Legendury Beatz


Legendury Beatz is a Nigerian record producing and songwriting duo, composed of siblings Uzezi Oniko and Okiemute Oniko. Their production style is deeply rooted in afrobeats as well as in several other genres, including hip hop, reggae fusion, moombahton and electro house.
With less than a year as a music production duo, Legendury Beatz made international headlines in the Nigerian recording industry by producing the critically acclaimed single "Azonto", which was performed by afrobeats recording artist and MOBO Award winner Wizkid.
Throughout their career, they have been noted for their extensive work with Wizkid. They have also been noted for writing and producing consecutive string of hits. The duo have produced many songs with vocal contribution from artists such as American rapper Wale, British rappers Tinie Tempah and Yxng Bane, Urbano Latino artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin, 2face, Ice Prince, Efya, Banky W, Seyi Shay and Chidinma, amongst others.

Early Life and career

Formation and early works

With no initial music industry contacts, connections or recording studio, the duo's production followed a simple system in which they created beats channeled to a certain artist for whom they scouted for in clubs, award shows etc. The system yielded little success until they met Weird MC, a female rapper, songwriter and producer who heard their content in 2009. They created the singles "Happy Day" and "Moving Up" for her, and also created an album with her that is yet to be released.
In 2011, the duo produced "Ara", the lead single from Brymo's second studio album The Son of a Kapenta. The song won Best Recording of the Year at The Headies 2012. Furthermore, the music video for the song won Best African Pop at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards. The duo produced the song "Ko Ma Roll" for MTV Africa Music Awards winner Mo'Cheddah.
In 2012, the duo produced "Baddest Boy", the lead single from Empire Mates Entertainment's compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind. Legendury Beatz also produced the song "Emi Ni Baller" for Kora Awards winner Chidinma. The song broke a record for Chidinma, as she became the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart. Legendury Beatz produced the song “Drop” with vocal contributions from American rapper Wale and Wizkid.
In 2013, the duo produced the song "Caro", which was included as a bonus on Wizkid's second studio album Ayo. In 2014, the duo produced "That Could Be Us" for Nigerian rapper Ice Prince. They also worked with other notable African artists, including Banky W, Seyi Shay and Efya.

Production work and record deal

Legendury Beatz and Wizkid's production catalog include songs like "Ginger", "Caro", "Talk", "Eledumare", "Number One Lover", Won Gbo Mi", "Juru" and "Emi Ni Baller". On 29 April 2013, Legendury Beatz were signed to Wizkid's Starboy Entertainment. The duo produced four songs on his second studio album Ayo. The song "Ojuelegba" was well-received across different social media platforms. It contributed to the overall success of the album, which received a positive review from Rolling Stone magazine. Wizkid added contributing vocals to the duo's first single "Oje". Legendury Beatz and Simi collaborated on "Ayo", the third single from her third studio album Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1.

Influences and style

Okiemute and Uzezi's production style is highly influenced by afrobeats, fuji, and all variations of Congolese music from African icons such as Fela Kuti, Lagbaja, Awilo Longomba and Angélique Kidjo. The duo also had an ear for hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B genres.

Discography

;Mixtapes
;Singles produced
TitleYearAlbum
"Azonto" by Wizkid2012
"2Musshh" by Reminisce2012Book of Rap Stories
"Baddest Boy" by E.M.E 2012Empire Mates State of Mind
"I Love You " by Shiikane2012
"Emi Ni Baller" by Chidinma 2012
"Koma Roll" by Tillaman 2013rowspan="3"
"Denge Pose" by Skales2013-
"Take Care of Me" by Skales2013-
"Juru" by Wizkid2013DJ Xclusive Presents:
The Xclusive Wizkid Mixtape
"Packaging" by Tillaman2013rowspan="6"
"Talk" by Wizkid2013-
"M.I.A " by Tesh Carter 2013-
"Murda Dem" by Phenom 2013-
"Sewere" by Weird MC 2013-
"Drop" by Wizkid 2013-
"Kokose" by Sound Sultan 2013Me, My Mouth & Eye
"Caro" by Starboy 2013Ayo
"Ur Level" by Big Mo2013rowspan="8"
"Won Gbo Mi" by Shaydee 2013-
"Eledumare" by Wizkid2013-
"Number One Lover" by Starboy 2014-
"Ginger" by L.A.X 2014-
"Ibadi" by May D2014-
"Oje" by Legendury Beatz 2014-
"Oh! Baby" by Legendury Beatz 2014-
"Crazy" by Seyi Shay 2014
"That Could Be Us" by Ice Prince2014rowspan="2"
"Potential" by Shaydee2014-

;Other production
ArtistYearAlbumSongs
Skales & Niyola2012Empire Mates State of Mind
  • 18. "Wetin' I Want"
Phenom2014The B.R.A EP
  • 9. "Foje Le"
    • Wizkid2014Ayo
  • 5. "Ojuelegba"
    • Wizkid2014Ayo
  • 10. "Dutty Whine"
    • Wizkid2014Ayo
  • 12. "Omalicha"

    • Awards and nominations