DJ Neptune whose real name is Imohiosen Patrick, is an award winning Nigerian disc jockey, radio personality and record producer born on September 25.
DJ Neptune was born and raised in Lagos state but originally hails from Edo state.
He is from a family of four; he has three siblings, three elder sisters.
Neptune is also a graduate of Mass Communication with high taste for good music.
He has been able to carve a niche for himself within a short period of time in the industry.
He has also been able to showcase his versatility with the musical genres of Afro-pop, hip hop, dance-hall, house and R&B.
A DJ with a unique personality, he has tour many countries which include South Africa, Malaysia, the United states, United Kingdom, Mauritius and so on.
Career
Neptune developed interest to become a disc jockey at the age of 10 where he began entertaining friends.
Through the mentor-ship of UK based disc jockey, DJ Douglas, Neptune became a professional Dj in 2001.
He became a household name when he was a resident DJ at Ray power FM 100.5 FM. He worked with the radio station from 2004 to 2010.
He was later signed by the Nigerian rapper, Naeto C and became his official disc jockey.
He took a bold step to start his own production for the sole purpose of putting his name out there and then began releasing series of promotional Mix tapes online for free downloads.
Neptune released many hit songs such as 123 (Remix) feat. Mi, Naeto C and the late Dagrin, This Gbedu feat. Ice Prince, YQ and Shank, Skoobi Doo feat. Jesse Jagz, General Pype and Lynxx, So Nice feat. Davido and Del B, Baddest feat. Olamide, Stonebwoy and BOJ.
Neptune drops one of the best album titled “Greatness”. The album consist of 13 tracks with features from the likes of Davido, Mr Eazi, Niniola, Olamide, Phyno, Small doctor, Runtown, C4 Pedro, Mayorkun, Yemi Alade, Mr Real, Zoro, Slimcase, Maleek Berry, Efya, Harmonize, Willy Paul and may others.
It also boast of production credits from Masterkraft, Spellz, Jay Pizzle, Young John, Ckay, Sossick, GospelOnTheBeatz, Del B, Fiokee, Simba and so on.
Some of the notable hits on the album are Wait feat. Kizz daniel, Why feat. Runtown, Mia Mia Feat. Mr Eazi and C4 Pedro.
Neptune has tour around most countries and had performed in several top events such as:
- DJ at the 2011 Rick Ross Concert in Lagos
- DJ at the 2011 Malawi Tour with Naeto C
- DJ at the 2012 Big Brother Africa 7 Finale with Naeto C
- DJ at the 2012 Birthday party for Fifi Ejindu in Burj Arab, Dubai.
- DJ at the 2013 St Patrick Jameson Day in Kenya
- DJ at the 2013 Gulder Ultimate Lagos
- DJ at the 2013 Hennessy Artistry Concert
- DJ at the 2015 All Africa Games in Congo Brazaville
Awards & Nominations
DJ Neptune is a recipient of numerous awards which include:
- World DJ at Nigerian Entertainment Award (2009)
- Best DJ at Tush Award (2009)
- Best Nigerian DJ at Dynamix All Youth Award (2009)
- Internation Best DJ at Africa Entertainment Awards (2010)
- International DJ at NPA Awards (2011)
- World DJ at Nigeria Entertainment Awards (2012)
Personal Life
DJ Neptune got married to his beautiful wife, Ese Imohiosen in December 2012.
