Semzi
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Banjo Oluwasemilogo Kayode |
| Also known as | Semzi, Original |
| Born | 31 March 2000 Lagos, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
Banjo Oluwasemilogo Kayode (born 31 March 2000), known professionally as Semzi, is a Nigerian music producer and sound engineer, whose production style is mostly described as Afro-pop and Afro-Fusion.[1] He has worked and produced musical projects with several prominent Nigerian artistes such as Mayorkun, Davido, Olamide, Victony, Bad Boy Timz, Bnxn, Joeboy, Omah Lay and others. He is well identified with his tag sound "Original".[2]
Early life and career
Semzi is a native of Ogun State. The Lagos-based self-taught music producer started production in 2019 when he was in junior school using a laptop with a beat making app and YouTube tutorials. The song that gave him his breakout was "MJ" by Bad Boy Timz, which was quickly followed by another successful production of "Holy Father" by Mayorkun and Victony.[3]
Discography
| Year | Song Title | Artistes | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | MJ[4] | Bad Boy Timz | N/A |
| 2020 | The Best[5] | Davido ft. Mayorkun | A Better Time |
| 2020 | Soju | DJ Consequence ft. Bad Boy Timz | Vibes From the Future[6] |
| 2021 | Holy Father[7] | Mayorkun ft. Victony | Back in Office |
| 2021 | Pronto | Ajebo Hustlers ft. Omah Lay | Kpos Lifestyle |
| 2021 | Consent | Joeboy | Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic[8] |
| 2021 | Skelele | Bad Boy Timz ft. Olamide | N/A |
| 2022 | Never Forget | Omah Lay | Boy Alone[9] |
| It's Yours | Omah Lay | Boy Alone | |
| Come Closer | Omah Lay | Boy Alone | |
| Joanna | Omah Lay | Boy Alone | |
| 2022 | In Love[10] | Ajebo Hustlers ft. Fave | N/A |
| 2022 | Sweet Daddy | Dai Verse ft. Bnxn | N/A |
| 2022 | Faya[11] | Bad Boy Timz & Empire | Where We Come From (Vol 1) |
| 2023 | Relationship[12] | Boy Spyce | N/A |
| 2023 | Make Sense | Bad Boy Timz ft. Bnxn | No Bad Boy, No Party[13][14] |
| Move (Remix) | Bad Boy Timz ft. Shenseea | No Bad Boy, No Party | |
| Santorini | Bad Boy Timz | No Bad Boy, No Party | |
| Pop (Alcohol Alcohol) | Bad Boy Timz | No Bad Boy, No Party | |
| 2023 | Ohema[15] | Victony ft. Crayon, Bella Shmurda, Odumodublvck, Ayra Starr, Lojay, Rema, Bloody Civilian, Blaqbonez | N/A |
Recognition and Awards
| Year | Event | Prize | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Beatz Awards[16] | Don Jazzy New Discovery Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2022 | The Beatz Awards[17] | Afro Pop Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
| Afro R&B Producer of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Bad Boy Timz is one of Nigeria's best singers I've worked with". Vanguard Nigeria. 2022-02-26. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ↑ "Producing Songs for Davido, Mayorkun the highlight of my career so far". Guardian Nigeria. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ↑ Alonge, Dom (2024-03-27). "49th Exclusive: Semzi". 49th Street. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ↑ "BAD BOY TIMZ HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD WITH NEW SINGLE 'MJ'". Culture Custodian.
- ↑ "Nicki Minaj, Nas, Ifeanyi Adeleke feature on Davido's 'A Better Time' album". The Vanguard.
- ↑ Alake, Motolani (2 January 2021). "DJ Consequence delivers 'Vibes From The Future' with sweet lamba and rich melodies [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria.
- ↑ "Mayorkun features Victony on, 'Holy Father'". Pulse NG.
- ↑ "Joeboy Releases Long-Awaited Album 'Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic' - Okayplayer". Okay Africa.
- ↑ "Omah Lay couples with more emotions on the deluxe version of "Boy Alone" - MoreBranches". More Branches. 29 June 2023.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (27 May 2022). "Listen: Ajebo Hustlers Featuring Fave 'In Love'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
- ↑ Mudasiru, Wisdom (31 January 2023). "Bad Boy Timz Serves New Visuals For "Faya" From Empire's "Where We Come From (Vol. 1)" Compilation Album". The Culture Custodian.
- ↑ "Boy Spyce releases new single 'Relationship'". 102.3 Max FM. 10 May 2023.
- ↑ Omenye, Alex (2 June 2023). ""No Bad Boy, No Party" Highlights Significant Moments In Bad Boy Timz's Journey". The Culture Custodian.
- ↑ Omotoso, Idris (1 June 2023). "Afropop Sensation Bad Boy Timz Unveils Debut Album 'No Bad Boy, No Party' —". Soundcity.
- ↑ Adebiyi, Adeayo (22 November 2023). "Victony makes Afrobeats history as he features 14 artists on new song 'Ohema'". Pulse Nigeria.
- ↑ "NOMINATIONS LIST: The Beat Awards 2021". Rhyme & Reason. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ↑ "The Beatz Awards Winners 2022". The Beatz Awards. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
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