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  • It’ll be disrespectful for me to do ‘Shaku Shaku’ songs -Jaywon

    Former Kennis Music superstar, Jaywon, has told his fans not to expect him to follow the trending style of music as he considers such disrespectful.

    The reason this ‘This Year’ crooner said of his decision was not to be seen as a new artiste.

    “For someone like me who have been making waves in the Nigerian music industry for so long, it is going to be disrespectful for me to continue

    Zanku or Shaku Shaku kind of song,” Jaywon said.

    “At this point in my career, there are some kinds of music I can’t do anymore, only if I want to be seen as an upcoming artiste.

    Give these young acts just 2-3 years; they will probably be struggling with their music career.”

    Jaywon also said his music has so far been paying his bills and he has even made more money than some new artistes with hit songs.

    “Since I started my music career I don’t do any other thing apart from it because it always paying my bills,” said Jaywon.

    “Believe me, till today, I still collect my royalty cheque from my former record label, Kennis Music, every month. Infact, I made more this year than some new artiste with hit songs.

    “If you make a music that last for just two months that means you will only make money for the two months, but if you can make a good song that can last for years, you will definitely make money for longer year. So, it is not about just making hit songs, it is about understanding the business side of music and recording songs with good content.”

    Jaywon’s recent work titled, ‘Aje,’ is doing well and the artiste said, “I am working on Aje remix with one of the biggest Nigerian artiste which will be out soon. When it comes to music with good content in the last two years, no one has done better than Jaywon.

  • Jaywon restores Banky W’s poster

    Hip hop act Jaywon has shown love to his fellow artiste, Banky W, who is contesting to become a member of House of Representatives, in Eti Osa constituency.

    On Thursday, Jaywon shared a video on Instagram in which he was seen going to properly place a standing poster of Banky W which had fallen over.

    The move as the artiste walked over to properly place the poster before returning to his vehicle was captured on video.

    “On my way back home last night I saw this, and I had to stop by to do the needful,” Jaywon wrote.

    Read also: Banky W to battle Obanikoro’s son for Eti-Osa Reps seat

    Since declaring his intention to go into politics last year, Banky W has intensified his campaign ahead of the February 16 general elections.

    Many people, including celebrities have praised the gesture.

    Sound Sultan wrote, ‘God bless u’ and while responding in the comments section, Jaywon also prayed for Banky W, writing , ‘@bankywellington Oluwa cover you big bro.’

  • Jaywon, Small Doctor others thrill at Chelsea Beach Fiesta

    Nigeria’s premium gin – Chelsea London Dry Gin ended 2018 on a memorable note, hosting consumers to an end of year beach carnival tagged ‘Catching Fun with Jaywon’.

    The music fiesta which was held at Barracuda Beach Resort, Lagos, had artistes like Small Doctor, Jaywon, Dotman, Joeel, Solidstar, Slimcase, Dremo and a host of upcoming artistes.

    Brand Manager Chelsea London Dry Gin, Afolabi Kasomo, said the followed an earlier successful one; Felabration. He noted that consumers asked for another brand experience after the recent sponsorship of Felabration and the beach fiesta was the perfect response to their request.

    There were fun games at the event for attendees and winners went home with lots of branded and household gift items like TV, Refrigerators, Washing Machines, and Microwave Ovens among others.

  • Jaywon cooks new jamz with Puffy Tee

    Jaywon cooks new jamz with Puffy Tee

    Since releasing his third studio album, ‘Oba Orin’, in 2016, singer Iledare Oluwajuwonlo, aka Jaywon is not showing any sign of slowing down.
    This time, Jaywon who is also the boss of Next World Music has pitched his tent with music producer Puffy Tee, going by his social media posts at the weekend.
    “After so many years, I’m back in the studio with the legendary producer @officialpuffytee,” he wrote on his Instagram account on Sunday, posting a picture of himself and Puffy Tee in the studio.
    “I miss working with you big bro. Let’s do magic. I don’t know if I can say I’m on the way to another album or EP lol but all join. Let’s go.”
    Puffy Tee whose real name is Temidayo Babatope Joseph was given a special recognition award for his contribution to entertainment at the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards. He has produced top musicians such as Mayorkun, 9ice, X-Project, VIP, Olu Maintain, JJC, Pasuma, Rayce and others.
    To show the results of their work, Jaywon took to Twitter to write; “Two songs in 30 minutes with the legendary @iam_puffytee. Work with the best and get the best.”
    And about an hour later, Jaywon also posted on Twitter: “Too many songs I don’t know what to do with them.”

  • Jaywon’s Nextworld music signs first act

    Jaywon’s Nextworld music signs first act

    As his own way of giving back to the society, former Kennis Music act, Jaywon, has officially signed his first act to his newly launched record label, Nextworld music.
    Jaywon, last Tuesday, welcomed Bayelsa born singer, Desmond Idubamo Jonah, better known as Twist Da Fireman, to his imprint.
    Twist, an InfoTech graduate of Sikkim Manipal University, Ghana disclosed that he is thoroughly set for the industry and the challenges ahead. Being signed on the label, he said, will increase his fan base aid his growth because he will be working with the right hands.
    Twist Da Fireman officially broke into the music industry in 2013 when he moved to Lagos. But it wasn’t until 2014, when he made a cross-over to the Lagos music scene with his mid-tempo Summer Jam, Pause It that the budding star got the media sphere buzzing.
    The artiste has also worked with some of the best hands in Ghana especially the likes of Trigmatic, Rachael and Kessi.
    Twist Da Fireman has been described as a splendid vocalist who oozes versatility as his unique sound blends Dance-hall, Afrobeat, R&B and Reggae into one tightly knit package.
    His songs span from ballads full of depth, sometimes to controversial subject matter as well as, as his Dance-hall tendency implies, songs that are just meant to get you in the mood for the groove.

  • Jaywon, Jesse Jaggz, others thrill at Glitz Event Centre

    IT was an evening of glitz last Monday October 3rd when the new Glitz Event Centre was launched amidst funfair with Jaywon and Jesse Jaggz thrilling guests with their songs. Comedians like Funny bone, Dan the Humorous, Mimiko made sure the guests laughed hard.

    Situated around Maruwa bus-stop Lekki express road, Lagos Glitz Event sits on a two acre of land opposite a private beach and hotel.

    Glitz Event is built to host two different events simultaneously without hitches. The Glitz Imperial Marquee offers a space for 1200 guests for banquet style and 2000 guests for theatre-style inside prestigious ballroom that is both luxurious and classic in design complete with imposing crystal chandeliers. While the Glitz  Deluxe Marquee can similarly accommodate up to 300 guests, banquet style and 600guests theatre- style in an impressive large, column free hall.

    “The difference between Glitz Event Centre and others is that for  you don’t need to bring anything either sound or lights equipments we are position to take care of any kind of events. We have partners that we work with so you necessarily don’t need to do anything as you can attend your event as a guest so we take care of everything from start to finish if that’s is what you want us to do. So that is what makes us different from every other event centre’ said Adetola Juyitan CEO Glitz Occasions and Event Centre.

    The former banker however revealed that the event centre has been a dream of hers for about 10 years and she updated the business plan every year.

    “It was a dream,” she said, “and I tried to keep at it and thankfully this is where we are today.”

  • ‘HAVING A BABY MAMA IS NOT A BAD THING’ Jaywon

    ‘HAVING A BABY MAMA IS NOT A BAD THING’ Jaywon

    From his run with Kennis Music to running his own record label, Olajuwonlo Edahi, aka Jaywon, has come a long way in the Nigerian music industry. His 2012 song, This Year, is still serenading the airways and the artiste says that surpassing that track would be a feat. In this interview with OVWE MEDEME, he talks about his new album, charity works and beef in the industry among other issues.

    THERE has Jaywon been all this while?

    I’ve been around doing a lot of work. And I’m excited because of the album I just released. It is titled Oba Orin. That is basically what I’ve been up to. It is even more interesting for me because this time around, I decided to give out the first two week’s sales to Heritage Homes, a motherless babies home in Abuja.

    What’s the concept behind Oba Orin?

    After the release of the album, some of my fans started calling me Oba Orin. I didn’t give myself the name, and the title was not because I’m trying to be proud. On my twitter and I changed my handle to Oba Orin and it started trending. At some point, we had three different titles for the album. We discussed it, the marketer was in love with Oba Orin and we are like, since everyone loves it, we should put it up.

    How many tracks does the album have?

    It has 21 tracks, two skits and one intro.

    Did you feature any popular artiste in the album?

    Of course I featured some of the best voices in the industry, like Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Vector, Oritsefemi, Olamide, Phyno, Storm Rex, Mode 9  and a whole lot of other people.

    Talking about your label, how many artistes have you signed so far?

    I’ve always believed in discovering new talents and anyone who’s been following me will know that I discovered more producers than anybody in the industry. Basically my label is not just signing artistes, it’s about supporting some people, taking some particular people from one particular level to another. We like to discover new talents and see how we can support and groom them. We don’t need to sign them. I know in the industry, everybody believes in signing artistes. I don’t want to sign any artiste and keep him just there and not do what I’m supposed to do for him or her. So it’s not about just signing artiste, it’s about grooming them.

    What are some of the qualities you look out for when taking up an artiste?

    Right now, in Nigeria, talent is not enough right now, but one of the first things I look out for in an artiste is the talent. Secondly, I consider their attitude. Not everybody understands the power of you saying you want to support someone. It’s not all about me; it’s about the people I want to help. They need to understand that there are lots of artistes. I feel really bad when I go out there and meet people that are very talented and have good behaviour and they don’t have anyone to help them. That’s basically where I try to come in.

    In 2012, you were everywhere.  Do you have any song that will bring a banger again?

    This song This Year, to me is much more than a song. The song was so big that I might find it difficult to make such a song again. Some people even did a remix of the song without my knowledge. I was at Eko Hotel some days ago for Shalanga and the way the song came out, it sounded like a new song. So to me, it’s hard to make a new song like that again. I’m not planning on doing that type of song again because it might be very hard because I don’t just make music.

    Where do you draw your inspiration from?

    I just sit down and think. I think a lot, and that helps me.

    Aside music, what are the other things you do?

    Basically right now, music has been putting food on my table and that of family. Yes, I have a lot of things I do, some I don’t want to talk about right now but people will get to know about them later. Part of it has to do with my relationship and I really don’t want to talk about that right now.

    About that, are you still single or you had a secret marriage?

    I’m not married but I have someone who is very special in life. We are trying to work things out and as well have other businesses we do together. We are not just together as a couple, we are actually business partners.

    When should we be expecting the wedding announcement?

    You might have to wait forever.

    So how do you relax?

    For a while now, it has been very difficult for me to actually do things because I want to do them. I have to check myself. So any opportunity I see to relax, I use it. It has been work all the way. When I’m in the studio, I play the song that I have recorded. If I’m lodging in a hotel and they have a snooker board, I just go there and relax or something like that. But I can’t just choose a day and say I want to rest or choose a place to go and relax.

    If you are to choose a female artiste as wife, who would you choose?

    I’m actually crushing on Niniola. I think she is actually good.

    What’s the attraction?

    She is talented, and she is beautiful. I think she just perfect.

    So how do enjoy being a CEO?

    That’s actually very tough, me being a workaholic. The issue with me is, when you employ someone to do a job for you, and you end up being the one doing the job yourself at the end of the day while your employee gets paid. And everyone knows it’s not easy to pay salary because even if you are not getting enough income, people under you must receive their pay. So if I’m paying your salary and you are not doing what you are getting paid for, I don’t get comfortable.

    You were with Kennis Music for a while. What is your present relationship with them?

    With all due respect, everything I know today I learnt from Kennis Music. No matter what happens, I will always give them credit. A lot of things must have happened, but I still owe them a lot. Whatever happened between me and Kennis Music, I don’t want to talk about it. To me, Kennis Music is the best thing that has ever happened to me. So whatever happened between us happened because we are close; we are business partners. If we weren’t business partners, nothing would have happened.

    If you had the opportunity to go back there, what would you do differently?

    If I had the opportunity to go back to Kennis Music I will definitely grab it, but it will not be the same way it was before. I would do a lot different. The industry we had then is not the same as now. Over the years, a lot has changed, and for you to relate to this day industry, you have to be part of it.

    Will Jaywon ever delve into the movie world?

    You never can tell. I’m actually talking to some people right now, and if things go well, I might just be cast in the next Super Story. In this industry, there are so many doubters. I don’t like to use the word fake. They celebrate people only when they are dead. If you have anybody you like in the industry, you should celebrate them when they are alive, and some people we should celebrate everyday in the industry are King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, Pasuma because these are the people we grew up listening to, all this thing we know today we learn it from them.

    Take the music out of Jaywon, how would you describe yourself?

    Juwon is just like every young guy out there looking for a way to survive and he does it in a different way. Whether we like it or not, na wetin man go wack, e dey find. That is why when I go out and people see me the way I act, they say I’m humble. I’m not humble; I’m just being myself, because I don’t like to put myself up.

    So what’s your take on the rising issue of Baby Mamas in the industry?

    I’ve actually said a lot about that. I don’t see it as a bad thing or a problem. The only problem I see is that of people having children and not taking care of them. I think we should make a law in this country that any man that gives birth to any child and doesn’t take care of them should be jailed.

    Don’t you think it’s wrong to have kids out of wedlock?

    If you have 10 baby mamas and you have enough to take care of them, then that is nobody’s problem. What would you say about people who get married and after three or four months, they parted ways. Even the ladies of nowadays are days are not ready to be loyal to any man and say I want to stay with this man and be loyal to him.

    What would you like to be remembered for?

    I will like to be remembered as one of the best artistes to ever come out of Africa.

    What is the craziest thing a female fan has ever done to you?

    I had an experience in Dublin when one lady actually asked me to sign an autograph on her boobs. That one was a very long story. Then there is another incident when a lady asked me for a proper kiss. It was crazy.

    Did you oblige?

    At least she got a peck.

  • Jaywon plans album

    Jaywon plans album

    •Releases ‘Fire for Fire’ video

    Former Kenny Music signee, Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, aka Jaywon is gearing up for his album, Oba Orin which is coming under Next World Music label.

    Already, the recording artiste has released the crisp and fun visual for ‘Fire for Fire’, a track off the upcoming album.

    The video, according to reports was shot in Baltimore, U.S. by SM Productions.

    Oba Orin according to the artiste’s management is scheduled for release in February. This would be the artiste’s first album since he went independent.

    The new album features 9ice, Reekado Banks and a host of others.

  • Why I quit Kennis Music, by Jaywon

    Why I quit Kennis Music, by Jaywon

    Contrary to speculations that Iledare Oluwajuwanlo, aka Jaywon, had left Kennis Music, owing to a disagreement with the label owners, the singer has said that there was no such thing, as his contract with the label merely expired. “I have moved on. My contract with Kennis Music has expired. My exit from Kennis Music was not on an ill note. I have moved on but we are cool.”

    When the rumour of his exit first broke, the This Year crooner denied the reports, including the one saying he had established his own label.

    The singer, who has just completed works on his latest single, also confirmed that he now owns a record label called Next World Music. “Currently, I’m the only music act on my label; but with time, we will sign others on,” he said.

    It will be recalled that Kennis Music introduced Jaywon to the music space few years back with the hit single, Filebe, which took the music industry by storm. Since then, the music act has grown to become one of the trending music acts. His last single, This Year, was equally successful.

  • KENNIS, Jaywon’s row deepens

    KENNIS, Jaywon’s row deepens

    IF the rumour making the rounds about the alleged row between Kennis Music and singing sensation, Jaywon, is anything to go by, then, the nation’s music industry may soon witness another major split between an act and his manager.

    The young artiste is reported to have issued a letter, through his lawyer, seeking to terminate his contract with the record company.

    In a statement, the Public Affairs Unit of Kennis Communications is reported to have confirmed Jawon’s intention to end his contract with the outfit.

    According to him, “Iledare Oluwajuwonlo James, aka Jaywon, has written a letter via his lawyer requesting for his contract with Kennis Music to be terminated.

    “Jaywon wrote, in the same letter, his readiness and willingness to pay off all costs therein accordingly. “Meanwhile, Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria( IBAN) members and all broadcasters on all platforms are hereby advised to un-list the works (either single performances or and collaborations) of Iledare Oluwajuwonlo James, aka Jaywon, from their respective rotational play lists until his (Jaywon) request to buy over his contract is fully completed to avoid litigation.”

    It will be recalled that Jaywon, who recently signed a deal with PZ Cussons Company, had debunked rumours of any misunderstanding with the management of the company in 2011.