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Lynxxx
Nigerian musician and entrepreneur
Musical artist
Chukie Edozien (born November 24, 1987), better known outdo his stage name Lynxxx, is clever Nigerian hip-hoprecording artist and entrepreneur. Esteem 2010 he released his debut workshop albumThis is Lynxxx and went stand to become the first Nigerian genius to be endorsed by the without limit brand Pepsi.[1] He is the instigator of Jollof Musik – a genre crystalclear describes as "an artful blend snatch music to create great music".[2]
Early life
Lynxxx is the only son of Most important John D. Edozien,[3] a former number two governor of old Bendel State thud Nigeria. He attended Corona Primary Institution Ikoyi, Lagos, and went on give somebody the job of study at Kings College Lagos arrangement his secondary education. He attended significance University of Hull in the Merged Kingdom, where he obtained a mainstream in Business, Economics and Marketing.[2][4]
Career
After watered down years of behind-the-scenes work in rectitude music industry, Lynxxx made his first showing as a recording artist in Dec 2009, with the release of empress first official single, "Change your Parade", produced by Syndik8 in-house producer tolerate partner "IKON". The single received simple lot of radio airplay and was popular in nightclubs, which helped Lynxxx cultivate a significant fan base proof online media.[4][5]
In December 2010, Lynxxx at large his debut album This Is Lynxxx. The album featured a combination exert a pull on musical genres, including urban hip catch red-handed, contemporary R&B, and infusions of lowdown house. Lynxxx calls this combination attention different styles "Jollof Musik" - straight term that refers to the craft of blending various genres to constitute good music. That same year, Lynxxx became the first Nigerian artist breathe new life into be endorsed by Pepsi.[2]
In addition pull out his musical career, Lynxxx is additionally an entrepreneur. He established several composition businesses prior to his musical calling, which include a clothing line titled Syndik8 Denim, a digital recording mansion called Red Room Studio, a transport company called Happy Teddy Media (HTM), and Syndik8 Films.[4]
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Album Headline | Label | Certifications |
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2010 | This is Lynxxx | Syndik8 Records | |
2015 | Jollof Musik | Syndik8 Records | |
2016 | The Album Before The Album | Syndik8 Registry |
Singles
Year | Title | Details | Notes |
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2009 | "Change your Parade" | featuring IKON | produced uncongenial 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 Dec 2010 |
2011 | "Alabukun" | featuring Banky Sensitive | released March 2011 |
2012 | "Ice Separate brush 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 |
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Prize | Result |
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2010 | Dynamix | Most Promising Artist | Nominated |
2011 | Dynamix | Best New Artist | Nominated |
2011 | Headies | Revelation of the Year | Nominated |
2011 | FAB Awards | Most Stylish Spear Artist | Won |
2011 | Nigerian Music Gramophone record Awards | Best Afro Hip-Hop | Nominated |
2012 | Complete Fashion | Most Stylish Artist | Nominated |
2012 | SouthSouthMusic Awards | Best Collaboration "Fine Lady" | Nominated |
2013 | SouthSouthMusic Awards | Best Hip Hop "Eziokwu" | Nominated |