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DJ Jimmy Jatt
Musical artist and disc jockey
Musical artist
Jimmy Jatt Amu (born Oluwaforijimi Adewale Amu on October 15, ), known professionally as DJ Jimmy Jatt, is a Nigerian disc jockey who is revered as one of the pioneering Afrobeatship hop DJs in Nigeria.[1][2] He started out his music career as a rapper under the sobriquet Master J but delved into DJing after his failure in getting signed by a record label despite releasing a handful of songs including a demo recording.[3] He is best known for his Jimmy's Jump Off concert, an event he started in to become one of the most attended entertainment events in Nigeria.[4] In , he won the Hip Hop World Hall of Fame award at the maiden edition of The Headies for his contribution to hip-hop in Nigeria.[5]
Early life and career
Jimmy Amu is a native of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, but he was born and bred in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria where he had his basic and secondary education.
Born to a father who was a sound equipment dealer, Jimmy Jatt developed interest in music at a tender age. He grew up listening to various genres of music including pop, afrojuju, highlife, afrobeat, jazz, hip-hop, rhythm and blues and soul.[6] He began his career as a rapper under the stage name Master J but had to switch into DJing after he failed to secure a record label contract upon releasing several songs and demos.[7] He soon became popular as a DJ for hosting a street carnival called "Road Block", an event which involved lyrical rap battles between upcoming and underground rappers.[8] In , he released a mixtape titled The Definition, a compilation of songs which features several Nigerian artistes including Sound Sultan, 2Baba, Mode 9, Naeto C, 9ice, Ruggedman, eLDee, M.I among others.
The mixtape included "Stylee", a song which features vocals from 2Baba, Mode 9 and ElaJoe and went on to be nominated in two categories at the edition of the Channel O Music Video Awards.[9][10] With a T.V programme called Jimmy's Jump Off, several collaborations, awards and nominations and endorsement deals; DJ Jimmy Jatt is highly recognised and revered for pushing hip-hop in Nigeria.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
- The Definition ()
- The Industry Vol 1 ()
- Urban Heartbeat ()
References
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Jimmy Jatt Amu (born Oluwaforijimi Adewale Amu on October 15, ), known professionally as DJ Jimmy Jatt, is a Nigerian disc jockey who is revered as one of the pioneering Afrobeats hip hop DJs in Nigeria.Retrieved 20 March
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"#ThrowBack: DJ Jimmy Jatt – "Stylee" ft.
DJ Jimmy Jatt (born October 15, ) is a renowned Nigerian disc jockey who is regarded as one of the country’s first hip-hop DJs. His real name is Oluwaforijimi Adewale Amu. Under the stage name Master J, he began his musical career as a rapper.2face, Mode 9 & ElaJoe". tooXclusive. Retrieved 19 March