Marcel Larry Akunwata (born June 16), popularly known as Blaisebeatz or Blaise Beats, is a Nigerian record producer, and songwriter. He rose to stardom in 2020 with the production hit "Pami" by DJ Tunez. His other production hits includes "Enjoy" by Tekno, "Sinner", "It Is What It Is", and "Mercy" by Adekunle Gold, "Call Me Every Day" by Chris Brown, "Buga" by Kizz Daniel, and "No Wahala" by 1da Banton. In 2022, he won the Afro Highlife Producer Of The Year and Afro Dancehall Producer Of The Year at The Beatz Awards.
Early life, and career Marcel Larry Akunwata hails from Anambra state. He grew up in Niger state, where he had his primary and secondary education before proceeding to the university to study statistics at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, where he graduated with a BSc.
Larry's musical journey started in 2004 when he began playing instruments in church and later joined a live band. In 2006, he ventured into music production and began using the stage name Larryblaise, and later changed his brand name to Blaisebeatz. In 2016, he gained recognition for his minor production hit "I Miss Good Music" by Jumabee, with features guest vocals from Banky W., Sound Sultan, Niyola, and Chigul, and "Nkechi" by Attitude.
In 2020, he rose to stardom with the release of "PAMI" by DJ Tunez, which features guest vocals from Wizkid, Omah Lay, and Adekunle Gold. Since he came into the limelight, he has been credited for multiple production hits, including "Suru" by Tekno, "Omaema" by Skiibi, "Nyamba" by Irene Ntale, "My Darlina" by King Perryy, "Fa'ya" by Ceeza Milli, "Kill Man" by Terri, "Okay" by Adekunle Gold, "Need More" by Reekado Banks, "Quarantine" by Alpha P, "In My Mind" by BNXN, "So Bad" by Simi, and "Cough (Odo)" by Kizz Daniel.
Artistry He cited Timberland, Ryan Leslie, Don Jazzy, Masterkraft, and Sarz, as his influence.
Production discography Albums/EPs produced
ArtistAlbum/EPRelease dateCertificationsLabelNote1da BantonOriginal Vibes Machine 22 July 2021BlaqbonezSex Over Love30 April 2021Chocolate CityCo-ProducerBNXNBad Since '9726 August 2022Co-ProducerChris BrownBreezy24 June 2022Co-ProducerCKaySad Romance23 September 2022Warner Music AfricaCo-ProducerDavidoA Better Time13 November 2020Co-ProducerDavidoTimeless31 March 2023DMW • Columbia • SonyCo-ProducerFireboy DMLPlayboy4 August 2022Co-ProducerL.A.XRasaking26 September 2018Rasaki MusicCo-ProducerMajeeedBitter Sweet25 March 2022Dream Empire MusicCo-ProducerReekado BanksOff The Record27 November 2020Banks MusicCo-ProducerSimiTBH (To Be Honest)3 June 2022Studio BratCo-ProducerTeknoOld Romance10 December 2020Co-ProducerTerri Afro Series30 April 2020Starboy EntertainmentCo-ProducerVictonyOutlaw6 May 2022PLUG EntertainmentCo-Producer
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult 2019City People Music AwardsMusic Producer of the YearHimself2020Himself2021The Beatz AwardsProducer of the YearHimself for (Adekunle Gold - "Sinner")Afro Highlife Producer of the YearHimself for (Tekno - "Enjoy")2022Afro-Pop Producer Of The YearHimself for (1da Banton - "No Wahala")Afro Highlife Producer Of The YearHimself for (Simi - "Logba Logba")Afro Dancehall Producer Of The YearHimself for (Adekunle Gold - "Mercy")Producer Of The YearHimself for (1da Banton - "No Wahala")The HeadiesProducer of the YearHimself for (Adekunle Gold - "Sinner")2023The HeadiesSongwriter of the YearHimself for (Simi - "Loyal" feat. Fave)2024TurnTable Music AwardsNo. 1 ProducerHimself
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