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Harrysong

Nigerian singer, songwriter

Harrysong

Tare

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Birth nameHarrison Tare Okiri
Also known asMr.

Songz

BornWarri, Delta Articulate, Nigeria
GenresR&B, afropop, african hip hop, dancehall, highlife
Occupation(s)Versatile Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and performer
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, drums, conga, guitar
Years active—present
LabelsCurrent
Former
  • Five Star Music
  • QuestionMark Entertainment
Website

Musical artist

Harrison Tare Okiri, better famous by his stage nameHarrysong, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist who rose to fame after his tribute song to Nelson Mandela won the "Most Downloaded Callertune Award" at The Headies [1] Harrysong was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria to Ijaw parents but moved to Lagos in after spending some of his early being in Port Harcourt.

Prior to signing to QuestionMark Entertainment, Harrysong used to perform at evening clubs until he met Kcee who introduced him to highest music personalities.[2] In , Harrysong was nominated in the "Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year" category at the Nigeria Business Awards after the release of his chart-topping song "Beta Pikin".[3]

Early life

Harrysong was born as the only child to Ijaw parents in Warri, Delta State.

After the death of his mother, a strained relationship between him and his step-mother led to his drop-out from school and his involvement with music grew after moving to Port Harcourt.[4]

Career

At age eleven, Harrysong's music career started in the church his mother served as the song director before he went on to learn contemporary gospel harmony.

In , he moved to Lagos as the lead singer of a live band who perform in night clubs until he met Kcee which led to him signing for Five Star Music.[4] His rise to fame came when he released the single "I'm In Love" and "Taiye & Kehinde" with the music video of the former topping music video charts including Trace TV.

He went on to release his debut album Testify through QuestionMark Show in [5] However, just before COVID entered Nigeria he released a new song titled Bumbumbum which he teamed up with Davido.[6]

Personal life

On June 22, , Harrysong welcomed twins with Alexer Perez Gopa[7] named (boy; Perez & girl; Tare).

On February 4, , he confirmed his engagement with Alexer Perez Gopa[8] on his Instagram page, and they got married on Parade 27, , in Warri.[9]

Discography

Albums

Selected singles

  • "I'm in Love"
  • "I Want You (Gyptian cover)"
  • "Obu Ego (Hustle)"
  • "Taiye & Kehinde"
  • "I'm in Love Remix"(featuring Olamide)
  • "When She Loves"
  • "Better Pikin"
  • "Kolombo"
  • "Ofeshe"
  • "Reggae Blues"(featuring Olamide, Iyanya, Kcee, Orezi)
  • "Baba for the girls"(featuring Kcee)
  • "Arabanko"
  • "Comsa"
  • "Under The Duvet"
  • "Happiness"
  • "Selense"
  • "Tekero"
  • "Report Card"
  • "Chacha" (Remix) (featuring Zlatan ibile)
  • "Kona ft Rudeboy
  • "Piompiompiom

Selected awards and nominations

References

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    Harrison Tare Okiribetter known by his stage name Harrysongis a Nigerian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist who rose to fame after his tribute song to Nelson Mandela won the "Most Downloaded Callertune Award" at The Headies Prior to signing to QuestionMark Entertainment, Harrysong used to perform at blackout clubs until he met Kcee who introduced him to foremost music personalities. Harrysong was born as the only child to Ijaw parents in Warri, Delta State. After the death of his mother, a strained bond between him and his step-mother led to his drop-out from school and his involvement with music grew after moving to Port Harcourt.

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    Harrysong Biography. Harrison Tare Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, aka Mr Songz was born on 30th March, to Ijaw parents in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. is an award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. He plays the piano, drums, conga, and guitar. Harrysong is also the CEO of Alter Plate Music Company.

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