Solidstar

{{Short description|Nigerian singer (born 1988)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Solid Star | image = Solid Star.jpeg | birth_name = Joshua Iniyezo | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|11|08|df=y}} | birth_place = Delta State, Nigeria | origin = Isoko South, Aviara, Nigeria | genre = {{flatlist| * Afrobeat * R&B }} | occupation = {{flatlist| * Singer * songwriter }} | years_active = 2010–present | label = Shaba Entertainment<ref name=Punch>{{Cite news |url=https://punchng.com/why-i-left-achievas-music-solidstar/|title= Why I left Achievas Music – Solidstar|author=Olushola Ricketts|date= 20 May 2018|newspaper=The Punch}}</ref> | associated_acts = Tiwa Savage, Korrekt, 2face Idibia, Flavour N'abania, Timaya, Davido, Flavour, Jojo | website = {{URL|achievasng.com/}} }} '''Joshua Iniyezo''' (born 8 November 1988), better known by his stage name '''SolidStar Isoko''' or simply '''SolidStar''', is a Nigerian singer. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church in his hometown of Delta State. SolidStar is popularly known across Nigeria and Africa for his hit song "One in a Million". He got signed by Ossy Achievas.

In 2010, he released his debut album ''One in a Million'' which went on to become a huge hit. The remix of the single "One in a Million" there after featuring Africa's legend 2face Idibia. He has followed up this feat with several hit singles later on down the line.

== Early life ==

SolidStar, who is known for his ability to sing fluently in English, Isoko and Igbo, was born in Delta State, Nigeria, to Mr. and Mrs. Iniyezo. His family originated from Aviara town.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solidstarmusic.com|title= SolidStar Isoko's Official Website}}</ref> SolidStar began his music career at the age of 14 when he started playing the drums for his church choir in Aviara. He was discovered a few years later at a music talent show in Ajegunle area of Lagos State where he was introduced to Paul Cole a record label boss.<ref name=Sun>{{cite web |url=http://www.achievasentertainment.com/#!/about-us/|title=Achievas Music 'Who We Are'}}</ref> In 2010, SolidStar formally signs to Achievas Record and his debut album was subsequently released under the label.

== Career == In 2010, SolidStar released his debut album ''One in a Million'' through Achievas Music. The album was a hit fueled by its lead single "One in a Million", which was a collaboration with 2face Idibia.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://onobello.com/interview-from-grass-to-fame-and-fortune-solidstar-is-an-extraordinary-ghetto-superstar-talks-about-his-journey-so-far/|title= Interview: From Grass To Fame And Fortune, 'Solidstar' Is An Extraordinary Ghetto Superstar, Talks About His Journey So Far...|author= |date= 27 June 2013|website= onobello.com|publisher= OnoBello|access-date= 1 July 2016}}</ref>

== Discography == === Albums === *''One in a Million'' (2010) *''Grace$Glory'' (2013) *''W.E.E.D'' (2016)

=== Selected singles === *"One in a Million" (featuring 2Baba) *"Silicon" (featuring Timaya) *"International Woman" *"Nwa Baby" (featuring 2Baba) *"Wait (Refix)" (featuring Patoranking and Tiwa Savage) *"Wait" (featuring Davido) *"My Body (featuring Timaya) *"Negotiate" *"Oluchi" (featuring Flavour) *"Skibo" *"Omotena" *"Yarinya" *"Ala"

== Videography == {|class="wikitable" |- !Year !Title !Director !Ref |- |2013 |SolidStar Ft. Flavour – Oluchi |Aje Films |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/video/video-solidstar-ft-flavour-oluchi|title=[Video] SolidStar Ft. Flavour – Oluchi|website=Naijaloaded|date=27 December 2013|access-date=27 December 2013}}</ref> |- |2013 |SolidStar Ft. Timaya – My Body |Aje Films |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yabaleftonline.ng/video-solidstar-body-ft-timaya/|title=[Video] SolidStar Ft. Timaya – My Body|website=YabaLeft Online|access-date=17 December 2014}}</ref> |- |2013 |SolidStar Ft. Tiwa Savage – Baby Jollof |Clarence Peters |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.akpraise.com.ng/official-video-solidstar-ft-tiwa-savage-baby-jollof-mp4-5/|title=OFFICIAL VIDEO: Solidstar Ft. Tiwa Savage – Baby Jollof |website=Ak Praise|date=14 April 2015 |access-date=14 April 2015}}</ref> |- |2013 |SolidStar – In My Head |Clarence Peters |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.360nobs.com/2015/09/video-solidstar-in-my-head/|title=VIDEO: Solidstar – In My Head |website=360nobs|access-date=8 August 2015}}</ref> |- |2013 |SolidStar – Good Woman |Clarence Peters |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tooxclusive.com/videos/video-solidstar-good-woman/|title=VIDEO: Solidstar – "Good Woman" |website=Tooxclusive|date=21 October 2015 |access-date=21 October 2015}}</ref> |- |2013 |SolidStar ft Davido – Wait |Avalon Okpe |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.informationng.com/2016/06/video-solidstar-wait-refix-ft-tiwa-savage-patoranking.html|title=VIDEO: SOLIDSTAR – WAIT {REFIX} FT. TIWA SAVAGE & PATORANKING|website=Tooxclusive|date=30 June 2016|access-date=30 June 2016}}</ref> |- |2013 |SolidStar ft Davido – Wait |Avalon Okpe |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.informationng.com/2016/06/video-solidstar-wait-refix-ft-tiwa-savage-patoranking.html|title=VIDEO: SOLIDSTAR – WAIT {REFIX} FT. TIWA SAVAGE & PATORANKING|website=Informationng|access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> |- |2013 |SolidStar ft Davido – Wait |TalkingDrums |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tooxclusive.com/videos/video-solidstar-emergency/|title=VIDEO: Solidstar – "Emergency"|website=Tooxclusive|date=24 November 2016|access-date=24 November 2016}}</ref> |}

== Awards and nominations == {{Incomplete list|date=August 2014}} {| class ="wikitable" |- !Year !Event !Prize !Recipient !Result !Ref |- |2010 |2010 Nigeria Music Video Award (NMVA) Best new artiste|Nigeria Music Video Award (NMVA) |Best new artiste |"One in a Million" |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite web|last1=Adebayo|first1=Temiloluwa|title=Nigeria Music Video Awards – NMVA 2010 – Winners & Photos|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2010/12/nigeria-music-video-awards-nmva-2010-winners-photos/|accessdate=12 September 2014|date=2 December 2010}}</ref> |- |2015 |The Headies 2015 |BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE |"My Body – Solid Star Feat. Timaya" |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Akan|first1=Joey|title=Check out the complete nomination list|url=https://www.pulse.ng/buzz/headies-2015-check-out-the-complete-nomination-list-id4215323.html|accessdate=30 September 2015|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria}}</ref> |}

== References == {{Reflist}}

== External links == * {{Official website|http://www.solidstarmusic.com}}

Category:Living people Category:1988 births Category:Musicians from Delta State Category:Nigerian male singer-songwriters Category:21st-century Nigerian singer-songwriters Category:Nigerian drummers Category:Nigerian hip-hop singers Category:Afrobeat musicians Category:21st-century drummers Category:21st-century Nigerian male singers