Rexxie

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Rexxie
Birth nameEzeh Chisom Faith
Born (1994-11-10) November 10, 1994 (age 30)
Lagos, Nigeria
Origin Anambra State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)Record producer, singer [1]
Years active2018–present
LabelsHitxlab, Dvpper

Ezeh Chisom Faith (born 10 November 1994), professionally known as Rexxie, [2] is a Nigerian record producer, [3] DJ, and songwriter. [4] He is popular for creating the Zanku sound, [5] and producing Naira Marley's Soapy, Tesumole and the song KPK with MohBad. [6]

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Early life and education

Rexxie was born on 10 November, 1994 in Lagos State, south-western region of Nigeria. Rexxie played the keyboard at his father's church as a child. His father was a pastor. [7] He had his basic education in Abuja and Lagos where he was raised, [8] [9] he attended Yaba College of Technology and graduated from the Tai Solarin University of Education. [10]

Career

Rexxie's career breakout came when he produced "Able God" in 2018 for Chinko Ekun featuring, Zlatan Ibile and Lil Kesh. [11] He also produced "Zanku" for Zlatan Ibile the following year. [12]

Rexxie produced songs like Comma and Bebo on the Grammy-winning album Twice As Tall by Burna Boy. [13]

Rexxie has produced Nigerian music for the likes of Zlatan, Naira Marley, Davido, and Burna Boy. [14]

Rexxie released studio album A True Champion on June 28, 2021, which featured artists like Zlatan Ibile, Davido, Naira Marley, Zinoleesky, MohBad, Sarkodie, Peruzzi. [15]

Production discography

Singles produced

ArtisteTitleReference
Chinko Ekun feat. Zlatan Ibile and Lil Kesh “Able God”
Davido "Bum Bum"
Zlatan Ibile “Zanku”
Sarkodie “Number”
Naira Marley "Tesumole"
Naira Marley "Mafo”
Sarkodie "No Fugazy"
Naira Marley “Aye”
Naira Marley “Puta”
Naira Marley “Soapy”
Mohbad"KpK"
MohBad "Peace"
Burna Boy "Bebo”
Naira Marley featuring Busiswa "Coming”
Bella Shmurda "Dagbana Orisa"
Bella Shmurda “Back2Back” [16]
Asake“Banger”
Burna Boy “Comma”
Tolibian featuring Rexxie“Beware of Dogs” [17]
Samsix“Shinning Star” [18]

Studio albums and EP

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef
2020 City People Entertainment Awards Best Producer Of the yearHimselfWon [19]
Soundcity MVP Awards Festival Won [20] [21]
2021 Net Honours Most played Street Hop song"KPK"Nominated [22]
Most played Hip Hop songNominated
The Beatz Awards Producer of the YearHimself ("KPK")Won [23]
Afro Pop Producer of the YearHimselfNominated
Afrobeat Producer of the YearHimselfNominated
Afro Highlife Producer of the YearHimselfNominated

producer of the year (HEADIES)

References

  1. ↑ "SONGS OF THE DAY: NEW MUSIC Won the Grammy Award with the burna boy twice as tall album FROM KWESI ARTHUR, REXXIE, TEKNO, TMXO & OTHERS". 27 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "REXXIE TO RELEASE DEBUT PROJECT, 'AFROSTREET'". 19 March 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Rexxie: An architect of shepeteri 2.0 [Pulse Interview]". 7 February 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  4. ↑ "Interview: Rexxie Steers His Street Sound Into Mainstream Afropop'". 25 February 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "Rexxie: I'm the Originator of Zanku Sound". 27 July 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  6. ↑ "Rexxie recruits Mohbad for new single, 'Ko Por Ke'". 3 December 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  7. ↑ "Rexxie, A True Champion of Nigerian street music". PAM - Pan African Music. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  8. ↑ "Unsung music heroes: Top Nigerian beatmakers in 2020". punchng.com. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  9. ↑ "Congratulatory messages pour in as music producer Rexxie joins list of new homeowners in Lagos". 9 April 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  10. ↑ "#YNaijaMusic50: Don Jazzy, Davido, Ozedikus, Sunday Are, Simi…Here are the 50 Most Influential Nigerians in Music". ynaija.com. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  11. ↑ "Rexxie, A True Champion of Nigerian street music". PAM - Pan African Music. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  12. ↑ "Rexxie, A True Champion of Nigerian street music". PAM - Pan African Music. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  13. ↑ "LERIQ, TELZ, SKREAD & REXXIE TALK 'TWICE AS TALL'". 27 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  14. ↑ "ESSENTIALS: LISTEN TO REXXIE'S DEBUT PROJECT, 'AFRO STREETS'". 27 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  15. ↑ "Netng Review: Rexxie Struggles With Coherence On Debut Album "A True Champion"". thenet.ng. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  16. ↑ "REXXIE AND BELLA SHMURDA COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER ON 'BACK2BACK'". 9 April 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  17. ↑ "[Music] Tolibian – Beware Of Dog (Prod. by Rexxie)". naijaloaded. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  18. ↑ "Rexxie joins Samsix on new single 'Shinning Star'". NotjustOk. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  19. ↑ "WINNERS EMERGE AT 2020 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS [FULL LIST]". 7 December 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  20. ↑ "Soundcity MVP Awards: Burna Boy, Naira Marley, Rema collect award". BBC News Pidgin. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  21. ↑ "Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Teni & More Win Big at 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards". 13 January 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  22. ↑ Mofijesusewa, Samuel (20 June 2021). "NET Honours 2021: "Damages" by Tems Named Most Played Alternative Song". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  23. ↑ "WINNERS 2021". The Beatz Awards. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
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