Otaniyen-Uwa Daniel professionally known as Killertunes is a Nigerian record producer and songwriter who has produced "Manya" by Wizkid, "Motigbana" by Olamide, "Baba" by DJ Spinall featuring Kizz daniel and "Bobo" by Mayorkun featuring Davido.[1]
Killertunes | |
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 Killertunes in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Otaniyen-Uwa Daniel |
| Also known as | Shabalistica |
| Born | 22 June 1994 Benin City |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, songwriter, singer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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Killertunes won the Headies award producer of the year in 2019 for the song "Fake Love" by Duncan Mighty and Wizkid and he was nominated for Afro hip-hop producer of the year at the Beatz awards 2022 for the song "big energy" by Ladipoe. He also has nominations for producer of the year at the Nigeria Entertainment award and City people music awards and a nomination for best music at the Top Naija Music Award.[2][3][4]
Background and career
editIn 2020, Killertunes was listed among the Top beat makers in Nigeria.[5]
In 2019 Killertunes released his debut Extended play titled "Gbedu & things" he featured Dj tunez in the five-song EP.[6]
Discography
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (April 2023) |
| Title | Year released | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manya | 2017 | Wizkid, Mut4Y | EU4RIA |
| Motigbana | 2018 | Olamide | non-album single |
| Baba | Dj Spinall, Kizz Daniel | Iyanu | |
| Bobo | Mayorkun, Davido | The Mayor of Lagos | |
| Fake love | Duncan Mighty, Wizkid | non- album single | |
| Doyin | 2019 | Mr. Eazi, Simi | |
| Big Energy | 2022 | Ladipoe |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Recipient(s) and nominees(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beatz Awards | 2022 | Killertunes | Afro hip-hop producer of the year | Nominated | [3] |
| Nigerian Entertainment Awards | 2021 | Killertunes | Music Producer of the year | Nominated | [4] |
| City People music Awards | 2022 | Killertunes | Music Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
| Top Naija Music Award | 2022 | Killertunes | Best Music | Nominated | |
| The Headies Awards | 2019 | Killertunes | Producer of the year | Won | [2] |
| The Beatz Awards 2018 | 2018 | Killertunes | Afro beats producer of the year | Won | [7] |
| Afro highlife producer of the year | Won | ||||
| Producer of the year | Won |
References
edit- ^ George (2020-07-28). "Killertunes Biography, Net worth in 2023 and Music Career". Afrokonnect. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ a b Bada, Gbenga (2019-10-20). "Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ a b "Nominees – The Beatz Awards". Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ a b "FULL LIST: Simi, Tiwa Savage, Niniola nominated for Nigerian Entertainment Awards". TheCable Lifestyle. 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ Olonilua, Ademola (2020-12-21). "Unsung music heroes: Top Nigerian beatmakers in 2020". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (2019-12-06). "Listen to Killertunes' debut EP, 'Gbedu & Things'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- ^ Omoruyi, Omoleye (2018-11-22). "Johnny Drille, DJ Cuppy, DJ Spinall, Killertunes win top awards at #TheBeatzAwards 2018 (PHOTOS) » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-09.