Blaisebeatz

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Blaisebeatz
Born
Marcel Larry Akunwata
Citizenship Nigeria
Alma mater FUTMINNA
Occupation(s) Record producer, songwriter
Years active2016–present
Musical career
Genres Afro pop, Dancehall, Amapiano
Website www.blaisebeatz.com

Marcel Larry Akunwata popularly known as Blaisebeatz or Blaise Beats, is a Nigerian record producer, and songwriter. He rose to stardom in 2020 with, the production hit "Pami" by DJ Tunez. [1] His other production hits includes "Enjoy" by Tekno, "Sinner", "It Is What It Is", and "Mercy" by Adekunle Gold, "Call Me Every Day" by Chris Brown, "Buga" by Kizz Daniel, [2] and "No Wahala" by 1da Banton. In 2022, he won the Afro Highlife Producer Of The Year and Afro Dancehall Producer Of The Year category at The Beatz Awards. [3]

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Early life, and career

Marcel Larry Akunwata hails from Anambra state. He grew up in Niger state, where he had his primary and secondary education before proceeding to the university to study statistics at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, where he graduated with a BSc.

Larry's musical journey started in 2004 when he began playing instruments in church and later joined a live band. [4] In 2006, he ventured into music production and began using the stage name Larryblaise, and later changed his brand name to Blaisebeatz. [4] In 2016, he gained recognition for his minor production hit "I Miss Good Music" by Jumabee, with features guest vocals from Banky W., Sound Sultan, Niyola, and Chigul, and "Nkechi" by Attitude. [4]

In 2020, he rose to stardom with the release of "PAMI" by DJ Tunez, which features guest vocals from Wizkid, Omah Lay, and Adekunle Gold. Since he came into the limelight, he has been credited for multiple production hits, including "Suru" by Tekno, "Omaema" by Skiibi, [5] "Nyamba" by Irene Ntale, "My Darlina" by King Perryy, "Fa'ya" by Ceeza Milli, "Kill Man" by Terri, "Okay" by Adekunle Gold, "Need More" by Reekado Banks, "Quarantine" by Alpha P, "In My Mind" by BNXN, "So Bad" by Simi, [6] and "Cough (Odo)" by Kizz Daniel. [7]

Artistry

He cited Timberland, Ryan Leslie, Don Jazzy, Masterkraft, and Sarz, as his influence. [8]

Production discography

Albums/EPs produced
ArtistAlbum/EPRelease dateCertificationsLabelNote
1da BantonOriginal Vibes Machine22 July 2021
Blaqbonez Sex Over Love 30 April 2021 Chocolate City
  • Co-Producer
BNXN Bad Since '97 26 August 2022
  • Co-Producer
Chris Brown Breezy 24 June 2022
  • RCA
  • CBE
  • Co-Producer
CKay Sad Romance 23 September 2022 Warner Music Africa
  • Co-Producer
Davido A Better Time 13 November 2020
  • DMW
  • RCA
  • Sony
  • Co-Producer
Davido Timeless 31 March 2023DMW • Columbia • Sony Co-Producer
Fireboy DML Playboy 4 August 2022
  • Co-Producer
L.A.X Rasaking26 September 2018Rasaki Music
  • Co-Producer
Majeeed Bitter Sweet 25 March 2022Dream Empire Music
  • Co-Producer
Reekado Banks Off The Record27 November 2020Banks Music
  • Co-Producer
Simi TBH (To Be Honest) [9] 3 June 2022Studio Brat
  • Co-Producer
Tekno Old Romance 10 December 2020
  • Island
  • The Cartel Entertainment
  • Co-Producer
TerriAfro Series30 April 2020Starboy Entertainment
  • Co-Producer
Victony Outlaw [10] 6 May 2022PLUG Entertainment
  • Co-Producer

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
2019City People Music AwardsMusic Producer of the YearHimselfNominated
2020HimselfNominated
2021 The Beatz Awards Producer of the YearHimself for (Adekunle Gold - "Sinner")Nominated
Afro Highlife Producer of the YearHimself for (Tekno - "Enjoy")Nominated
2022Afro-Pop Producer Of The YearHimself for (1da Banton - "No Wahala")Nominated
Afro Highlife Producer Of The YearHimself for (Simi - "Logba Logba")Won
Afro Dancehall Producer Of The YearHimself for (Adekunle Gold - "Mercy")Won
Producer Of The YearHimself for (1da Banton - "No Wahala")Nominated
The Headies Producer of the Year Himself for (Adekunle Gold - "Sinner")Nominated
2023 The Headies Songwriter of the YearHimself for (Simi - "Loyal" feat. Fave)Won

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  2. ↑ Online, Tribune (22 May 2022). "I told Kizz Daniel Buga would 'blow' when we recorded it —Blaisebeatz". Tribune Online. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
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