DJ Neptune
| Dj Neptune | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Imohiosen Patrick |
| Born | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Edo State, Nigeria |
| Genres | AfroPop , Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Disc jockey, Radio personality |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Neptune Entertainment |
| Associated acts | M.I, Burna Boy, Olamide, Wande Coal , Banky W., Phyno, Naeto C, Da Grin |
| Website |
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Imohiosen Patrick is a multiple award winning DJ from Nigeria. He is popularly known as Dj Neptune. [1] An he is from a family of four which includes his three elder sisters and him. [2]
Life and music career
DJ Neptune who hails from Edo State in Nigeria was born and bred in Lagos State, where he got exposed to music in the late 90’s. Imohosien Patrick popularly known as DJ Neptune started entertaining friends and neighbors at the age of 10. DJ Neptune developed interest in becoming a Disc Jockey while He was in school and after watching several online DJ tutorials and practice; He became a Disc Jockey and started living his dreams, spinning at school parties, fast food eateries, nightclubs, and house parties.[3]
DJ Neptune started his career as a professional Disc Jockey in 2001 and was hired by Nigeria’s first private radio station Ray power 100.5 FM Lagos where he worked as an in-house DJ from 2004 to 2010. As a professional Disc Jockey with wide sense and a high taste for good music, Neptune was able to keep the listeners glued to their radio set and in a short period of time He became a household name in the Nigeria entertainment industry. In 2008, Nigerian rapper Naeto C signed DJ Neptune as his official Disc Jockey/ Hype man and together the duo created a new face to Nigerian Hip-Hop/ Nigerian DJ’s in Africa. As part of plans to expand the brand and put a face to the name, Neptune released series of promotional Mix tapes online for free downloads. He then went ahead to start production on his own DJ Album and later released the audio and visuals for single like 123 {Remix} featuring MI, Naeto C and the late Da Grin, This Gbedu featuring Ice Prince, YQ and Shank, {audio/video}, Skoobi Doo featuring Jesse Jags, General Pype and Lynxxx, {audio/video}. My #1 featuring Kay Switch and May D {audio}, Twerk It featuring D’ Prince {audio/video} , So Nice featuring David O and Del B {audio/video}, Baddest featuring Olamide, Stonebwoy and BOJ {audio/video}.[4]
Notable Performances
He is performed in several popular events and shows since his rise to stardom, performed in events like: [5] [6]
- 2007 Starcomms Award Channel of Excellence at the Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites.
- 2007 Obudu Resort Press Conference at Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites. Aromatic Schnapps’ launch of New Bottle & Label at the Muson Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
- Prize winner, Battle of Dee Jay for Nigeria Breweries “Harp New Bottle & Label” at Planet One, Mary Land, Lagos.
- D.J at Ericsson 2007 Staff Function Party. Ericsson Nigeria, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos.
- 2007 Starcomms Press Appeal at the Ocean View Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos D.J at Ericsson Nigeria 2007
- 2008 staff end of the year D.J at Hip-Hop World 2007 staff end of the year party.
- DJ at Mr. Solek Album Lunch at the Muson Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
- Back up D.J for Olu Maintain at Akon’s Show DJ at the Tom Tom Extra Official Lunch at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos
- Dj at DJ Jimmy Jatt’s 2008 Jimmy Jump off Show at Planet One, Mary Land, Lagos.
- Dj for Ikechuwu at the 2009 UBA Awards, Expo Hall. D.J at the N.E.A Awards after party in N.Y, U.S.A
- Dj at the Ayira Entertainment N.R.C Reunion Party in Down Town Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A D.J for Neato C and Ikechuwu at the 2008 Calabar festival
- Dj for Neato C at the MTV Base/Zain Road to the Mamas awards
- Dj at the Nigezie/Zain Tru Search in Ibadan and Lagos.
- Dj for Neato C at the 2008 Rhythm Unplug.
- Dj for Neato C at Sky Bank, Access Bank and GTB Bank 2008 End Of year party.
- Dj for Ikechuwu at the 2009 Polo Tournament in P.H City
- Dj for Hip-Hop Awards 2009 Pre Nominees Party
- Dj for Jimmy Jatt 2009 MC Battle Field
- Dj at the 2009 A.Y Comedy Show in N.Y, U.S.A
- Dj for Neato C at the 2009 R.Kelly This day Festival Show
- Dj at the 2009 A.Y Live Comedy Show in Abuja D.J at the 2009 Afrijamz Blast in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Dj at the 2009 MTV Base Road to Mamas Africa Award in Lagos.
- Dj at the 2009 Storm Records live in Asha concert in Lagos
- DJ at the 2009 Storm Records Keri hilson party in Lagos DJ for Naeto C at the 2009 Calabar festival
- DJ at the 2010 Samsung/Storm Records Valentine concert in Lagos
- DJ at the 2010 Harvard business school in Boston, U.S.A
- DJ at the 2010 Igwe big boy party with Naeto C in Chicago, U.S.A DJ for Wande Coal at the Big moose 2010 Concert in N.Y, U.S.A
- DJ at the 2010 Jaguda.com Anniversary with Wande Coal in Atlanta, U.S.A
- DJ at 2010 the Orange Box ENT Yori Yori Night in Malaysia
- 2015 Political Campaign For The Local Government Chairman Of Akoko Edo
- Dj at the 2008 Staff End Of The Year For Channel O Africa
- Dj at the 2008 Staff End Of The Year For A.I.T
- Dj at the 2008 Staff End Of The Year For Ray Power FM Sprite Emcee.
- Dj at the 2008 N.R.C Reunion Party in Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A
- Dj at the 2009 R.Kelly This day Festival With Naeto C
- Dj at the 2009 A.Y Live Comedy Show in Abuja
- Dj at the 2009 Afrijamz Blast in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Dj at the 2009,2010,2011,2012,2013 Calabar festival
- Dj at the 2010 Harvard business school in Boston, U.S.A With Naeto C
- Dj at the 2010 Storm All Stars Party in South Africa
- Dj at the 2010 Orange Box ENT Yori Yori Night in Malaysia
- Dj at the 2011 UK Tour with Naeto C
- Dj at the 2011 Liberia Independent Party
- Dj at the 2011 Malawi Tour with Naeto C
- Dj at the 2011 Rick Ross Concert in Lagos
- Dj at the 2010 Nigeria @ 50 Independent Concert with Akon
- Dj at the 2011 First Ghana Meet Naija Concert with Naeto C in Ghana
- Dj at the 2012 Star Trek with Naeto C
- Dj at the 2012 Birthday Party for Fifi Ejindu in Burj Arab, Dubai
- Dj at the 2012 South Africa/Namibia Tour with Naeto C
- Dj at the 2012 Big Brother Africa 7 Finale with Naeto C
- Dj at the 2013 St Patrick Jameson Day in Kenya
- Dj at the 2013 Star Trek Concert with Naeto & Timaya
- Dj at the 2013 Gulder Club Ultimate Lagos
- Dj at the 2013 GTBank/Belvedere Lagos Fashion Week
- Dj at the 2013 Gulder Ultimate Search Reveal Party
- Dj at the 2013 Star Lagos Cross Over concert
- Dj at the 2013 Hennessy Artistry Concert
- Dj at the 2013 Sahara End of Year Party
- Dj at the 2013 MTV Shuga premier/ launch Party
- Dj at the 2014 Monday Machel Concert in Trinidad/Tobago
- Dj at the 2014 Gulder Club Ultimate Enugu.
- Dj at the 2014 Star Trek Concert.
- Dj at the 2015 Davido live in Dubai Kiza lounge concert
- Dj at the 2015 Davido live concert in Zimbabwe
- Dj at the 2015 Star Trek concert
- Dj at the 2015 All Africa Games in Congo Brazavillie
- Dj at the 2015 DStv Vuzu Amp Party in Mauritius
Credits
Radio
- Ray Power (100.5 FM) (2005 – 2010)
- Urban 96 Fm
- Urban 96.1 FM Lagos
- Urban 96.3 FM Abuja
- Urban 96.1 FM PH
- Beat 97.9 FM Ibadan
Online Radio
- Neptune FM
Record Labels
Neptune Entertainment (Nigeria)
Magazine
- Hip Hop World Magazine (Nigeria)
Television
Discography
Singles
- 1,2,3 ( Featuring. M.I, Naeto C & Da Grin ) [7]
- Skoobi Doo ( Featuring. General Pype, Lynxxx & Jesse Jagz ) [8]
- So Nice ( Featuring. Davido & Del B ) [9]
- Baddest ( featuring. Olamide, BOJ, Stonebwoy ) [10]
Featured Songs
| Singles | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Artist | Album | Release date | |
| Doinz | Yung6ix | 6ix O Clock (February 6, 2014) | October 09, 2014 | |
| King Kong | Stanley Enow | Soldier like ma papa (July 25, 2015) | March 26, 2015 | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | World DJ | Nominated |
| 2009 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | World DJ | Won |
| Tush Award | Best Dj | Won | |
| 2010 | Dynamix All Youth Award | Best Nigerian DJ | Won |
| Africa Entertainment awards | International Best Dj | Won | |
| 2011 | NPA Awards | International DJ | Won |
| 2012 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | World Dj | Won |
References
- ↑ "Dj Neptune About". Praise Mama.
- ↑ "iwant airplay". iwant airplay.
- ↑ "Dj Neptune life". Street Request.
- ↑ "Dj Neptune career". Street Request.
- ↑ "Dj Neptune Biography". Afri Jamz.
- ↑ "Dj Neptune Biography". Street Request.
- ↑ "Dj Neptune – 1,2,3". 360 Nobs. Retrieved 13 August 2010.
- ↑ "DJ Neptune – Skoobi Doo ft. General Pype, Lynxx & Jesse Jagz". NotJustOk. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ↑ "DJ Neptune – So Nice ft. Davido & Del'B". Tooxclusive. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ↑ "DJ Neptune ft. Olamide, BOJ, Stonebwoy – Baddest (prod. Pheelz)". NotJustOk. Eomoregiee. Retrieved 27 September 2015.