Pheelz

**Pheelz** (born Phillip Kayode Moses on June 5, 1994, in Lagos, Nigeria) is a highly prominent Nigerian record producer, songwriter, and singer. Recognized initially as "Pheelz Mr. Producer," he is a significant figure in contemporary African music, specializing in Afropop, Afrobeats, R\&B, and African hip-hop.Early Life and Education Phillip Kayode Moses was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He began his musical journey singing in a church choir. He attended Ideal Comprehensive High School in Ajangbandi Afromedia. His professional entry into music began when he worked under the tutelage of I.D Cabassa at Coded Tunes, a record label where he first connected with Nigerian superstar Olamide.Career Progression and Major Achievements Pheelz started his professional career in 2011, initially focusing on production. His earliest notable work was featuring vocals and producing the track "I'm Going In" on Olamide's *Rapsodi* album in 2011. His breakthrough as a producer came in 2012. Pheelz is famously credited with producing almost the entire tracklist of Olamide's critically acclaimed 2013 album, *Baddest Guy Ever Liveth*. This success cemented his reputation as a prolific producer, leading to collaborations with major artists including Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Teni, Fireboy DML, and Usher. In the later stages of his career, Pheelz transitioned more prominently into singing and songwriting, releasing his own material. His international profile surged in 2022 with the massive hit single "Finesse," a collaboration with BNXN (formerly Buju). This track achieved international success, earning him his first career entry on the *Billboard* Global 200 chart.Notable Works and Awards As a producer, Pheelz has won numerous accolades. He won "Producer of the Year" at The Headies in 2020 for Teni's "Billionaire," and previously won the award in 2014 for Olamide's "Eleda Mi O." He has also won multiple awards at The Beatz Awards, including Afro Hip Hop Producer of the Year and Afro Soul Producer of the Year. His work on "Finesse" earned him a "Best Collaboration" award at the 2023 Soundcity MVP Awards. His discography includes production credits on some of Afrobeats' most iconic songs. As a recording artist, his critically acclaimed 2023 EP, *Pheelz Good*, generated nearly 1 billion streams globally.Current Status Pheelz is active globally and continues to blur the lines between production and performance. In March 2022, he signed a record deal with Warner Music UK. His current status as both a hitmaker and a multi-award-winning producer reinforces his position as a global music maestro and an influential figure in the Afrobeats genre.