DJ Tunez
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DJ Tunez | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Babatunde Adeyinka |
| Genres | House, Hip hop, Rap, R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, Artist, Producer |
| Years active | 2014 to present |
| Labels | Starboy Entertainment |
Michael Babatunde Adeyinka, also known as DJ Tunez is a Nigerian-American disc jockey. In 2015, DJ Tunez was asked by Wizkid to join Starboy Entertainment, as the official label DJ,[1] DJ Tunez's first production was in 2016's Iskaba,[2] a contagious hit song with Wande Coal.[3] He has collaborated with other acts such as Wizkid, Sarz, Burna Boy, Busiswa, Reekado Banks, Damibliz, Omah Lay and many more.
Early life[edit]
Michael Babatunde Adeyinka was born in Brooklyn Long Island Hospital, New York, USA.[4] His dream began after DJing his local church's Christmas parties as a teen. This eventually grew into paid gigs DJing church members’ events such as birthday parties and weddings.[5] His African community in South Brooklyn began to take a fancy to his ability to play music with an afrobeats and dancehall-inspired atmosphere to the audience, the little attention encouraged him to throw parties around the city.
Career[edit]
In 2016 DJ Tunez collaborated with Wande Coal to dish out ‘Iskaba’, what Okayafrica described as Nigeria's 2nd Best song of 2017.[6] In 2019 DJ Tunez released a single featuring Wizkid titled "Gbese",[7] "Turn Up" Featuring Wizkid & Reekado Banks,[8] with supplementary vocals from Rema.[9] DJ Tunez event,[10] a Black Friday “Blackout” party,[11] brought about 1,700 people to Queens’ Amazura Concert Hall in November 2019.[12]
Featured as a guest panelist at a business forum held at Columbia University in 2019, Michael Babatunde Adeyinka Also known as DJ Tunez joined other leaders in the music industry to discuss the business of art and literature on the African continent. The panel was moderated by special guest design and technology executive Olufeko.[13]
Discography[edit]
Selected singles[edit]
- "Glow" (feat. Iyanya & Khago) 2014
- "Your Body" (One Dance Refix feat. Wande Coal) 2016
- "Cotton Candy" (DJ Tunez and Leriq) feat. Burna Boy 2017[14]
- "My Love" (feat. Adekunle Gold & Del B)[15]
- "Get Up" (feat. Flash & Sarz)[16]
- "Iskaba" (feat. Wande Coal)[17]
- "Cover Me" (Starboy feat. Wizkid 2019[18]
- "Late Night" (feat. Yxng Bane)
- "Gbese" (feat. Wizkid) 2019.[19]
- "Turn Up" (feat. Wizkid & Reekado Banks) 2018.
- "Oshe" (feat. Juls) 2018[20]
- "Too Much" (feat. Flash).[21]
- "Causing Trouble" (feat. Oxlade) 2019[22]
- "Paloma" (feat. Alpha P. & D3AN Remix) 2020[23]
- "Majesty" (feat. Busiswa) 2019[24]
- "Kelegbe Megbe" (Remix) · 2020
- "Enjoyment" (feat. Kwamz & Flava) 2020[25]
- "Hello Esther" (feat. Ice Prince) 2019[26]
- "Pepesu" (feat. Dotman) 2018[27]
- "Cool Me Down" (feat Wizkid) 2020[28]
- "Pami" (feat Wizkid , Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay) 2020[29]
Awards and nominations[edit]
He has received many Accolades and Nominations,
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | World DJ | Himself | Won | [30] |
| 2015 | World DJ | Null | Nominated | [31] | |
| 2017 | Best Collaboration (Iskaba) | Himself | Won | [32] | |
| Africa Muzik Magazine Awards & Music Festival (AFRIMMA) | Best African DJ (USA) | Himself | Won | [33] | |
| Best Nigeria DJ | Null | Nominated | [34] | ||
| 2017 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | World DJ | Null | Nominated | [35] |
| 2018 | The Headies 2018 | Best Collabo (Iskaba) | Null | Nominated | [36] |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Played RnB Song | "Pami" (featuring Wizkid, Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay) | Nominated | [37] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Star boy signs US based DJ Tunez to record label". Pulse Ng. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Wande Coal and DJ Tunez Hit The Streets in Iskaba Video". Silverbird TV. 2 April 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Nazuk Kochhar (6 November 2017). "How DJ Tunez created one of this year's hottest African pop songs". thefader. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Kam Tambini (23 April 2018). "Listen to DJ Tunez Afro Selections Playlist". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "I Got My Inspiration From The Church-DJ Tunez". Silverbird TV. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Kam Tambini (14 December 2017). "The Best Songs of 2017". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Damola Durosomo (29 May 2019). "DJ Tunez Links Up With Wizkid and Blaqjerzee on Jazzy New Single Gbese". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Ehis Ohunyon (14 December 2018). "DJ Tunez - 'Turn Up' ft Wizkid and Reekado Banks (Audio)". pulse ng. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Rema the Nigerian rising rap star releases debut EP". Pan African Music. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Yinka Ogunlami (25 November 2015). "DJ Tunez to host 4th annual event in New York". Pulse Ng. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Abiola (26 November 2019). "Catch Rema First Ever NYC Concert at DJ Tunez Blackout". Okayafrica. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Nick Murray (5 August 2015). "How DJ Tunez Unites Afrobeat's Old and New Schools". rollingstone. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Columbia University African Business Forum - Panels". Archived from the original on July 24, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Abiola (7 July 2017). "Leriq, DJ Tunez - 'Cotton candy' ft Burna Boy". Pulse NG. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Abiola (15 May 2017). "DJ Tunez - 'My love' ft Adekunle Gold, Del B". Pulse Ng. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "DJ Tunez". genius. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Wande Coal Ft DJ Tunez – Iskaba". trace tv. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Mercy Kamunya (6 December 2019). "The amazing banger by StarBoy - Cover Me is a must-listen". Legit Ng. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "DJ Tunez features Wizkid in new single 'Gbese'". Eagle Online. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "JULS IS BACK ON THE RADAR WITH HIS NEW JAM – OSHEY FT. MOELOGO, SIZA & DJ TUNEZ". Soundcity TV. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Damola Durosomo (15 June 2018). "DJ Tunez and Flash's New Single 'Too Much' Is Your New Summer Anthem". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Damola Durosomo (10 May 2019). "DJ Tunez Shares His Latest Single 'Causing Trouble,' Featuring Oxlade". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Peter Okh (13 May 2020). "Alpha P, DJ Tunez & D3AN - Paloma (Remix)". Notjustok. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Peter Okh (26 July 2019). "DJ Tunez - Majesty ft. Busiswa". Notjustok. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ ND (7 March 2020). "Kwamz & Flava ft. DJ Tunez – Enjoyment". Notjustok. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Tokunbo Okafor (15 June 2019). "Ice Prince - Hello Esther ft. DJ Tunez: audio, lyrics, reactions". legitng. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Happiness Nleweoha (27 August 2018). "Dotman Drops Hot New Single "Pepesu" Ft. DJ Tunez". guardian Ng. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD VIDEO: DJ Tunez Ft. Wizkid – Cool Me Down". lokcitymusic.com. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD DJ Tunez Ft. Wizkid, Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay – Pami". lokcitymusic.com. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
- ^ Chidirim Ndeche (27 November 2017). "Nigerian Entertainment Awards: Full List Of Winners". Guardian. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Danielle ONeill (15 August 2015). "The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Chidirim Ndeche (27 November 2017). "Nigerian Entertainment Awards: Full List Of Winners". Guardian. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Thank you for everyone who has participated in the voting for Afrimma 2017. Stay tuned for Afrimma 2018". AFRIMMA. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Damola Durosomo (7 August 2019). "Here are the 2019 AFRIMMA Nominees". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Damola Durosomo (11 July 2017). "Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Jidenna and More Nominated For 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ Ben Bassey (13 April 2018). "Davido, Wizkid, Simi lead nominees list". Pulse. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-07-21.