Password (record producer)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Patrick Mathias |
| Born | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Cross River State |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, afro pop, african hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Patrick Mathias, popularly known as Password, is a Nigerian record producer, singer and songwriter.[1] He is best known for co-writing the song "Gobe" with Davido, which peaked at number 1 on MTV Base's Official Naija Top Ten Chart.[2] He won MTN's SongStar contest with Don Jazzy.[3][4] Password has continued to work in the Nigerian music and movie industry and as a producer and songwriter.
He was also the Creative Director for Ultima Productions/960 Music which was a partnership formed for the funding, marketing, distribution and promotions of the MTN Project Fame Winners. His is influenced by a wide range of eclectic music sources, from hip hop to RnB, country music, African folk, reggae and dancehall.
He is the Founder of a content hub known as Kingdom Pop Culture (KPC) for Creatives.
He has been credited for his work on numerous songs, including "Mercy" by Praiz and "Born Champion" by General Pype.[5][6] His popular gospel hit song "Amaghimo" became a global anthem shortly after its release, and it has also peaked in various music charts across Africa.
His debut album The Call was released in 2021, and its features song collaborations with Agent Snypa, Testimony Jaga, Ada Ehi and Protek Illasheva.
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Bigiano - Shayo Master (2009) Producer
- Password - The Call (2021) Producer, Songwriter and Performer
Singles[edit]
- Password "Amaghimo" (2016) Producer, Songwriter and Performer
- Davido - "Gobe" (2012) Writer, Co-Producer
- Presh featuring Tiwa Savage - "I No Dey Lie" (2014)[7]
- Praiz - "Mercy" (2013) Writer and Producer
- Password - "All About You" (2013)
- General Pype - "Champion" (2011)
- Darey featuring 9ice and Jesse Jagz - "Style Na Style" (Remix) (2009)
- Darey - "Close" (Double Dare Vol.1&2 (Heartbeat)) (2011) Writer and Producer
- Darey - "Maybe" (Double Dare Vol.1&2 (Heartbeat)) (2011)
- Geoffrey Oji - "Bursting My Brain" (2015)
- Darey - "Cure the World" (Double Dare Vol.1&2 (Heartbeat)) (2011) Writer and Co-Producer
- Ada Ehi featuring Buchi Atuonwu - "Congratulations" Producer
- KPC featuring Henrisoul - "On Your Mind" (2021) Producer
- Praiz "No Pain" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
- Praiz "Odo Yewu" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password
- Praiz "Ring On It" (2020) feat. Olamide - Produced and Co-written by Password
- Praiz "Somebody" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
- Praiz "Madu" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password
- Praiz "Whatchu Gon Do" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password
- Jeff Akoh "I Do" (2018) Producer and Writer
- Darey "Paranoia" (2020) - Co-Written by Password
- Darey "Trying" (2020) - Written by Password
- Darey "Awele" (2020) -Co-Written by Password
- Darey "Black and Beautiful" (2020) - Written by Password
- Darey "Inseparable" (2020) - Co-Written by Password
- Darey "Water Fire (2020) - Written by Password
- Bigiano "Chiquito" (2020)- Written and Produced by Password
- Chinyere Udoma "Oza" (2019) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
- Chinyere Udoma "Overdose" (2019) - Produced by Password
- Agent Snypa "Unconditional" (2017) Producer and Co-writer
- Snypa "Spotlight" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
- TB1 "You Deserve It All" (2019) -Produced by Password
- Soltune "It is Working" (2019) -Produced and Co-Written by Password
- Fido Cleff "Na You" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
- Victor Ike "Omewoya" (2020) -Produced and Co-Written by Password
- Crix B "Kpakam" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password
- JerryK "Holy Ghost Flight" (2019) - Produced and Co-Written by Password
- Michael Pounds "Komaleto" - Written and Produced by Password
- Geoffrey "Sorry Sir" (2017) Producer and Co-writer
- Willicino "Ayanda" (2017) Producer and Co-writer
- Willicino "Ayanda remix" ft Timaya (2017) Producer and Writer
- Michael Pounds "Faithful God" - Written and Produced by Password
- Michael Pounds "Baba" - Written and Produced by Password
- Michael Pounds "Courts" - Produced and Co-written by Password
- Michael Pounds "Inkosi Yamakosi" - Written and Produced by Password
- Michael Pounds "Praise My Way Through"- Co-Written and Produced by Password
- Geoffrey "Monalisa" (2015) Writer and Producer
Movie soundtracks[edit]
- Hoodrush (2012) [citation needed]
- Journey to Self (2012) [citation needed]
Awards[edit]
- Best Movie Soundtrack at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards for Hoodrush Soundtrack.[8]
- New Act of The Year at the 2019 Loveworld International Music Awards(LIMA) for "Amaghimo"
References[edit]
- ^ Aribaba. "10 Most Underrated Music Producers In Nigeria". www.jaguda.com. Jaguda. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ O, Onos (10 June 2013). "Davido's "Gobe" Clinches the Top Spot on This Week's MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten Chart". Bellanaija. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Password wins MTN SongStar contest". www.thisdaylive.com/. ThisDay. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "[Photos] Password Wins MTN Songstar Gets Porsche Car From". www.okgist.com.ng. OkGist. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Praiz – Mercy (Prod by Password)". tooxclusive.com/. TooExclusive. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ Aribaba. "10 Most Underrated Music Producers In Nigeria". www.jaguda.com. Jaguda. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ Daily Post, Presh drops ‘I No Dey Lie’ featuring Tiwa Savage
- ^ "#NMA2013: Nollywood Movies Awards 2013 (Winners – Complete Full List)". www.360nobs.com. 360nobs. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.