- Efforts of behind-the-scene players in Nigerian music are not talked about enough
- From producers to sound mixers, their contributions to creating a masterpiece song cannot be overruled
- TheRadar spotlighted 10 Ayra Starr’s songs that were mixed and mastered by Johnny Drille
We often get carried away with on-screen players of a music production, especially artistes, but forget the efforts behind the scenes. I'm sure not many pay much attention.
Mixing in music simply involves blending and balancing individual tracks to create a cohesive sound.
Mastering, on the other hand, refers to the final polish to ensure that the sound comes out best across playback systems.
Nigerian artiste Johnny Drille might seem unassuming but not many know that he is behind the mixing and mastering of Ayra Starr’s hit projects.
From Commas to Rush and Bloody Samaritan, Johnny Drille has explored his expertise in these songs. TheRadar compiled a list of Ayra Starr’s ten songs, mixed and mastered by Johnny Drille.
Ayra Starr’s hit tracks mixed and mastered by Johnny Drille
- Ayra Starr —All The Love — 2025
Ayra Starr’s recently released first single of 2025 All The Love is credited to Johnny Drille for the mixing and mastering. The Valentine themed song is one out of other songs Johnny Drille shares credit for.
- Ayra Starr & Giveon —Last Heartbreak Song — 2024
Off her Sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, Ayra Starr’s song Last Heartbreak Song was also mixed and mastered by Johnny Drille. The song centres on an emotional story of love and heartbreak.
- Ayra Starr —Commas — 2024
Commas is one of the notable smashing hits by Aura Starr. However, not many know that it was mixed and mastered by Johnny Drille. The song was released in 2024 off The Year I Turned 21 album.
- Ayra Starr —Bloody Samaritan — 2021
Bloody Samaritan is one of the smashing hits by Ayra Starr. It was the lead single off her debut studio project. The song was written by Ayra Starr, and produced by London. It was mixed and mastered by Johnny Drille.
- Ayra Starr — Fashion Killa — 2021
Fashion Killa, the 2021 song comes off Ayra Starr’s debut album 19 & Dangerous. Fashion Killer was the second track on the project. Its lyrics, vocals and production represented Ayra Starr’s quality taste in music.
Other Ayra Starr’a songs mixed and mastered by Johhny Drille include:
- Ayra Starr —Cast (Gen Z Anthem) — 2021
- Ayra Starr & Ckay —Beggie Beggie — 2021
- Ayra Starr & Asake —Goodbye (Warm Up) — 2024
- Ayra Starr & Seyi Vibez —Bad Vibes —2024
- Ayra Starr —Jazzy’s Song — 2024
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Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier listed Johnny Drille as one of Nigerian artistes considered a maestro as far as love was concerned.
With the power of his romantic lyrics, Johnny Drille, among others, stood unmatched, and his songs would make anyone want to fall in love and make love.
