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5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by dont8(m): 4:33pm On Jun 14, 2016
Until his date, today June 14 at the age of 49, popular producer, OJB Jezreel has made an impact in the music industry and many artistes who are successful today started their careers with him.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt26p42q78jnhg.4f6a4603.jpg[/img]

As the Nigerian entertainment industry mourns, OJB Jezreel, we take a look at the 5 artistes he helped jump start their careers. This list is to inform those not familiar with his rich production credits and a refresher to those that have forgotten the production exploits of the man known to millions as OJB Jezreel. 1. 2Baba Idibia: Shortly after 2face departed from the hit group, Plantashion Boiz, he sought the production prowess of OJB Jezreel who was the hottest music producer in the country at the time for his highly anticipated debut album.A huge success was recorded setting a yet to be beaten record not just in Nigeria but in Africa! 10million copies in Nigeria alone and 8million copies internationally.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt7hkvvaoa9f2.7478d828.jpg[/img]


2. Wizkid: Though the pop star became famous after he was signed on to Banky W’s co-owned music label, Empire Mates Entertainment, OJB revealed that he discovered his talent and even met with Wizkid’s parents to convince them to allow him pursue a career in music.

Wizkid recorded his first song with producer OJB Jezreel at the age of 11.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt76hbc6ef1je.62068113.jpg[/img]


3. D’Banj: D’Banj’s entrance into the Nigerian entertainment industry in 2002 when he recorded his first song ‘Kiss Me Again’ featuring Rugged Man. The song was produced by OJB Jezreel.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt2i3spn02mk2g.ae7f587f.jpg[/img]


4. Durella: Durella whose style was similar to D’Banj’s met with OJB for the production of his hit single ‘Wiskolo Wiska’ a hard hitting club track. The song became so popular that people thought it was D’Banj who sang the song.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4gcqa93kmd9.c3866180.jpg[/img]


5. Rugged Man: Rugged Man who had been in the underground scene for years met with OJB at his Silver Point Studios to record the classic ‘Ehen’ diss track featuring Nomoreloss. Years later, Rugged Man became the new champion of rap music in Nigeria after he released his debut album titled Thy Album Come which featured production from OJB and other Silver Point associate producers.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt7v7nv4t5pcs.031caa02.jpg[/img]


https://www.naij.com/859850-revealed-top-5-artistes-started-careers-ojb-jezreel.html

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by EMMYLBANKS(m): 6:12pm On Jun 14, 2016
rip the boss you contribute in building our music industry we will forever miss you...ADIEU

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by dont8(m): 2:46pm On Jun 15, 2016
EMMYLBANKS:
rip the boss you contribute in building our music industry we will forever miss you...ADIEU
Amen. We will surely miss him

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by ErnieSmallzz(f): 3:32pm On Jun 15, 2016
cry *signs* may his soul R.I.P..

Its really alarming the way people are dying this days oh.

*kneels down**praying* "Father lord be with his family. They really need your help this trying time. Give them hope again. And God please let this be the last death news that would happen this year"

cry embarassed

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by THONZE(m): 3:35pm On Jun 15, 2016
THE BOSS HAS GONE HOME...RIP
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by omonighoblessing(f): 4:18pm On Jun 15, 2016
we honestly have to pray for this country.those of us that can pray in d holyghost now is time.let's not let too much calamity come on us.
#asformeandmyfamilywewillservethelord.

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by Whizkeey(m): 4:36pm On Jun 15, 2016
Rip man may ur man oh sorry legacy continues to live on
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by Princelegacylemoha(m): 4:37pm On Jun 15, 2016
This OJB news Don 2much , allow him to rest in peace biko nu

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by Nobody: 4:37pm On Jun 15, 2016
Rip OJB. But as per the number 1 on the list, 2baba's debut album sale has been beaten in Nigeria. Gongo Aso sold more than it in Nigeria.

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by shugacaneman: 4:38pm On Jun 15, 2016
OJB could not keep up with the entertainment biz. RIP!!!
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by Smartiegurl(f): 4:39pm On Jun 15, 2016
Oh! Buh his death was a quick one......if only we own our lives. RIP OJB. You won't be forgotten in a hurry..
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by Olasco93: 4:39pm On Jun 15, 2016
Cyrus Da Virus need to be on the list too.

Where is Durella ''King of the Zanga'' self?

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by queendalyn(f): 4:40pm On Jun 15, 2016
dont8:
Until his date, today June 14 at the age of 49, popular producer, OJB Jezreel has made an impact in the music industry and many artistes who are successful today started their careers with him.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt26p42q78jnhg.4f6a4603.jpg[/img]

As the Nigerian entertainment industry mourns, OJB Jezreel, we take a look at the 5 artistes he helped jump start their careers. This list is to inform those not familiar with his rich production credits and a refresher to those that have forgotten the production exploits of the man known to millions as OJB Jezreel. 1. 2Baba Idibia: Shortly after 2face departed from the hit group, Plantashion Boiz, he sought the production prowess of OJB Jezreel who was the hottest music producer in the country at the time for his highly anticipated debut album.A huge success was recorded setting a yet to be beaten record not just in Nigeria but in Africa! 10million copies in Nigeria alone and 8million copies internationally.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt7hkvvaoa9f2.7478d828.jpg[/img]


2. Wizkid: Though the pop star became famous after he was signed on to Banky W’s co-owned music label, Empire Mates Entertainment, OJB revealed that he discovered his talent and even met with Wizkid’s parents to convince them to allow him pursue a career in music.

Wizkid recorded his first song with producer OJB Jezreel at the age of 11.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt76hbc6ef1je.62068113.jpg[/img]


3. D’Banj: D’Banj’s entrance into the Nigerian entertainment industry in 2002 when he recorded his first song ‘Kiss Me Again’ featuring Rugged Man. The song was produced by OJB Jezreel.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt2i3spn02mk2g.ae7f587f.jpg[/img]


4. Durella: Durella whose style was similar to D’Banj’s met with OJB for the production of his hit single ‘Wiskolo Wiska’ a hard hitting club track. The song became so popular that people thought it was D’Banj who sang the song.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4gcqa93kmd9.c3866180.jpg[/img]


5. Rugged Man: Rugged Man who had been in the underground scene for years met with OJB at his Silver Point Studios to record the classic ‘Ehen’ diss track featuring Nomoreloss. Years later, Rugged Man became the new champion of rap music in Nigeria after he released his debut album titled Thy Album Come which featured production from OJB and other Silver Point associate producers.


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt7v7nv4t5pcs.031caa02.jpg[/img]


https://www.naij.com/859850-revealed-top-5-artistes-started-careers-ojb-jezreel.html
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by Exponental(m): 4:40pm On Jun 15, 2016
He played his part, he's gone. We the living should also play positively so we will be remembered for good after we might have gone.

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by saintfaculty(m): 4:41pm On Jun 15, 2016
angry
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by temitope014: 4:42pm On Jun 15, 2016
6. he produced the pdp's wailing wailers new hit track; bubu no get certificate. According to him, he feels the pdp shenanigians will do better in music than politricks. grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by Luxiana19(f): 4:42pm On Jun 15, 2016
Durella!! I really thought that guy was going to blow more than this.. Eeya

RIP to the dead.

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by blacktwist(m): 4:42pm On Jun 15, 2016
RIP though I don't know him
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by yakflowz(m): 4:43pm On Jun 15, 2016
And none of them remembered to help him?
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by Makavelie1: 4:44pm On Jun 15, 2016
cool
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by henrydadon(m): 4:45pm On Jun 15, 2016
His legacy forever lives on
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by julybaba(m): 4:45pm On Jun 15, 2016
How many of these ones supported him,when he was down.
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by kingthreat(m): 4:46pm On Jun 15, 2016
Princelegacylemoha:
This OJB news Don 2much , allow him to rest in peace biko nu

Dont be silly. HE IS BEING REMEMBERED. His legacy lives on. Think of yours

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Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by neolboy(m): 4:49pm On Jun 15, 2016
RIP Man
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by flokii: 4:50pm On Jun 15, 2016
julybaba:
How many of these ones supported him,when he was down.

That's life.. You only see them when things are rosy
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by Onyenna(m): 4:54pm On Jun 15, 2016
.....May he rest in peace.
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by Nobody: 4:56pm On Jun 15, 2016
Life is about making a difference which he did, Congrat OJB ur baby (The Music Industry) is now grown up.
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by julybaba(m): 4:57pm On Jun 15, 2016
flokii:


That's life.. You only see them when things are rosy
For better for stay,for worse for run. May God guide us to invest in the right people.
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by horlabiyi(m): 4:57pm On Jun 15, 2016
Kk
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by flokii: 5:00pm On Jun 15, 2016
julybaba:
For better for stay,for worse for run. May God guide us to invest in the right people.

Amen..
Re: 5 Artistes Who Started Their Careers With OJB Jezreel by passionate88: 5:07pm On Jun 15, 2016
shocked cool

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