Skales Biography: Age, Songs, Wife, Tribe, Net Worth, Girlfriend

Who is Skales?

Skales, whose given name is Raoul John Njeng-Njeng (born 1 April 1991), is an exceptionally talented Nigerian vocalist, songwriter, and rapper.

He started composing rap songs in Kaduna, Nigeria, in the year 2000. He traveled to Jos from 2007 to 2008 in order to perform alongside Jesse Jagz and Jeremiah Gyang

In 2008, he participated in the North Central region of the Zain Tru Search competition and emerged victorious. Multiple rotations of his debut single “Must Shine” were observed on Rhythm FM stations in Lagos, Jos, and Abuja.

In 2009, following his subsequent relocation to Lagos, he signed a record contract with Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E).

Numerous performers, including Knighthouse, Akon, eLDee, Tekno, Harmonize, Jeremiah Gyang, and Banky W, have collaborated with Skales. “Shake Body,” “Mukulu,” “Keresimesi,” “Komole,” “My Baby,” “Take Care of Me,” and “Denge Pose” are among his well-known compositions.

Following his May 2014 departure from E.M.E, he established the autonomous OHK Music record label. Man of the Year, his debut studio album, was released in 2015.

Skales Profile

Skales early years and where he schooled 

Skales, a native of Edo State, was brought up by his mother, an unskilled laborer, who worked alone. He was born in Jos, Kaduna State, Nigeria, on April 1st, 1991

During Skales’ childhood, his mother operated a cassette store, which ultimately served as the catalyst for his profound fascination with music.

Skales attended the University of Jos and the Lead City University in Ibadan for his tertiary education. Based on available documentation, he opted to discontinue his studies at the University of Jos during his junior year and subsequently earned a Bachelor of Technology and Office Management from Lead City University.

How Skales started his musical career

Skales developed a fondness for music during his frequent visits to the cassette store owned by his mother. Jesse Jagz and Jeremiah Gyang were two producers he encountered during his time at the University of Jos.

He participated in the North Central region of the Zain Tru Search Competition at Unijos and emerged victorious.

Skales transferred to Lead City University during his junior year, where he earned a degree in office management and technology. His critically acclaimed debut single “Must Shine” was released first.

Skales defined himself in a 2013 interview with the publication This Day as an entertainer whose music is inspired by his environment. His 2009 album “Heading for a Grammy” drew inspiration from “Jesus Walks” by Kanye West.

The song’s scope was significantly influenced by the personal challenges he was facing; it serves as a tribute to individual empowerment.

2009 saw Skales sign a record contract with E.M.E. following a meeting with Banky W. The singles “Mukulu” and “Keresimesi” were released concurrently by him. Both songs were published under the label that Sarz produced.

Clarence Peters directed the music video for the latter composition, which was published on YouTube on November 28, 2011.

Skales was a featured performer on the debut album Empire Mates State of Mind (2012) by E.M.E. Five of the seven recordings from the album were contributions from Banky W, Wizkid, Shaydee, Niyola, and DJ Xclusive.

Additionally, he collaborated with several of the aforementioned performers during the EME US Tour, which lasted from September 2, 2012 to July 4, 2012.

Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington, DC, and Chicago were among the locations where E.M.E. acts were performed.

In 2012, Skales provided support for Wizkid during his London tour. He appeared at the 2013 iteration of Felabration, an annual concert honoring Fela Kuti, on October 17, 2013.

The Vanguard newspaper reported in February 2014 that Skales had departed from E.M.E. after his four-year recording contract expired. E.M.E. executives declined to renew his contract on the grounds that they were not receiving compensation for their investment in him.

OHK Music was the record label that Skales founded in May of 2014. The record label accommodates producer Drey Beatz and maintains associations with additional music professionals in Nigeria.

“Shake Body,” produced by Jay Pizzle, was unveiled as the primary track from his inaugural studio album, Man of the Year, on May 6, 2014. On July 22, 2014, the accompanying music video for the song was uploaded to YouTube.

Skales announced the Shake Body video competition in order to promote the song. Skales reportedly entered into a recording agreement with Timaya’s Dem Mama Records subsequent to his separation from E.M.E. Skales refuted the rumors in February 2014, stating that he had not signed with Dem Mama Records.

Personal Life

Skales was engaged in a vehicular collision that transpired along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in December 2011. His vehicle became entangled in a gully and was subsequently overtaken. The incident resulted in one fatality and three injuries.

In October 2020, he joined a number of notable individuals, including Davido and Super Eagles player John Ogu, in expressing disapproval towards Desmond Elliot’s advocacy for social media regulation.

Skales made the engagement announcement to his fiancée via Instagram on March 14, 2021. Hassanity Precious, his longtime companion, was the witness at their wedding. He was a former romantic partner of Neza.

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Songs

Studio albums

• Man of the Year (2015)
• The Never Say Never Guy (2017)
• Mr Love (2018)

Compilation albums

• Empire Mates State of Mind (2012)

Selected singles

Awards

The rapper was named the Best Upcoming Artist (Male) by the Nigerian Teens Choice Awards in 2013.

The star, who was born in Kaduna, composed the 2009 track “Heading for a Grammy” after drawing inspiration from his own experiences and the American rapper Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks,” which was published in 2008.

Net worth 

Skales, who is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his era and has secured multimillion-dollar endorsements from MTN and a record label, among others, has an estimated net worth of $2.6 million.

Social media 

• Instagram: @youngskales