Ragee
Ragee | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | Ikechukwu Clinton Nnaemeka (1997年02月28日) 28 February 1997 (age 29) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Anambra State |
| Genres |
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| Occupation | Record producer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Ikechukwu Clinton Nnaemeka (born 28 February 1997), professionally known as Ragee[1] [2] also known for the tag Initiating, Rage Process,[3] is a Nigerian record producer and songwriter.[4] He made his mainstream debut when he produced Davido’s hit song "Unavailable" featuring Musa Keys off his fourth studio album Timeless (2023)[5] which peaked at number 1 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart for five weeks and reached number 8 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.[6] [7]
Early life
[edit ]Ragee was born in Lagos, Nigeria and originally from Anambra State, He attended Lagos State Polytechnic Ikorodu, where he studied Computer Science.[8] Ragee began his musical career in the choir and as a church drummer,[9] He started as a rapper and songwriter before going into music production.[10] [11]
Career
[edit ]He first rose to prominence with his works on Bad Boy Timz’s ‘Have Fun’ in 2020,[12] before producing Davido’s 2023 viral hit "Unavailable", featuring Musa keys.[13] At the start of 2023, he formed a successful artist-producer combo with the Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido,[14] as he went on producing two songs off his fourth studio album Timeless , Ragee has produced Nigerian music for the likes of Bad Boy Timz and rated among the 2022 top 10 Producers of 2022 according to Pulse Nigeria.[15]
Production discography
[edit ]Singles produced
[edit ]| Artiste | Title | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Boy Timz | "Have Fun" | |
| Ayra Starr feat. Coco Jones, Anitta_(singer) | "Woman Commando" | |
| Davido feat. Musa Keys | "Unavailable" | |
| Davido feat. Logos Olori | "Picasso" | |
| Ayra Starr | "Commas" | |
| Young Jonn | "Stronger" | |
| Ayra Starr | "Hot Body" | |
| Young Jonn feat. Wizkid | "Cash Flow" |
References
[edit ]- ^ "Meet Ragee; Producer behind Davido's "Unavailable" and "Picasso" in Timeless". NaijaWide. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "RAGEE, BLAISEBEATZ, MAGICSTICKS, OTHERS RANKS TOP HOTTEST PRODUCER". The Guardian . Lagos, Nigeria. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Here are top 15 most resonant producer tags in Nigerian music in 2020 [Pulse Lists]". Pulse Nigeria . 29 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "How I transitioned from a rapper, songwriter to producer – Ragee". Nigerian Tribune . 8 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "MEET RAGEE, THE MASTERMIND BEHIND DAVIDO'S CHART-TOPPING 'UNAVAILABLE'". The Guardian . Lagos, Nigeria. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Davido releases visuals for viral hit song, 'Unavailable'". Vanguard . Lagos, Nigeria. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Davido's 'Unavailable' tops UK Afrobeats Chart". Pulse Nigeria . 25 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Five facts you should know about Ragee". The Punch . 20 May 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "10 amazing facts about Nigerian popular producer Ragee". The Punch . 4 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "I started off my career as a rapper, songwriter – Ace producer Ragee". The Sun . Lagos, Nigeria. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: I am just getting started - Producer of Davido's Unavailable "RAGEE" reveals". P.M. News . Lagos, Nigeria. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "How I produced Bad Boy Timz hit song 'Have Fun' – Ragee". Vanguard . Lagos, Nigeria. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Nigerian producer Ragee, affirms Davido, Magicsticks gave him platform". The Punch . 2 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "First payment I got as a producer surprised me – Ragee". Independent . Lagos, Nigeria. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Top 10 Producers of 2022 [Pulse Picks]". Pulse Nigeria . 23 December 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.