User:Shomaxx

Olusola Philips (born January 14, 1986), better known as ShoMaXx, is an American musical composer, Rap and R&B record producer, and rapper whose style influenced both genres even helping to blur the distinction between the two, as well as Pop and Dance music. With partner MikeMike, he is a member of hip-hop group MaXx57. He has worked with and featured in Remixes with Bump J, Blink Da Boss, Ridahmust, MikeMike, Mikfap, and many hopefuls in the game. One of his greatest influences and mentor is Bullet, a gifted and talented musician. They are still close friends till date.

The songs he produces tend to feature unique arrangements, sounds, and instrumentation, tied together by a trademark quote "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to...... Yes! MaXx production sometimes overshadows the credited performer in which he becomes the actual "star" of the song. With songwriters Bolington and childhood friend Mikfap, MaXx has helped to create some of the most unique songs in modern pop music and urban music, including remixes for 50 Cent, The Game, Nas, Jay-Z, Blink Tha Boss, and Don Dada.

Biography
Philips was born in the southside of Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria. The son of a preacher and nurse, he excelled amongst his peers. After the early death of his father, in 1987, due to complications of kidney faliure, Philips moved in with his grandparents while his still pregnant mother completed her nursing education. The family later relocated to the United States in the early 90s.