Crayon (singer)

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Crayon
Birth nameCharles Chibueze Chukwu
Also known asCrayonthis
Born (1997-07-08) 8 July 1997 (age 26)
Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres Afrobeats
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Keyboard
Years active2019–present
Labels

Charles Chibueze Chukwu (born 8 July 1997), professionally known as Crayon, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2019, he was signed to Mavin Records. [1]

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Early life

Crayon was born in Orile Iganmu, a community in Surulere, a suburb in Lagos State. He hails from Ebonyi State. At age 7, he moved to Ojo, Lagos where he grew up in a family of four. [2] For his secondary education, he attended Treasure Court College, in Ojo. [3]

Career

In May 2019, Crayon was signed to Blowtime Entertainment, an imprint of Mavin Records. [4] On 12 July 2019, he released his debut EP "Cray Cray". [5]

On 19 March 2021, Crayon released the single "Jackpot" featuring Bella Shmurda, off his second EP "Twelve A.M" that was released on 26 March 2021. [6] Crayon released the single "Ijo (Laba Laba)" on 6 July 2022, which peaked at number 5 on the Turntable Top 100 chart. [7] [8]

Crayon's debut album, "Trench to Triumph", delves into his challenging upbringing in a crowded apartment with nine people and rise to success in the music industry. [9] Crayon's musical talent was discovered by Mavin In-house producer Baby Fresh, even though Crayon did not share his music on social media at the time.He overcame a period of depression in 2015 after failing to gain admission to university. [10] Crayon has spoken openly about overcoming drug addiction with the help of Baby Fresh. [11]

Discography

EPs

List of extended plays with selected details
TitleEP details
Cray Cray [12]
Twelve A.M [13] [14]
  • Released: 26 March 2021
  • Label: Mavin Records, Blowtime Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitleAlbum
2020"Kpano" [15] Non-album single
"Shima" [16]
"Mo Bad"
"On Code" (with. London)
"Sometime" [17]
"Do Me"
2021"Jackpot" (feat. Bella Shmurda) [18] Twelve A.M
"Excuse me (Rock You)" (feat. Toby Shang) [19] Non-album single
2022Ijo (Laba Laba) [18] [20]
—
2023The One (Chop Life)—
Modupe—
Belle Full (with. Victony, KTIZO)—
FADE AWAY—
If I Be You—
YearTitleAlbum
2019"Based on Kpa" (Ladipoe feat. Crayon) [21] Know You
2022Overloading (Overdose) (Mavins, Crayon & Ayra Starr feat. Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce) [22] —
2023Sunflawa (Cheque with. Crayon)—
Yo Fam! (Sarz feat. Crayon & Skrillex)—
OHEMA (with. Crayon & bella Shmurda)—
2024Away (Smallgod with. Kweku Flick, Crayon, Stunn)—
Reset (feat. Crayon & Bella Shmurda)—

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyAwardNominated workResultRef
2019 The Headies Rookie of the YearHimselfNominated [23]

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References

  1. ↑ "Mavin subsidiary, blowtime entertainment unveils new artiste, Crayon". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  2. ↑ Alake, Motolani (9 March 2020). "Crayon: From four UTME attempts and depression to MAVIN [Pulse Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  3. ↑ Aromolaran, Michael (14 July 2022). "Crayon Discusses His New Single 'Ijo (laba laba)', Overdose, and His Time in the Music Industry". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  4. ↑ "I Sat For JAMB Five Times, Afrobeat Star Crayon | Dailytrust". dailytrust.com. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
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