Nigerian Music Producer
Efe Mac Roc
Birth name Efeoghene Donald Idu Born Lagos State , NigeriaGenres Occupation(s)
Record producer
Songwriter
Instruments Years active 2012–present
Musical artist
Efeoghene Donald Idu popularly known as "Efe Mac Roc " or "Mac Roc " is a Nigerian composer and music producer. [ 1] [ 2] He officially started his music career in 2012 with the debut single "Hope".[ 3]
Early life
Efe Mac Roc was born in Lagos State , Nigeria as the last of two children but originally hails from Ughelli North , Delta State .[ 4] Mac Roc later moved to Yola, Adamawa State where he completed his primary school education. After his secondary education, he proceeded to Benson Idahosa University , Edo State where he acquired his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
Career
Mac Roc started his music journey in 2004 as a keyboardist in his local church. However, he officially started his music career in 2012 with the debut single "Hope".[ 5] That same year, he released his sophomore single titled "Oremi" featuring Brenda Moses.
Mac Roc released his first album "Unstripped - Mac Roc Sessions, Vol. 1 (Acoustic)" in April 2022, comprising 16 tracks.[ 6] [ 7]
Mac Roc was announced as one of the judges alongside Simi Drey and Daniel Etim Effiong for Covers Africa Season 2, a music TV show and competition.[ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] In March 2023, he ventured on a talent hunt for upcoming artistes in states across Nigeria.[ 12] [ 13]
Discography
Album
Title
Details
Ref
Unstripped Vol 1
Date Released: October 2022
Number of tracks: 16
Format: streaming, digital download
[ 14] [ 15]
Singles
Title
Year Released
Hope
2012
Ore Mi
Without You[ 16] [ 17]
(Mac Roc featuring Ginika)
2016
Yahweh[ 18]
(Mac Roc featuring E-Daniels)
You Alone
(Mac Roc featuring Kelvocal)[ 19]
2017
Shine
(Mac Roc featuring Stanflux)
Production discography
List of songs produced
Title
Year Released
Album
Ref
Yahweh
(Eben)
2015
The Harvest
Chukwu Okike
(Samsong )
2016
Non-Album Single
[ 20] [ 21]
Wish Me Well - Cover
(Timi Dakolo)
Non-Album Single
[ 22]
God of the Nations
(Samsong Ft Eben)
2017
Non-Album Single
[ 23]
Koseunti
(Sunmisola Agbebi )
2022
Non-Album Single
Want You - Acoustic Version
(Oxlade )[ 24]
2023
Non-Album Single
[ 25]
My Daddy, My Daddy - Acoustic Version
(Sunmisola Agbebi )
Non-Album Single
Izrukeme
(Dr. Ymc featuring Neon Adejo , Tobi Osho and Adachi)
Non-Album Single
[ 26]
B'Ola (Honour)
(Sunmisola Agbebi )
Non-Album Single
Awards
References
^ Orjime, Moses (2023-02-24). "Efe Mac Roc Talent Hunt Nurturing Upcoming Artists" . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ "Quality Of Nigerian Music Has Improved Substantially Says Mac Roc" . TheAfrica . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ insideabuja (2023-06-01). "Mac Roc Sessions leading the way in musical talent discovery" . Inside Abuja . Retrieved 2023-06-14 .
^ eMinor. "Who is Efe Mac Roc? See Newest Singles" . ReverbNation . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ admin (2012-12-23). "Music: Mac Roc - "Hope" [Feat. Eva Maria, Fresh Boi Arnold]" . Gospel Centric . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ "Unstripped - Mac Roc Sessions, Vol. 1 (Acoustic)" . music.amazon.ca . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ Odoh, Chux (2018-05-18). "Video: Abuja Based Producer Mac Roc Did A MashUp Of Styl Plus' Classic Records And Its So Heavenly" . Nigerian Entertainment Today . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ Rapheal (2022-12-23). "Covers Africa unveils host, judges for season 2" . The Sun Nigeria . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ "Covers Africa picks Sound Sultan, Ogbeiwi, Ige Kachi, Macroc as Judges" . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . 2021-03-13. Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ Tijani, Chidinma (2021-03-15). "SOUND SULTAN, BEN OGBEIWI, IGE KACHI, EFE MACROC AS JUDGES FOR COVERS AFRICA TALENT HUNT SHOW" . Obaland Magazine . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ "Covers Africa Unveils Squad For Season 2 Of Music TV Show" . News Ghana . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ "Efe Mac Roc Talent targets upcoming artists" . Vanguard News .
^ Clement, Philip Shimnom (2023-03-11). "Why I'am nurturing upcoming artistes – Efe Mac Roc" . Daily Trust . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ Charm (2022-04-20). "[Album] Unstripped – Mac Roc Sessions Vol 1 | CHARM MEDIA HUB" . www.charmmediahub.com.ng . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ Unstripped - Mac Roc Sessions, Vol. 1 (Acoustic) by Mac Roc , 2022-04-06, retrieved 2023-04-17
^ abiola (2016-08-15). "Mac Roc, Ginika - 'Without you' " . Pulse Nigeria . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ "Without you - Efe Mac Roc X Ginika (Mac Roc Productions) - JUKEBOX | Naija.fm" . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ "MUSIC: Mac Roc - Yahweh (ft E-Daniels)" . Praiseworld Radio | Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station | Nigeria . 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ "MUSIC: MAC ROC X KELVOCAL - YOU ALONE - ConfirmGist.com.ng" . confirmgist.com.ng . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ admin (2016-05-24). "AUDIO: SAMSONG - CHUKWU OKIKE (Prod. by MacRoc)" . Gospel Centric . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ admin (2016-05-24). "Samsong - Chukwu Okike (Prod. by Efe MacRoc)" . Gospel Centric . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ abiola (2016-10-11). "Timi Dakolo, Mac Roc - 'Wish me well' (Rock cover)" . Pulse Nigeria . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ Admin (2017-09-13). "Samsong - God of the nations ft Eben Prod by Efe Mac Roc" . WorshippersGh . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ Trendyhiphop (2023-04-17). "Oxlade – Want You (Acoustic Version)" . TrendyHipHop . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ Trendyhiphop (2023-04-17). "Oxlade – Want You (Acoustic Version) Prod by Efe Mac Roc" . TrendyHipHop . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
^ AmenRadio (2023-04-15). "Izurukeme - Dr. Ymc ft. Neon Adejo, Tobi Osho, Adachi & Mac Roc" . Gospel Songs MP3 . Retrieved 2023-04-17 .
External links
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