{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}} {{Infobox musical artist | honorific_prefix = | name = Krizbeatz | honorific_suffix = | image = | image_upright = | image_size = | landscape = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank --> | alt = | caption = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | birth_name = Chris Alvin Ifeanyichukwu Sunday | alias = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|12|25}} | birth_place = Lagos State, Nigeria | origin = | death_date = <!-- {{death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date 1st) --> | death_place = | genre = {{hlist|hip hop|Afropop}} | occupation = record producer | instrument = | years_active = 2015–present | label = | associated_acts = {{flatlist| *Tekno Miles *Davido *Skales *Yemi Alade *Oyin Ameen}} | website = {{URL|https://krizbeatzmusicacademy.com}} | module = }}
'''Chris Alvin Ifeanyichukwu Sunday''' professionally known as '''Krizbeatz''' or '''KrizBeatz the drummer Boy''', is a Nigerian record producer best known for producing Tekno his first single "Pana".<ref>{{Cite news|title=How Krizbeatz changed African sound with Tekno's Pana beat - Tribune|url=http://tribuneonlineng.com/krizbeatz-changed-african-sound-teknos-pana-beat/|newspaper=Nigerian Tribune|accessdate=30 July 2017|date=26 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=No producer is better than me... —Krizbeatz - Tribune|url=http://tribuneonlineng.com/no-producer-better-krizbeatz/|newspaper=Nigerian Tribune|accessdate=30 July 2017|date=11 June 2017}}</ref> Ranked 3rd on ''Pulse Nigeria''{{'}}s 2016 list of "Top 5 Best Nigerian Music Producers", KrizBeatz has worked with Yemi Alade and others including Oyibo Rebel, Skales, Lil Kesh and Koker while also releasing his own single titled "Erima" and the hit single "911" featuring Yemi Alade and Harmonize which further pushed his career to limelight.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Akan|first1=Joey|title=Pulse List 2016: Best 5 Nigerian music producers of 2016|url=http://www.pulse.ng/buzz/pulse-list-2016-best-5-nigerian-music-producers-of-2016-id5922512.html|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|accessdate=30 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO: Krizbeatz ft. Davido & Tekno - Erima|url=http://notjustok.com/2017/05/05/video-krizbeatz-ft-davido-tekno-erima/|website=NotJustOk|accessdate=30 July 2017|date=5 May 2017}}</ref> The song "911" currently{{when|date=March 2021}} has over 20 million views on YouTube.
==Early life and career== Chris Alvin Sunday attended the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a degree in Linguistics,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Storm |first1=Camille |title=Krizbeatz Is Nigeria's 'King of New Wave' |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/krizbeatz-afro-dance-music-nigeria/ |website=OkayAfrica |access-date=20 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> and studied Music Technology in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Taylor |first1=Seyi |title=The Drummer Boy! KRIZBEATZ Covers Taylor Live Magazine’s Latest Issue |url=https://www.taylorlive.com/the-drummer-boy-krizbeatz-covers-taylor-live-magazines-latest-issue/ |website=Taylor Live Magazine |access-date=20 September 2024 |date=16 July 2018}}</ref>
==Discography== ===Singles=== *"King of New Wave" (2016) *"Erima" {{small|(featuring Davido & Tekno)}} (2017)<ref>{{Cite news|title=Why I featured Davido, Tekno in my new song –Krizbeatz|url=http://punchng.com/why-i-featured-davido-tekno-in-my-new-song-krizbeatz/|newspaper=The Punch|accessdate=30 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nigeria's Krizbeatz Brings The Summer Vibes On "Erima" Featuring Davido And Tekno|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/04/28/krizbeatz-erima-davido-tekno|website=The Fader|accessdate=30 July 2017}}</ref> *"Boss Whine" {{small|(featuring Skales)}} (2017) *Riddim (feat Yemi Alade, Skales) 2020
===ADM (Afro Dance Music) Album=== *"911" ft. Yemi Alade, Harmonize (2017)
===Singles produced=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1" !Title !Year !width="150"|Album !Release date |- |"Crushing On Di’ja" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Kshab)</span> |rowspan="2"|2014 |rowspan="11"|Non-album single |rowspan="11"| |- |"Melo Lara Mi" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Kshab)</span> |- |"Marry Me" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Mickey featuring. Jahbless)</span> |rowspan="6"|2015 |- |"Egbami" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Jayru featuring. Portah)</span> |- |"I Hear Ya" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Mosky featuring. Tekno)</span> |- |"Higher" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(SheunNatural)</span> |- |"Mary O" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Blizz B)</span> |- |"Modi" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Jahbless featuring. Seriki & Small Doctor)</span> |- |"Pana" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Tekno)</span> |rowspan="7"|2016 |- |"Diana" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Tekno)</span> |- |"Ishe" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Motunez)</span> |- |"Temper" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Skales)</span> |"The Never Say Never Guy"<ref>{{cite web|title=Album Review: Skales' The Never Say Never Guy album is an easily forgettable body of work » YNaija|url=https://ynaija.com/review-never-say-never-guy-skales/|website=YNaija|accessdate=30 July 2017|date=31 May 2017}}</ref> |29 May 2017 |- |"Make Way" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Cee Boi featuring. Sojay)</span> |rowspan="8"|Non-album single |rowspan="8"| |- |"Ro Jo" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(DJ Hazan featuring. Dremo & Kymo)</span> |- |"Shele Gan Gan" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Lil Kesh)</span> |- |"Dio (Refix)" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(MC Galaxy)</span> |rowspan="5"|2017 |- |"Oma Oma" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(D’General)</span> |- |"Weekend Vibes" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Seyi Shay)</span> |- |"BabyO" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Sheyman)</span> |- |"Jamina" <br><span style="font-size:85%;">(Emma Nyra)</span> |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Awards ceremony !Award description(s) !Results |- |rowspan="3"|2017 |Nigeria Entertainment Awards |Best Music Producer |{{won}}<ref>{{cite web|title=2017 Nigerian Entertainment Awards: Wizkid, Davido, Cobhams, Timi Dakolo and More Nominated – Silverbird Rhythm FM|url=http://rhythm937.com/2017-nigerian-entertainment-awards-wizkid-davido-cobhams-timi-dakolo-and-more-nominated/|website=Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos|accessdate=30 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=NDECHE |first1=CHIDIRIM |title=Nigerian Entertainment Awards: Full List Of Winners |url=https://guardian.ng/life/whatsnew/nigerian-entertainment-awards-full-list-of-winners/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=The Guardian |date=27 November 2017 |accessdate=12 March 2019}}</ref> |- |African Muzik Magazine Awards |Music Producer of The Year |{{nom}}<ref>{{Cite news|title=AFRIMMA unveils 2017 nominees - The Nation Nigeria|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/afrimma-unveils-2017-nominees/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=The Nation|accessdate=30 July 2017|date=22 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=NDECHE |first1=CHIDIRIM |title=AFRIMMA 2017: Full List Of Winners |url=https://guardian.ng/life/events/afrimma-2017-full-list-of-winners/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=The Guardian |date=9 October 2017 |accessdate=12 March 2019}}</ref> |- |The Beatz Awards |Best Afro Dancehall Producer |{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominees & Winners 2017 |url=https://thebeatzawards.com/nominees-winners-2017/ |website=The Beatz Awards |access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2"|2018 |Nigeria Entertainment Awards |Best Music Producer |{{nom}}<ref>{{Cite news |title=Davido, Tiwa Savage and Burna Boy win at 2018 Nigerian Entertainment Awards [See full list] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/davido-tiwa-savage-and-burna-boy-win-at-2018-nigerian-entertainment-awards-see-full/77zs365 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|accessdate=12 March 2019 |language=en-EN |date=19 November 2018}}</ref> |- |City People Music Awards |Best Music Producer of the Year |{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web |title=#CPMA2018: City People Music Awards Nominees' List Out - City People Magazine |url=https://www.citypeopleonline.com/cpma2018-city-people-music-awards-nominees-list-out/ |website=City People Magazine |access-date=20 September 2024 |date=17 October 2018}}</ref> |- |2019 |rowspan="2"|The Beatz Awards |Afro Dancehall Producer of the Year |{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominees & Winners 2019 |url=https://thebeatzawards.com/nominees-winners-2019/ |website=The Beatz Awards |access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref> |- |2021 ||Afro Highlife Producer of the Year |{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominees 2021 |url=https://thebeatzawards.com/nominees-2021/ |website=The Beatz Awards |access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=WINNERS 2021 |url=https://thebeatzawards.com/winners-2021/ |website=The Beatz Awards |access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref> |}
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==External links== *{{official website|https://www.teknoindie.com}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Krizbeatz}} Category:Living people Category:Musicians from Lagos State Category:University of Ibadan alumni Category:Nigerian hip-hop record producers Category:1994 births