Synematik
Grammy-Winning Music Producer : Artist Developer : Songwriter : Creative
Born to Nigerian and Kenyan parents, Niyi “Synematik” Adelekan developed an affinity for music at an early age, growing up surrounded by great music, classical and contemporary. He credits the genesis of his diverse taste in music to his parents' vinyl and cassette collection they began acquiring during their college days in 1970s England. Everyone from Mozart to Motown to Abba to The Beatles were a daily part of his growing experience. Being part of a musical household, classical piano lessons and playing in church were the norm, opening the door to his musical journey as a composer and producer.
After graduating from Berklee College of Music Magna Cum Laude, he moved to New York. While experiencing discouraging setbacks at the start of his career, a serendipitous meeting with the legendary Stevie Wonder was just what he needed to keep him going. Stevie took the time to listen to his music, and told him not to give up, sharing with him some timeless words of musical and life wisdom. Doors eventually began to open slowly but surely, leading to work and learning experiences with award-winning producers and camps such as Roc Nation, Seven Aurelius, Havoc, Dennis Ferrer, and many others.
He has produced songs on major label releases for Boyz II Men (BMG), Angelique Kidjo (Universal), Alessandra Castronovo (The Voice / Virgin Music Group), Polly A (Interscope), Anthony Flammia (Universal), and amazing up-and-comers like Olivia Lunny (Universal) and Adekunle Gold (Def Jam).
He's also gathered an impressive list of visual credits, placing music on WWE Smackdown, HBO NFL Series, PGA Golf, FIFA World Cup and more. He runs his music production company, Synematik Musicworld LLC, out of a high-end private Hollywood recording facility.