Spax

Spax
Birth nameAkano Samuel
BornMinna, Niger State, Nigeria
OriginIbadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
GenresPop, Afropop
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter
Instruments
  • Flute
  • piano
  • drums
  • synthesizer
Years active2010–present

Akano Samuel (born 26 July, known professionally as Spax)[1] is a Nigerian record producer, Mixing Engineer and Arranger. Born in Niger State, Minna [2][3][4] He is notable with the mainstream sound tag "Classic" and "if it's Spax then it gotta be"[5][6][7] which is well known in the African mainstream music scene.[8][9][10]

Early life and career

Born in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, and grew up in Lagos.[11]

In 2020, he produced "Damages", the only single from Tems's first EP, For Broken Ears.

On 27 March 2020, he executive produced Oxygene EP by Oxlade.

In 2020, he was nominated for producer of the year at The Headies 2020.[12]

On October 2, 2021, he was among the Apple Music‘Oshe Naija’ campaign for Indpedence Day by Nigerian producers.[13]

Production discography

Executive producer

Album/EP

Title Year Albums/EPs Ref(s)
"Up to You By Sdc feat. Funbi" 2017 Palmwine Music Vol 1 [15][16]
"Popping Again By Sdc feat. Odunsi(the Engine) And Boj" 2017 Palmwine Music Vol 1
"Independent Ladies by Sdc feat. Ajebutter22" 2017 Palmwine Music Vol 1
"She wants More By  Sdc feat. Ladipoe" 2017 Palmwine Music Vol 1
"One Step Closer By Ladipoe Feat Funbi" 2018 T.A.P (Talk About Poe)
"Falling By Ladipoe  Feat Tems" 2018 T.A.P (Talk About Poe)
"Revival By Ladipoe" 2018 T.A.P (Talk About Poe)
"Red Light by Ladipoe feat. Seyi Shay" 2018 T.A.P (Talk About Poe)
"Show up By Funbi" 2018 Serenade
"Show your Color By Funbi" 2018 Serenade
"Voodoo by Funbi" 2018 Serenade
"Body By Funbi feat. Seyi Shay" 2018 Serenade
"Ride With you By Funbi Efya" 2018 Serenade
"I Want it Back By Funbi" 2018 Serenade
"Kiss the Fire By the  Collectiv3 feat. Tems" 2018 Live.Create.Repeat
"Fulfill your Destiny By the Collectiv3 feat. Mokeyanju" 2018 Live.Create.Repeat
"Stop Me by the  Collectiv3" 2018 Live.Create.Repeat
"24 by Ajebutter 22 &  Boj" 2018 Make E No Cause Fight(EP)
"Taxi by Ajebutter 22 &  Boj" 2018 Make E No Cause Fight(EP)
"Yawa By Ajebutter 22  & Boj" 2018 Make E No Cause Fight(EP)
"Legend By Sdc Feat  Burna Boy" 2018 Palmwine Music 2
"System Fail By Sdc  Feat Nonso Amadi" 2018 Palmwine Music 2
"Tropicana By Sdc Feat  Flash" 2018 Palmwine Music 2 [17]
"Love On weekends By  Sdc Feat Tomi Agape  And Ladipoe" 2018 Palmwine Music 2
"The Garden By Sdc  Feat Falana" 2018 Palmwine Music 2
"Ragabomi By Sdc  Feat Moelogo" 2018 Palmwine Music 2
"For a Minute By Sdc  feat Lady Donli" 2018 Palmwine Music 2
"Malibu And Palmwine  by Sdc feat Worlasi" 2018 Palmwine Music 2
"Tales By Moonlight by  Sdc feat Tems" 2019 The Palmwine Express
"Good Time Feat Funbi  And Nonso Amadi" 2019 The Palmwine Express
"Cool Me Down By Sdc  Feat Fasina" 2019 The Palmwine Express
"Do Me Nice By Sdc  Feat Buju" 2019 The Palmwine Express
"True Story by Sdc feat. Burna Boy" 2019 The Palmwine Express
"Vibrations By Sdc feat. Tomi Thomas" 2019 The Palmwine Express
"Too bad By Sdc feat. Amaarae & Tems" 2019 The Palmwine Express
"Different Case By Sdc feat. Boj" 2019 The Palmwine Express
"Savage by Sdc feat. Ladipoe" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"Duade By Sdc Cina Soul" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"In the Vibe We trust By Sdc" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"Hunger Cries By Sdc" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"Everything I love By Sdc" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"No White Flags by Sdc feat. Rotex and Phlow" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"Tipping Point By Sdc feat. Boogey" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"4th Republic By Sdc feat. Dap The Contract  & Vector" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"+234 By Sdc" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"Packaging By Sdc" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"Shadow of Doubt By Sdc Feat Tems" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"Respect ,Loyalty & Honour By Sdc feat. M.I Abaga" 2019 Clone Wars Vol. IV "These Buhari Times"
"02 By Oxlade" 2020 Oxygene
"AWAY by Oxlade" 2020 Oxygene [18][19]
"Kokose by Oxlade" 2020 Oxygene
"Tables Turn by Oxlade feat. Moelogo" 2020 Oxygene
"Damages By Tems" 2020 For Broken Ears
"My Ex By Adekunle Gold" 2020 Afro pop Vol 1
"Tumbo by Tekno" 2020 Old Romance
"Family Issues By Tekno" 2020 Old Romance
"In Love By Tekno" 2020 Old Romance
"Love Me JeJe" by Tems 2024

Singles

Title Year Artiste(s) Ref(s)
"Shugar” 2018 Oxlade
"Labalaba" 2018 Tiwa  Savage
"Causing trouble” 2019 DJ Tunez  feat. Oxlade
"Majesty" 2019 DJ Tunez  feat. Busiswa
"BBC” 2020 Blaqbonez
"Puttin” 2020 Tekno
"Ghost town" 2020 Wurld
"DKT” 2020 Oxlade
"Beautiful” 2020 Tomi Owo
”Gbese 2.0” 2020 DJ Tunez feat. Wizkid & Spax [20][21]
”Sudden” 2020 Tekno [22]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref(s)
2020 The Headies 2020 Producer Of The Year ”Himself” Nominated [23]
2021 The Beatz Awards Producer Of The Year ”Himself” Nominated [24][25]
2021 The Beatz Awards Afro R&B Producer Of The Year ”Himself” Nominated [26]
2021 The Beatz Awards Afro Hip-Hop Producer Of The Year ”Himself” Nominated [27]

References

  1. ^ "SESS AND SPAX ARE STILL WORKING ON THEIR JOINT PROJECT BUT "DON'T WORRY" IS OUT ALREADY". 19 October 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  2. ^ "With Oshe Naija Campaign, Apple Music Celebrates Nigeria's Independence". 3 October 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  3. ^ "NL LIST!!! Top 10 Nigerian Music Producers Of The Year 2019". 3 October 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Scooper Music: These Are The Naija Top 5 Music Producers Of 2018". 8 October 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  5. ^ "The Most Popular Nigerian Music Producer Tags and the Faces Behind Them". 13 May 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  6. ^ "THE INNOVATIVE SIGNIFICANCE OF NIGERIAN PRODUCER TAGS". 9 April 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Efya & Spax – "Me Ni Woa"". 9 March 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Here are the top 10 Nigerian producers of 2020 [Pulse Picks 2020]". 22 December 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  9. ^ "New Music Tec (SDC) x Mojeed x Spax Voices". 13 October 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  10. ^ "New Music: Dipo Ft. Spax – Groove". Soundcity. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Top 10 Nigerian music producers in 2021". 8 October 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  12. ^ "Live Update: All The Winners At The Headies 2020". 21 February 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  13. ^ "Nigerian producers, Sarz, Pheelz, Tempoe, Legendury Beatz, Spax and more join 'Oshe Naija Campaign' Apple Music for Independence Day". 2 October 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Funbis debut EP Serenade is all about love and intimacy displayed in different colours". 6 November 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Show Dem Camp speaks on Palmwine Music 2, working with Spax and creating 'Legend' with Burna Boy'". 15 November 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  16. ^ "Watch the video for Show Dem Camp's Up To You featuring Funbi taken from their new EP Palm Wine Music (Vol. 1)". Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  17. ^ "Show Dem Camp go tropic for 'Tropicana' visuals". Pulse Nigeria. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  18. ^ "Oxlade – "Away" (Prod. by Spax)". 20 May 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  19. ^ "The 12 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month". 14 November 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  20. ^ "Wizkid and Spax feature on DJ Tunez's new single, 'Gbese'". 4 July 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  21. ^ "DJ TUNEZ RELEASES A NEW SONG, FEATURING WIZKID AND SPAX". 4 July 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  22. ^ "Tekno Releases "Sudden" To Keep You Entertained This Pandemic". 1 May 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  23. ^ "Headies nominations: Burna Boy, Davido, Fireboy, Wizkid get plenty nominations for Headies award 2020". BBC News Pidgin. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  24. ^ "Here's the Full List of Nominees For The Beatz Awards 2021". 29 October 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  25. ^ "Pheelz, Rexxie, Johnny Drille, DJ Kaywise and many more all big contenders for 6th edition of The Beatz Awards". 29 October 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  26. ^ "Nigeria: The Beatz Awards announce 2021 nominees". 1 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  27. ^ "Pheelz, Rema, Dj Kaywise, more nominated for 6th edition of The Beatz Awards". 29 October 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.