Crayon (singer)
Crayon | |
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Birth name | Charles Chibueze Chukwu |
Also known as | Crayonthis, Captain Hook |
Born | Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria | 8 July 1997
Genres | Afrobeats |
Occupations |
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Instrument | Keyboard |
Years active | 2019–present |
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Charles Chibueze Chukwu (born 8 July 1997), professionally known as Crayon, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2019, he was signed to Mavin Records.[1]
Early life
[edit]Crayon was born in Orile Iganmu, a community in Surulere, a suburb in Lagos State. He hails from Ebonyi State. At age 7, he moved to Ojo, Lagos where he grew up in a family of four.[2] For his secondary education, he attended Treasure Court College, in Ojo.[3]
Career
[edit]In May 2019, Crayon was signed to Blowtime Entertainment, an imprint of Mavin Records.[4] On 12 July 2019, he released his debut EP Cray Cray.[5]
On 19 March 2021, Crayon released the single "Jackpot" featuring Bella Shmurda, off his second EP Twelve A.M that was released on 26 March 2021.[6] Crayon released the single "Ijo (Laba Laba)" on 6 July 2022, which peaked at number 5 on the Turntable Top 100 chart.[7][8]
Crayon's debut album, Trench to Triumph, delves into his challenging upbringing in a crowded apartment with nine people and rise to success in the music industry.[9] Crayon's musical talent was discovered by Mavin in-house producer Baby Fresh, even though Crayon did not share his music on social media at the time. He overcame a period of depression in 2015 after failing to gain admission to university.[10] Crayon has spoken openly about overcoming drug addiction with the help of Baby Fresh.[11]
Discography
[edit]EPs
[edit]Title | EP details |
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Cray Cray[12] |
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Twelve A.M[13][14] |
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Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]Year | Title | Album |
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2020 | "Kpano"[15] | Non-album single |
"Shima"[16] | ||
"Mo Bad" | ||
"On Code" (with. London) | ||
"Sometime"[17] | ||
"Do Me" | ||
2021 | "Jackpot" (feat. Bella Shmurda)[18] | Twelve A.M |
"Excuse me (Rock You)" (feat. Toby Shang)[19] | Non-album single | |
2022 | Ijo (Laba Laba)[18][20] | |
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2023 | The One (Chop Life) | — |
Modupe | — | |
Belle Full (with. Victony, KTIZO) | — | |
FADE AWAY | — | |
If I Be You | — |
As featured artist
[edit]Year | Title | Album |
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2019 | "Based on Kpa" (Ladipoe feat. Crayon)[21] | Know You |
2022 | Overloading (Overdose) (Mavins, Crayon & Ayra Starr feat. Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce)[22] | — |
2023 | Sunflawa (Cheque with. Crayon) | — |
Yo Fam! (Sarz feat. Crayon & Skrillex) | — | |
OHEMA (with. Crayon & bella Shmurda) | — | |
2024 | Away (Smallgod with. Kweku Flick, Crayon, Stunn) | — |
Reset (feat. Crayon & Bella Shmurda) | — |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Ceremony | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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2019 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [23] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Mavin subsidiary, blowtime entertainment unveils new artiste, Crayon". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (9 March 2020). "Crayon: From four UTME attempts and depression to MAVIN [Pulse Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Aromolaran, Michael (14 July 2022). "Crayon Discusses His New Single 'Ijo (laba laba)', Overdose, and His Time in the Music Industry". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "I Sat For JAMB Five Times, Afrobeat Star Crayon | Dailytrust". dailytrust.com. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (12 July 2019). "Watch Crayon's Debut Solo Music Video For "So Fine"". The NATIVE. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (26 March 2021). "Crayon evolves, excels and shines on his sophomore EP, 'Twelve AM' [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (27 July 2022). "TurnTable Top 100: Fireboy DML & Crayon Dominate This Week's Charts". The NATIVE. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Fireboy DML & Asake's "Bandana" Spends a Fifth Week as the No. 1 Song in Nigeria, Tiwa Savage & Zinoleesky Debuts at No. 8 with "Jaiye Foreign" on the Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Trench to Triumph' chronicles my journey, reality – Crayon". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Crayon Reveals How Don Jazzy Discovered Him". Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station !. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo (20 November 2023). "Crayon speaks on battling drug addiction before fame". pmnewsnigeria.
- ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (15 July 2019). "Crayon Debuts 6-Track EP 'Cray Cray' with So Fine Video". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (26 March 2021). "Rema, Ayra Starr, Bella Shmurda feature on Crayon's new EP, 'Twelve AM'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Crayon Is Nigeria's Prince of Bright Pop Melodies - OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (7 February 2020). "Crayon Shares Video For First Post EP Single, 'Kpano'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (24 March 2020). "Crayon Picks Up Single Run With Rhythmic London-Produced Single 'Shima'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (1 August 2020). "Crayon releases new single, 'Sometime'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Interview: Crayon's Time Is Now - OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Crayon... Colourful Sounds Of Football Enthusiast". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 1 January 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Nigerian singer Crayon alleges corrupt officials 'killed' his Manchester United dream | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ Soundcity (12 July 2019). "Watch Mavin Records' latest signee Crayon and Stream his debut EP, 'Cray Cray'". Soundcity. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (14 May 2022). "Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled "Overdose" featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce". BellaNaija. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Headies 2019 Nominees List: Davido, Wizkid And Burna Boy Vie For Top Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2022.