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Don Jazzy: Biography, Age, Net-worth, etc.

He’s been in the music scene and making his make for long. Permit us to present: Don Jazzy: Biography and everything you need to know about him.

Don Jazzy: Background

Don Jazzy (born Michael Collins Ajereh on November 26, 1982) is a Nigerian record producer. He is the CEO and founder of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy and D’banj co-owned the now-defunct Mo’ Hits Records record label. Don Jazzy was raised in Ajegunle, Lagos, by Ajereh’s family.

Don Jazzy: Education

He attended Federal Government College Lagos, a co-educational high school. Don Jazzy developed an early interest in music and began playing the bass guitar and piano at the age of 12. He also learned about traditional and percussion instruments. Don Jazzy studied business management at Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma, Edo state.

Don Jazzy: Career

Don Jazzy and D’Banj co-founded Mo’ Hits Records in 2004. Don Jazzy produced the albums No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up over the next two years. Don Jazzy developed a memorable introduction around this time, “It’s Don Jazzy Again!”

Don Jazzy was credited in the production of D’Banj’s The Entertainer in 2008. He also helped to produce Wande Coal’s Mushin 2 MoHits, which was dubbed “one of the best albums to ever come out of Nigeria.”

Don Jazzy did not claim credit as a singer, but he did perform background vocals for artists he produced. These vocals include D’Banj, Sauce Kid, Dr SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince, and Jay-Z.

Kanye West hired Don Jazzy in 2011 at Very Good Beatz as a producer Don Jazzy collaborated with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production of Lift Off, which featured Beyoncé and was included on the album Watch The Throne, which was released on August 8, 2011.

Don Jazzy and D’Banj announced their split in March 2012, citing artistic differences.

Mavin Records

Don Jazzy: Biography
Mavin Record Artistes 2019

Don Jazzy announced the formation of Mavin Records on May 7, 2012. “I see Mavin Records becoming the powerhouse of African music in the shortest possible time,” he said. On May 8, 2012, he released an album featuring artists from his label.

In 2019, he signed Rema, and in 2020, he signed Ayra Starr to Mavins Record Label. Magixx, a new artist, was announced in 2021. In 2022, Don Jazzy signed new artists, Boy Spyce and Bayanni.

Don Jazzy: Biography
Ayra Starr, Don Jazzy, Bayanni and Boy Spyce

Jazzy’s marriage & relationship

In 2003, Don Jazzy married Michelle Jackson. He claims they both had problems as a result of his ambitious nature and divorced about two years later. He does not intend to marry again anytime soon, however, because he is afraid that his love and dedication to music will again hurt someone’s feelings.

Don Jazzy Age

Mavin Records Boss Don Jazzy is at the moment, 39 years old. That means that he would be 40-year-old by November 2022.

Don’s Net-worth

The net worth of Don Jazzy is estimated to be $10 million. He primarily accumulated wealth through his work as a music producer.

 

Last Updated 2 years by wpadmin

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