Don Jazzy (born Michael Collins Ajereh) is a household name in the Nigerian music industry.
Currently, the CEO of Mavin Records and also the founder of now-defunct Mo’ Hits Records, Don Jazzy works as a music producer, audio engineer, singer, and songwriter.
He gained prominence after producing albums, No Long Thing, and Rundown/Funk You Up. He has also worked with music artists such as D’Banj, Sauce Kid (Sinzu), Dr SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince, Jay-Z, and Kanye West in a very illustrious career.
On the 3rd of April 2021, the Nigerian music producer sparked mixed reactions on social media after sharing a picture of his ex-wife, whom he got married to in 2001 while in London.
Don Jazzy teamed up with music artiste, D’Banj to start Mo’ Hits Records in 2004. Together, they created a music brand that lasted almost a decade.
Under the music label, he produced albums, No Long Thing, and Rundown/Funk You Up. He became known for his famous line, It’s Don Jazzy Again!, which served as an introduction for songs in which he featured. Don Jazzy worked with Wande Coal, D’Prince, and Dr. SID, contributing to the production of landmark albums such as Wande Coal‘s Mushin 2 MoHits.
With vast experience in audio engineering and music production, he went on to feature in background vocals for D’Banj, Sauce Kid, Dr. SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince, and Jay-Z, gaining International recognition after working as a producer at Very Good Beatz for Kanye West in 2011. He also worked with Jay-Z during that period. In March 2012, Don Jazzy and D’Banj decided to part ways, due to artistic differences.
