DJ Xclusive

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DJ Xclusive
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Background information
Birth name Rotimi Alakija
Born United Kingdom
Genres House, electro house, hip house, R'n'B, Naija
Occupation(s) DJ, Record producer, Recording artist
Years active 2003–present
Labels Empire Mates Entertainment
Website Djxclusiveworld.com

Rotimi Alakija (born on the 16th of October), better known as DJ Xclusive, is a British Nigerian disc jockey, record producer and recording artist.

Early life

Rotimi Alakija was born in the UK to Nigerian parents. At an early age, he moved back to Nigeria to pursue a high school education at King's College, Lagos. Rotimi Alakija moved back to the UK to study Physics and Computer Science at Reading University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. He later studied Financial Computing at Brunel University.

Career and success

DJ Xclusive started his professional disc jockey career in 2003 by performing at various night clubs, including Aura Mayfair, Penthouse, Funky Buddha and Jalouse. During the course of his career, DJ Xclusive has performed with acts like Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Mario Winans, Brick and Lace, Nas and Fat Joe.[1]

At the 2010 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, held in the United States, DJ Xclusive won World Best DJ. He was nominated for Best DJ at the 2011 edition of the Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television Awards (BEFFTA Awards). He was also featured at the 2013 Big Brother House Party.[2]

In 2011, DJ Xclusive became the resident DJ for CoolFM 96.9[3] and also joined Empire Mates Entertainment as Wizkid's official DJ.[4] DJ Xclusive released a single "I'm Xclusive" alongside renowned UK-Nigerian artist Mo Eazy.

Personal life

Dj Xclusive is the nephew to Nigerian businesswoman, Folorunsho Alakija.[5]

Discography

Singles

  • "Pangolo" (featuring Timaya)[6]
  • "Ibebe" (featuring Olamide) (2013)
  • "Gal bad" (featuring D'Prince and Wizkid) (2014)
  • "Jeje" (featuring Wizkid) (2014)
  • "Fatasi" (featuring Terry G) (2014)
  • "Tonight" (featuring BankyW and Niyola) (2014)
  • "Shaba" (featuring Kcee and Shaba) (2014)
  • "dami si"(featuring Lil kesh and CDQ) (2015)

Videography

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Year Title Director Ref
2016 Cash Only N/A [7]

Compilation albums

References

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  2. ↑ http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/08/20/dj-xclusive-to-bring-the-house-down-at-the-big-brother-africa-the-chase-finale-party/
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External links

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