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Judges

GT da Guitarman

Award-winning recording artist

GT da Guitarman, born Gbemiro Tokunbo in 1984 in London, UK, is one of Nigeria’s top vocal artists. He moved back to Nigeria in 1986. After a brief tenure as a flagship artist at Storm Records, he released his acclaimed debut album under his own label in 2012 and has maintained his presence in the industry ever since.

This is GT da Guitarman’s fourth consecutive year serving as a judge at Battle of the Sounds, and this time, he will be serving as a Lead Judge for Season 4 of Battle of the Sounds.

INDOMIX

Award-winning Sound Engineer

Indomix is a renowned Nigerian mix and mastering engineer, having collaborated with industry heavyweights like Faze, 2Baba, Sound Sultan, Vector, Terry G, DJ Neptune, Davido, MC Galaxy, and Reminisce. He boasts of having worked with 75% of the music industry.

This year marks his fourth consecutive year as a judge at Battle of the Sounds.

K-Peace

Nigerian Idol Winner and Music Artist

K-Peace, a standout from the fifth season of Nigerian Idol, captivated fans with his unique “Fuji R&B” style—a fusion of pop, rap, and R&B with Fuji influences. His unforgettable rendition of John Legend’s “All of Me” quickly made him a fan favorite. Winning the competition earned him a record deal worth 7.5 million naira.

This year, K-Peace returns for the fourth consecutive time as a judge at Battle of the Sounds.

Faze

Award-winning recording artist

Faze is an award-winning musician and actor who began his career in 1994, winning the DBN Karaoke Contest. He was a member of the defunct Nigerian hip hop group Plantashun Boyz, alongside BlackFace Naija and 2Face Idibia. His third album, Originality, achieved platinum status within its first month, making him the first Nigerian artist to have three consecutive platinum albums.

Faze returns as a Guest Judge for Season 4 of Battle of the Sounds.

DJ Shawn

Ace DJ

DJ Shawn, whose real name is Oresile Oluwaseun Joshua, is a prominent Nigerian DJ, singer, and songwriter best known for his hit single “O Pari” featuring Timaya and Falz. As the resident DJ at W Bar Lounge in Lagos, he electrifies crowds with his high-energy performances.

Originally from Ogun State and a graduate of the University of Lagos, DJ Shawn has graced major events, including Big Brother Naija’s Season Seven Party. With his passion for music and crowd instincts, he is quickly becoming one of Nigeria’s top DJs.

This year, DJ Shawn will serve as a guest judge on Battle of the Sounds.

DRE STICKS

Music Artist and Producer

Dre-sticks is a talented singer, songwriter, music producer, and entertainment entrepreneur known for his hit song “Baba Rere.” He has collaborated with artists such as Mavin Records, Yemi Alade, Skales, K1 de Ultimate, and Mike Abdul.

His music blends R&B and hip-hop with elements of soul, jazz, Fuji, and highlife.

This year, Dre-sticks will join Battle of the Sounds as a guest judge.

HOSTS

THE HYPE Lords

VJ Priceless

Slim Blayz