Patrick Mathias, popularly known as Password, is a Nigerian record producer, singer and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing the song "
Gobe" with
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...
, which peaked at number 1 on MTV Base's Official Naija Top Ten Chart. He won
MTN's SongStar contest with
Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with D'ba ...
. Password has continued to work in the Nigerian music and movie industry and as a producer and songwriter.
He was also the Creative Director for
Ultima Productions/
960 Music 96 may refer to:
* 96 (number)
* one of the years 96 BC, AD 96, 1996, 2096, etc.
Places
* Ninety Six, South Carolina
* Ninety-Six District, a former judicial district in the Carolinas, USA
* Ninety Six National Historic Site, in Ninety Six, Sou ...
which was a partnership formed for the funding, marketing, distribution and promotions of the MTN Project Fame Winners. His is influenced by a wide range of eclectic music sources, from
hip hop to
RnB
Rhythm and blues, frequently abbreviated as R&B or R'n'B, is a genre of popular music that originated in African-American communities in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly ...
,
country music
Country (also called country and western) is a genre of popular music that originated in the Southern and Southwestern United States in the early 1920s. It primarily derives from blues, church music such as Southern gospel and spirituals, o ...
,
African folk
African or Africans may refer to:
* Anything from or pertaining to the continent of Africa:
** People who are native to Africa, descendants of natives of Africa, or individuals who trace their ancestry to indigenous inhabitants of Africa
*** Ethn ...
,
reggae
Reggae () is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term also denotes the modern popular music of Jamaica and its diaspora. A 1968 single by Toots and the Maytals, "Do the Reggay" was the first popular song to use the ...
and
dancehall
Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially, dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s.Barrow, Steve & Dalton, Peter (2004) "The Ro ...
.
He is the Founder of a content hub known as
Kingdom Pop Culture (KPC) for Creatives.
He has been credited for his work on numerous songs, including "Mercy" by
Praiz
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden seas ...
and "Born Champion" by General Pype. His popular gospel hit song "Amaghimo" became a global anthem shortly after its release, and it has also peaked in various music charts across Africa.
His debut album ''The Call'' was released in 2021, and its features song collaborations with
Agent Snypa,
Testimony Jaga,
Ada Ehi
Ada Ogochukwu Ehi (born 18 September 1987), also simply known by her stage name Ada, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, recording and performing artist. She started her musical career at the age of 10 as a backup singer for child star Tos ...
and
Protek Illasheva.
Discography
Albums
*
Bigiano
Babalola Oluwagbemiga Gabriel (born August 1, 1980) known professionally as Bigiano, is a Nigerian songwriter, singer, record producer, recording artist, and stage performer, Known for his hit single “Shayo"
Early life and education
Babalola ...
- ''Shayo Master'' (2009) Producer
* Password - The Call (2021) Producer, Songwriter and Performer
Singles
* Password "Amaghimo" (2016) Producer, Songwriter and Performer
*
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...
- "
Gobe" (2012) Writer, Co-Producer
* Presh featuring
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup voc ...
- "I No Dey Lie" (2014)
*
Praiz
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden seas ...
- "Mercy" (2013) Writer and Producer
* Password - "All About You" (2013)
* General Pype - "Champion" (2011)
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
featuring
9ice
9ice, born Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande (born 17 January 1980), is a Nigerian musician, songwriter and dancer. He is known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music as well as his proverbial lyrics and unique style of deliv ...
and
Jesse Jagz
Jesse Garba Abaga (born 10 August 1984), known professionally as Jesse Jagz, is a Nigerian rapper, record producer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Chocolate City in 2010 and released his debut studio album ''Jag of All Tradez'' that ...
- "Style Na Style" (Remix) (2009)
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
- "Close" (''Double Dare Vol.1&2 (Heartbeat)'') (2011) Writer and Producer
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
- "Maybe" (''Double Dare Vol.1&2 (Heartbeat)'') (2011)
* Geoffrey Oji - "Bursting My Brain" (2015)
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
- "Cure the World" (''Double Dare Vol.1&2 (Heartbeat)'') (2011) Writer and Co-Producer
*
Ada Ehi
Ada Ogochukwu Ehi (born 18 September 1987), also simply known by her stage name Ada, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, recording and performing artist. She started her musical career at the age of 10 as a backup singer for child star Tos ...
featuring
Buchi Atuonwu
Buchi Atuonwu, popularly known as Buchi, is a Nigerian reggae gospel artist. He started as a disc jockey in night clubs.
Buchi is part of Christ Embassy's LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry.
Biography
Buchi was born in Kaduna in 1965. He has ...
- "Congratulations" Producer
* KPC featuring
Henrisoul - "On Your Mind" (2021) Producer
*
Praiz
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden seas ...
"No Pain" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
*
Praiz
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden seas ...
"Odo Yewu" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password
*
Praiz
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden seas ...
"Ring On It" (2020) feat.
Olamide
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Widely regarded as one of the biggest and most influential artists in Africa, he has been instrumental to the launching of the careers ...
- Produced and Co-written by Password
*
Praiz
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden seas ...
"Somebody" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
*
Praiz
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden seas ...
"Madu" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password
*
Praiz
Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden seas ...
"Whatchu Gon Do" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password
* Jeff Akoh "I Do" (2018) Producer and Writer
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
"Paranoia" (2020) - Co-Written by Password
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
"Trying" (2020) - Written by Password
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
"Awele" (2020) -Co-Written by Password
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
"Black and Beautiful" (2020) - Written by Password
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
"Inseparable" (2020) - Co-Written by Password
*
Darey
Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...
"Water Fire (2020) - Written by Password
*
Bigiano
Babalola Oluwagbemiga Gabriel (born August 1, 1980) known professionally as Bigiano, is a Nigerian songwriter, singer, record producer, recording artist, and stage performer, Known for his hit single “Shayo"
Early life and education
Babalola ...
"Chiquito" (2020)- Written and Produced by Password
*
Chinyere Udoma Chinyere is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
*Chinyere Almona, Nigerian businessperson
*Chinyere Igwe (born 1965), Nigerian politician
*Chinyere Kalu, Nigerian pilot
*Chinyere Ike Nwosu (born 1946), Nigerian politician
*Chinyere ...
"Oza" (2019) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
*
Chinyere Udoma Chinyere is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
*Chinyere Almona, Nigerian businessperson
*Chinyere Igwe (born 1965), Nigerian politician
*Chinyere Kalu, Nigerian pilot
*Chinyere Ike Nwosu (born 1946), Nigerian politician
*Chinyere ...
"Overdose" (2019) - Produced by Password
* Agent Snypa "Unconditional" (2017) Producer and Co-writer
* Snypa "Spotlight" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
*
TB1 "You Deserve It All" (2019) -Produced by Password
*
Soltune "It is Working" (2019) -Produced and Co-Written by Password
* Fido Cleff "Na You" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
*
Victor Ike
The name Victor or Viktor may refer to:
* Victor (name), including a list of people with the given name, mononym, or surname
Arts and entertainment
Film
* ''Victor'' (1951 film), a French drama film
* ''Victor'' (1993 film), a French sho ...
"Omewoya" (2020) -Produced and Co-Written by Password
* Crix B "Kpakam" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password
* JerryK "Holy Ghost Flight" (2019) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
* Michael Pounds "Komaleto" - Written and Produced by Password
* Geoffrey "Sorry Sir" (2017) Producer and Co-writer
* Willicino "Ayanda" (2017) Producer and Co-writer
* Willicino "Ayanda remix" ft
Timaya
Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. He is fondly called the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayels ...
(2017) Producer and Writer
*
Michael Pounds
Michael may refer to:
People
* Michael (given name), a given name
* Michael (surname), including a list of people with the surname Michael
Given name "Michael"
* Michael (archangel), ''first'' of God's archangels in the Jewish, Christian and ...
"Faithful God" - Written and Produced by Password
* Michael Pounds "Baba" - Written and Produced by Password
* Michael Pounds "Courts" - Produced and Co-written by Password
* Michael Pounds "Inkosi Yamakosi" - Written and Produced by Password
* Michael Pounds "Praise My Way Through"- Co-Written and Produced by Password
* Geoffrey "Monalisa" (2015) Writer and Producer
Movie soundtracks
* ''
Hoodrush
''Hoodrush'' is a 2012 Nigerian musical thriller film written, produced, and directed by Dimeji Ajibola, and starring OC Ukeje, Bimbo Akintola, and Gabriel Afolayan. It received two nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, Gabriel Afo ...
'' (2012)
* ''
Journey to Self
''Journey to Self'' is a 2012 Nigerian drama film written and produced by Ashionye Michelle Raccah and directed by Tope Oshin, starring Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Akande, Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Katherine Obiang and Tosin Sido. It received a nomina ...
'' (2012)
Awards
* Best Movie Soundtrack at the
2013 Nollywood Movies Awards
Winners are written first and are emboldened.
References
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2012 film awards
2013 in Nigerian music
Culture in Lagos State
Entertainment events in Nigeria
Nigerian film awards
21st century in Lagos ...
for Hoodrush Soundtrack.
*New Act of The Year at the 2019 Loveworld International Music Awards(LIMA) for "Amaghimo"
References
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Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
People from Calabar
Nigerian male singer-songwriters
Nigerian singer-songwriters
Nigerian hip hop record producers
Nigerian hip hop musicians