Blaisebeatz

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]

Blaisebeatz
Born
Marcel Larry Akunwata
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materFUTMINNA
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter
Years active2016–present
Musical career
GenresAfro pop, Dancehall, Amapiano
Websitewww.blaisebeatz.com

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
Artist Album/EP Release date Certifications Label Note
1da Banton Original Vibes Machine 22 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 2023 DMW • Columbia • Sony Co-Producer
Fireboy DML Playboy 4 August 2022
  • Co-Producer
L.A.X Rasaking 26 September 2018 Rasaki Music
  • Co-Producer
Majeeed Bitter Sweet 25 March 2022 Dream Empire Music
  • Co-Producer
Reekado Banks Off The Record 27 November 2020 Banks Music
  • Co-Producer
Simi TBH (To Be Honest)[9] 3 June 2022 Studio Brat
  • Co-Producer
Tekno Old Romance 10 December 2020
  • Island
  • The Cartel Entertainment
  • Co-Producer
Terri Afro Series 30 April 2020 Starboy Entertainment
  • Co-Producer
Victony Outlaw[10] 6 May 2022 PLUG Entertainment
  • Co-Producer

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

References
  1. "How Blaisebeatz made 'PAMI' with Wizkid, Omah Lay, Adekunle Gold for DJ Tunez". Vanguard News. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  2. Online, Tribune (22 May 2022). "I told Kizz Daniel Buga would 'blow' when we recorded it —Blaisebeatz". Tribune Online. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  3. "Blaise Beatz, Cobhams Asuquo, DJ Lambo & YBNL Win 2022 Beatz Awards | See Full List". BellaNaija. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  4. "Music producer Blaisebeatz promises more hits". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  5. Idowu, Oluwamayowa (25 May 2020). "Blaisebeatz Breaks Down 5 Standout Records From His Discography". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  6. "New Music: Simi & Joeboy – So Bad". BellaNaija. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  7. Ifezulike, Ogugua (17 October 2022). "New Music: Kizz Daniel – Cough (Odo)". Rhythm FM. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  8. "Blaisebeatz: Producers, Backbone of Music Industry – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  9. Ifezulike, Ogugua (3 June 2022). "Simi Releases New Album "To Be Honest"". Rhythm FM. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  10. Ifezulike, Ogugua (9 May 2022). "New EP: Victony – Outlaw". Rhythm FM. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
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