Patrick Mathias, popularly known as Password, is a Nigerian record producer, singer and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing the song " Gobe" with Davido, which peaked at number 1 on MTV Base's Official Naija Top Ten Chart. He won MTN's SongStar contest with

Don Jazzy Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with D'b ...

. Password has continued to work in the Nigerian music and movie industry and as a producer and songwriter. He was also the Creative Director for Ultima Productions/ 960 Music which was a partnership formed for the funding, marketing, distribution and promotions of the MTN Project Fame Winners. His is influenced by a wide range of eclectic music sources, from hip hop to

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, African folk,

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and dancehall. He is the Founder of a content hub known as Kingdom Pop Culture (KPC) for Creatives. He has been credited for his work on numerous songs, including "Mercy" by

Praiz Praise Ugbede Adejo (born 8 March 1985), better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden seas ...

and "Born Champion" by General Pype. His popular gospel hit song "Amaghimo" became a global anthem shortly after its release, and it has also peaked in various music charts across Africa. His debut album ''The Call'' was released in 2021, and its features song collaborations with Agent Snypa, Testimony Jaga,

Ada Ehi Ada Ogochukwu Ehi (born 18 September 1987), also simply known by her stage name Ada, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, recording and performing artist. She started her musical career at the age of 10 as a backup singer for child star Tos ...

and Protek Illasheva.

Discography

Albums

* Bigiano - ''Shayo Master'' (2009) Producer * Password - The Call (2021) Producer, Songwriter and Performer

Singles

* Password "Amaghimo" (2016) Producer, Songwriter and Performer * Davido - " Gobe" (2012) Writer, Co-Producer * Presh featuring

Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage (born 5 February 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup voc ...

- "I No Dey Lie" (2014) *

- "Mercy" (2013) Writer and Producer * Password - "All About You" (2013) * General Pype - "Champion" (2011) *

Darey Dare Art Alade (born February 9, 1982)– popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the legendary African Jaz ...

featuring

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and

Jesse Jagz Jesse Garba Abaga (born 10 August 1984), known professionally as Jesse Jagz, is a Nigerian rapper, record producer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Chocolate City in 2010 and released his debut studio album ''Jag of All Tradez'' that ...

- "Style Na Style" (Remix) (2009) *

- "Close" (''Double Dare Vol.1&2 (Heartbeat)'') (2011) Writer and Producer *

- "Maybe" (''Double Dare Vol.1&2 (Heartbeat)'') (2011) * Geoffrey Oji - "Bursting My Brain" (2015) *

- "Cure the World" (''Double Dare Vol.1&2 (Heartbeat)'') (2011) Writer and Co-Producer *

featuring

Buchi Atuonwu Buchi Atuonwu, popularly known as Buchi, is a Nigerian reggae gospel artist. He started as a disc jockey in night clubs. Buchi is part of Christ Embassy's LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry. Biography Buchi was born in Kaduna in 1965. He has ...

- "Congratulations" Producer * KPC featuring Henrisoul - "On Your Mind" (2021) Producer *

"No Pain" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password *

"Odo Yewu" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password *

"Ring On It" (2020) feat. Olamide - Produced and Co-written by Password *

"Somebody" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password *

"Madu" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password *

"Whatchu Gon Do" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password * Jeff Akoh "I Do" (2018) Producer and Writer *

"Paranoia" (2020) - Co-Written by Password *

"Trying" (2020) - Written by Password *

"Awele" (2020) -Co-Written by Password *

"Black and Beautiful" (2020) - Written by Password *

"Inseparable" (2020) - Co-Written by Password *

"Water Fire (2020) - Written by Password * Bigiano "Chiquito" (2020)- Written and Produced by Password * Chinyere Udoma "Oza" (2019) - Produced and Co-Written by Password * Chinyere Udoma "Overdose" (2019) - Produced by Password * Agent Snypa "Unconditional" (2017) Producer and Co-writer * Snypa "Spotlight" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password * TB1 "You Deserve It All" (2019) -Produced by Password * Soltune "It is Working" (2019) -Produced and Co-Written by Password * Fido Cleff "Na You" (2020) - Produced and Co-Written by Password * Victor Ike "Omewoya" (2020) -Produced and Co-Written by Password * Crix B "Kpakam" (2020) - Written and Produced by Password * JerryK "Holy Ghost Flight" (2019) - Produced and Co-Written by Password * Michael Pounds "Komaleto" - Written and Produced by Password * Geoffrey "Sorry Sir" (2017) Producer and Co-writer * Willicino "Ayanda" (2017) Producer and Co-writer * Willicino "Ayanda remix" ft

Timaya Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. He is fondly called the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayels ...

(2017) Producer and Writer * Michael Pounds "Faithful God" - Written and Produced by Password * Michael Pounds "Baba" - Written and Produced by Password * Michael Pounds "Courts" - Produced and Co-written by Password * Michael Pounds "Inkosi Yamakosi" - Written and Produced by Password * Michael Pounds "Praise My Way Through"- Co-Written and Produced by Password * Geoffrey "Monalisa" (2015) Writer and Producer

Movie soundtracks

* ''

Hoodrush ''Hoodrush'' is a 2012 Nigerian musical thriller film written, produced, and directed by Dimeji Ajibola, and starring OC Ukeje, Bimbo Akintola, and Gabriel Afolayan. It received two nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, Gabriel Afo ...

'' (2012) * '' Journey to Self'' (2012)

Awards

* Best Movie Soundtrack at the

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for Hoodrush Soundtrack. *New Act of The Year at the 2019 Loveworld International Music Awards(LIMA) for "Amaghimo"

References

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