Krizbeatz

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Krizbeatz
Birth nameChris Alvin Sunday
Born (1994-12-25) December 25, 1994 (age 29)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation record producer
Years active2015–present
Website www.teknofiles.com

Chris Alvin Sunday professionally known as Krizbeatz or KrizBeatz the drummer Boy, is a Nigerian record producer best known for producing Tekno his first single "Pana". [1] [2] Ranked 3rd on Pulse Nigeria's 2016 list of "Top 5 Best Nigerian Music Producers", KrizBeatz has worked with Yemi Alade and others including Oyibo Rebel, Skales, Lil Kesh and Koker while also releasing his own single titled "Erima" and the hit single "911" featuring Yemi Alade and Harmonize which further pushed his career to limelight. [3] [4] The song "911" currently[ when? ] has over 20 million views on YouTube.

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Early life and career

Chris Alvin Sunday attended the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a degree in Linguistics, [5] and studied Music Technology in South Africa. [6]

Discography

Singles

ADM (Afro Dance Music) Album

Singles produced

TitleYearAlbumRelease date
"Crushing On Di’ja"
(Kshab)
2014Non-album single
"Melo Lara Mi"
(Kshab)
"Marry Me"
(Mickey featuring. Jahbless)
2015
"Egbami"
(Jayru featuring. Portah)
"I Hear Ya"
(Mosky featuring. Tekno)
"Higher"
(SheunNatural)
"Mary O"
(Blizz B)
"Modi"
(Jahbless featuring. Seriki & Small Doctor)
"Pana"
(Tekno)
2016
"Diana"
(Tekno)
"Ishe"
(Motunez)
"Temper"
(Skales)
"The Never Say Never Guy" [9] 29 May 2017
"Make Way"
(Cee Boi featuring. Sojay)
Non-album single
"Ro Jo"
(DJ Hazan featuring. Dremo & Kymo)
"Shele Gan Gan"
(Lil Kesh)
"Dio (Refix)"
(MC Galaxy)
2017
"Oma Oma"
(D’General)
"Weekend Vibes"
(Seyi Shay)
"BabyO"
(Sheyman)
"Jamina"
(Emma Nyra)

Awards and nominations

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Results
2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Music ProducerWon [10] [11]
African Muzik Magazine Awards Music Producer of The YearNominated [12] [13]
The Beatz Awards Best Afro Dancehall ProducerNominated [14]
2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Music ProducerNominated [15]
City People Music Awards Best Music Producer of the YearNominated [16]
2019 The Beatz Awards Afro Dancehall Producer of the YearNominated [17]
2021Afro Highlife Producer of the YearNominated [18] [19]

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