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Yung Willis | |
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| Birth name | Daniel Williams |
| Born | 18 January 1996 Abuja, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Education | Afe Babalola University |
Daniel Williams (born January 18, 1996), better known as Yung Willis, is a Nigerian artist, record producer and songwriter.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Yung Willis was born and raised in Abuja, Nigeria. He attended Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) where he obtained his first degree in International Relations.[3]
Musical career[edit]
2018 - 2020[edit]
He began his career in the music industry with the production "Sweet Boy" by Falz in 2018, they worked together again the following year to produce the track "Talk".[4][5] In 2020, he produced "Highway" by DJ Kaywise featuring Phyno and "Squander" by Falz featuring Niniola where he worked with the amapiano sound.[6] In 2021, Yung Willis produced "Cold Outside" by Timaya featuring Bnxn and "Celebrate me" by Patoranking.[7][8]
2022 - present[edit]
In 2022, Willis produced "Mufasa" by Tekno (musician),[9] "Traboski" by Bnxn, "Astalavi" by Zlatan (musician) and Young Jonn.[6][10] He also co-produced "Buga" by Kizz Daniel featuring Tekno (musician) which became one of the biggest Afrobeat records of the year.[11]
In 2022, he released his debut single titled "Givin Dem" featuring Timaya alongside the Kabusa Oriental Choir. This song is an allusion to his popular production tagline 'Willis Give Dem' is the first single off his first upcoming album, named Life of the Party (LOTP).[12][13]
In 2023, Yung Willis co wrote and produced the record "Legends Can Never Die" by Davido on his latest album Timeless.[14][15][16]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Beatz Awards | Afro Highlife Producer of the Year | Yung Willis | Nominated | [17] |
| The Beatz Awards | Afro Hip-hop Producer of the Year | Yung Willis | Nominated | [17] | |
| 2021 | The Beatz Awards | Afro Hip-hop Producer of the Year | Yung Willis | Won | [18] |
| Under 30 CEO Platform Awards | Producer of the Year | Yung Willis | Won | [8] | |
| 2022 | Beatz Awards | Afrobeats Producer of the Year | Yung Willis | Nominated | [19] |
| Afrobeats Dancehall Producer of the Year | [19] | ||||
| Afro Hip-hop Producer of the Year | [19] |
Discography[edit]
| Year | Title | Main Artist | Featured Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Summer" | Yung Willis | Bella Alubo |
| 2019 | "This Season" | Yung Willis | |
| 2020 | "Baby for life" | Yung Willis | Seyi Shay |
| "Okaka" | Yung Willis | ||
| 2022 | "Givin Dem" | Yung Willis | Timaya, Kabusa Oriental Choir |
| 2023 | "Happy" | Yung Willis | Mr Eazi |
| Year | Title | Main Artist | Featured Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Sweet Boy" | Falz | |
| "Champagne and Flowers" | Praiz | ||
| "Shomolele" | Praiz | Dapo | |
| 2019 | "Talk" | Falz | |
| "Yaji" | Yemi Alade | Slimcase (singer), Brainee | |
| "Feel Good" | Ice Prince | Phyno, Falz | |
| "The Bag" | Phyno | ||
| "Shako" | Shody(The Turnup King | Joeboy, Yung Willis | |
| "Yeba" | Yemi Alade | ||
| "Somto" | Yemi Alade | ||
| "Body" | Phyno | Harmonize (singer) | |
| "Loving" | Falz | ||
| "Vacancy" | Ycee | ||
| "Win" | Timaya | Falz | |
| "Rock Your Body" | Ajebutter | Falz, BOJ (musician) | |
| 2020 | "Medicine" | Tobi Grey | |
| "Born To Win" | Timaya | ||
| "Squander" | Falz | Niniola | |
| "Highway" | DJ Kaywise | Phyno | |
| 2021 | "Baby" | Niniola | |
| "O Pari" | Dj Shawn | Falz | |
| "(Loose Guard) I See, I Saw" | Styles | Falz | |
| "Squander Remix" | Falz | Niniola, Kamo Mphela, Mpura | |
| "Celebrate Me" | Patoranking | ||
| "Gaza" | DJ Neptune | Patoranking | |
| "One Life" | Zlatan (musician) | ||
| "Waka Waka" | Zoro (musician) | ||
| "Cold Outside" | Timaya | ||
| 2022 | "Body Language" | Falz | Ajebo Hustlers |
| "Sex on the Beach" | Peruzzi | ||
| "Nobody Else" | Tome | ||
| "Ice Cream" | Falz | Bnxn | |
| "Gentleman" | Falz | ||
| "Mufasa" | Tekno (musician) | ||
| "Vibes" | Waje | Falz | |
| "Buga" | Kizz Daniel | Tekno (musician) | |
| "Full Current (That's my baby)" | Phyno | Tekno (musician) | |
| "Kolo Kolo" | Patoranking | Diamond Platinum | |
| "BBO" | Phyno | ||
| "High Level Banger" | Kamirly | ||
| "Traboski" | Bnxn | ||
| "Astalavista" | Zlatan (musician) | Young Jonn | |
| 2023 | "Legends Can Never Die" | Davido |
References[edit]
- ^ Usoboh, Edwin (5 February 2021). "Yung Willis: I abandoned my job at ECOWAS to become producer". New Telegraph. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Hit record producer, Yung Willis bags producer of the year award at under 30 CEO's awards". Vanguard News. December 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ Ihekire, Chinonso (23 April 2022). "Yung Willis…Conversing Life Of The Party". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Louis, Tochi (28 April 2021). "The Nigerian producers to watch out for in 2021". PAM - Pan African Music. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Abayomi, John (20 October 2019). "Teni, Burna Boy, Falz, win big at Headies 2019...complete list of winners". Punch (Nigeria). Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ a b Agbana, Rotimi (14 December 2021). "Yung Willis Bags Producer Of The Year At Under 30 CEOs Awards". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Timaya – Cold Outside ft. Buju". LEGIT9JA. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ a b Ihekire, Chinoso (15 December 2021). "Yung Willis Bags Producer of the Year Award". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Tekno returns with new single & video "Mufasa"". BellaNaija. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ Abiola, Dotun (25 November 2022). "Music: BNXN fka Buju – Traboski". Yaba Left. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Eze, Chinelo (5 May 2022). "Kizz Daniel And Tekno Drop New Collaboration 'Buga'". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ Ihekire, Chinonso (8 June 2022). "Yung Willis Wears New Hats As Record Label Owner, Singer". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Yung Willis teams up with Timaya on debut single, Givin Dem". Vanguard News. June 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ Udugba, Anthony (31 March 2023). "The 'Timeless' journey through Davido's fourth studio album -". Businessday NG. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (4 April 2023). "Six Takeaways From Davido's 'Timeless' Album". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Adaramati Taps Popular Producer Yung Willis On New Single 'Money Too Useful'". The Culture Custodian. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ a b "The Beatz Awards 2019 Nominees – The Beatz Awards". The Beatz Awards. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Thank You BNers! We WON at The Beatz Awards 2021 | See the Full List of Winners". BellaNaija. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "The Beatz Awards | The Seventh Edition Nominees". The Beatz Awards. 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2024.