JZyNO

Jonathan Lee Pratt (born January 3, 1995) best known by his stage name JZyNo, is a Liberian singer, songwriter and performing artist based in Ghana.[1][2]

JZyNO
Background information
Birth nameJonathan Lee Pratt
Also known asJZyNO The Rula
Born (1995-01-03) January 3, 1995
Buchanan, Liberia
GenresAfropop, Afrobeats, World
Occupation(s)Singer, performing artist
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2019–present
LabelsUniversal Music Group
Partner(s)Emma Zawadi (Manager)

Early life

Jonathan Lee Pratt was in born Buchanan, Liberia. He was born to a Nigerien–Liberian mother and a Liberian-Portuguese father. After some years, he moved to Ghana which is where he is currently based. While growing up as a teenager, he started doing music freestyles.[3][4]

Music career

JZyNO gained Recognition in the Liberian music scene in 2020 with his song "Kpan Kpan Me" featuring Teddyride.[5][6] He continued to release songs in 2021 such as "RULA" featuring Epixode and Nedy Music, then he dropped "Mamie Watta" featuring Krymi.[7] He finished off the year with his first EP titled "Brown Sugar".

In 2020, JZyNO bagged 5 nominations at the MTN Liberian Music Awards (2020). Making him the most nominated in MLMA history.[8]

In April 2023, he debuts with his first official sound of the year, "Butta My Bread", an Afrobeats[9] single featuring Ghanaian singer, Lasmid[10] which was Distributed by Universal Music Group is now becoming one of the biggest songs of the season on streaming platforms in this country[11][12] with a popular dance routine on social media platforms likes TikTok[13] and Instagram. In August 2023, "Butta My Bread" official video was dropped, it has been aired on TV and radio stations, the video was shot by Nigerian video director, Clarence Peters.[14][15]

Discography

Selected singles
  • Eyes on You featuring Camidoh[16] (2023)
  • Butta My Bread[17] (2023)
  • Onana[18] (2022)
  • Fall Down inside featuring Medikal[19] (2022)
  • Kpan Kpan Me (Angelina) featuring Teddyride.[20] (2019)

References
  1. "JZyNO, UMG Artist becomes first Liberian musician to gain global attention". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  2. "I'm the first Liberian musician to gain global attention – JZyNo". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  3. "JZyNo: From Monrovia to Global Stardom, Shares Journey of Resilience and Musical Triumph". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  4. "Liberia: JZyNo – From Monrovia's Slums to Global Stardom – A Rags-to-Riches Journey of Resilience and Musical Triumph". AllAfrica. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  5. "Music Sensation, JzYNo Out With New Single Kpan Kpan Me". ModernGhana. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
  6. "AEMG's music sensation, JzYNo out with new single". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  7. "JZYNO announces new single 'Mamie Water' with Krymi". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  8. "Jzyno secures 5 nominations at Liberia's biggest music awards scheme". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  9. "JZyNO Making waves with afrobeats". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  10. "JZyNo shows appreciation to Lasmid for being a blessing to his career". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
  11. "Exploring Ghana's top trending songs on Spotify". ModernGhana. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  12. "JZyNO's 'Butta My Bread' featuring Lasmid achieves viral status". News Ghana. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  13. "Jachie Pramso SHS: Student Dances To "Butta My Bread" By Singer JZyNO In TikTok Video, Folks Admire". Yen News. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  14. "JZyNO Releases Visuals To single "Butta My Bread" ft. Lasmid". NotJustOk. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  15. "Ghanian starJZyno releases "Butta My Bread" music video". Kbc.co.ke. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  16. "New Music: JZyNo feat. Camidoh — Eyes on You". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  17. "Singer-songwriter JZyNO debuts with 'Butta My Bread'". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
  18. "JZyNo can't get enough of her on new song 'Onana'". News Ghana. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  19. "JZyNo shares new earworm 'Fall Down Inside' featuring Medikal". Ghana Web. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  20. "Music Sensation, JzYNo Out With New Single Kpan Kpan Me". ModernGhana. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
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