Chukie Edozien (born November 24, 1987), better known by his stage name Lynxxx, is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist and entrepreneur. In 2010 he released his debut studio album This is Lynxxx and went on to become the first Nigerian artist to be endorsed by the global brand Pepsi. He is the originator of Jollof Musik a genre he describes as "an artful blend of music to create great music"."10 Questions for Lynxxx". CityPeopleGroup.org. July 28, 2014. January 17, 2015.
Early life Lynxxx is the only son of Chief John D. Edozien, a former deputy governor of old Bendel State in Nigeria. He attended Corona Primary School Ikoyi, Lagos, and went on to study at Kings College Lagos for his secondary education. He attended the University of Hull in the United Kingdom, where he obtained a degree in Business, Economics and Marketing.
Career After ten years of behind-the-scenes work in the music industry, Lynxxx made his debut as a recording artist in December 2009, with the release of his first official single, "Change your Parade", produced by Syndik8 in-house producer and partner "IKON". The single received a lot of radio airplay and was popular in nightclubs, which helped Lynxxx cultivate a significant fan base through online media."Nigerian rapper Lynxxx sits down with us to discuss his UK tour." Pappzd. May 1, 2013. January 17, 2015.
In December 2010, Lynxxx released his debut album This Is Lynxxx. The album featured a combination of musical genres, including urban hip hop, contemporary R&B, and infusions of funky house. Lynxxx calls this combination of different styles "Jollof Musik" - a term that refers to the art of blending various genres to make good music. That same year, Lynxxx became the first Nigerian artist to be endorsed by Pepsi.
In addition to his musical career, Lynxxx is also an entrepreneur. He established several successful businesses prior to his musical career, which include a clothing line called Syndik8 Denim, a digital recording studio called Red Room Studio, a media company called Happy Teddy Media (HTM), and Syndik8 Films.Adeyemo, Adeola. "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: Meet Nigeria's Hottest Eye Candy on the Music Scene - This is Lynxxx!" Bella Naija. May 26, 2012. January 17, 2015.
Discography Studio albums Year Album title Label Certifications2010This is LynxxxSyndik8 Records2015Jollof MusikSyndik8 Records2016The Album Before The AlbumSyndik8 Records
Singles Year Title Details Notes2009"Change your Parade"featuring IKONproduced by Syndik8 in-house producer; released December 20092010"Good Luvin"featuring Wizkidreleased July 20102010"International"featuring DJ Caisereleased August 20102010"Change your Parade"featuring R2Beesreleased December 20102011"Alabukun"featuring Banky Wreleased March 20112012"Ice Cream Factory"released January 20122012"Follow Me"featuring SDCreleased February 20122012"Fine Lady"featuring Wizkidreleased May 20122012"Eziokwu"featuring Ikechukwu, IllBliss, Phynoreleased November 20122013"African Bad Girl"released July 20132014"Ifeoma"released January 20142014"My Place"released August 20142014"Leave Story"released September 2014
Awards and nominations Year Event Prize Result2010DynamixMost Promising Artist2011DynamixBest New Artist2011HeadiesRevelation of the YearNominated2011FAB AwardsMost Stylish Male Artist2011Nigerian Music Video AwardsBest Afro Hip-HopNominated2012Complete FashionMost Stylish ArtistNominated2012SouthSouthMusic AwardsBest Collaboration "Fine Lady"Nominated2013SouthSouthMusic AwardsBest Hip Hop "Eziokwu"Nominated
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