Emmyblaq
Emmyblaq | |
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| Born | Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Emmyblaq cfr |
| Alma mater | Auchi Polytechnic |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015-present |
| Organization | Feddy Empier Records |
Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima, also known as Emmyblaq, is a Nigerian singer, hype man and comedian.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Emmyblaq was born to an Igbo family in Auchi, Edo state. He hails from Imo state.[1] His parents have six children, and he is the third child. He had his primary, secondary, and tertiary education in Auchi; earning his National Diploma from Auchi Polytechnic.[3] He attended a technical school in JSS2 for his secondary education, having brief stints as a generator repairer, a barber and a fashion stylist for a while.[4][5]
Career
[edit]Emmyblaq started his entertainment career as a content creator; releasing skits in collaboration with friends. After his first hype gig for Valchi bar in Auchi and the ensuing positive response that it garnered, he would switch to identifying as a hype man.[1] He would later get signed by Feddy Empier Records, alongside DJ and move to work in Warri. He has worked in Edo State, Lagos State and Delta state.[6]
He featured on Teni's song titled "Moslado (Refix)",[7] on Waje's "Lover",[8][9] on the "Joor", volume 1 and 2 mixtapes by DJ Kaywise[10][11] and on DJ Phantom's "Motivation and Vibes" mix.[3]
He was acknowledged by The Nation, as being one of the Nigerian entertainment trendsetters of 2021.[12] And also by NotJustOk as being amongst the leading hype men of the Nigerian entertainment industry.[13]
He is an advocate for more recognition to be allotted to hype men in the industry, emphasizing that hype men have the potential to win awards and get international collaborations for the art they bring into the entertainment industry.[14][15] In an interview with Vanguard, he iterated the influence of hype men on brands and their ability to draw awareness and ultimately grow a particular brand's reach.[16] He is of the opinion that hypemen do not get paid enough.[17]
Following the passing of DJ Flexy, a different hype man who had died by poisoning. It was wrongly reported by some section of the media that it was Emmyblaq who had died.[18][19] He cane out to clear the air, confirming that he was alive, releasing an original version of the hype phrase on Instagram and publicly had to claim ownership of the song "5 bottles of Hennessy VSOP" featuring DJ Nice, which contained the slogan "One for the DJ, one for the hype man" which was the cause of the confusion at the time, regarding its proprietary status.[20][14]
Discography
[edit]2021
[edit]- New Age Vibe featuring EnizTheDJ
- Baby Material
- Wife Material (You Get Nyash)
- Talking Drum (Freestyle)
- Na Your Papa Money
- Who Break Up
- Olosho
- Back Up
- Breakfast
- Need Somebody
2022
[edit]- Kick Poverty
- Wayward Vibes featuring DJ Samplex (Live)
- Baller's Alert
- Cannot See
- Full Spec
- Champion
As Featured Artiste
[edit]- Moslado Refix by (Teni)
- Lover by (Waje)
- Joor, Vol. 1 & 2 by (DJ Kaywise)
- Motivation and Vibes by (DJ Phantom)
- Phantom Cruise and Chill by (DJ Phantom)
- The Hype Monster Lyrics and Vibes, Vol 2 (5 Bottles Of Hennessy VSOP) by (DJ Nice & ID Klef)
- The Matter by (Desbeatz)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Being A Hype Man Is Rewarding, Says Emmyblaq". The Nation Newspaper. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "Download Latest EmmyBlaq Songs, Mp3 Music, Videos & Albums - VibeOnVibe". VibeOnVibe.com.ng. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ a b Azeez, Makinde (24 July 2021). "Mixtape: Emmyblaq x DJ Phantom – Motivation & Vibe Mix". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Who Is Emmyblaq Biography And Net Worth, Age, State, Tribe, Real Name, Girlfriend, Education". Who Is Writer. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ JT, Warrior. "About Emmyblaq Aka Emmyblaq Efr". Skies World. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Consistency, teamwork needed to succeed as a hype man – Emmyblaq". Guardian Nigeria News. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Teni The Entertainer Activates EmmyBlaq On Her Monster Hit "Moslado"". TooXclusive. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Waje Drops New Music, "Lover", Featuring EmmyBlaq". TooXclusive. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ Tariemi, Oreoritse (22 July 2022). "Waje Releases New Album 'Waje 2.0'". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ DJ Valentino, S9 (15 March 2022). "DJ Kaywise ft. Emmyblaq – Joor Party Mix". Six 9ja. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Daniella Valentino, Mhiz (21 July 2022). "DJ Kaywise x Emmyblaq – Joor Party Mix 2". Six 9ja. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "10 Notable Viral Trends That Shaped 2021". The Nation (Nigeria). 31 December 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "From Poco Lee to Toby Shang, Get to Know the Hypemen Leading the Sound Revolution in Nigeria". NotJustOk. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ a b Agbana, Rotimi. "Emmyblaq: Hype Man With Energy, Class". Independent. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "I Want To Have More Hit Songs, International Collaborations – Emmyblaq". The Sun (Nigeria). 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Brands Need Hype Men To Grow Their Platform- Emmyblaq". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Hype men deserve more than they earn — Emmy Blaq". The Punch. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Owolawi, Taiwo (12 July 2021). "I Want To Have More Hit Songs, International Collaborations – Emmyblaq". Legit.ng.
- ^ "Popular hypeman, DJ Flexy Naija is dead - P.M. News".
- ^ "[Mixtape] DJ Nice – "Lyric & Vibes" Ft Emmyblaq (5 bottles Of Hennessy VSOP)". TooXclusive. 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Emmyblaq Tags". TooXclusive.