- Sarz recently produced Asake’s Active song, a collaboration single with Travis Scott, as the single again spotlights his revered beat-making ability
- Many accolades recognise Sarz’s creativity and unique music production prowess
- In a social media question, many netizens share reasons why Sarz is or is not the greatest music producer of all time
Many music producers have come and gone but still wax stronger despite the ever-evolving nature of Afrobeats—Sarz is one of them.
The 35-year-old record producer got people talking on social media after Afrobeats singer Asake’s Active track featuring Travis Scott dropped. The official music video was produced by Sarz.
Accolades and reminiscences about how relevant Sarz, real name Osabuohien Osaretin, has remained in the Nigerian music scene are plastered on tweets and reposts on X (formerly Twitter).
Following the development and as an appreciation post, via their official X page, on August 7, 49th Street asked a question, Is Sarz the greatest Nigerian producer of all time?
With over 184,000 views and 300 comments, netizens flooded the comment section to share their opinions. Many corroborated the question as a fact and stated reasons why they think so.
Sarz, born Osabuohien Osarentin, is widely known for his tag, Sarz on the beat, which usually comes at the beginning or end of his music productions. His first-ever production was on See Drama for Lord of Ajasa.
Over the years, he has consistently worked with Afrobeats artistes such as Wizkid, Asake, Reminisce, Wande Coal, Naeto C and Niniola. He is a multiple-award winner of the ‘Producer of the Year’ at platforms such as Headies and City People Awards.
Netizens debate whether Sarz is Nigeria’s greatest producer
Following the social media question of whether or not Sarz is the greatest producer of all time, TheRadar curated some comments below:
@killervybezbeat said, “Sarz dey evolves every 6 Months! Na him dey set trend for Afrobeats every year.”
@BigNeyogems said, “Wait.. I thought everyone knew?”
@Mr_Amoo_Ibrahim wrote, “Wiz made him the king.. all of his work with wiz is the biggest in his discography so yes he is the greatest.”
@SeTiNz said, “Any producer wey pass Young John I never see am.”
@ayoolacammy said, “Arguably”
@dayvidofdenver said, “Sarz is not the greatest Nigeria producer of time.”
@Blazejavu_ said, “Yes of course .. bro has been in the game for so long and he evolved with the sounds. Very few out of many OG producers could keep up. Sarz is truly a legend.”
@Itata_9 commented, “By accolades, yes, it's Sarz. By discography and longevity, it's Don Jazzy. Two GOATs.”
@I_Kankin said, “There’s a strong argument that can be made that he is. He’s Top 5 regardless.”
@Orunkoyalex said, “This (Benin city) born producer SARZ is the greatest producer in the Nigerian music industry. He is consistent.He has worked with so many artistes, Wizkid and co. His beats are very unique and you will always vibe with it.”
@iamthejgf said, “Sarz dat couldn't even beat Masterkraft in back-to-back hits during Covid-19 lockdown challenge... I don't know why y'all keep rating this guy!”
@olamideOfficial said, “Only One Sarz!! Sarz has no equal as long as music production is concerned in Nigeria.”
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