JZyNO
JZyNO | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jonathan Lee Pratt 3 January 1995 Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia |
| Citizenship | Liberian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Awards | Full list |
| Website | jzyno |
Jonathan Lee Pratt (born 3 January 1995), known professionally as JZyNO, is a Liberian singer and songwriter from Buchanan. He currently resides in Ghana and is known for the hit single "Butta My Bread", which features vocals by Ghanaian musician Lasmid.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Jonathan Lee Pratt was born on 3 January 1995, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, to a Liberian-Portuguese father and a Nigerien-Liberian mother.[2][3] He has cited Kendrick Lamar, Wizkid, and Bryson Tiller as his key musical influences.[3] JZyNO's first song to gain recognition was the 2019 single "Kpan Kpan Me".[4] He later released the single "Butta My Bread", which features vocals by Ghanaian singer Lasmid.[5] The song debuted at number 50 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, making it their first entry on the chart.[6] "Butta My Bread" also peaked at number 16 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart in 2023, spending four weeks on the chart.[7] In 2023, JZyNO won four awards at the Liberia Music Awards and released the amapiano single "Yakunay".[8]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Organization | Year | Award | Recipient or nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberia Music Awards | 2023 | Afro Pop Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | [9] |
| Liberia Music Awards | "Butta My Bread" | Won | [9] | ||
| Telecel Ghana Music Awards | 2024 | Best African Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [10] |
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "Butta My Bread" (featuring Lasmid) (2023)
- "Kpan Kpan Me (Angelina)" (2019)
- "Mood" (featuring Khaid) (2024)
- "Eyes on You" (featuring Camidoh) (2023)
- "Fall Down Inside" (featuring Medikal) (2022)
- "Onana" (2022)
- "Mamie Watta" (2021)
- ''Go Down'' (featuring The Game) (2025)[11]
- ''Asor'' (Amerado ft JZyNO) (2025)[12]
References
[edit]- ↑ "I've seen and eaten everything in Accra after staying in Ghana for 9 years – JZyNo". MyNewsGh. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ↑ "Liberia: JZyNo – From Monrovia's Slums to Global Stardom – A Rags-to-Riches Journey of Resilience and Musical Triumph". allAfrica. FrontPage Africa. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- 1 2 "JZyNo: From Monrovia to Global Stardom, Shares Journey of Resilience and Musical Triumph". FrontPage Africa. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ↑ DJ Edu (16 February 2024). "JZyNO: Liberian singer on Butta My Bread success". BBC.
- ↑ "Singer-songwriter JZyNO debuts with 'Butta My Bread'". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ↑ Zellner, Xander (15 November 2023). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Matt Rogers, Mark Mothersbaugh, Kelsey Hart & More". Billboard. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ↑ "BUTTA MY BREAD". Official Charts Company. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ↑ Birjalal, Alyssia (3 January 2024). "JYzNo ended 2023 on a high with hit track, 'Yakunay'". The Star. ProQuest 2908863926. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- 1 2 "Nuchie Meek, Jzyno, Anitram, MC Caro Triumph at the MTN Liberia Music Awards". The New Dawn. 3 December 2023. ProQuest 2896353196.
- ↑ "TGMA 2024 winners list: Stonebwoy beat King promise and odas to win artiste of di year". BBC News. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ↑ T, Michael (11 April 2025). "Jzyno Teams Up with THE GAME on "Go Down"". LiberiaInsights. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ↑ "Amerado teams up with JZyNO for Afro-fusion song 'Asor' - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 1 June 2025.