Don Jazzy

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Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy at AMVCA 2020
Background information
Birth name	Michael Collins Ajereh
Born	(1982-11-26) 26 November 1982 (age 38) Ajegunle, Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres	Afrobeats Afro Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer Record Producer Songwriter Music Executive Entrepreneur
Years active	2002—present
Labels	Mo' Hits Records, Mavin Records
Associated acts	D'Banj, Dr SID, D'Prince, Wande Coal, Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Di'Ja, Rema, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy
Website	www.mavinrecords.com
Spouse(s)	Michelle Jackson ​ ​ (m. 2003; div. 2005)​

Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer, audio engineer, record executive, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records.^[1] Don Jazzy was co-owner of the defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with Dbanj.

Background[]

Don Jazzy was born Micheal Collins Ajereh in Umuahia, Abia State, on November 26, 1982, the son of Collins Enebeli Ajereh and Mrs Ajereh. His father is from Isoko in Delta State. His mother is an Igbo princess from Abia state and his father is a member of the Isoko people.^[2] Don jazzy's younger brother is D'prince (Charles Enebeli)I’d marry my baby mama –D’Prince .Don jazzy's family moved to Ajegunle, Lagos where Don Jazzy was raised.^[3]

Early life and education[]

Ajereh's family moved to Ajegunle, Lagos where Don Jazzy was raised.^[4] He was educated at the co-educational high school, Federal Government College Lagos. Don Jazzy found an interest in music early in life and at age 12, began to play the bass guitar and piano. He also gained knowledge of traditional and percussion instruments. Don Jazzy enrolled in business management studied at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state.

In 2000, Jazzy's uncle invited him to play the drums for a local church in London and that was his first visit to London.^[5] Don Jazzy gained employment at McDonald's as a security guard. He continued his interest in music, associating with Solek, JJC, Kas, jesse jagz, The 419 Squad and D'Banj.

Married life[]

Don Jazzy was married to Michelle Jackson in 2003. He claims they both had issues as a result of his ambitious nature and subsequently divorced about two years after they wed. However, he doesn't plan on getting married anytime soon because he fears his love and dedication to music will hurt someone's feelings again.^[6] He likes to keep his personal life private, know more here

Career[]

Mo' Hits records and GOOD music[]

In 2004, Don Jazzy collaborated with D'Banj to form Mo' Hits Records. In the next two years, Don Jazzy produced the albums No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up.thunder fire you had also been started. Around this time, Don Jazzy developed a recognisable introduction, "It's Don Jazzy Again!"^{[citation needed]}

In 2008, Don Jazzy was credited in the production of The Entertainer by D'Banj. He also contributed to the production of Wande Coal's Mushin 2 MoHits, an album that was described as one of the best albums to ever come out of Nigeria.^[7]

Although Don Jazzy did not take credit as a singer, he performed background vocals for artists he produced. These performances include vocals for D'Banj, Sauce Kid, Dr SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D'Prince, Jay-Z. Don Jazzy provided vocal performance for Kanye West's song Lift Off with Beyoncé on the Watch The Throne album.^{[citation needed]}

In 2011, Don Jazzy was employed by Kanye West as a producer at Very Good Beatz. Don Jazzy worked with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production of Lift Off, featuring Beyoncé on the album Watch The Throne which was released on 8 August 2011.^{[citation needed]}

In March 2012, Don Jazzy and D'Banj confirmed their breakup citing artistic differences.^[8]

Mavin records[]

On 7 May 2012, Don Jazzy announced a new record label, Mavin Records. He said, "I see Mavin Records being the power house of Music in Africa in the shortest possible time."^[9] On 8 May 2012, he released an album featuring the artists signed to his label. The songs on the album included: Amarachi, Forever, Oma Ga, Take Banana and Chocolate, YOLO and the anthem I'm a MAVIN. Mavin records signed the vocalist, Tiwa Savage. Don jazzy built a social network platform called "Marvin League" to complement and market his label.^[10]

On 5 November 2013, Ajereh had conflict with an artist, Wande Coal who left the label two days later.^[11]

In September 2014, Ajereh produced a Nigerian social activist song with Reekado Banks and Di'Ja called Arise.^[12]

At the Headies Awards 2015, Ajereh argued with Olamide. The two disagreed about who should have won the "Next Rated" award. Lil Kesh of YBNL records lost to Reekado Banks, Ajereh's artist. The winner of the award received a car. Apologies on both sides were posted afterwards.^[13][14]

After Reekado Banks departure from the Mavin Records label, Don Jazzy said he is still part of the family and wished him nothing but success in his career as he thanked him for the time spent with Mavin Records.^[15]

In 2019, he signed Rema and later went on in 2020 to sign Ayra Starr into Mavins Record Label.

Film Appearance[]

In 2012, Don Jazzy appeared in Moses Inwang's movie The Last 3 Digits in Nollywood. Inwang also cast Ali Baba, A.Y., Nonso Diobi and Dr SID.^{[16][17][18][19]}

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^[20]
• The Headies 2014 - Producer of the Year for Dorobucci^[21]
• City People Entertainment Award (2015) - special recognition award.^[22]
• The Beatz Award TM (2019) - New Discovery Producer.^[23]

On 7 April 2021, he revealed why he never signed Davido.

Production discography[]

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Albums[]

• D'banj – No Long Thing (2005)
• D'banj – RunDown Funk U Up (2006)
• D'banj – The Entertainer (2008)
• Mo' Hits All Stars – Curriculum Vitae (2007)

1. Anaconda 3:34
2. Booty Call 5:13
3. Close To You 3:43
4. Hey Girl 5:08
5. Igbe Mi 5:40
6. Masquerade 4:02
7. No Long Thing 3:15
8. Ololufe (Club Mix) 4:21
9. Stop The Violence 6:37
10. Why Me (Remix) 5:16
11. Jasi 2:50

• Wande Coal – Mushin2Mohits (2008)

1. I Know U Like It 3:10
2. You Bad 4:05
3. Se Na Like This 4:12
4. Kiss Ur Hands 3:54
5. Confused 4:20
6. Se Ope 3:22
7. Now It's All Gone 4:24
8. Bumper 2 Bumper 3:44
9. Who Born The Maga 3:04
10. That's Wots Up 4:42
11. Bananas 3:59
12. Taboo 4:24
13. Jehovah 4:02
14. Ololufe 4:56
15. Ten Ten 3:47
16. My Grind 4:48
17. Been long you saw me
18. Private trips
19. Go low 3:50
20. The kick 3:10
21. Rotate 3:20

• Dr SID Turning Point (2010)

1. When This Song Comes On
2. Over the Moon (feat. K-Switch)
3. Something About You
4. Winchi Winchi (feat. Wande Coal)
5. Pop something (feat. D'Banj)
6. a Mi Jo (feat. Ikechukwu, M.I & eLDee)
7. Baby
8. E Je Ka Jo (feat. D'Banj)
9. Pillow
10. Something About You (Silva Stone Remix)
11. Winchi Winchi (feat. Wande Coal, Sway DaSafo & Dotstar)

• MAVINS – Solar Plexus "MAVIN Records" (2012)

1. Intro by MAVINS (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri)
2. I'm A MAVIN by MAVINS (Michael Ajereh, Tiwatope Savage, Sidney Esiri, Wande Ojosipe, Charles Enebeli)
3. Oma Ga by Tiwa Savage (Michael Ajereh, Tiwatope Savage, Sidney Esiri, Wande Ojosipe)
4. YOLO by Dr SID (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri)
5. See Me Ri by Wande Coal (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri, Wande Ojisipe, Towa Ojosipe)
6. Take Banana by D'PRINCE (Michael Ajereh, Charles Enebeli)
7. CPR by Dr SID (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri)
8. Forever by Wande Coal (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri, Wande Ojosipe, Towa Ojosipe)
9. Why You Over There by D'PRINCE (Michael Ajereh, Charles Enebeli)
10. Chocolate by Dr SID (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri, Charles Enebeli)
11. Pretty Girls by Wande Coal (Michael Ajereh, Wande Ojosipe)
12. Amarachi by D'PRINCE (Michael Ajereh, Charles Enebeli)
13. Outro by MAVINS (Michael Ajereh, Sidney Esiri)

Singles with Mo' Hits artists[]

• D'Prince

1. Omoba
2. I like What I See (feat. Wande Coal)
3. Ooze (feat. D'Banj)
4. Give It To me (feat. D'Banj)

• D'banj

1. Tongolo (2005)
2. Soko (2005)
3. Mobolowowon (2005)
4. Why Me (2006)
5. Run Down (2006)
6. Kimon (2008)
7. Olorun Maje (2008)
8. Gbono Feli (2008)
9. Entertainer (2008)
10. Suddenly (2008)
11. Fall in Love (2008)
12. Igwe (2008)
13. Mr Endowed (2010)
14. I do This
15. Scape Goat (2010)
16. ashanti (2010)
17. Mr Endowed (Remix) (feat. Snoop Dogg) (2010)
18. Oliver Twist (2011)

• Wande Coal

1. Bumper 2 Bumper
2. You Bad
3. Kiss Your Hand
4. Who Born the Maga
5. Been Long You Saw Me (feat. Don Jazzy) (2011)
6. Go Low (2011)

• Dr SID

1. Something About You (2009)
2. Winchi winchi (2009)
3. Pop Something(feat. D'Banj)
4. Over The Moon (2010)
5. Chocolate
6. Y.O.L.O
7. C.P.R
8. Afefe
9. Chocolate West African Remix (ft Ice Prince Sarkodie Elom Adablah Lynxxx)
10. Chocolate East African Remix (ft Musik Maestro)
11. Lady Don Dada
12. Love Mine
13. Talented
14. Baby Tornado
15. Baby Tornado Remix (ft Alexandra burke)
16. Surulere (ft Don Jazzy)

• Mo'Hits Allstars

1. Ten Ten

Singles with other artists[]

• Darey – Escalade part 2
• Darey – Stroke Me
• Shank – Never Felt
• Naeto C – Asewo
• Ikechukwu – Like You (feat. Wande Coal)
• Ikechukwu – Wind am well (feat. Don Jazzy and D'Banj)
• Ikechukwu – Do (feat. D'Banj)
• Ikechukwu – All on Me
• Ikechukwu – Critical (feat. D'Banj)
• Ikechukwu – Now is the time (feat. Don Jazzy)
• Sauce Kid – Under G
• Kanye West & Jay-Z – Lift Off (feat. Beyoncé)
• Weird MC – Ijoya
• Burna Boy - Question (2021) ^[24]

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