Wiz Kid - SuperStar
Born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Wizkid is no doubt
one of the fastest rising artistes in the Nigerian
music industry. A talented singer, songwriter and
performer. He kicked off his singing career at the
early age of 11 when he recorded his first song
with one of Nigeria’s celebrated music icons, OJB
Jezreel. He went on to record a 7-track album,
which he released in his church in Lagos, under the
name of Lil’ Prinz.
Years later in 2006, with a new stage name, and a
passion for making music and God-given talent,
Wizkid got back into the studio to hone his craft. He
continued to develop as a Singer and Songwriter by
working under some of Nigeria’s biggest Musical
names such as OJB Jezreel, Naeto C, Ikechukwu and
many others. Over the next few years his talent as a
Singer and Songwriter became evident and it
resulted in Wiz being prominently featured
alongside some of the biggest Artistes in Nigeria’s
Music Industry to much critical and commercial
acclaim.
2009 would prove to be Wizkid’s break-out year, as
his collaboration with M.I on “Fast Money, Fast
Cars” on the Talk About It album drew major
attention to his distinct voice and singing style. He
went on to feature on Kel’s “Turn by Turn” and also
got signed to Banky W’s Empire Mates
Entertainment, and featured prominently on
Banky’s “The W Experience” album.
At the age of 20, this extremely talented and
charming young man had already achieved so
much, thanks to his drive and focus for turning his
life’s experiences into incredible music. In 2010, he
released his first singles, “Holla at your Boy”
followed by “Gidi Girl” and then there was the hit
song, “Tease Me” which was just a studio freestyle
that got leaked online and turned into a big hit in
different parts of Nigeria and among Nigerians
worldwide.
He reminds me so much of T-pain, with the use of
the auto-tune. He does have a way with words and
very flexible as it is evident in the different genres
he sampled in his album. No doubt his music is
addictive and would grow on you with time. With
catchy choruses and rhythms little wonders why he
has a few club bangers. I would recommend tracks
like “Love My Baby” and “Slow Whine”
Take a listen and tell me what you
think………….. Enjoy!
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Born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Wizkid is no doubt
one of the fastest rising artistes in the Nigerian
music industry. A talented singer, songwriter and
performer. He kicked off his singing career at the
early age of 11 when he recorded his first song
with one of Nigeria’s celebrated music icons, OJB
Jezreel. He went on to record a 7-track album,
which he released in his church in Lagos, under the
name of Lil’ Prinz.
Years later in 2006, with a new stage name, and a
passion for making music and God-given talent,
Wizkid got back into the studio to hone his craft. He
continued to develop as a Singer and Songwriter by
working under some of Nigeria’s biggest Musical
names such as OJB Jezreel, Naeto C, Ikechukwu and
many others. Over the next few years his talent as a
Singer and Songwriter became evident and it
resulted in Wiz being prominently featured
alongside some of the biggest Artistes in Nigeria’s
Music Industry to much critical and commercial
acclaim.
2009 would prove to be Wizkid’s break-out year, as
his collaboration with M.I on “Fast Money, Fast
Cars” on the Talk About It album drew major
attention to his distinct voice and singing style. He
went on to feature on Kel’s “Turn by Turn” and also
got signed to Banky W’s Empire Mates
Entertainment, and featured prominently on
Banky’s “The W Experience” album.
At the age of 20, this extremely talented and
charming young man had already achieved so
much, thanks to his drive and focus for turning his
life’s experiences into incredible music. In 2010, he
released his first singles, “Holla at your Boy”
followed by “Gidi Girl” and then there was the hit
song, “Tease Me” which was just a studio freestyle
that got leaked online and turned into a big hit in
different parts of Nigeria and among Nigerians
worldwide.
He reminds me so much of T-pain, with the use of
the auto-tune. He does have a way with words and
very flexible as it is evident in the different genres
he sampled in his album. No doubt his music is
addictive and would grow on you with time. With
catchy choruses and rhythms little wonders why he
has a few club bangers. I would recommend tracks
like “Love My Baby” and “Slow Whine”
Take a listen and tell me what you
think………….. Enjoy!
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