema and Johnny Drille because they on the album.
According to Don Baba J, A Mavin All stars album will soon be released and Rema and Johnny are the stars of the song.
Mavins record has announced the singning of their new rapper Rema which has released three new tracks under the imprint label of Mavins. Donjazzy made this known via his instagram page. The three recent songs by Rema includes Why || Dumebi || and Iron Man.
Don baba J, Don Jazzy said he has an assurance that the up and coming act will take over African music as he says he is definitely the future of afrobeats.
In his words ; “Today another Mavin is Activated. Mavin/Jonzing is excited to present the newest MAVIN @HeIsREMA. Rema is a super talented young artist I have no doubt is going to be the future of Afrobeats. Guys pls help me Welcome him to the family. Click on the link on my bio to hear new songs from him.#WelcomeREMA#REMAisON #REMAactivated #Jonzing.”
REMA would join the artistes that have been signed to the record label since Mo’Hits record was revamped and birthed Mavin Records by Don Jazzy On May 8, 2012.
The likes of former signee, Reekado Banks, Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello, DNA and others became established stars under the label, and Rema would be hoping to follow in their footsteps.
