Singing is one thing but creating a magical beat for a song takes it to another level as no artiste can sing without music producers.
In a nation like Nigeria, Music producers have been the most intergral part of our music because an average Nigerian listens more to the beat than the song itself.
Professional music production requires creativity and it’s technical.
It requires well-developed listening skills, a good handle on recording technology, a deep musical knowledge.
The year 2022 has been fantastic for our music(Nigerian) industry with hits upon hits, but we have to acknowledge the master minds behind every songs.
Below are top 10 Music producers for the year 2022
1. Magicsticks
Magicsticks is producer behind most of the hit songs this year(2022), he’s the producer behind all Asake‘s songs, infact he produced Asake’s album “Mr Money With The Vibe” and whenever you hear “Tune into the King of Sounds and Blues” to all Asake‘s songs that’s him.
He produced DJ Spinall‘s “Pallazo” With Asake, ‘Bad Boy‘ by Oxlade x Mayorkun, “Oshey Boys” by Mayorkun, Tiwa Savage‘s “Loaded” with Asake.
2. P2J
P2J is Wizkid‘s personal producer, he produced almost all the tracks on Wizkid’s “More Love, Less Ego“. He also produced 4 songs “Science“, “Whiskey“, “Dirty Secrets“, “For My hand” on Burna Boy‘s “Love Damini“.
He also produced 2 tracks, “i” and “Tell Everybody” on Omah Lay‘s “Boy Alone“.
3. Reward Beatz
Reward Beatz, is the producer behind Kizz Daniel’s viral song “Buga“, he’s also the one behind Iyanya‘s “Like” featuring Davido and Kizz Daniel.
Popularly known as Banger, Reward Beatz also produced Young Jonn’s “Xtra Cool“.
4. P-Prime
P-Prime is the starboy producer, he is popularly known for the tag “P“, “Giddem“, at the beginning or end of all his productions.
He produced “Bandana” by Fireboy DML ft. Asake, “Electricity” by Davido and Pheelz, Wizkid‘s “Pressure“, Burna Boy‘s “Alone” , DJ Tunez “Majo” and all the tracks on Asa‘s album “V“.
5. Blaisebeatz
Blaisebeatz is another wonderful producer, He rose to stardom in 2020 with, the production hit “Pami” by DJ Tunez.
He was the producer behind Chris Brown and Wizkid’s “Call Me Everyday“, Kizz Daniel‘s “Cough“, also co-produced “Buga” with Reward Beatz, Blaqbonez “Ess Mama“, Buju(BNXN) “In My Mind” and “LOOSE EMOTIONS”, “No Wahala” by 1daBaton and more.
6. ANDRE VIBEZ
ANDRE VIBEZ is Mavins records inside producer, he produced one of the biggest songs this year(2022) and that’s Rema‘s “Calm Down” and “Dirty“, he also produced Mavins record hit song “Won Da Mo“, he also produced Ayra Starr’s “Rush“.
7. Tempoe
Tempoe is popularly known for the tag “MÄD!“, he is the producer behind Omah Lay‘s “Soso“, Victony‘s “Soweto“.
He also produced Joeboy‘s “Contour“, “The Front Door” – MI Abaga featuring Duncan Mighty,” Iz Going” by Bad Boy Timz.
8. Kukbeats
Have you guys ever wonder how Ruger got to have so many hit songs? well the answer is Kukbeat.
He produced Ruger‘s “Dior“, “Snapchat” and also the current trending song “Asiwaju“.
9. Niphkeys
Niphkeys is another producer with another great run this year(2022), he’s best know with the amapiano beat and he’s the brain behind most Zinoleesky‘s amapiano songs.
This year(2022) he produced Skiibi‘s “Bobo“, Omah Lay‘s “I’m a Mess“, Mohbad‘s “Ronaldo“, Zinoleesky “Rocking“, “Loving You” and “Blessing“, Reekado Banks “Man of The Year“.
10. Ragee
Ragee’s name may not be familiar to you, but we’re confident you’ve heard his talent on some of your favorite recordings and from one of the largest afrobeat artists. Ikechukwu Clinton Nnaemeka, commonly known as Ragee, is perhaps the hottest producer in Nigerian music. Nonetheless, Ragee made his public debut in 2020 by producing Bad Boy Timz’s track “Have Fun.”
In 2023, Ragee became a household name after producing perhaps the biggest contender for song of the summer and song of the year, “Unavailable” by Davido off his fourth studio album, Timeless.
