Maleek Berry

Maleek Shoyebi (born August 11, 1987), professionally known as Maleek Berry or Papito, is a British-Nigerian record producer, singer, and songwriter. He is recognized for his distinctive sound that blends Afro pop, Hip hop, Afrobeats, R&B, and Pop genres.Early Life and Education Maleek Berry was born on August 11, 1987, in South London, United Kingdom, where he spent his early childhood. He developed an early interest in music, stating that he was already attempting the moonwalk at age three. By the age of 14, he had formed a rap group in church and realized his ability to create his own beats, which led him to start using digital audio workstations like FL Studio. He is also trained as an audio engineer.Career Progression and Notable Works Maleek Berry's music career officially began around 2007. He gained significant recognition as a record producer in the Nigerian music scene, collaborating with major artists. He is known for his work with prominent figures such as Wizkid, Davido, Wale, Fuse ODG, Runtown, and Iyanya. In 2017, he was signed to Wizkid’s Starboy Entertainment label. In the same year, he earned a nomination in the Best Male category at the annual MOBO Awards. He is also associated with his own label, Berry's Room.Genres and Occupations Maleek Berry's primary occupations include record producer, singer, songwriter, and audio engineer. He incorporates instruments such as the Digital Audio Workstation, vocals, and keyboards in his work. His style is characterized by a fusion of contemporary popular music genres.Current Status Maleek Berry remains active in the music industry, continuing to work as a record producer and recording artist under his label and others. His career, which began in 2007, is still ongoing, solidifying his status as a key figure in the Afrobeats genre and global music scene. His social media presence, including 1M+ followers, reflects his continued relevance and following.