JZyNO
Liberian singer and songwriter
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Jonathan Lee Pratt (born 3 January 1995), known professionally as JZyNO, is a Liberian singer and songwriter from Buchanan. He currently resides in Ghana and is known for the hit single "Butta My Bread", which features vocals by Ghanaian musician Lasmid.[1]
3 January 1995
- Singer
- songwriter
JZyNO | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jonathan Lee Pratt 3 January 1995 Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia |
| Citizenship | Liberian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Awards | Full list |
| Website | jzyno |
Early life and career
Jonathan Lee Pratt was born on 3 January 1995, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, to a Liberian-Portuguese father and a Nigerien-Liberian mother.[2][3] He has cited Kendrick Lamar, Wizkid, and Bryson Tiller as his key musical influences.[3] JZyNO's first song to gain recognition was the 2019 single "Kpan Kpan Me".[4] He later released the single "Butta My Bread", which features vocals by Ghanaian singer Lasmid.[5] The song debuted at number 50 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, making it their first entry on the chart.[6] "Butta My Bread" also peaked at number 16 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart in 2023, spending four weeks on the chart.[7] In 2023, JZyNO won four awards at the Liberia Music Awards and released the amapiano single "Yakunay".[8]
Awards and nominations
| Organization | Year | Award | Recipient or nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberia Music Awards | 2023 | Afro Pop Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | [9] |
| Liberia Music Awards | "Butta My Bread" | Won | [9] | ||
| Telecel Ghana Music Awards | 2024 | Best African Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [10] |
Discography
Singles
- "Butta My Bread" (featuring Lasmid) (2023)
- "Kpan Kpan Me (Angelina)" (2019)
- "Mood" (featuring Khaid) (2024)
- "Eyes on You" (featuring Camidoh) (2023)
- "Fall Down Inside" (featuring Medikal) (2022)
- "Onana" (2022)
- "Mamie Watta" (2021)
- ''Go Down'' (featuring The Game) (2025)[11]
- ''Asor'' (Amerado ft JZyNO) (2025)[12]