Rexxie Explained

Rexxie
Birth Name:Ezeh Chisom Faith
Birth Date:DD MM YYYY
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Origin:Anambra State, Nigeria
Associated Acts:Burna Boy

Naira Marley

Bella Shmurda

Zlatan Ibile

Davido

Sarkodie

Busiswa

Mohbad

Occupation:Record producer, singer[1]
Years Active:2018–present
Label:Hitxlab, Dvpper

Ezeh Chisom Faith (born 10 November 1994), professionally known as Rexxie,[2] is a Nigerian record producer,[3] DJ, and songwriter.[4] He is popular for creating the Zanku sound,[5] and producing Naira Marley's Soapy, Tesumole and the song KPK with MohBad.[6]

Early Life

Rexxie played the Keyboard at his Father's Church as a child. His Father was a Pastor.[7]

Education

Rexxie was born in Lagos State, southwestern region of Nigeria. Rexxie had his basic education in Abuja and Lagos where he was raised,[8] [9] he attended Yaba College of Technology and graduated from the Tai Solarin University of Education.[10]

Career

His career breakout came when he produced "Able God" in 2018 for Chinko Ekun, Zlatan Ibile and Lil Kesh.[11] He produced "Zanku" for Zlatan Ibile also. [12]

Rexxie produced songs like Comma and Bebo on the Grammy-winning album Twice As Tall by Burna Boy.[13]

Rexxie has produced Nigerian music for the likes of Zlatan, Naira Marley, Davido, and Burna Boy.[14]

Rexxie released studio album A True Champion on June 28, 2021, which featured artists like Zlatan Ibile, Davido, Naira Marley, Zinoleesky, MohBad, Sarkodie, Peruzzi.[15]

Production discography

Singles produced

ArtisteTitleReference
Chinko Ekun feat. Zlatan Ibile and Lil Kesh“Able God”
Davido"Bum Bum"
“Zanku”
Sarkodie“Number”
Naira Marley"Tesumole"
Naira Marley"Mafo”
Sarkodie"No Fugazy"
Naira Marley“Aye”
Naira Marley“Puta”
Naira Marley“Soapy”
Mohbad"KpK"
MohBad"Peace"
Burna Boy"Bebo”
Naira Marley featuring Busiswa"Coming”
Bella Shmurda"Dagbana Orisa"
Bella Shmurda“Back2Back”[16]
Asake“Banger”
Burna Boy“Comma”
Tolibian featuring Rexxie“Beware of Dogs”[17]
“Shinning Star”[18]

Studio albums and EP

Awards and nominations

!Year!Event!Prize!Recipient!Result!Ref
2020City People Entertainment AwardsBest Producer Of the yearHimself [19]
Soundcity MVP Awards Festival[20] [21]
2021Net HonoursMost played Street Hop song"KPK"[22]
Most played Hip Hop song
The Beatz AwardsProducer of the YearHimself ("KPK")[23]
Afro Pop Producer of the YearHimself
Afrobeat Producer of the YearHimself
Afro Highlife Producer of the YearHimself
producer of the year (HEADIES)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SONGS OF THE DAY: NEW MUSIC Won the Grammy Award with the burna boy twice as tall album FROM KWESI ARTHUR, REXXIE, TEKNO, TMXO & OTHERS. 27 April 2020 . 12 May 2021.
  2. Web site: REXXIE TO RELEASE DEBUT PROJECT, 'AFROSTREET'. 19 March 2020 . 12 May 2021.
  3. Web site: Rexxie: An architect of shepeteri 2.0 [Pulse Interview]]. 7 February 2020 . 12 May 2021.
  4. Web site: Interview: Rexxie Steers His Street Sound Into Mainstream Afropop'. 25 February 2021 . 12 May 2021.
  5. Web site: Rexxie: I'm the Originator of Zanku Sound. 27 July 2019 . 12 May 2021.
  6. Web site: Rexxie recruits Mohbad for new single, 'Ko Por Ke' . 3 December 2020 . 17 May 2021.
  7. Web site: 2021-09-02 . Rexxie, A True Champion of Nigerian street music . 2024-11-13 . PAM - Pan African Music . en-US.
  8. Web site: Unsung music heroes: Top Nigerian beatmakers in 2020 . punchng.com . 21 December 2020 . 23 August 2021.
  9. Web site: Congratulatory messages pour in as music producer Rexxie joins list of new homeowners in Lagos . 9 April 2021 . 12 May 2021.
  10. Web site: #YNaijaMusic50: Don Jazzy, Davido, Ozedikus, Sunday Are, Simi…Here are the 50 Most Influential Nigerians in Music . ynaija.com . 21 May 2021 . 23 August 2021.
  11. Web site: 2021-09-02 . Rexxie, A True Champion of Nigerian street music . 2024-11-13 . PAM - Pan African Music . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2021-09-02 . Rexxie, A True Champion of Nigerian street music . 2024-11-13 . PAM - Pan African Music . en-US.
  13. Web site: LERIQ, TELZ, SKREAD & REXXIE TALK 'TWICE AS TALL'. 27 April 2020 . 12 May 2021.
  14. Web site: ESSENTIALS: LISTEN TO REXXIE'S DEBUT PROJECT, 'AFRO STREETS'. 27 April 2020 . 12 May 2021.
  15. Web site: Netng Review: Rexxie Struggles With Coherence On Debut Album "A True Champion" . 2021-06-30. thenet.ng . en-US.
  16. Web site: REXXIE AND BELLA SHMURDA COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER ON 'BACK2BACK'. 9 April 2021 . 12 May 2021.
  17. Web site: [Music] Tolibian – Beware Of Dog (Prod. by Rexxie)]. 7 October 2021. naijaloaded. 8 July 2022.
  18. Web site: Rexxie joins Samsix on new single 'Shinning Star' . 2024-03-16 . NotjustOk . en-US.
  19. Web site: WINNERS EMERGE AT 2020 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS [FULL LIST] ]. 7 December 2020 . 12 May 2021.
  20. News: Soundcity MVP Awards: Burna Boy, Naira Marley, Rema collect award . BBC News Pidgin . 12 January 2020 . 13 May 2021.
  21. Web site: Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Teni & More Win Big at 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards . 13 January 2020 . 13 May 2021.
  22. Web site: Mofijesusewa. Samuel. 2021-06-20. NET Honours 2021: "Damages" by Tems Named Most Played Alternative Song. 2021-07-21. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.
  23. Web site: WINNERS 2021 . The Beatz Awards . 16 May 2022.

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