It’s Don Jazzy Again!<\/p>\n
International music producer and Mo\u2019Hits Record president Don Jazzy has overtaken his colleagues by many kilometers. Having taken his expertise double steps higher, with world acclaimed super stars (Kanye West, Jay Z\u2026) topping his friend\u2019s list; homeboy has landed himself a name and flying the Nigerian flag in the highly competitive American music industry.<\/p>\n
In an interview with BEAT FM\u2019s On Air Personality \u2018Toolz\u2019 on Friday, August 19, 2011; Jazzy explained why Wande Coal\u2019s career is been silent for so long, his new love for wearing Pyjamas to public functions, and Dbanj\u2019s next move amongst other issues.<\/p>\n
How did you come up with the \u2018Oliver\u2019 song?<\/p>\n
I was upset at some point when people were saying that D\u2019banj and Wande Coal have slowed down in their career. I still want more for them.<\/p>\n
Some ladies were mentioned on D\u2019banj\u2019s new song \u2018Oliver\u2019, who are they?<\/p>\n
Genevieve, Beyonce and Omotola.<\/p>\n
You have so many fans hailing you right now on Twitter<\/p>\n
I love everybody; I love my fans on Twitter and Facebook<\/p>\n
I suggest u throw a party.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not quite sure I will throw a party.<\/p>\n
You have over 100,000 thousand followers and you don\u2019t want to throw a party?<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not sure about that now.<\/p>\n
Where did music start for you?<\/p>\n
I started music in the church. In the choir at some point\u2026 (Pauses) you know what? I don\u2019t want to spill everything yet. I\u2019ll be writing an autobiography, my dad and I are working on it. There\u2019s no name for it yet but he has called it \u2018The Making of a Don\u2019.<\/p>\n
When will the book be coming out?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s coming out next year.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s talk about \u2018Enigma\u2019. You asked rappers to record their song versions and submit to you\u2026<\/p>\n
It was crazy. I was expecting to see about a hundred responses but I ended up seeing 2000.<\/p>\n
Talking about the \u2018Oliver\u2019 dance competition, who are the judges?<\/p>\n
For now, apart from myself, there are no other judges.<\/p>\n
When is the closing date?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been crazy though. I will give out a 3-day notice to when it will close.<\/p>\n
So let\u2019s move away from D\u2019banj for a while. What are the other Mo\u2019Hits members up to?<\/p>\n
Well, Wande Coal has been recording in the studio and will be dropping a few songs this year. We are all concentrating on D\u2019banj for now though. When his (D\u2019banj) album drops, there\u2019ll be time for the others. Dr. SID is performing in different states and has also started to learn music production, he isn\u2019t doing badly too. D\u2019Prince\u2019s album has been completed since God knows when. We will be releasing it at the right time.<\/p>\n
How do you deal with negative comments?<\/p>\n
Just like the way Jesus handled them, like Jay-Z handles them, like Kanye, like Beyonce. The thing is that I get more love than hate, so when the negative ones come in, I try to find out why they do that. I block some (followers on Twitter) when I feel they have nothing to say.<\/p>\n
Tell us more about D\u2019banj\u2019s album; will it still be titled \u2018Mr. Endowed\u2019?<\/p>\n
A couple of tracks have been recorded. You can take the previously released singles as mixtape materials. The timing is what is most important. The album name \u2018Mr. Endowed\u2019 might change. It has to do with what comes up from now till then. Everybody should please be patient. I know you are all excited.<\/p>\n
You were recently nominated at The Headies 2011 in the \u2018Producer of The Year\u2019 category alongside Cobhams, Samklef, Jesse Jagz and J Sleek, how do you feel?<\/p>\n
Was I nominated? I didn\u2019t know. Thank you so much. I\u2019m honoured. Really, Cobhams and I shouldn\u2019t be nominated. I like Samklef and wish he wins, everybody please vote for Samklef.<\/p>\n
Who do you think is the next big thing in the music industry?<\/p>\n
Wizkid.<\/p>\n
But Wizkid has emerged already and even has an album, who else do you think is the next big thing?<\/p>\n
For now, nobody.<\/p>\n
So whose music do you listen to nowadays?<\/p>\n
I listen to almost everybody, Wizkid, 2face \u2013 I can kill for him, Choc Boyz.<\/p>\n
What about the Female artistes?<\/p>\n
Tiwa savage is good and she has given out so much. Waje is a heavenly singer.<\/p>\n
Tell us about working with Kanye West.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m very picky with music but Kanye is worse. At times I regret I played \u2018Scapegoat\u2019 and \u2018Give it to me\u2019 for him because he keeps referring to them when I make beats for him (Laughs). He likes \u2018Entertainer\u2019 too.<\/p>\n
How about Jay Z, have you done any work for him?<\/p>\n
Well, Jay Z recorded on a couple of beats that didn\u2019t make the \u2018Watch The Throne\u2019 album but I\u2019m glad \u2018Lift off\u2019 did. Over 70 songs were recorded for that album, \u2018Lift off\u2019 had been done a long time ago.<\/p>\n
Have you done any solo production for Jay Z?<\/p>\n
No, not yet.<\/p>\n
When will you produce for Beyonce, when will she say \u2018It\u2019s Don Jazzy again\u2019?<\/p>\n
Beyonce will say it soon. Kanye West has already said it a couple of times.<\/p>\n
If you had the chance to work with any other foreign artiste, who would it be?<\/p>\n
I would like to work with Rihanna. I like the vibe she gives off, it would be nice to work with her.<\/p>\n
Which other artistes have you done tracks for in the US?<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t want to talk about songs I\u2019ve produced that have not been released because they might never be released and Nigerians will then think I\u2019ve been lying.<\/p>\n
What Nigerian influence have you taken over to New York?<\/p>\n
Well I\u2019ve taught Kanye how to eat pounded yam but he hates pepper.<\/p>\n
Apart from making music, what other businesses do you run?<\/p>\n
I\u2019m into real estate and of course the Koko enterprises.<\/p>\n
Don Jazzy, you have been seen on several occasions to be wearing T-shirts and pyjamas trousers, just like you are wearing now. What\u2019s with the new look?<\/p>\n
Well, I heard a story about a guy in Enugu who people used to call Don Jazzy because he dressed like me \u2013 you know wearing the Indian-overall gowns I used to put on. He also carried a walking stick like I used to. Apparently he got broke along the line but still wanted to keep up with the trend so he was caught stealing and was eventually burnt alive. That\u2019s why I now wear what I have on. Besides they are more comfortable. I prefer to call them colourful trousers.<\/p>\n
Tell us about Kanye West\u2019s birthday, did you guys attend?<\/p>\n
Well you know D\u2019banj\u2019s birthday is a day after Kanye\u2019s. We travelled to New York, gave him his gift and left.<\/p>\n
Will you marry anyone in the music industry?<\/p>\n
Sure, why not? Of course! We will both understand that we have to work and travel, at least it won\u2019t be one-sided.<\/p>\n
Are you dating anyone at the moment?<\/p>\n
Presently, no.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s your idea of an ideal woman?<\/p>\n
Presently I don\u2019t have any but I like any kind of person.<\/p>\n
What do you have to say to upcoming acts out there?<\/p>\n
Put God first! Do not wish anybody bad for any reason. Decide what to do before you get into it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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