Crayon (singer) explained

Crayon
Birth Name:Charles Chibueze Chukwu
Alias:Crayonthis, Captain Hook
Birth Date:1997 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria
Genre:Afrobeats
Instrument:Keyboard
Years Active:2019present

Charles Chibueze Chukwu (born 8 July 1997), professionally known as Crayon, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2019, he was signed to Mavin Records.[1]

Early life

Crayon was born in Orile Iganmu, a community in Surulere, a suburb in Lagos State. He hails from Ebonyi State. At age 7, he moved to Ojo, Lagos where he grew up in a family of four.[2] For his secondary education, he attended Treasure Court College, in Ojo.[3]

Career

In May 2019, Crayon was signed to Blowtime Entertainment, an imprint of Mavin Records.[4] On 12 July 2019, he released his debut EP Cray Cray.[5]

On 19 March 2021, Crayon released the single "Jackpot" featuring Bella Shmurda, off his second EP Twelve A.M that was released on 26 March 2021.[6] Crayon released the single "Ijo (Laba Laba)" on 6 July 2022, which peaked at number 5 on the Turntable Top 100 chart.[7] [8]

Crayon's debut album, Trench to Triumph, delves into his challenging upbringing in a crowded apartment with nine people and rise to success in the music industry.[9] Crayon's musical talent was discovered by Mavin in-house producer Baby Fresh, even though Crayon did not share his music on social media at the time. He overcame a period of depression in 2015 after failing to gain admission to university.[10] Crayon has spoken openly about overcoming drug addiction with the help of Baby Fresh.[11]

Personal Struggles

In 2023, Crayon opened up about his struggles with drug addiction. In an interview, he revealed that the addiction had a profound impact on his mental health, leading to a psychiatric hospital stay after a breakdown outside his record label's office.[12] He credited fellow artist Rema for stepping in during the crisis, which Crayon described as a critical moment in his life. Reflecting on this period, he stated that he had almost lost everything due to his addiction and that the experience was similar to that of fellow artist Mohbad. Crayon expressed gratitude for the support he received and referred to the incident as a turning point in his personal and professional life.[13]

Discography

Studio albums

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Trench to Triumph[14]

EPs

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Cray Cray[15]
  • Released: 12 July 2019
  • Label: Mavin Records, Blowtime Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Twelve A.M[16] [17]
  • Released: 26 March 2021
  • Label: Mavin Records, Blowtime Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitleAlbum
2020"Kpano"[18] Non-album single
"Shima"[19]
"Mo Bad"
"On Code" (with. London)
"Sometime"[20]
"Do Me"
2021"Jackpot" (feat. Bella Shmurda)[21] Twelve A.M
"Excuse me (Rock You)" (feat. Toby Shang)[22] Non-album single
2022Ijo (Laba Laba)[23]
—
2023The One (Chop Life)—
Modupe—
Belle Full (with. Victony, KTIZO)—
2024FADE AWAY—
If I Be You—

As featured artist

YearTitleAlbum
2019"Based on Kpa" (Ladipoe feat. Crayon)[24] Know You
2022Overloading (Overdose) (Mavins, Crayon & Ayra Starr feat. Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce)[25] —
2023Sunflawa (Cheque with. Crayon)—
Yo Fam! (Sarz feat. Crayon & Skrillex)—
OHEMA (with. Crayon & bella Shmurda)—
2024Away (Smallgod with. Kweku Flick, Crayon, Stunn)—
Reset (feat. Crayon & Bella Shmurda)—

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-06-01 . Mavin subsidiary, blowtime entertainment unveils new artiste, Crayon . 2022-10-19 . The Guardian (Nigeria). en-NG.
  2. Web site: Alake . Motolani . 2020-03-09 . Crayon: From four UTME attempts and depression to MAVIN [Pulse Interview] ]. 2022-10-19 . Pulse Nigeria . en . 19 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221019180659/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/crayon-tells-pulse-about-signing-for-mavin-meeting-wizkid-rema-tiwa-savage-and-making/dwg4srm . live .
  3. Web site: Aromolaran . Michael . 2022-07-14 . Crayon Discusses His New Single 'Ijo (laba laba)', Overdose, and His Time in the Music Industry . 2022-10-19 . The Culture Custodian . en-GB . 19 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221019150631/https://culturecustodian.com/crayon-discusses-his-new-single-ijo-laba-laba-overdose-and-his-time-in-the-music-industry/ . live .
  4. Web site: I Sat For JAMB Five Times, Afrobeat Star Crayon . Dailytrust . 2022-10-19 . 29 August 2022 . 19 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221019152133/https://dailytrust.com/i-sat-for-jamb-five-times-afrobeat-star-crayon . live .
  5. Web site: Peter . Dennis Ade . 2019-07-12 . Watch Crayon's Debut Solo Music Video For "So Fine" . 2022-10-19 . The NATIVE . en.
  6. Web site: Alake . Motolani . 2021-03-26 . Crayon evolves, excels and shines on his sophomore EP, 'Twelve AM' [Pulse EP Review] ]. 2022-10-19 . Pulse Nigeria . en . 19 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221019150805/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-crayon-twelve-am-ep/0hvxmtm . live .
  7. Web site: Esomnofu . Emmanuel . 2022-07-27 . TurnTable Top 100: Fireboy DML & Crayon Dominate This Week's Charts . 2022-10-19 . The NATIVE . en.
  8. Web site: Fireboy DML & Asake's "Bandana" Spends a Fifth Week as the No. 1 Song in Nigeria, Tiwa Savage & Zinoleesky Debuts at No. 8 with "Jaiye Foreign" on the Nigeria Top 100 . 2022-10-19 . www.turntablecharts.com . 19 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221019142830/https://www.turntablecharts.com/news/531 . live .
  9. Web site: Trench to Triumph' chronicles my journey, reality – Crayon . 2024-06-13 . www.premiumtimesng.com . 13 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613130050/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/651812-trench-to-triumph-chronicles-my-journey-reality-crayon.html?tztc=1 . live .
  10. Web site: Crayon Reveals How Don Jazzy Discovered Him . 2024-06-13 . Cool FM . Adedayo . Damilola . en . 13 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613130050/https://www.coolfm.ng/news/exclusive-interviews/crayon-reveals-how-don-jazzy-discovered-him/ . live .
  11. Web site: Okanlawon . Taiwo . 20 November 2023 . Crayon speaks on battling drug addiction before fame . pmnewsnigeria.
  12. Web site: 2024-09-23 . Nigerian Singer Crayon Opens Up About Past Struggle with Drug Addiction . 2024-09-27 . . en-NG . 24 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240924114017/https://www.herald.ng/nigerian-singer-crayon-opens-up-about-past-struggle-with-drug-addiction/ . live .
  13. I met Crayon, He almost Lost His Life . 2024-09-21 . korty eo . 2024-09-27 . YouTube.
  14. Web site: Crayon Is Defying Genre Expectations - Okayplayer . 2024-10-28 . www.okayafrica.com . en.
  15. Web site: Onabanjo . Adedamola . 2019-07-15 . Crayon Debuts 6-Track EP 'Cray Cray' with So Fine Video . 2023-01-10 . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . en-GB . 10 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230110055918/https://culturecustodian.com/crayon-cray-cray/ . live .
  16. Web site: Alake . Motolani . 2021-03-26 . Rema, Ayra Starr, Bella Shmurda feature on Crayon's new EP, 'Twelve AM' . 2022-10-19 . Pulse Nigeria . en . 13 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210413072323/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/stream-crayon-twelve-am/8rtfk02 . live .
  17. Web site: Crayon Is Nigeria's Prince of Bright Pop Melodies . OkayAfrica . 2023-01-10 . en.
  18. Web site: Onabanjo . Adedamola . 2020-02-07 . Crayon Shares Video For First Post EP Single, 'Kpano' . 2023-01-10 . The Culture Custodian . en-GB.
  19. Web site: Onabanjo . Adedamola . 2020-03-24 . Crayon Picks Up Single Run With Rhythmic London-Produced Single 'Shima' . 2023-01-10 . The Culture Custodian . en-GB.
  20. Web site: Alake . Motolani . 2020-08-01 . Crayon releases new single, 'Sometime' . 2022-10-19 . Pulse Nigeria . en . 19 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221019144331/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/crayon-releases-new-single-sometime/hf51we1 . live .
  21. Web site: Interview: Crayon's Time Is Now . OkayAfrica . 2023-01-10 . en.
  22. Web site: 2022-01-01 . Crayon... Colourful Sounds Of Football Enthusiast . 2023-01-10 . . en-NG . 10 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230110063008/https://guardian.ng/life/music/crayon-colourful-sounds-of-football-enthusiast/ . live .
  23. Web site: Nigerian singer Crayon alleges corrupt officials 'killed' his Manchester United dream . Goal.com . 2022-10-21 . 21 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221021181634/https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/nigerian-singer-crayon-alleges-corrupt-officials-killed-his-manchester-united-dream/blt9da41c65a74b46ce . live .
  24. Web site: 2019-07-12 . Watch Mavin Records' latest signee Crayon and Stream his debut EP, 'Cray Cray' . 2023-01-10 . Soundcity . en . 10 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230110060133/https://soundcity.tv/watch-mavin-records-latest-signee-crayon-and-stream-his-debut-ep-cray-cray/ . live .
  25. Web site: 2022-05-14 . Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled "Overdose" featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce . 2022-10-19 . BellaNaija . en . 18 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221018141044/https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/mavin-records-overdose/ . live .
  26. Web site: 2019-10-01 . Headies 2019 Nominees List: Davido, Wizkid And Burna Boy Vie For Top Awards . 2022-10-19 . . en-NG . 15 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115232848/https://guardian.ng/life/headies-2019-nominees-list-davido-wizkid-and-burna-boy-vie-for-top-awards/ . live .

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