Sarz

Real Name: Osabuohien Osaretin

Sarz

Osabuohien Osaretin (born March 17, 1989),better known by his stage name Sarz, is a Nigerian record producer and musician. Born in Benin City, Edo State, he is popularly known for the tag Sarz On The Beat, at the beginning or end of all his music productions.

His first full credit production work was for Lord of Ajasa's "See Drama" in 2007. He has produced tracks for Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie Harvey, eLDee, Wande Coal and YQ.

He was formerly signed to Trybe Records, but left the outfit after his contract expired in November 2013.

Early life

Osabuohien Osaretin was born in Benin City into a family of 3 children.He attended All Saints Primary School and had his high school education at Goodwill Secondary School. Sarz describes his entry into the music scene as a mistake; attributing his love for music and his ability to remember a beat in detail after hearing it piqued his interest in music production.

Musical career

In 2010 Sarz, produced the hit single “Jor Oh” and the Remix for Jahbless which featured Durella, RuggedMan, Reminisce, Ice Prince and eLDee. The song won "Best Street Hop" award and was nominated for "Best Collaboration" at The Headies.

in 2011, he went on to produce Shank’s “Salute”, eLDee's “Today Today” & “Wash Wash”, Skales “Mukulu”, Goldie Harvey’s “Don’t Touch my Body” and Reminisce’s “Kako Bi Chicken”.“Kako Bi Chicken” was nominated for "Best Street Hop" at The Headies, 2012.Later that year, he solely produced eLDee’s “Undeniable” album (except “We Made It”).

Sarz was nominated for Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2012 "Producer Of The Year" award alongside Don Jazzy, although Don Jazzy won the award Don Jazzy ended up giving the award to Sarz.

He won the “Best New Producer" award at the 2012 Dynamix Awards. He went on to release his first single “Beat Of Life (Samba)” featuring Nigerian Artiste, Wizkid off his coming album.

In 2013, he produced 2 songs off Wizkid's Ayo Album, "Jaiye Jaiye" featuring Femi Kuti and "Kilofe". He was mentioned as one of the five new music producers giving Don Jazzy a run for his money by the Premium Times Nigeria. Sarz was reported to have signed an endorsement deal with Nike later that Year. Sarz was the executive producer for the official Hennessy Artistry 2014 theme song titled “Dance Go (Eau de Vie)” which featured Wizkid and 2Face Idibia.

Awards and Nominations

2012 Dynamix Awards, Music Producer Of The Year Won
2013 City People Awards, Music Producer Of The Year Won
Nigerian Entertainment Awards, Music Producer Of The Year Nominated

Song Of The Year "Beat Of Life (Samba)" (featuring Wizkid) Nominated
South South Music Awards Producer Of The Year Himself Nominated

Production Discography
Singles

2007
Ruggedman: Banging
Lord Of Ajasa: See drama.

2008
Shank:King Kong

2009
YQ: I Like Girls
Dagrin: Kondo

2010
Goldie: Don’t Touch
Iceberg Slim feat. Da Grin: I Made It
Jahbless: Jor oh! Remix Feat Iceprince, Reminisce, Durella, Ruggedman, Eldee

2011
Skales: Keresimesi
Shank: Salute
Shank: Ghetto
Sarz: Badman feat Wizkid
Skales: Mukulu
Banky W: Lowkey
Michael Word: Pop Sugar feat Muna
Naeto C: Super C Season
Reminisce: Kako bi chicken
Minjin: So beautiful

2012
Skales: Ko Mo Le
Wizkid: Dance For Me
Sarz: Beat of Life (Samba) feat Wizkid
Skales: My baby
Eldee ft K9 and Sojay: Higher
Eldee: Been There Done That
Eldee: Today Today
Eldee: Always
Eldee ft Banky W: Run Down
Eldee: Category
Eldee: Wash Wash
Eldee ft Wizkid: Never let you go
Eldee ft K9 and Sojay: Zombie
EME: Get Down Tonight

2013
XP: Calabar Remix Feat Reminisce, Skales, Olamide
Reminisce: Ni’gboro
L.O.S: Wish you could stay
Omawumi ft Wizkid: Warn Yourself
DJ Neptune ft Phyno, Ruggedman, Pope, Reminisce, Uzi & Dagrin – Emi Ni Oba (The King)
Lynxxx ft Ikechukwu, Illbliss and Phyno: Eziokwu
Wizkid ft Femi Kuti: Jaiye Jaiye
Lynxxx: Mr Sexy
Reminisce: Fantasi
Illrymz ft Reminisce: Get the Club Started
El’vee ft Don Jazzy: Oga Pata Pata
Addiction: Show Your Talent
Wizkid,Iyanya, Praiz, Kcee: MTN iPulse
Reminisce Feat. Wizkid: Eleniyan

2014
M.I: Shekpe Feat Reminisce
M.I: Rich Feat. Koker
M.I: Wheel Barrow Feat. Beenie Man & Emmy Ace
Reminisce: Eleniyan Feat Wizkid
Sarz: Ise Yen Feat. Reminisce
Sarz: Shoknorris Feat. Burna Boy
Wizkid: Sound It
Niniola: Ibadi
Tekno: Anything
2face Idibia & Wizkid: Dance Go Eau de Vie
Kach: Get up
Reminisce: Fantasi
Samad: Low waist
K9: Care about us Feat, Sound Sultan
Sarz: Celebration Feat. K9
Wiilofe

2016
2Baba: Coded Tinz Feat. Phyno
Reminisce: Asalamalekun Feat Wale
"Come closer " wiz kid feat drake produced by sarz 2017

Sarz
Birth name Osabuohien Osaretin
Also known as Sarz
Born 17 March 1989 (age 28)
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Genres Pop, R&B, Afro pop, African hip hop
Occupation(s) Record Producer, Musician
Years active 2007–present
Associated acts Wizkid, Da Grin, Wande Coal, YQ, Reminisce, Lynxx
Website http://www.beatsbysarz.com