Donny Crown
Ishola Abdul Rasaq Adedoyin (born 30 April 1993), professionally known as Donny Crown, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music executive.[1] He rose to prominence with the release of the song "Money for Hand" featuring the late Nigerian singer and rapper Mohbad.[2]
In January 2024, he released the follow-up single to "Money for Hand" titled "Grace" featuring Nigerian singer and songwriter BadboyTimz.[3]
Early life and education
Donny Crown was hails from Lagelu local government area local government area in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Donny Crown attended Fountain International High School where he completed his secondary school education and later gained admission to study at the prestigious Adekunle Ajasin University where he graduated with a degree in Applied Mathematics.[4]
Career
Donny Crown started his musical career in 2012, releasing freestyles and demos.
In 2022, Donny Crown released the single "feeling good" under his Entertainment "M.E.D.E”.[5]
In September 2023, Donny Crown released the song "Money for Hand" featuring Mohbad. The song was posthumously released a few weeks after Mohbad's tragic passing Death of MohBad in September 2023, he further donated the royalties from the streams to MohBad’s son as a demonstration of act of kindness.[6]
The success of "Money for Hand" have giving edge in the music industry to further collaborate with notable Nigerian artists and record producers. In January 2024, he released a follow-up single, "Grace," featuring Nigerian singer and songwriter Bad Boy Timz.
In June 2024, Donny Crown launched Mede Digital, a creative agency catering to creatives.[7]
Discography
- Money for Hand (featuring Mohbad)[8]
- Grace (featuring Bad Boy Timz)[9]
- Feeling Good (featuring Lissy B and Shola Tyson)
References
- ^ "Singer Donny Crown striving for success in music industry - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. August 28, 2024.
- ^ "Donny Crown releases 'Money for Hand' featuring Mohbad". SundiataPost. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Singer, Donny Crown features Bad Boy Timz in new Afrobeats single 'Grace' - Vanguard News".
- ^ Emmason, Jerry. "Singer, Donny Crown Speaks On Goals In Music Industry". Leadership News. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ "M.E.D.E Drops 'Feeling Good' Featuring Lissy Bee, Donny Crown & Shola Tyson | LISTEN!". NotjustOk.
- ^ Johnson, Reymond Awusei (October 1, 2023). "Nigeria musician Donny Crown donates money, royalties, and others to Mohbad's son". Pulse Ghana.
- ^ "Donny Crown Launches Mede Digital – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com.
- ^ "Donny Crown releases 'Money for Hand' featuring Mohbad". SundiataPost. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ TALI, SELORM. "Donny Crown joins forces with Bad Boy Timz for new single 'Grace'". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-02-01.