When Don Jazzy, one of Nigeria’s foremost producers and label executives, returned to Nigeria in 2004 to found Mo’ Hits Records alongside D’Banj, the Afrobeats scene was still embryonic. The sound was heavily influenced by hip-hop and the scene’s musicians were still figuring out their identity, their sonic language and the message they wanted to convey through their music.
Don Jazzy’s entry into the scene was interesting for various reasons. He was first a producer and had a fantastic ear for music, as seen by his experience…
