Pheelz

Pheelz
Background information
Birth namePhillip Kayode Moses
Also known asPheelz, Pheelz Mr. Producer, Ridimakulayo
Born (1994-06-05) June 5, 1994 (age 30)
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter, singer
Years active2011–present
Labels
  • Rii Collective l
  • Warner Records US

Phillip Kayode Moses (born 5 June 1994), better known as Pheelz, is a Nigerian record producer,[1] singer, songwriter, and graphic designer.[2] Pheelz is credited to have produced all but one song on Olamide's Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album.[3] In 2022, he had a hit with his song "Finesse", a collaboration with Bnxn (formerly known as Buju).[4]

Early life

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Pheelz is a native of Ogun State, but he was born and raised in Ojo, a local government area in Lagos State. He started music as a 10-year-old singer in church.[5] While in high school in Ajangbandi Afromedia, Pheelz attended Ideal Comprehensive High School and later he worked under I.D Cabassa at Coded Tunes, the record label where he met Olamide. In 2011, he featured vocals in a song off Olamide's Rapsodi album titled "I'm Going In".

Career

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2012–2020: Working as a producer

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His breakthrough as a record producer came in 2012, when he produced the chart-topping singles by Olamide titled "First of All" and "Fucking with the Devil" off his YBNL album.[5] In 2013, Pheelz was listed in NotJustOk's "Top 10 Hottest Producers in Nigeria".[6] He produced all but one song on Olamide's Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album, a move which made him gain grounds in the Nigerian music industry and won him a nomination at The Headies 2013.[7] In 2014, he was also nominated in the Producer of the Year category at the 2014 edition of The Headies and at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[8] Pheelz has gone on to produce and be credited in popular songs and albums including The Chairman by M.I, Ghetto University by Runtown and Seyi or Shay by Seyi Shay. In 2014, Pheelz collaborated with COPILOT Music and Sound on a cover of Carlinhos Brown's "Maria Caipirnha (Samba da Bahia)". The arrangement represented the musical instrumentation and styles of Nigeria for Visa's "Samba of the World", a digital campaign for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Pheelz was nominated and won[9][10] the "Producer of the Year" category at The Headies awards 2020 edition.

He has worked with several artists and musicians, such as Davido, Usher, Olamide, Wizkid, Fireboy DML, Teni and Tiwa Savage.[11]

2021–present: Hear Me Out EP

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In 2021 he released his debut EP Hear Me Out [12] through Empire Distribution.[13][14][15]

"One Life" was released as a single off the EP on 26 November 2020, with its lyric video following on 28 December 2020.[16]

Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria wrote that it "excels on quality songwriting and good productions".[17] Ikwuje Amos of Mp3bullet called Pheelz "very intentional on the EP".[18]

On 15 March 2022, he signed a record deal with Warner UK,[19] shortly after his single "Finesse" became an international success, and earned him, his first career entry on the Billboard Global 200 at number 131, the TurnTable Top 50 at number 1, World Digital Song Sales at number 10, UK Afrobeats Singles Chart at number 1, and the UK Singles Chart at number 52.

Discography

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Main article: Pheelz production discography

Extended plays

  • Hear Me Out (2021)
  • Pheelz Good (2023)
  • Pheelz Good (Triibe Tape) (2024)
  • Pheelz Good II (2024)

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NG
[20] 		US
Global
[21] 		UK
[22] 		UK
R&B
[23] 		UK
Afrobeats
[24] 		SA
[25]
"Hustle" 2012 — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Son of Abraham"
(featuring Olamide) 		2015 — — — — — —
"I.J.N" 2016 — — — — — —
"Do What You Want" — — — — — —
"Honey"
(featuring Reekado Banks, and Marv) 		— — — — — —
"12:01 (ADM Remix)"
(with Cina Soul) 		— — — — — —
"Gobe"
(with Olamide, and Naira Marley) 		2019 — — — — — —
"One Life" 2020 — — — — — —
"MOSLADO (Pheelz Remix)"
(with Teni) 		2021 — — — — — —
"Finesse"
(with Bnxn) 		2022 1 131 52 28 1 31 TBA
"Finesse"
(with French Montana) 		— — — — — — Non-album single
"Ruin"
(with Usher)[27] 		2024 — — — — — — Coming Home
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2013 The Headies 2013 Producer of The Year Pheelz for "Durosoke" Nominated
2014 The Headies 2014 Pheelz for "Eleda Mi O" Nominated
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Himself Nominated[28]
City People Entertainment Awards Nominated[29]
2015 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Nominated[30]
City People Entertainment Awards Nominated
2016 City People Entertainment Awards Nominated
The Headies Pheelz for "Pick Up" Nominated
Pheelz for "Love Lagos" Nominated
2020 The Headies 2020 Producer of The Year Pheelz for "Billionaire by Teni" Won[31]
2021 The Beatz Awards Afro Hip Hop Producer of the Year Himself[32] Nominated
Afro Soul Producer of the Year Nominated
2023 Soundcity MVP Awards Best Collaboration Finesse Won [33]
The Headies PRODUCER OF THE YEAR Electricity Nominated [34]
Afrobeats Single Of The Year Finesse Nominated
Song Of The Year Finesse Nominated

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "Olamide and Pheelz part ways?". New Telegraph. 13 June 2013. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  2. ^ "Interview: The world is Pheelz's to take over". Digimillenials. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  3. ^ Tayo, Ayomide (17 November 2013). "Album Review: Olamide is the 'Baddest Guy Ever Liveth' (even though he's tired)". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  4. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (18 March 2022). "Pheelz and Bnxn's 'Finesse' is Utterly Cool -- and Breaking Through Globally". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Unveiling Pheelz …his synergy with Olamide, others". News Watch Times. 13 June 2014. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  6. ^ "The 10 Hottest Producers in Nigeria". NotJustOk. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  7. ^ Ayeni, Gbemiga (23 July 2015). "Custodian Interview: Pheelz(YBNL Producer)". Culture Custodian. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  8. ^ "Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2014 Nominees List: Davido, Yemi Alade, Others Nominated". tooXclusive. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  9. ^ "Here Are The 14th Headies Music Awards Winners". OkayAfrica. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  10. ^ "#14thHeadies: Fireboy DML & Wizkid win Big, Full Winners List". Mp3bullet. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  11. ^ "The Headies 2013: First Photos & Full List of Winners: Olamide, Phyno, Davido, Sean Tizzle & Waje". BellaNaija. 27 December 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  12. ^ "Pheelz releases a new project 'Hear Me Out EP'". Pulse NG. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  13. ^ "Pheelz Uncovers A New Level Of Musical Pursuit In 'Hear Me Out". 21 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Pheelz flies solo on debut EP, "Hear Me Out"". Pulse NG. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  15. ^ "New EP: Pheelz – Hear Me Out". Bellanaija. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Pheelz Shares Lyric Video For Uplifting Track "One Life"". Grmdaily. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Pheelz's 'Hear Me Out' excels on quality songwriting and good production [Pulse 1-Listen EP Review]". Pulse NG. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Pheelz was very Intentional on 'Hear Me Out' EP [Critical EP Review]". Mp3bullet. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  19. ^ "Pheelz Secures International Record Deal". Cool FM. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  20. ^ "TurnTable Top 50: Pheelz & BNXN's "Finesse" Rises To No.1". The Native. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  21. ^ "Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  22. ^ "PHEELZ & BUJU | full Official Chart History". www.officialcharts.com. Official Charts. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  23. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  24. ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  25. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 14-2022". TOSAC. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  26. ^ "British certifications – Pheelz". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 17 January 2023. Type Pheelz in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  27. ^ "Usher released Afrobeats & Amapiano-Inspired Single Ruin". The Source. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  28. ^ "Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2014 Nominees List: Davido, Yemi Alade, Others Nominated". tooXclusive. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  29. ^ Oyewusi, Siji (10 June 2014). "Who won what at City People Entertainment Awards 2014". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  30. ^ Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola (12 June 2015). "Kiss Daniel, Korede Bello, Falz, Wizkid, Olamide, Davido & More Nominated for the 10th Annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards". BellaNaija. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  31. ^ "Headies Award 2021 Winners list: Wizkid na Artiste of The Year, Omah Lay win 2020 Next Rated, Fireboy, odas win for di 14th edition". BBC. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  32. ^ "WINNERS 2021". The Beatz Awards. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  33. ^ "Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST)". African Folder. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  34. ^ Akinyode, Peace (12 July 2023). "Full list: 2023 Headies nominations". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
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