Don Jazzy: A Leading Musician, Producer, and Label Owner Shaping the Music Industry

Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, is one of the major culture shifters in the Nigerian music industry. ... Read » Don Jazzy: A Leading Musician, Producer, and Label Owner Shaping the Music Industry on YNaija

Don Jazzy: A Leading Musician, Producer, and Label Owner Shaping the Music Industry

Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, is one of the major culture shifters in the Nigerian music industry. With a career spanning over two decades, Don Jazzy is one of the most significant exporters of afrobeats internationally.

Don Jazzy started his career as a member of the popular group, Mo Hits Records, alongside D’banj. They produced some of the best songs, with Don Jazzy producing the albums “No Long Thing” and “Rundown/Funk You Up.” 

He also collaborated with international artists, such as Kanye West, in 2011 as a producer for “Very Good Beatz.” He collaborated with Kanye and Jay Z on the production of “Lift Off,” which featured Beyoncé. 

Mo Hits Records broke up in 2012, with Don Jazzy and D’banj citing artistic differences as the reason behind the breakup. Later that year, Don Jazzy launched his acclaimed record label, “Mavins Records.” 

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