D'Prince
Charles Enebeli (born 23 October 1986),[3] better known by his stage name D'Prince, is a Nigerian Afropop recording artist and entrepreneur. He is the founder and the CEO of Jonzing World, an entertainment company he founded in 2019.
D'Prince | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Charles Enebeli |
| Also known as | Omoba |
| Born | 23 October 1986[1] Lagos State, Nigeria[2] |
| Origin | Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria[2] |
| Genres | Afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
| Labels | Mavin Records, Jonzing World |
Early life
Charles Enebeli was born in Lagos on 23 October 1986. He was born to Collins Enebeli, a businessman and a musical production manager and founder of the record label Sagitarious Productions, and Patience Enebeli, an international Business tycoon. D'Prince is the younger brother of music mogul and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy.[4] Music has always been in this family and he is not strange to the Music business. D'Prince is also known as "Omoba", which means a "Child of a King" in Yoruba language.
D'Prince attended King's College, Lagos[5] for his secondary level education and then decided to follow his passion in music.
Career
As a tribute to his mentor Fela and Bob Marley, D'Prince uses a fusion of Afrobeat and Afropop to bring his music to life in honor of his mentors. His songs are based on fact & life, with a deeper meaning which documents the struggle of a young Nigerian trying to achieve his dreams. He performs in Igbo, English and Pidgin English.
2005–2012:Mo' Hits records, & breakthrough single "Omoba"
D'Prince was asked to be a part of the Mo' Hits Records in 2005 after his elder brother Don Jazzy came back from the UK to promote the record label in Nigeria.[6] Ever since he joined Mo' Hits Records in 2005 he has been behind the scenes working on his personal album Frenzy which released under the record label in 2012.
D'Prince has recorded many songs for Mo' Hits Records and also the Mo' Hits Records compilation album Curriculum Vitae which was released in December 2007. It included hit singles, "Booty Call", "Close To You", "Masquerade", "Stop The Violence", "Igbe Mi", "Hey Girl", "What You Want To Do To Me", "Oh No", which was the lead single. On 25 November 2009, D'Prince released his single titled "Omoba"[7] and was relaunched in 2010. On 13 April 2010 the official Video of the song "Omoba" was released.[8] through Mo' Hits Records.
2012-2019:Mavin Records, Frenzy, O.Y.O, Bestie, & Gucci Gang
D'Prince moved to Mavin Records after the dissolution of Mo' Hits Records in 2012. On 31 October 2012, he released three singles "Goody Bag", "Call The Police", and "Real G" featuring M.I Abaga off his debut studio album Frenzy.[9] On 5 November 2012, he released his "1st" studio album Frenzy.[10] The album features Wande Coal, Don Jazzy, Dr SID, Wizkid, Timaya, M.I Abaga, Tiwa Savage, Bracket, Sinzu (fka Sauce Kid), Eva Alordiah, General Pype, and Ice Prince. The deluxe version was released on Truspot.[11] His studio album was exclusively produced by his brother Don Jazzy, with the likes of BabyFresh, Burssbrain (fka Altims), Aone Beats, Spellz and Joshbeatz.[10] On 8 May 2012, Mavin released its first compilation album Solar Plexus, featuring D'Prince, among others. He recorded "Take Banana" and "Amarachi" sololy on the album, which became a major hit.
In 2014, he released "OYO (On Your Own)", a wake-up call to the nation to fight for themselves.[12] The record was produced by Don Jazzy, with voiceover record from him, saying "Hey my men, now is not the time, it's the time to sit back and think about your life". According to music critic Chinwe Okafor of YNaija, the record is probably the best thing he has done in a while.[13] Chinwe Okafor described the song as a modern-day Fela vibe, rating the song 3.5 out of 5, and passing the song with A for its effort, and acting skill,[13] saying, "The video basically describes the lackadaisical beings in the country."[13] On 30 November, the visual of O.Y.O was released and shot in Lagos by Clarence Peters.[14]
On 3 August 2015, he released Bestie, featuring Don Jazzy, and Babyfresh, who also played a major role as producers of the song.[15]
On 2 October 2017, he released Sade, produced by Babyfresh. Same day he released the music video of Sade, shot by Unlimited LA.[16]
On 16 February 2018, he released Gucci Gang, produced by Don Jazzy.[17] On 27 April 2018, he released the music video, directed by Director Q.[18] On 28 February 2018, Rema, post a viral freestyle of Gucci Gang[19] on Instagram, tagging him, and Don Jazzy on the post, which caught Prince attention, and secured Rema, a record deal with Jonzing World.
On 3 May 2019, he released a three track extended play, titled Lavida, and produced by Altims, and Babyfresh.[20] The extended play also features Rema, and Don Jazzy.[20]
Jonzing World
On 22 March 2019, he launched his record label, and management company Jonzing World.[21] An imprint of Mavin Records, and home to recording artists Rema, and Ruger. On 21 January 2021, Jonzing World released One Shirt, featuring Ruger, D'Prince, and Rema.[22] Same day, Jonzing World released the visual to One Shirt, shot by Priorgold Pictures.[23]
Endorsements
Personal life
Relationships
In 2015, D'Prince had a child with Sharon Oparacho a graduate of Coventry University, UK.[26] In 2016 the couple welcomed their second child together.
Appearances
| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| Calabar Carnival | 2007 |
| Basketmouth Uncensored | 2005 & 2007 |
| Soundcity Blast | 2006 & 2007 |
| Homecoming | 2007 |
| Zenith Bank CEO Award Night | 2007 |
| UBA MD/CEO Award Night 2008 | 2008 |
| The Headies | 2010 |
Discography
- Frenzy – 2012
- Lavida (EP) – 2019
Singles
As lead artist | ||
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Nonso" (featuring Reekado Banks)[27] | TBA |
| "Bestie" (featuring Don Jazzy & Baby Fresh)[28] | TBA | |
| 2014 | "Oga Titus" (featuring Don Jazzy)[29] | TBA |
| "Ojoro cancel" (featuring Wizkid)[30] | TBA | |
| "OYO (On Your Own)"[31] | TBA | |
| "Gentleman" (featuring Davido & Don Jazzy) | TBA | |
| 2013 | "Birthday" | TBA |
| "Oluwa ni sola" | TBA | |
| 2012 | "Take banana" | "Solar Plexus" |
| "Real G" (featuring MI) | TBA | |
| "Call Police"[32] | "Frenzy" | |
| "Amarachi" | TBA | |
| 2010 | "Jonzing World" (featuring Jesse Jagz & Wizkid) | Non-album single |
| 2009 | "Omoba" | |
| "I Like What I See" (featuring Wande Coal) | ||
| "Ooze" (featuring Wande Coal & D'Banj) | ||
Collaborations
As lead artist | |||
| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Wad Up" (featuring D'Prince)[33] | Wizkid | Superstar |
| 2014 | "Dorobucci" (featuring Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Di'Ja & D'Prince)[34] | Mavin Records | TBA |
| "Adaobi" (featuring Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Di'Ja & D'Prince)[35] | Mavin Records | TBA | |
| "Looku Looku" (featuring Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Di'Ja & D'Prince)[36] | Mavin Records | TBA | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act | Nominated |
| Most Promising Act to Watch | Nominated | ||
| The Headies | Next Rated | Nominated | |
| 2011 | The Headies | Best Pop Single | Nominated |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | The Headies | Best Pop Single | Nominated |
See also
References
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- ^ a b Admin (28 April 2014). "D'Prince Bio". PulseNg. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "D'Prince Bio". 28 April 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Meet Don Jazzy, D'Prince and the entire family". Naija Gists. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
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- ^ "D'Prince joining Mo' Hits". 5 October 2012.
- ^ "World Premiere: D'Prince Drops 3 New Singles". Notjustok. 25 November 2009.
- ^ "D'Prince Omoba Official Video". MoHitsRecordsTV. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ^ "D'Prince is Here! The Mavin Prince Drops 3 Hot New Singles off His Debut Album, "Frenzy"". BellaNaija. 31 October 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Mavin Records Releases Track List For D'Prince Upcoming Album 'Frenzy'". Pulse Nigeria. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Track Listing Of D'Prince's 'Frenzy' Album…". Information Nigeria. 3 November 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "New Music: D'Prince – O.Y.O". BellaNaija. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b c Igboanugo, Ada (12 February 2015). "#YNaijaMusicVideoReview: D'prince's 'Oyo' is probably the best thing he has done in a while » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "New Video: D'Prince – O.Y.O". BellaNaija. 30 November 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "D'Prince – 'Bestie' ft Don Jazzy, Baby Fresh". Pulse Nigeria. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "New Music + Video: D'Prince – Sade". BellaNaija. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Join The 'Gucci Gang' with D'Prince, Davido & Don Jazzy On This New Jam, Listen!". Soundcity Africa. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "D'Prince releases Music Video for "Gucci Gang" feat. Davido & Don Jazzy | Watch". BellaNaija. 27 April 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "How D'Prince gave Mavin Records a new lease of life". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 9 November 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b "EP Review: D'Prince 'Lavida' is calculative and safe, but struggles with satisfaction". Pulse Nigeria. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Don Jazzy signs record deal with D'Prince's Jonzing World". Vanguard News. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "New Music: Ruger feat. D'Prince & Rema – One Shirt". BellaNaija. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Jonzing World presents the music video for 'One Shirt' feat. Ruger, Rema & D'Prince | WATCH VIDEO!". NotjustOk. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "D'Prince Bio". Pulse. 9 April 2014.
- ^ . The Net. Archived from the original on 7 August 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ^ "Photos of D'Prince's babymama Sharon Oparacho surface online". Y Naija. 17 June 2015.
- ^ "D'Prince – Nonso ft. Reekado Banks". Tooxclusive. 16 March 2015.
- ^ "MUSIC: D'Prince – Bestie ft Don Jazzy & Baby Fresh". 360nobs. 3 August 2015.
- ^ "D Prince – Oga Titus". TunezJam.com. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "D'Prince – Ojoro Cancel ft. Wizkid". Tooxclusive. 7 March 2014.
- ^ "D'Prince – OYO (On Your Own)". Tooxclusive. 5 September 2014.
- ^ "D Prince – Call Police ft Don Jazzy". Tunezjam.com. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Wad Up feat. D'prince". Amazon. 1 July 2011.
- ^ "New Music: Mavins – Dorobucci". Bella Naija. 1 March 2014.
- ^ "The Mavins – Adaobi ft. Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello & Dija". Tooxclusive. 27 May 2014.
- ^ "The Mavins – Looku Looku ft. Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, D'Prince, Di'Ja, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello". Tooxclusive. 31 October 2014.
External links
- Twitter account
- Facebook account