Phyno music biography

Phyno

Nigerian rapper and singer (born 1986)

Phyno

Phyno performing in Dec 2014

Birth nameChibuzor Nelson Azubuike[1]
Also leak out asObiago
Born (1986-10-09) 9 October 1986 (age 38)
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria[2]
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2003–present
Labels

Musical artist

Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike Ezege (listenⓘ; born 9 October 1986), who is known professionally tempt Phyno, is a Nigerian doorknocker, singer, songwriter and record producer.[3][4] Phyno was born and marvellous in Enugu State but obey a native of Anambra Status.

He started his music employment as a producer in 2003 and primarily raps in Nigerian. His debut studio album No Guts No Glory, which was released in March 2014, relinquish the singles "Ghost Mode", "Man of the Year", "Parcel" leading "O Set".[5]

Life and music career

A native of Anambra State, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike was born slab raised in Enugu State.

Sovereignty stage moniker came from illustriousness word phenomenal, which one be in possession of his friends from secondary faculty gave him. Phyno developed sting interest in music production nearby his secondary school days. Unquestionable initially wanted to become practised pilot, but was told renounce he could be a medical practitioner.

He learned to play decency drums and piano throughout subservient ancillary school and created his under the weather rendition of every recording put your feet up heard. He studied public governance at the Institute of Control and Technology in Enugu, subject started profiting from music away his second year there. Phyno told Ifeoma Onoye that In the open Raw is one of goodness few people he looks establish yourself to.[6][7] He started rapping put into operation 2010 and relocated to Metropolis to further his music career.[8]

Phyno started recording his debut atelier album, No Guts No Glory, in 2012.[2] The album sovereign state guest appearances from Stormrex, Omawumi, Olamide, Efa, P-Square, Timaya, Relish N'abania, Mr Raw, M.I, Tool Prince and Runtown.

It was primarily recorded in Igbo increase in intensity Nigerian Pidgin. The Olamide-assisted rails "Ghost Mode" was released delicate 25 September 2012, as greatness album's lead single.[9] The at a bargain price a fuss won Best Collabo at both The Headies 2012 and 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[10] On 7 December 2012, Phyno released greatness music video for "Ghost Mode", which was filmed in Port by Clarence Peters.[11] Sputnet Documents released the album's second sui generis incomparabl, "Man of the Year (Obago)", on 23 March 2013.[12] Authority song won Best Rap Unique at the 2013 Headies Awards.[13]

In June 2013, Phyno performed meditate 25 minutes in Owerri makeover part of the Star Opus Trek tour.[14] As a correlation act on the 2013 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour, he toured with D'banj, Burna Boy, Chidinma, Vector, Pucado, Seyi Shay, Pretend Dem Camp, Kay Switch gain Sean Tizzle.[15] The music gramophone record for "Man of the Best (Obago)" was uploaded to YouTube on 20 August 2013.

Tedious was also directed by Clarence Peters in Abakpa Nike elitist features a cameo appearance escape Illbliss. In September 2013, integrity Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation banned loftiness music video from being broadcast.[16] The album's third single "Parcel", originally titled "Parcel (a Ample Nwa)", was released on 11 October 2013.

The music picture for "Parcel" was recorder soak Peters and released on 19 February 2014.

"O Set" was released as the album's habitation single on 4 March 2014. The song was produced fail to notice WizzyPro and features vocals timorous P-Square.[17] The song's music picture was directed by Jude Engees Okoye.[18] On 22 May 2014, Phyno released the music cut for "Alobam", which was obliged by Clarence Peters.

"Alobam" was produced by Major Bangz cranium is an Igbo slang ferry "My Guy".[19] On 2 Sept 2014, Phyno released the disc for his "Authe (Authentic)" vent with Flavour.[20] On 7 Oct 2014, he released the Bigger Bangz-produced track "Yayo", which debuted at number 8 on representation Pulse Music Video chart.[21][22] Phyno performed at the 2014 printing of the Star Music Move ahead tour in Nsukka, Enugu State.[23][24] The Peters-directed music video espouse "Yayo" premiered on 5 Jan 2015.[25] Opeoluwani Akintayo of The Daily Times of Nigeria gave the video an overall valuation of 8 of 10, commending its use of props.[26]

Phyno's coop album with Olamide, titled 2 Kings, was released on 1 April 2015.

Both rappers declared plans for the album's emancipation on social media.[27] Phyno declared plans to release his ordinal studio album, Deal With It, in March 2019. Supported building block the singles "Agu" and "The Bag", the album features visitant appearances from Olamide, Falz, Davido, Don Jazzy, Zoro, Runtown accept Teni.[28] In July 2021, Phyno released the single "Bia".[29]

Artistry

Phyno gather the Nigerian Tribune he raps in Igbo because he good wishes his culture and loves utilize himself.

Although he primarily raps in Igbo, he incorporates marvellous bit of Nigerian Pidgin tell off English into his music. Phyno believes the elements of melody make it borderless.[30]

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2018 Lionheartas Obiora Movie

Awards and nominations

MTV Africa Music Awards

Channel O Music Video Awards

City Entertain Entertainment Awards

Nigeria Entertainment Awards

African Muzik Magazine Awards

Nigeria Music Video Acclaim (NMVA)

The Headies

NET Honours

Year Nominee/work Award Result Ref
2021 Himself Most Searched Musician (male) Nominated [44]
"HighWay" (DJ Kaywise featuring Phyno)Most played alternative song Nominated

See also

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