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Song Writer
3
Vocalist
73
Co-Performer
56
Songwriter
1
Performer
7
Producer
1
Mastering Engineer
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Mixing Engineer
Bio
Jude Lemfani Abaga, recently known as The Guy (formerly M.I. Abaga), is a Nigerian rapper and record producer who is widely regarded as one of Africa's most successful and influential hip-hop artists. As a signee of Chocolate City Music, the largest entertainment company in Africa, he has collaborated with top artists across the globe. Mr Guy has several releases to his credit, including "Talk About It," "MI2," "Illegal Music Series," and others. He has also received numerous international and local accolades and awards.
Discography
Albums10
The Guy
The Guy2022 • AlbumTracks: 12
Judah (The EP)
Judah (The EP)2020 • albumTracks: 8
A Study On Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl
A Study On Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl2018 • albumTracks: 10
Rendezvous
Rendezvous2018 • albumTracks: 15
Illegal Music 3: The Finale
Illegal Music 3: The Finale2016 • albumTracks: 10
The Chairman
The Chairman2014 • albumTracks: 17
Illegal Music 2
Illegal Music 22012 • albumTracks: 18
MI 2 The Movie
MI 2 The Movie2010 • albumTracks: 15
Talk About It
Talk About It2009 • albumTracks: 18
Illegal Music 1
Illegal Music 12009 • albumTracks: 12
EPs1
The Live Report
The Live Report2020 • epTracks: 6
Singles1
Babylon
Babylon2016 • singleTracks: 1
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