Lynxxx
| Ein sex anaa gender | male  |
|---|---|
| Country wey e be citizen | Nigeria |
| Ein date of birth | 24 November 1983 |
| Languages edey speak, rep anaa sign | Nigerian English |
| Ein occupation | artist |
| Educate for | University of Hull, King's College, Lagos |
| Work period (start) | 2009 |
| Personal pronoun | L485 |
Chukie Edozien (dem born am November 24, 1987), alias Lynxxx, be Nigerian hip-hop recording artist den entrepreneur. Insyd 2010, he release ein debut studio album Dis be Lynxxx wey he cam turn first Nigerian artist wey Pepsi endorse am.[1] He be de originator of Jollof Musik – sam genre wey he dey describe am as "sam artful blend of music wey go create great music".[2]
Ein Early life
[edit | edit source]Lynxxx be de only son of Chief John D. Edozien,[3] sam former deputy governor of old Bendel State insyd Nigeria. He attend Corona Primary School Ikoyi, Lagos, wey he sana study for Kings College Lagos for ein secondary education. He attend de University of Hull wey dey United Kingdom, wer he obtain degree insyd Business, Economics den Marketing.[2][4]
Ein Career
[edit | edit source]After ten years of behind-the-scenes work insyd de music industry, Lynxxx do ein debut as recording artist insyd December 2009, plus de release of ein first official single, "Change your Parade", wey Syndik8 produce am wey be in-house producer den partner "IKON". De single receive chaw radio airplay wey na ebe popular for nightclubs insyd, wey help Lynxxx cultivate significant fan base through online media.[4][5]
Insyd December 2010, Lynxxx release ein debut album This Is Lynxxx. De album feature combination of musical genres, wey dey include urban hip hop, contemporary R&B, den infusions of funky house. Lynxxx dey bell dis combination of different styles "Jollof Musik" - sam term wey dey refer to de art of blending various genres wey go make good music. Dat same year, Lynxxx cam turn de first Nigerian artist wey Pepsi endorse am.[2]
In addition to ein musical career, Lynxxx sana be entrepreneur. He establish chaw successful businesses asyd ein musical career, wey dey include sam clothing line wey ein name be Syndik8 Denim, sam digital recording studio wey ein name be Red Room Studio, sam media company wey ein name be Happy Teddy Media (HTM), den Syndik8 Films.[6]
Ein Discography
[edit | edit source]Ein Studio albums
[edit | edit source]| Year | Album Title | Label | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | This is Lynxxx | Syndik8 Records | |
| 2015 | Jollof Musik | Syndik8 Records | |
| 2016 | The Album Before The Album | Syndik8 Records |
Ein Singles
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Change your Parade" | featuring IKON | produced by Syndik8 in-house producer; released December 2009 |
| 2010 | "Good Luvin" | featuring Wizkid | released July 2010 |
| 2010 | "International" | featuring DJ Caise | released August 2010 |
| 2010 | "Change your Parade" | featuring R2Bees | released December 2010 |
| 2011 | "Alabukun" | featuring Banky W | released March 2011 |
| 2012 | "Ice Cream Factory" | released January 2012 | |
| 2012 | "Follow Me" | featuring SDC | released February 2012 |
| 2012 | "Fine Lady" | featuring Wizkid | released May 2012 |
| 2012 | "Eziokwu" | featuring Ikechukwu, IllBliss, Phyno | released November 2012 |
| 2013 | "African Bad Girl" | released July 2013 | |
| 2014 | "Ifeoma" | released January 2014 | |
| 2014 | "My Place" | released August 2014 | |
| 2014 | "Leave Story" | released September 2014 |
Ein Awards den nominations
[edit | edit source]| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dynamix | Most Promising Artist | Dem nominate am |
| 2011 | Dynamix | Best New Artist | Dem nominate am |
| 2011 | Headies | Revelation of the Year | Dem nominate am |
| 2011 | FAB Awards | Most Stylish Male Artist | He win |
| 2011 | Nigerian Music Video Awards | Best Afro Hip-Hop | Dem nominate am |
| 2012 | Complete Fashion | Most Stylish Artist | Dem nominate am |
| 2012 | SouthSouthMusic Awards | Best Collaboration "Fine Lady" | Dem nominate am |
| 2013 | SouthSouthMusic Awards | Best Hip Hop "Eziokwu" | Dem nominate am |
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2010-12-17). "Lynxxx releases debut album 'This is Lynxxx' & signs groundbreaking endorsement deal with Pepsi". BellaNaija (in American English). Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "10 Questions for Lynxxx". CityPeopleGroup.org. July 28, 2014. January 17, 2015. [1]
- ↑ "Behold celebs who were born rich - The Nation Nigeria". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Adeyemo, Adeola. "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: Meet Nigeria's Hottest Eye Candy on the Music Scene - This is Lynxxx!" Bella Naija. May 26, 2012. January 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Nigerian rapper Lynxxx sits down with us to discuss his UK tour." Pappzd. May 1, 2013. January 17, 2015. [2]
- ↑ Adeyemo, Adeola. "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: Meet Nigeria's Hottest Eye Candy on the Music Scene - This is Lynxxx!" Bella Naija. May 26, 2012. January 17, 2015. [3]