Crayon (singer) explained

Crayon
Birth Name:Charles Chibueze Chukwu
Alias:Crayonthis, Captain Hook
Birth Date:2004 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria
Genre:Afrobeats
Instrument:Keyboard
Years Active:2019present

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

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

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

EPs

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EP details
Cray Cray[12]
Twelve A.M[13] [14]
  • Released: 26 March 2021
  • Label: Mavin Records, Blowtime Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitleAlbum
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
2022Ijo (Laba Laba)[20]
—
2023The One (Chop Life)—
Modupe—
Belle Full (with. Victony, KTIZO)—
FADE AWAY—
If I Be You—

As featured artist

YearTitleAlbum
2019"Based on Kpa" (Ladipoe feat. Crayon)[21] Know You
2022Overloading (Overdose) (Mavins, Crayon & Ayra Starr feat. Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce)[22] —
2023Sunflawa (Cheque with. Crayon)—
Yo Fam! (Sarz feat. Crayon & Skrillex)—
OHEMA (with. Crayon & bella Shmurda)—
2024Away (Smallgod with. Kweku Flick, Crayon, Stunn)—
Reset (feat. Crayon & Bella Shmurda)—

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-06-01 . Mavin subsidiary, blowtime entertainment unveils new artiste, Crayon . 2022-10-19 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  2. Web site: Alake . Motolani . 2020-03-09 . Crayon: From four UTME attempts and depression to MAVIN [Pulse Interview] ]. 2022-10-19 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  3. Web site: Aromolaran . Michael . 2022-07-14 . Crayon Discusses His New Single 'Ijo (laba laba)', Overdose, and His Time in the Music Industry . 2022-10-19 . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . en-GB.
  4. Web site: I Sat For JAMB Five Times, Afrobeat Star Crayon Dailytrust . 2022-10-19 . dailytrust.com. 29 August 2022 .
  5. Web site: Peter . Dennis Ade . 2019-07-12 . Watch Crayon's Debut Solo Music Video For "So Fine" . 2022-10-19 . The NATIVE . en-US.
  6. Web site: Alake . Motolani . 2021-03-26 . Crayon evolves, excels and shines on his sophomore EP, 'Twelve AM' [Pulse EP Review] ]. 2022-10-19 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  7. Web site: Esomnofu . Emmanuel . 2022-07-27 . TurnTable Top 100: Fireboy DML & Crayon Dominate This Week's Charts . 2022-10-19 . The NATIVE . en-US.
  8. Web site: 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 . 2022-10-19 . www.turntablecharts.com.
  9. Web site: Trench to Triumph' chronicles my journey, reality – Crayon . 2024-06-13 . www.premiumtimesng.com.
  10. Web site: Crayon Reveals How Don Jazzy Discovered Him . 2024-06-13 . Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station ! . en.
  11. Web site: Okanlawon . Taiwo . 20 November 2023 . Crayon speaks on battling drug addiction before fame . pmnewsnigeria.
  12. Web site: Onabanjo . Adedamola . 2019-07-15 . Crayon Debuts 6-Track EP 'Cray Cray' with So Fine Video . 2023-01-10 . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . en-GB.
  13. Web site: Alake . Motolani . 2021-03-26 . Rema, Ayra Starr, Bella Shmurda feature on Crayon's new EP, 'Twelve AM' . 2022-10-19 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  14. Web site: Crayon Is Nigeria's Prince of Bright Pop Melodies - OkayAfrica . 2023-01-10 . www.okayafrica.com . en.
  15. Web site: Onabanjo . Adedamola . 2020-02-07 . Crayon Shares Video For First Post EP Single, 'Kpano' . 2023-01-10 . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . en-GB.
  16. Web site: Onabanjo . Adedamola . 2020-03-24 . Crayon Picks Up Single Run With Rhythmic London-Produced Single 'Shima' . 2023-01-10 . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . en-GB.
  17. Web site: Alake . Motolani . 2020-08-01 . Crayon releases new single, 'Sometime' . 2022-10-19 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  18. Web site: Interview: Crayon's Time Is Now - OkayAfrica . 2023-01-10 . www.okayafrica.com . en.
  19. Web site: 2022-01-01 . Crayon... Colourful Sounds Of Football Enthusiast . 2023-01-10 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  20. Web site: Nigerian singer Crayon alleges corrupt officials 'killed' his Manchester United dream Goal.com . 2022-10-21 . www.goal.com.
  21. Web site: Soundcity . 2019-07-12 . Watch Mavin Records' latest signee Crayon and Stream his debut EP, 'Cray Cray' . 2023-01-10 . Soundcity . en-US.
  22. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2022-05-14 . Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled "Overdose" featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce . 2022-10-19 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2019-10-01 . Headies 2019 Nominees List: Davido, Wizkid And Burna Boy Vie For Top Awards . 2022-10-19 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.

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