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Magixx began singing in the choir, at the age of 10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Get to know Magixx, Nigeria's next big Afro-fusion star |url=https://mixmag.net/feature/get-to-know-magixx-interview-nigeria-lagos-afrobeat-afropop |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Mixmag}}</ref> In September 2021, he was signed to Mavin Records and released his debut self-titled EP "Magixx", in that same year.
Magixx began singing in the choir, at the age of 10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Get to know Magixx, Nigeria's next big Afro-fusion star |url=https://mixmag.net/feature/get-to-know-magixx-interview-nigeria-lagos-afrobeat-afropop |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Mixmag}}</ref> In September 2021, he was signed to Mavin Records and released his debut self-titled EP "Magixx", in that same year.


In February 2022, he released a new version of "[[Love Don't Cost a Dime|Love Don't Cost A Dime]]" with Ayra Starr, which debuted at 27 on TurnTable Top 50 chart, and peaked at number 8, on 28 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TurnTable Charts {{!}} TurnTable Nigeria Top 100 |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/Charts/Top50 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.turntablecharts.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Custodian |first=Culture |date=2022-02-09 |title=Magixx Taps Ayra Starr For ‘Love Don’t Cost A Dime’ Remix |url=https://culturecustodian.com/magixx-taps-ayra-starr-for-love-dont-cost-a-dime-remix/ |access-date=2022-10-13 |website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) |language=en-GB}}</ref> On 20 July 2022, he released "Shaye" as the lead single from her second EP ''ATOM''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Magixx Releases New Single – Shaye |url=https://www.coolfm.ng/news/editorial/magixx-releases-new-single-shaye/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station ! |language=en}}</ref> ''ATOM'' was released on 22 July 2022, to positive critical response. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=2022-08-02 |title=Magixx offers exciting fragments of his talent with 'Atom' EP [Pulse Album Review] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/pulse-review-this-is-a-review-of-magixxs-second-ep-atom/ztpdty1 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>
In February 2022, he released a new version of "[[Love Don't Cost a Dime|Love Don't Cost A Dime]]" with Ayra Starr, which debuted at 27 on TurnTable Top 50 chart, and peaked at number 8, on 28 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TurnTable Charts {{!}} TurnTable Nigeria Top 100 |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/Charts/Top50 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=www.turntablecharts.com}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Custodian |first=Culture |date=2022-02-09 |title=Magixx Taps Ayra Starr For ‘Love Don’t Cost A Dime’ Remix |url=https://culturecustodian.com/magixx-taps-ayra-starr-for-love-dont-cost-a-dime-remix/ |access-date=2022-10-13 |website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) |language=en-GB}}</ref> On 20 July 2022, he released "Shaye" as the lead single from his second EP ''ATOM''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Magixx Releases New Single – Shaye |url=https://www.coolfm.ng/news/editorial/magixx-releases-new-single-shaye/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station ! |language=en}}</ref> ''ATOM'' was released on 22 July 2022, to positive critical response.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=2022-08-02 |title=Magixx offers exciting fragments of his talent with 'Atom' EP [Pulse Album Review] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/pulse-review-this-is-a-review-of-magixxs-second-ep-atom/ztpdty1 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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* Magixx (2021)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alake |first=Motolani |date=2021-09-27 |title=Hello Magixx, you're welcome [Pulse EP Review] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-magixx-magixx-ep/9lf627d |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>
* Magixx (2021)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alake |first=Motolani |date=2021-09-27 |title=Hello Magixx, you're welcome [Pulse EP Review] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-magixx-magixx-ep/9lf627d |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>
* Atom (2022)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-19 |title=Magixx - 1883 Magazine |url=https://1883magazine.com/magixx/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* ATOM (2022)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-19 |title=Magixx - 1883 Magazine |url=https://1883magazine.com/magixx/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |language=en-GB}}</ref>


=== Selected singles ===
=== Selected singles ===
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|Overloading(Overdose) (Mavins, Crayon & Ayra Starr feat. [[Ladipoe]], Magixx & Boy Spyce) <ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2022-05-14 |title=Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled “Overdose” featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/mavin-records-overdose/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>
|Overloading (Overdose) (Mavins, Crayon & Ayra Starr feat. [[Ladipoe]], Magixx & Boy Spyce) <ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2022-05-14 |title=Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled “Overdose” featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/05/mavin-records-overdose/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>
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== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
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|Rookie of the Year
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Okogba |first=Emmanuel |date=2022-05-24 |title=2022 Headies Full List Nominees |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/2022-headies-full-list-nominees/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Okogba |first=Emmanuel |date=2022-05-24 |title=2022 Headies Full List Nominees |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/2022-headies-full-list-nominees/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 19:21, 18 October 2022

Magixx
Birth nameAlexander Adelabu
Born (1999-09-27) 27 September 1999 (age 24)
GenresAfro-fusion, Afro-pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
LabelsMavin Records

Alexander Adelabu (born 27 September 1999), professionally known as Magixx,[1] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2021, he was signed to Mavin Records.[2]

Early life and education

Adelabu was born and brought up in Lagos State. He obtained a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos.[3]

Career

Magixx began singing in the choir, at the age of 10.[4] In September 2021, he was signed to Mavin Records and released his debut self-titled EP "Magixx", in that same year.

In February 2022, he released a new version of "Love Don't Cost A Dime" with Ayra Starr, which debuted at 27 on TurnTable Top 50 chart, and peaked at number 8, on 28 March 2022.[5] [6] On 20 July 2022, he released "Shaye" as the lead single from his second EP ATOM.[7] ATOM was released on 22 July 2022, to positive critical response.[8]

Discography

EPs

Selected singles

As lead artist
Year Title Album
2022 "Chocolate"[11] Non-album single
"Love Don't Cost a Dime (Re-Up)" (with Ayra Starr)[12]
"Shaye"[10][1] ATOM
As featured artist
Year Title Album
2022 Overloading (Overdose) (Mavins, Crayon & Ayra Starr feat. Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce) [13]

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Award Nominated work Result Ref
2022 The Headies Rookie of the Year Himself Nominated [14]


References

  1. ^ a b Okwuego, Oluchi (3 August 2022). "Nigerian Fast-rising Afrobeats artist Magixx releases album". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Don Jazzy unveils new Mavin artiste, Magixx". Punch Newspapers. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Mavins' New Act, Magixx, Steps Out With A Vibrant, Optimistic Voice". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 25 September 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Get to know Magixx, Nigeria's next big Afro-fusion star". Mixmag. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  5. ^ "TurnTable Charts | TurnTable Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  6. ^ Custodian, Culture (9 February 2022). "Magixx Taps Ayra Starr For 'Love Don't Cost A Dime' Remix". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Magixx Releases New Single – Shaye". Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station !. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  8. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2 August 2022). "Magixx offers exciting fragments of his talent with 'Atom' EP [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  9. ^ Alake, Motolani (27 September 2021). "Hello Magixx, you're welcome [Pulse EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Magixx - 1883 Magazine". 19 August 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  11. ^ BellaNaija.com (4 March 2022). "New Music: Magixx – Chocolate". BellaNaija. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  12. ^ Custodian, Culture (9 February 2022). "Magixx Taps Ayra Starr For 'Love Don't Cost A Dime' Remix". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  13. ^ BellaNaija.com (14 May 2022). "Mavin Records Puts Out Romantic Number titled "Overdose" featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx & Boy Spyce". BellaNaija. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  14. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (24 May 2022). "2022 Headies Full List Nominees". Vanguard News. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
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