Tiwa Savage and Don Jazzy in the studio.
1. You Bad
This song takes us back to the good old days of
Mo’hits Records. One of Wande Coal’s best ever songs, the lyrics are
well constructed to woo any attractive lady be it fat or slim. Don
Jazzy’s beats were superb as he displayed professionalism in music
production once more.
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2. Bumper To Bumper
Bumper to Bumper will go down as Wande Coal’s biggest song. It was
the track that sold him to us. Don Jazzy’s beats and backing vocals more
than made the song.
3. Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist was the last official collaboration between Don Jazzy
and his former partner D’banj. It was the song that sold the latter to
an international audience especially in the UK. The beats-boxing was on
point and really pushed the sound to a different level.
4. Mobolowowon
This was one of the songs that introduced D’banj to limelight. The
singer narrated his struggles overseas and his return to Nigeria
pursue music. This is one of the rare track where D’banj plays his
harmonica. The track was also one of Don Jazzy’s introductory tracks
back in the days.
5. Surulere
Surulere by Dr. Sid was proof that Don Jazzy can make a star out
of anyone. As the name implies, (Surulere) meaning patience. That was
what worked for Dr. Sid as he moved fast to becoming the top act in Don
Jazzy’s pecking order.
6. Dorobucci
Some critics call it the song of the decade, others say it’s not
worth the hype. Whichever side you are on, the awards it has garnered
since its release has determined its impact. Dorobucci introduced the
acts on Don Jazzy’s new record label, Mavin Records. It featured Don
Jazzy and Mo’Hits veterans Dr. Sid and D’Prince as well as new acts Tiwa
Savage, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Di’Ja.
7. Scape Goat
Scapegoat was the track that caught Kanye West’s attention and led
to the beginning of the end for Mo’Hits. Kanye was on its remix. It
featured the magic combination D’Banj and Don Jazzy, something that fans
still long for, three years after the acrimonious split of the best duo
out of Nigeria.
8. Pere
Like Dorobucci for Mavin, Pere was the song that
introduced the Nigerian music lovers to the Mo’hits crew. It was the
first hint that Don Jazzy knew how to work artists to bring out the best
in them, playing to their strengths.
9. Ten Ten
In Ten ten Don Jazzy played to the rythm of the
popular children’s game of teh same name, creating a playful beat that
was great to rap to and dance to. a
10. Eminado
Eminado was veered away from Don
Jazzy’s usual hard dance beats. Produced for Tiwa Savage, the softer
sound complemented the singer’s sweet voice.
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