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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
2010 This is LynxxxSyndik8 Records
2015 Jollof MusikSyndik8 Records
2016 The Album Before The AlbumSyndik8 Registry

Singles

Year Title Details Notes
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
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

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