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E Kelly
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Participations

71
Producer
6
Mixing Engineer
44
Songwriter
4
Mastering Engineer
10
Performer
Bio
E Kelly, also known as Emmanuel Kelechi Nwosu, is a renowned Nigerian music producer, songwriter, sound engineer, and A&R for Banku Music and emPawa Africa. He began his music career in 2004 as a rapper but switched to music production in 2009. E Kelly has worked with many Nigerian and international artists, including Wizkid, Patoranking, and Tiwa Savage, thanks to his unique and versatile production style that combines different genres such as afrobeats, R&B, hip-hop, and pop. He's credited with producing numerous hit songs like "Dumebi" by Rema and "Need Somebody" by E Kelly ft. Mr Eazi. As an A&R, he has been instrumental in discovering and nurturing new talent, cementing his place as one of the most sought-after producers in Nigeria's music industry.
Discography
EPs1
No Secrets
No Secrets2020 • EPTracks: 5
Singles2
Confetti
Confetti2020 • SingleTracks: 1
No Secrets
No Secrets2020 • SingleTracks: 1
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Record Label associated with E Kelly - past and current.
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