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Pryme

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Pryme
Birth namePromise Chibuike Nwabueze
Born
Imo State
OriginNigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
Years active2017—present
Labels

Promise Chibuike Nwabueze known professionally as Pryme, is a Nigerian Afropop singer and songwriter signed to G-Worldwide, and Fly Boy Inc.[1] He rose to stardom after being featured on Kizz Daniel 2023 song "Show You Off" which debuted at number 1 on Nigeria Bubbling Under Top 100.[A] On 10 November 2023, Davido's Timeless studio album, was nominated at the 66th Grammy Awards and earned him, a special recognition from The Recording Academy as a composer on Timeless studio album for "Away".

Early life

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Pryme was born in Imo State, where he lived most of his life, before relocating to Lagos State.[3] He had his tertiary education at Imo State University. In an interview with Kehinde Ajose, Chibuike said: “Music began for me when I was 10 years old. I started in the church choir. I knew I could sing, and I had an idea or two about composing lyrics and melodies. But professionally, music-making started when I was at Imo State University. I won a singing competition, and after that, things changed for me.”[3]

Career

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In 2018, Pryme's debut into the music scene was met with critical acclaim when he released "Kilode" featuring Davido, and Peruzzi.[4] On 27 August 2018, he released the music video for "Kilode", and achieved airplay with the song, produced by Fresh VDM.[5] On 21 October 2022, he was credited as a songwriter on Iyanya's extended play The 6th Wave. On 31 March 2023, Pryme was credited as a songwriter on Davido's studio album Timeless, which earned him a special recognition from The Recording Academy.

On 27 July 2023, he appeared on Kizz Daniel's 5th studio album Maverick on "Show You Off".[6] On 1 August 2023, Pryme signed a joint recording and publishing deal between Kizz Daniel's Fly Boy Inc, and Emperor Geezy's G-Worldwide Entertainment.[1] On 30 November 2023, he released "Lavida", as his first official single under G-Worldwide.[7] "Lavida" charted on Apple Music Nigeria, Spotify Nigeria, Shazam Nigeria, and Deezer Turkey.[8] On 12 January 2024, he released the video for "Lavida", directed by A Kambi Pictures.[9]

On 14 January 2024, "Lavida" music video premiered exclusively on MTV Base Africa in over 50 African countries, including Nigeria and South Africa.[9] On 26 April 2024, Pryme released "Gbera" featuring Bella Shmurda, and produced by Xtofa.[10] On 10 May 2024, "Gbera" music video was released and directed by A Kambi Pictures for G-Worldwide. On 2 June 2024, in an interview with Sunday Scoop, he spoke about working with Bella Shmurda on "Gbera" and how great the experience was from recording to shooting the video.[11]

Artisty

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Pryme describes his music style as Afrofusion and Afropop.[12] He cited Chris Brown, R Kelly, and Beyonce, as his musical influence.[12]

Discography

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EPs

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List of studio extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
NG
Crescendo (EP)
Rhythm & Soul - EP

Singles

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List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NG
UK
US
"Trumpet"[13] 2017 Non-album single
"Kilode" (feat. Davido & Peruzzi) 2018
"Surulere" 2019
"My Baby"
"Good Loving" 2020
"Change"
"Kolo" 2021 Crescendo (EP)
"Away" 2022 Non-album single
"Lavida" 2023 TBA
"Gbera" (feat. Bella Shmurda) 2024

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album Release date
"Show You Off" (featuring. Pryme 2023 Kizz Daniel Maverick

Songwriting credits

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Song title, original artist, album of release, and year of release
Song Artist(s) Writer(s) Album Year Note(s)
"Let Me Know" Iyanya Iyanya Mbuk, Pyrme The 6th Wave 2022 Songwriter
"Away" Davido David Adeleke, Kareem Temitayo, Pyrme, Roger Lino, Shugavybz Timeless 2023 Songwriter

Notes

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  1. ^ "Show You Off" did not enter the TurnTable Top 100, but peaked at number 1 on Bubbling Under Top 100.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Abulude, Samuel (1 August 2023). "Kizz Daniel, Partner Emperor Geezy Sign New Artiste Pryme". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. ^ "TurnTable Bubbling Under Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. TurnTable. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b Ajose, Kehinde (19 April 2024). "My biggest dream is to touch lives with music — Pryme". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  4. ^ "My music has what it takes to cut across the world, by Pryme". Guardian Nigeria News. 19 May 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  5. ^ "VIDEO: Pryme Ft. Davido, Peruzzi - Kilode". NotjustOk. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  6. ^ Ihejirika, Uzoma (1 August 2023). "Four Takeaways From Kizz Daniel's New Album 'Maverick'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  7. ^ Ibeh, Royal (5 December 2023). "Pryme Unveils Debut Single 'Lavida'". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  8. ^ Durueke, Clinton (5 May 2024). "Pryme: Primed For A Takeover [Excl. Interview]". Album Talks. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  9. ^ a b Abulude, Samuel (14 January 2024). "Pryme Unveils Music Video For 'Lavida'". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  10. ^ Okoye, Rita. "Pryme releases new single "Gbera' with Bella Shurmuda". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  11. ^ Ajose, Kehinde (1 June 2024). "Why I worked with Bella Shmurda — Pryme". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  12. ^ a b Ige, Tofarati (11 June 2021). "Love, anger inspire me to compose songs –Pryme". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Emerging act, Pryme shares new Highlife - tinged 'Trumpet' song!". Soundcity. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2024.