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Johnny Drille
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Participations

54
Producer
12
Mixing Engineer
21
Co-Performer
103
Songwriter
82
Performer
2
Recording Engineer
Bio
Johnny Drille is a talented Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for his unique blend of traditional African folk and modern alternative rock. He gained recognition in 2016 after participating in the Mavin Records talent competition and was signed by music mogul Don Jazzy. He's won several awards, including "Best Alternative Song" for his hit single "Wait For Me." Drille's powerful voice and heartfelt storytelling style have made him one of the most sought-after musicians in Nigeria, captivating audiences with his soulful performances.
Discography
Albums2
Johnny’s Room Live 4
Johnny’s Room Live 42023 • AlbumTracks: 12
Before We Fall Asleep
Before We Fall Asleep2021 • AlbumTracks: 14
Compilations1
Johnny's playlist
Johnny's playlist2021 • CompilationTracks: 8
EPs1
Home
Home2022 • EPTracks: 6
Singles29
Palava
Palava2024 • SingleTracks: 1
For You
For You2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Spending
Spending2023 • SingleTracks: 1
The Best Part
The Best Part2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Believe Me
Believe Me2023 • SingleTracks: 1
You're Just Single (2023 Edition)
You're Just Single (2023 Edition)2023 • SingleTracks: 1
In The Light
In The Light2023 • SingleTracks: 1
How Are You (My Friend)
How Are You (My Friend)2022 • SingleTracks: 1
You're Just Single
You're Just Single2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Lover
Lover2022 • SingleTracks: 1
loving is harder
loving is harder2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Bad Dancer
Bad Dancer2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Mystery Girl
Mystery Girl2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Something Better
Something Better2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Count On You
Count On You2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Papa
Papa2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Finding Efe
Finding Efe2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Shine/ Forever
Shine/ Forever2019 • SingleTracks: 2
Halleluyah - Sigag Lauren Remix
Halleluyah - Sigag Lauren Remix2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Happy Day
Happy Day2018 • singleTracks: 1
Halleluya
Halleluya2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Awa Love
Awa Love2018 • SingleTracks: 1
My Beautiful Love (Sigag Lauren Remix)
My Beautiful Love (Sigag Lauren Remix)2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Romeo & Juliet (Sigag Lauren Remix)
Romeo & Juliet (Sigag Lauren Remix)2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Wait for Me (Sigag Lauren Remix)
Wait for Me (Sigag Lauren Remix)2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Love Don't Lie
Love Don't Lie2016 • SingleTracks: 1
My Beautiful Love
My Beautiful Love2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Wait for Me
Wait for Me2015 • SingleTracks: 1
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