Greatness Jones Explained

Greatness Jones
Alias:Emthree, Greatness, GJ
Birth Name:Charles Oluwafunsho Nnaji
Birth Date:31 August 1990
Origin:Hackney, London, England
Genre:Hip hop, Trap, R&B, Electronic
Occupations:Record producer, songwriter
Years Active:2010–present
Associated Acts:Scorcher, PW, Ari Lennox, Dave East, Giggs, Avelino

Charles Oluwafunsho Nnaji (born 31 August 1990), better known by his stage name Greatness Jones is a British record producer, composer and songwriter of Nigerian descent.He has worked with British hip-hop artists such as Giggs, Avelino, Scorcher and more.

Background

Charles was born on 31 August 1990 in Hackney, London to Nigerian parents. His Mother is of the Yoruba and his father is of the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. His Mother came to the United Kingdom in the mid 1980s. He graduated from Cardinal Pole RC School in Hackney, London in 2006 and went to study Business and Information systems at University of Hertfordshire in 2008.

Music career

Greatness Jones' production career began in the UK, where he worked with some of the most relevant artists in the music scene. It was on a vacation to New York City where he met a few up and coming and household name rappers such as Bynoe & Nas' Mass Appeal signee Dave East. After returning to the UK Greatness Jones maintained relationships he had established in New York City and started to send music to musicians he had met. As a result, songs produced by Greatness Jones started receiving radio play on stations such as Hot 97 & Power 105.1. He also landed a track on DJ Whoo Kid's 'The Elevation Vol. 2' Mixtape, track entitled 'Roll Up' by Dave East.

Production style

Greatness uses the music production software Logic Pro along with custom plug-ins to make his beats. He usually produces space like mystic mellow beats which are distinguished by their hard-hitting sound and the use of heavy basslines, 808 kicks and sped up hi-hats.

Discography

2014

PWFrom London With Love[1]

DJ Whoo KidThe Elevation Vol. 2[3]

Scorcher1 of 1[4]

2015

Mark Asari – Good One Single

2016

Bonkaz – Mixtape of The Year[8]

GiggsLandlord[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mechanical Dummy – Unlocking The Mechanics Behind Creativity. Mechanicaldummy.com. 29 July 2020.
  2. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.17695/title.pw-f-ari-lennox-cause-me-pain-> Music Video
  3. http://www.datpiff.com/DJ-Whoo-Kid-DJ-S-Whit-The-Elevation-Vol-2-mixtape.603300.html> Mixtape
  4. Web site: israbox.co. Israbox.co. 29 July 2020.
  5. Web site: SCORCHER FT. G MONEY & J AVALANCHE - LORD [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] - Grime Culture | Home of New Music Releases . 2016-09-26 . 2016-09-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160927074657/http://www.grimeculture.com/2014/12/scorcher-ft-g-money-j-avalanche-lord.html . dead .
  6. Web site: [NEW SONG] Scorcher Collaborates With G Frsh for 'Smoking While We Drink' (Music Video)]. Mixtapemadness.com. 24 November 2015. 29 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Mark Asari track featuring Giggs . . 2016-09-26 . 2016-09-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160927064111/http://www.redbull.com/uk/en/music/stories/1331749965827/mark-asari-giggs . dead .
  8. Web site: London MC Bonkaz Starts 2016 on a High Note with 'Mixtape of the Year' | PigeonsandPlanes . 2016-09-26 . 2016-09-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160927200252/http://pigeonsandplanes.com/music/2016/02/bonkaz-mixtape-of-the-year . dead .
  9. News: Giggs: Landlord review – frighteningly good. 14 August 2016. The Guardian. 29 July 2020.
  10. Web site: Greatness Jones. Discogs.com. 29 July 2020.
  11. Web site: Avelino - Late Nights in the 15 (Video) | Content Dope . 2016-09-26 . 2016-09-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160927182413/http://www.contentdope.com/2016/09/avelino-late-nights-in-the-15-video/ . dead .