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Mavin Records
Nigerian record label
Nigerian record label
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| image | Mavin Records logo.jpg |
| name | Mavin Records |
| founded | |
| type | Private (incorporated as a general partnership) |
| industry | Music, entertainment |
| founder | Don Jazzy |
| hq_location | Victoria Island, Lagos |
| hq_location_country | Nigeria |
| num_locations | 2 |
| area_served | Worldwide |
| key_people | Michael Collins Ajereh |
| Tega Oghenejobo | |
| products | Music and conglomerate |
| brands | Mavin Clothing Line Ltd |
| services | Mavin Energy Ltd |
| Mavin Real Estate, Inc | |
| Mavin Films | |
| genre | Various |
| parent | UMG |
| Mavin Global Holdings | |
| website |
Tega Oghenejobo Mavin Real Estate, Inc Mavin Films Mavin Global Holdings Mavin Records (also known as the Supreme Mavin Dynasty) is a Nigerian corporation and record label founded by record producer Don Jazzy on 8 May 2012. The label's inception came to fruition following the closure of Mo' Hits Records, a record label Don Jazzy and D'banj. The label is home to recording artists such as Rema, Ayra Starr, Crayon, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Magixx, Boy Spyce, Bayanni, and Lifesize Teddy. It also houses producers such as Don Jazzy, Altims, London, Baby Fresh, and Andre Vibez. In 2014, DJ Big N became the label's official disc jockey. D'Prince, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Reekado Banks and Iyanya were all formerly signed to the label. On 8 May 2012, the label released its compilation album Solar Plexus. In January 2019, Mavin Records secured a multi-million dollars investment from Kupanda Holdings, a subsidiary of Kupanda Capital and TPG Growth.
In 2020, Billboard Magazine named Mavin Records as one of the gatekeepers of the Nigerian music industry.
History
Signings, website launch, endorsements, and musical releases
Mavin Records started as a result of D'banj's departure from Mo' Hits. Prior to commenting on D'banj's exit from Mo' Hits, there were allegations that D'banj signed over Mo' Hits to Don Jazzy. In an interview with Sunday Punch, Don Jazzy addressed D'banj's departure from Mo Hits, saying, "We were working together, and all was going well." It got to a point where I looked at the situation and we both decided that it was not working, and we had to move on. Don Jazzy alluded to being hesitant about a name change. According to BellaNaija, the term "Mavin" describes someone who is gifted and skilled in any field. Upon establishing the rebranded record label, Don Jazzy said he sees Mavin Records as the powerhouse of music in Africa in the shortest possible time. Pulse Nigeria also reported that Mavin Records signed producers Aluko "Altims" Timothy and Sunday "BabyFresh" Enejere.
On May 7, 2012, the record label launched its official website and the Mavin league, a social networking site designed to cater to their fans worldwide. Don Jazzy signed endorsement deals with Samsung and Loya Milk after establishing the label; Savage also signed an endorsement deal with Pepsi. Within a year of becoming a revamped brand, the record label released "Take Banana" and "Oma Ga" as singles from their debut compilation album, Solar Plexus. In February 2014, Don Jazzy signed Di'Ja, Reekado Banks and Korede Bello to Mavin Records a week after each other.*
- On May 1, 2014, Mavin Records released the hit single "Dorobucci" to critical acclaim. On February 25, 2015, Don Jazzy and Savage both signed endorsement deals with Konga.com. On October 31, 2016, several media outlets in Nigeria reported that Iyanya signed a record deal with Mavin Records. Both Iyanya and Don Jazzy confirmed the report on Instagram. On February 28, 2017, Don Jazzy announced the signings of Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, and DNA to Mavin Records. In March 2019, he also announced the signing of Rema to Mavin. On May 31, Mavin Records unveiled the signing of Crayon. The next day, the record label released the collaborative single "All is in Order". On January 21, 2021, Mavin Records unveiled the signing of Ayra Starr.
Departures
Wande Coal and IP theft controversy
Reports about Wande Coal's departure surfaced after he released and promoted the single "Kilaju" without the support of Mavin Records. On 5 November 2013, Wande Coal released the single "Baby Face" and said Shizzi produced it for him. Subsequently, Don Jazzy went on Twitter and accused Wande Coal of intellectual property theft. He uploaded a studio demo of "Baby Face," which was supposedly recorded the previous year. Wande Coal tweeted several times, debunking Jazzy's allegations. He also tweeted a link to the song's "original" studio version. Demilade Olaosun, an entertainment attorney, discussed intellectual property (IP) with the newspaper Premium Times. He claimed that because a Mavin Records employee produced, orchestrated, and voiced the song, it is their property. The lawyer also stated that since Wande Coal's recording contract was not made available to the public, speculations cannot be made about the song's intellectual property. Mavin Records formally announced Wande Coal's departure in a press release dated 7 November 2013. The press statement was issued soon after Don Jazzy and Wande Coal's Twitter feud.
Iyanya, Reekado Banks, Tiwa Savage, and D'Prince
In a radio interview with Beat FM in February 2018, Iyanya announced his exit from Mavin Records, saying, "I'm now signed to Temple Music, but I'm a Mavin for life. It was not a beef. I was there, and it was time to move on". On 7 December 2018, Reekado Banks announced his departure from Mavin Records; he also launched Banks Music, his independent outfit, on Instagram. In May 2019, Universal Music Group announced the signing of Tiwa Savage. During the announcement, it was revealed that Savage left Mavin Records. Don Jazzy congratulated Savage on her UMG signing and said she will forever be remembered at Mavin. On 9 May 2020, Guardian Life Magazine reported that D'Prince exited the label following the expiration of his eight-year contract. He established Jonzing World prior to leaving. In an interview with Ifeanyi Ibeh on Twitter, D'Prince said, "My record deal with Mavin Records ended on 8 May 2020, and it has been an amazing 16 years under my brother Don Jazzy".
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Record Label of the Year | ||
| 2013 | ||||
| 2024 | TurnTable Music Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Creative Direction in Music |
Artists
Current acts
| Act | Year |
|---|---|
| signed | |
| Dr SID | 2012 |
| Ladipoe | 2017 |
| Johnny Drille | 6 |
| DNA | 1 |
| Rema | 2019 |
| Crayon | 2 |
| Ayra Starr | 2021 |
| Magixx | 2 |
| Boy Spyce | 2022 |
| Bayanni | 1 |
| Lifesize Teddy | 2023 |
Former acts
| Act | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| signed | Year | ||
| left | Releases | ||
| under the | |||
| label | |||
| D'Prince | 2012 | 2020 | 2 |
| Tiwa Savage | 2012 | 2019 | 3 |
| Wande Coal | 2012 | 2013 | — |
| Reekado Banks | 2014 | 2018 | 1 |
| Iyanya | 2016 | 2017 | 1 |
| Korede Bello | 2014 | 2022 | 1 |
| Di'Ja | 2014 | 2023 | 2 |
Producers
Current producers
- Don Jazzy
- Altims
- Babyfresh
- London
- Andre Vibez
DJ's
- DJ Big N
Discography
Albums
| Artist | Album | Details |
|---|---|---|
| The Mavins | Solar Plexus | |
| D'Prince | Frenzy! | |
| Tiwa Savage | Once Upon a Time | |
| Dr SID | Siduction | |
| Tiwa Savage | R.E.D | |
| Reekado Banks | Spotlight | Released: 1 September 2016 |
| Korede Bello | Belloved | Released: 11 March 2017 |
| Iyanya | Signature (EP) | Released: 28 March 2017 |
| Tiwa Savage | Sugarcane (EP) | Released: 22 September 2017 |
| Di'Ja | Aphrodija (EP) | Released: 15 December 2017 |
| Poe | T.A.P | Released: 5 October 2018 |
| Rema | Rema (EP) | Released: 22 March 2019 |
| D'Prince | Lavida (EP) | Released: 3 May 2019 |
| Rema | Rema Freestyle (EP) | Released: 17 June 2019 |
| Di'Ja | Di'Ja (EP) | Released: 5 July 2019 |
| Ayra Starr | Ayra Starr (EP) | Released; 22 January 2021 |
| 19 & Dangerous | Released: 6 August 2021 | |
| Magixx | Magixx (EP) | Released: 24 September 2021 |
| Boy Spyce | Boy Spyce (EP) | Released: 15 April 2022 |
| Magixx | Atom (EP) | Released: 22 July 2022 |
| Bayanní | Bayanni (EP) | Released: 24 August 2022 |
| The Mavins | Chapter X | Released: 2 December 2022 |
| Lifesize Teddy | Lifesize Teddy (EP) | Released: 9 August 2023 |
| Rema | Rave & Roses Ultra | Released: 27 August 2023 |
| Rema | Ravage (EP) | Released: 26 October 2023 |
| Lifesize Teddy | Poisn (EP) | Released: 21 November 2023 |
Singles
| Artist | Title | Year | Album | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Prince | "Take Banana" | 2012 | Solar Plexus | rowspan="2" |
| Tiwa Savage | "Oma Ga" | |||
| D'Prince | "Take Banana" (Remix) | Frenzy | 31 October 2012 | |
| M.I]]) | ||||
| "Goody Bag" | ||||
| "Call Police" | ||||
| Wande Coal | "The Kick" | |||
| (featuring Don Jazzy) | 2013 | Non-album single}} | 23 January 2014 | |
| Wande Coal | "Rotate" | 26 April 2013 | ||
| Dr SID | "Lady Don Dada" | Siduction | 2 May 2013 | |
| "Love Mine" | 5 May 2013 | |||
| D'Prince | "Birthday" | 6 May 2013 | ||
| Dr SID | "Talented" | Siduction | 12 May 2013 | |
| "Baby Tornado" | 21 August 2013 | |||
| Tiwa Savage | "Eminado" | Once Upon a Time | 8 October 2013 | |
| Dr SID | "Surulere" | Siduction | 13 November 2013 | |
| D'Prince | "Gentlemen" | |||
| (featuring Davido and Don Jazzy) | 2014 | Non-album single}} | 27 January 2014 | |
| Di'Ja | "Yaro" | 14 February 2014 | ||
| Reekado Banks | "Turn It Up" | |||
| (featuring Tiwa Savage) | 21 February 2014 | |||
| Korede Bello | "African Princess" | 28 February 2014 | ||
| D'Prince | Wizkid]]) | 7 March 2014 | ||
| The Mavins | "Dorobucci" | |||
| (featuring Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D'Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Di'Ja) | 1 May 2014 | |||
| Dr SID and Don Jazzy | "Highlife Dorobucci" | 2 May 2014 | ||
| The Mavins | "Adaobi" | |||
| (Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Di'Ja featuring Don Jazzy) | 27 May 2014 | |||
| Di'Ja | "Yaro" (Remix) | |||
| (featuring Ice Prince) | 29 July 2014 | |||
| Reekado Banks | "Chop Am" | 8 August 2014 | ||
| Korede Bello | "Cold Outside" | 15 August 2014 | ||
| D'Prince | "Oyo" | 5 September 2014 | ||
| The Mavins | "Arise" | |||
| (featuring Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja) | 20 September 2014 | |||
| Tiwa Savage | "My Darlin" | 8 October 2014 | ||
| The Mavins | "Looku Looku" | 31 October 2014 | ||
| Di'Ja | "Awww" | 12 December 2014 | ||
| D'Prince | "Oga Titus" | 23 December 2014 | ||
| Korede Bello | "Jingle Bell" | 25 December 2014 | ||
| "Godwin" | 2015 | 28 January 2015 | ||
| Reekado Banks | "Katapot" | 14 February 2015 | ||
| D'Prince | "Nonso" | |||
| (featuring Reekado Banks) | 16 March 2015 | |||
| Godywn | "Promise" | |||
| (featuring Di'Ja) | 27 March 2015 | |||
| Dr SID | "Chop Ogbono" (Remix) | |||
| (featuring Olamide) | 5 May 2015 | |||
| Di'Ja | "Amen" | 29 June 2015 | ||
| Reekado Banks | "Corner" | 9 July 2015 | ||
| "Sugar Baby" | 10 July 2015 | |||
| "Tomorrow" | 11 July 2015 | |||
| Dr SID | "Kabiyesi" | 6 August 2015 | ||
| D'Prince | "Kwolity" | 21 August 2015 | ||
| Korede Bello | "Somebody Great" | |||
| (featuring Aṣa) | 29 September 2016 | |||
| Di'Ja | "Falling For You" | |||
| (featuring Patoranking) | 2 October 2015 | |||
| D'Prince | "Bestie" | |||
| (featuring Don Jazzy and Baby Fresh) | 16 November 2015 | |||
| "Tarity" | ||||
| (featuring Phyno) | 25 November 2015 | |||
| Tiwa Savage | "Standing Ovation" | |||
| (featuring Olamide) | 2016 | R.E.D | 14 January 2016 | |
| Reekado Banks | "Oluwa Ni" | Non-album single}} | 15 January 2016 | |
| Di'Ja | "Take Kiss" | |||
| (featuring Baby Fresh) | 25 January 2016 | |||
| Tiwa Savage | Wizkid]]) | R.E.D | 22 March 2016 | |
| DJ Big N | "Erima" | |||
| (featuring Dr SID and Wizkid) | Non-album single}} | 26 March 2016 | ||
| Reekado Banks | "Machinery" (Dice Ailes Cover) | 7 April 2016 | ||
| Johnny Drille | "Romeo & Juliet" | 2017 | 14 July 2017 | |
| "Awa Love" | 2018 | 9 February 2018 | ||
| Simi]]) | 23 July 2018 | |||
| The Mavins | "All Is In Order" | |||
| (featuring Don Jazzy, Rema, Korede Bello, DNA, and Crayon) | 2019 | 31 May 2019 | ||
| Rema | "Spiderman" | Freestyle EP | 19 June 2019 | |
| "Trap Out the Submarine" | ||||
| "Bad Commando" | Bad Commando | 4 October 2019 | ||
| "Lady" | 11 November 2019 | |||
| "Corny" | Rema Compilation | 24 March 2019 | ||
| "Beamer (Bad Boys)" | ||||
| (with Rvssian) | 2020 | 21 February 2020 | ||
| "Ginger Me" | 19 June 2020 | |||
| "Woman" | 11 November 2020 | |||
| "Bounce" | 2021 | ** | February 26, 2021 | |
| "Soundgasm" | Rave & Roses | June 11, 2021 | ||
| Ayra Starr | "Bloody Samaritan" | 19 & Dangerous | 30 July 2021 | |
| Rema | "Calm Down" | 2022 | Rave & Roses | February 11, 2022 |
| "FYN" | ||||
| (with AJ Tracey) | March 11, 2022 | |||
| Magixx | "Love Don't Cost A Dime (Re-Up)" | |||
| (with Ayra Starr) | TBD}} | February 9, 2022 | ||
| "Chocolate" | March 2, 2022 | |||
| Ayra Starr | "Stars" | May 6, 2022 | ||
| "Ase - A Colors Show" | June 6, 2022 | |||
| Ladipoe | "Big Energy" | June 10, 2022 | ||
| Magixx | "Shaye" | Atom | July 20, 2022 | |
| Ayra Starr | 19 & Dangerous | September 16, 2022 | ||
| Johnny Drille | "How are You (My Friend)" | TBD | October 12, 2022 |
Notes
References
Notes
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