johnson ip

Johnson IP is a Lagos-based producer, engineer, and musical architect reshaping the sound of Nigeria’s new wave. A founding force behind 44DB, he doesn’t just build beats — he builds ecosystems. From his minimal, low-end-heavy production to his role as a mentor and community-builder, Johnson is a tastemaker with a rare ear for what works and what lasts. Since 2016, he's collaborated with some of the most forward-thinking artists across the scene — PsychoYP, Azanti, Boj, Gabzy, Ladipoe, Straffitti, and Apex Village, to name a few — contributing to cult-classic projects like YP SZN, Gbagada Express, Malone EP, and Revival Sunday. Beyond placements, Johnson thrives in the studio trenches — arranging, mixing, producing, and pulling sonic ideas into sharper form. His true superpower? Making any record better, no matter his role. Whether leading collectives like 44DB or pushing underground talent through groups like Mix Bus and Master Bus, Johnson IP is less about hype and more about legacy. If the future of African music is a sound, he’s probably already shaping it.