The beat of a song determines its rise or fall, its energy, subtlety, and ability to evoke emotions. A great beat lingers, making songs unforgettable, stirring nostalgia, and creating a sonic experience that listeners can’t shake off. And behind these beats? Producers. They are the magicians who weave tempos and craft sounds that make a song worth vibing to.

One such masterful producer is P2J (Richard Olowaranti Mbu Isong), a standout name in Nigerian music and global Afrobeats production today. The 37-year-old, London-based Nigerian producer has been shaping his production interests since his teenage years.

According to the Official Nigeria Producer 100, a top chart introduced by TurnTable Charts in July 2022, P2J has held the No. 1 spot for 13 consecutive weeks and an overall 134 weeks on the chart. His latest 13-week run comes on the heels of Wizkid’s fifth studio album, Morayo, where P2J played a major role.

P2J’s work speaks for itself, with collaborations spanning global icons like Stormzy, Beyoncé, Justin Skye, Davido, Dave, Doja Cat, J Hus, Tyla, Aitch, Young T & Bugsey, and more. His impact on Afrobeats has also earned him industry recognition, including a Soul Train Music Award for The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter Award’s Record of the Year for Beyonce’s “Brown Skin Girl” ft. Blue Ivy, Wizkid and SAINt JHN in 2019, a Grammy win as a participant on Burna Boy’s Twice as Tall album (62nd Grammy Awards) and three additional Grammy nominations.

His produced songs are no strangers to the Official Nigeria Top 100 chart, racking up multiple No. 1 hits and long chart runs. Here are some of P2J’s most notable chart achievements:

• Wizkid’s “Essence”: Debuted and peaked at No. 2, spending 58 weeks on the chart.
• Burna Boy’s “For My Hand” (feat. Ed Sheeran): Debuted at No. 1 and spent 35 weeks on the chart.
• Wizkid’s “Bad To Me”: Debuted at No. 11, peaked at No. 3, and spent 34 weeks on the chart.
• Wizkid’s “Ginger” (feat. Burna Boy): Debuted at No. 1 and stayed for 33 weeks.
• Wizkid’s “2 Sugar” (feat. Ayra Starr): Debuted and peaked at No. 5, spending 31 weeks on the chart.
• Burna Boy’s “B. D’OR” (feat. Wizkid): Debuted at No. 24, peaked at No. 2, and remained for 20 weeks.
• Wizkid’s “Piece of My Heart” (feat. Brent Faiyaz): Debuted at No. 1, currently on its 17th week.
• Wizkid’s “Kese (Dance)”: Debuted at No. 1, currently at 13 weeks on the chart.
• Ayra Starr’s “Goodbye” (feat. Asake): Debuted and peaked at No. 9, spending 12 weeks on the chart.

P2J’s consistency and innovation have solidified his place among the most influential music producers of his generation.