1. Don Jazzy founded the record label Mavin Records in 2012, as a subsidiary of Mavin Global Holdings, through which he has signed artists including Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Bayanni, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Lifesize Teddy, DJ Big N, and Boy Spyce.
20 Facts About Don Jazzy
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Don Jazzy co-founded Mo' Hits Records with D'banj in 2004, and was an in-house producer for Kanye West's GOOD Music from 2011 to 2013.
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Don Jazzy was born Michael Collins Ajereh in Umuahia, Abia State, on 26 November 1982, the son of Collins Enebeli Ajereh and Mrs Ajereh.
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Don Jazzy's mother is an Igbo princess from Abia State and his father is a member of the Isoko people.
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Don Jazzy was educated at the co-educational high school, Federal Government College Lagos.
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Don Jazzy found an interest in music early in life and at age 12, began to play the bass guitar and piano.
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Don Jazzy enrolled in business management and studied at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state.
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Don Jazzy gained employment at McDonald's as a security guard.
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Don Jazzy continued his interest in music, associating with Solek, JJC Skillz, Kas, Jesse Jagz, The 419 Squad and D'Banj.
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In 2004, Don Jazzy collaborated with D'Banj to form Mo' Hits Records.
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In 2008, Don Jazzy was credited in the production of The Entertainer by D'Banj.
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Don Jazzy contributed to the production of Wande Coal's Mushin 2 MoHits, an album that was described as one of the best albums to ever come out of Nigeria.
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In 2011, Don Jazzy was employed by Kanye West as a producer at Very Good Beatz.
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Don Jazzy worked with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production of Lift Off, featuring Beyonce on the album Watch The Throne which was released on 8 August 2011.
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On 7 May 2012, Don Jazzy announced a new record label, Mavin Records.
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Don Jazzy built a social network platform called "Marvin League" to complement and market his label.
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In 2012, Don Jazzy appeared in Moses Inwang's movie The Last 3 Digits in Nollywood.
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In 2022, Don Jazzy teamed up with Nigerian entrepreneur Richard Chinedu Nnadi to launch Jazzy Burger.
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Don Jazzy expressed appreciation for the younger generation's ability to incorporate their teachings into their music, stating that there is no issue as long as they continue to create remarkable sounds.
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Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy has confirmed he is still a committed member of the white garment church called 'Cherubim and Seraphim'.