DJ Tunez
DJ Tunez | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Babatunde Adeyinka |
| Genres | House, Hip hop, Rap, R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, Artist, Producer |
| Years active | 2014 to present |
| Labels | Starboy Entertainment |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starboy_Entertainment |
Michael Babatunde Adeyinka Also known as DJ Tunez is a Nigeria and USA based disc jockey. In 2015, DJ Tunez was asked by Wizkid to join Starboy Entertainment, as the official label DJ,[1] DJ Tunez first production was in 2016's Iskaba,[2] a contagious hit song with Wande Coal.[3] He has collaborated with other acts such as Wizkid, Sarz, Burna Boy, Busiswa, Reekado Banks, Damibliz, Omah Lay and many more.
Early life[]
Michael Babatunde Adeyinka was born in Brooklyn Long Island Hospital, New York, USA.[4] His dream began after DJing his local church's Christmas parties as a teen. This eventually grew into paid gigs DJing church members’ events such as birthday parties and weddings.[5] His African community in South Brooklyn began to take a fancy to his ability to play music with an afrobeats and dancehall inspired atmosphere to audience, the little attention encouraged him to throw parties around the city.
Career[]
2016 was a turning point for DJ Tunez as he collaborated with Wande Coal to dish out what Okayafrica described as Nigeria 2nd Best song of 2017.[6] In 2019 DJ Tunez released a single featuring Wizkid titled "Gbese",[7] "Turn Up" Featuring Wizkid & Reekado Banks,[8] with supplementary vocals from Rema.[9] DJ Tunez event,[10] a Black Friday “Blackout” party,[11] brought about 1,700 people to Queens’ Amazura Concert Hall in November 2019.[12]
Discography[]
Selected singles[]
- "Glow" (feat. Iyanya & Khago) 2014
- "Your Body" (One Dance Refix feat. Wande Coal) 2016
- "Cotton Candy" (DJ Tunez and Leriq) feat. Burna Boy 2017[13]
- "My Love" (feat. Adekunle Gold & Del B)[14]
- "Get Up" (feat. Sarz)[15]
- "Iskaba" (feat. Wande Coal)[16]
- "Cover Me" (Starboy feat. Wizkid 2019[17]
- "Late Night" (feat. Yxng Bane)
- "Gbese" (feat. Wizkid) 2019.[18]
- "Turn Up" (feat. Wizkid & Reekado Banks) 2018.
- "Oshe" (feat. Juls) 2018[19]
- "Too Much" (feat. Flash).[20]
- "Causing Trouble" (feat. Oxlade) 2019[21]
- "Paloma" (feat. Alpha P. & D3AN Remix) 2020[22]
- "Majesty" (feat. Busiswa) 2019[23]
- "Kelegbe Megbe" (Remix) · 2020
- "Enjoyment" (feat. Kwamz & Flava) 2020[24]
- "Hello Esther" (feat. Ice Prince) 2019[25]
- "Pepesu" (feat. Dotman) 2018[26]
- "Cool Me Down" (feat Wizkid) 2020[27]
- "Pami" (feat Wizkid , Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay) 2020[28]
Award & Nominations[]
He has received many Accolades and Nominations,
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | World DJ | Himself | Won | [29] |
| 2015 | World DJ | Null | Nominated | [30] | |
| 2017 | Best Collaboration (Iskaba) | Himself | Won | [31] | |
| Africa Muzik Magazine Awards & Music Festival (AFRIMMA) | Best African DJ (USA) | Himself | Won | [32] | |
| Best Nigeria DJ | Null | Nominated | [33] | ||
| 2017 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | World DJ | Null | Nominated | [34] |
| 2018 | The Headies 2018 | Best Collabo (Iskaba) | Null | Nominated | [35] |
| 2021 | Most Played RnB Song | "Pami"
(featuring Wizkid, Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay) |
Nominated | [36] |
References[]
- ^ "Star boy signs US based DJ Tunez to record label". Pulse Ng. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Wande Coal and DJ Tunez Hit The Streets in Iskaba Video". Silverbird TV. 2 April 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Nazuk Kochhar (6 November 2017). "How DJ Tunez created one of this year's hottest African pop songs". thefader. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Kam Tambini (23 April 2018). "Listen to DJ Tunez Afro Selections Playlist". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "I Got My Inspiration From The Church-DJ Tunez". Silverbird TV. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Kam Tambini (14 December 2017). "The Best Songs of 2017". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Damola Durosomo (29 May 2019). "DJ Tunez Links Up With Wizkid and Blaqjerzee on Jazzy New Single Gbese". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Ehis Ohunyon (14 December 2018). "DJ Tunez - 'Turn Up' ft Wizkid and Reekado Banks (Audio)". pulse ng. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Rema the Nigerian rising rap star releases debut EP". Pan African Music. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Yinka Ogunlami (25 November 2015). "DJ Tunez to host 4th annual event in New York". Pulse Ng. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Abiola (26 November 2019). "Catch Rema First Ever NYC Concert at DJ Tunez Blackout". Okayafrica. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Nick Murray (5 August 2015). "How DJ Tunez Unites Afrobeat's Old and New Schools". rollingstone. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Abiola (7 July 2017). "Leriq, DJ Tunez - 'Cotton candy' ft Burna Boy". Pulse NG. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Abiola (15 May 2017). "DJ Tunez - 'My love' ft Adekunle Gold, Del B". Pulse Ng. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "DJ Tunez". genius. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Wande Coal Ft DJ Tunez – Iskaba". trace tv. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Mercy Kamunya (6 December 2019). "The amazing banger by StarBoy - Cover Me is a must-listen". Legit Ng. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "DJ Tunez features Wizkid in new single 'Gbese'". Eagle Online. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "JULS IS BACK ON THE RADAR WITH HIS NEW JAM – OSHEY FT. MOELOGO, SIZA & DJ TUNEZ". Soundcity TV. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Damola Durosomo (15 June 2018). "DJ Tunez and Flash's New Single 'Too Much' Is Your New Summer Anthem". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Damola Durosomo (10 May 2019). "DJ Tunez Shares His Latest Single 'Causing Trouble,' Featuring Oxlade". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Peter Okh (13 May 2020). "Alpha P, DJ Tunez & D3AN - Paloma (Remix)". Notjustok. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Peter Okh (26 July 2019). "DJ Tunez - Majesty ft. Busiswa". Notjustok. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ ND (7 March 2020). "Kwamz & Flava ft. DJ Tunez – Enjoyment". Notjustok. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Tokunbo Okafor (15 June 2019). "Ice Prince - Hello Esther ft. DJ Tunez: audio, lyrics, reactions". legitng. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Happiness Nleweoha (27 August 2018). "Dotman Drops Hot New Single "Pepesu" Ft. DJ Tunez". guardian Ng. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD VIDEO: DJ Tunez Ft. Wizkid – Cool Me Down". lokcitymusic.com. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD DJ Tunez Ft. Wizkid, Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay – Pami". lokcitymusic.com. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
- ^ Chidirim Ndeche (27 November 2017). "Nigerian Entertainment Awards: Full List Of Winners". Guardian. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Danielle ONeill (15 August 2015). "The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Chidirim Ndeche (27 November 2017). "Nigerian Entertainment Awards: Full List Of Winners". Guardian. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Thank you for everyone who has participated in the voting for Afrimma 2017. Stay tuned for Afrimma 2018". AFRIMMA. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Damola Durosomo (7 August 2019). "Here are the 2019 AFRIMMA Nominees". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Damola Durosomo (11 July 2017). "Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Jidenna and More Nominated For 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Ben Bassey (13 April 2018). "Davido, Wizkid, Simi lead nominees list". Pulse. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
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- Living people
- Nigerian hip hop DJs
- Nigerian record producers
- Musicians from Lagos State
- Yoruba musicians