Mavin Records
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| Type | Private (incorporated as a general partnership) |
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| Industry | Entertainment |
| Genre | Various |
| Founded | 8 May 2012 |
| Founder | Don Jazzy |
| Headquarters | , Nigeria |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Michael Collins Ajereh Tega Oghenejobo |
| Brands | Mavin Clothing Line Ltd |
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| Website | www |
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.[1] The label's inception came to fruition following the closure of Mo' Hits Records, a record label jointly founded by Don Jazzy and D'banj.[2] Mavin Records 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.[3][4] In 2014, DJ Big N became the label's official disc jockey.[5] D'Prince, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Reekado Banks and Iyanya were all formerly signed to the label.[6] The label released its debut compilation album, Solar Plexus, on 8 May 2012.[7] Chapter X, the label's second compilation album, was released on 2 December 2022.
History
[edit]2012–2019: Founding, signings, and endorsement deals
[edit]Mavin Records started as a result of D'banj's departure from Mo' Hits. It was alleged that D'banj signed over Mo' Hits to Don Jazzy.[8] In an interview with Sunday Punch, Don Jazzy addressed D'banj's departure from the label, 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".[9] Don Jazzy alluded to being hesitant about a name change.[9] According to BellaNaija, the term "Mavin" describes someone who is gifted and skilled in any field.[10] Upon establishing Mavin Records on 8 May 2012, Don Jazzy believed the label would become the dominant force in African music.[10] Mavin Records launched its official website and social networking site, the Mavin League, a day before its founding.[11][12] After rebranding Mo' Hits to Mavin, Don Jazzy signed Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage in June 2012.[13] In November 2012, Pulse Nigeria reported that Mavin Records signed producers Aluko "Altims" Timothy and Sunday "BabyFresh" Enejere.[14]
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, Mavin Records released "Take Banana" and "Oma Ga" as singles from its debut compilation album, Solar Plexus.[15][16] In February 2014, Don Jazzy signed Di'Ja, Reekado Banks and Korede Bello to Mavin Records a week after each other.[17] On 1 May 2014, Mavin Records released the hit single "Dorobucci" to critical acclaim.[18] On February 25, 2015, Don Jazzy and Savage both signed endorsement deals with Konga.com.[15] On 31 October 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.[19] On 28 February 2017, Don Jazzy announced the signings of Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, and DNA to Mavin Records.[20] In January 2019, Mavin Records secured a multi-million dollars investment from Kupanda Holdings, a subsidiary of Kupanda Capital and TPG Growth.[21] Rema's record deal with Mavin Records was announced in March 2019.[22] On 31 May 2019, the label unveiled the signing of Crayon and released the collaborative single "All is in Order" the following day.[23][24]
2020–present: Chapter X and UMG Acquisition
[edit]In 2020, Billboard magazine named Mavin Records one of the gatekeepers of the Nigerian music industry.[25] On January 21, 2021, Mavin Records unveiled the signing of Ayra Starr.[26] In December 2022, the label announced plans to hold an all-star concert and release its second compilation album, Chapter X.[27] The album was executive produced by Don Jazzy and commemorates the label's 10-year anniversary.[27] Chapter X comprises 10 tracks and was released on 2 December 2022.[28] The label's all-star concert, which occurred at the annual Livespot X Festival, was held on 16 December 2022.[29] In February 2024, Universal Music Group acquired a majority share in Mavin Records.[30] In October of the previous year, Billboard magazine revealed that Shot Tower Capital had valued the label above $125 million.[30] Under the terms of the new deal, Don Jazzy and Tega Oghenejobo will continue to serve as the label's CEO and COO, respectively.[30]
Departures
[edit]Wande Coal
[edit]Reports about Wande Coal's departure surfaced after he released and promoted the single "Kilaju" without the support of Mavin Records.[31] 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.[32] He uploaded a studio demo of "Baby Face", which was supposedly recorded the previous year. Wande Coal tweeted several times, debunking Jazzy's accusations against him; he also tweeted a link to the "original" version.[32] In an interview with Premium Times newspaper, entertainment lawyer Demilade Olaosun spoke about the incident. Olaosun said Mavin Records owned the intellectual property because the song was produced, orchestrated, and voiced by an employee of the label.[32] 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.[32] Mavin Records formally announced Wande Coal's departure in a press release dated 7 November 2013. The press statement was issued not long after Don Jazzy and Wande Coal's Twitter feud.[32]
Iyanya, Reekado Banks, Tiwa Savage, and D'Prince
[edit]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".[33] On 7 December 2018, Reekado Banks announced his departure from Mavin Records and launched his independent outfit, Banks Music, that same day.[34] In May 2019, Universal Music Group announced the signing of Tiwa Savage.[35] During the announcement, it was revealed that Savage left Mavin Records.[35] Don Jazzy congratulated Savage on her UMG signing and said she will forever be remembered at Mavin.[36] 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".[37]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Record Label of the Year | Won | [38] |
| 2013 | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | TurnTable Music Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Creative Direction in Music | Won | [39] |
Artists
[edit]Current acts
[edit]| Act | Year signed | Releases under the label |
|---|---|---|
| Dr SID | 2012 | 1 |
| Ladipoe | 2017 | 2 |
| Johnny Drille | 4 | |
| DNA | 1 | |
| Rema | 2019 | 7 |
| Ayra Starr | 2021 | 4 |
| Magixx | 3 | |
| Boy Spyce | 2022 | 1 |
| Bayanni | 2 | |
| Lifesize Teddy | 2023 | 2 |
Former acts
[edit]| 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
[edit]Current producers
[edit]- Don Jazzy
- Altims
- Babyfresh
- London
- Andre Vibez
DJ's
[edit]Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Artist | Album | Details |
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| The Mavins | Solar Plexus |
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| D'Prince | Frenzy! |
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| Tiwa Savage | Once Upon a Time |
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| Dr SID | Siduction |
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| Tiwa Savage | R.E.D |
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| Reekado Banks | Spotlight | Released: 1 September 2016
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| Korede Bello | Belloved | Released: 11 March 2017
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| Iyanya | Signature (EP) | Released: 28 March 2017
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| Tiwa Savage | Sugarcane (EP) | Released: 22 September 2017
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| Di'Ja | Aphrodija (EP) | Released: 15 December 2017
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| Poe | T.A.P | Released: 5 October 2018
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| Rema | Rema (EP) | Released: 22 March 2019
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| D'Prince | Lavida (EP) | Released: 3 May 2019
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| Rema | Rema Freestyle (EP) | Released: 17 June 2019
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| Di'Ja | Di'Ja (EP) | Released: 5 July 2019
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| Ayra Starr | Ayra Starr (EP) | Released; 22 January 2021
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| 19 & Dangerous | Released: 6 August 2021
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| Magixx | Magixx (EP) | Released: 24 September 2021
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| Boy Spyce | Boy Spyce (EP) | Released: 15 April 2022
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| Magixx | Atom (EP) | Released: 22 July 2022
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| Bayanní | Bayanni (EP) | Released: 24 August 2022
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| The Mavins | Chapter X | Released: 2 December 2022
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| Lifesize Teddy | Lifesize Teddy (EP) | Released: 9 August 2023
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| Rema | Rave & Roses Ultra | Released: 27 August 2023
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| Rema | Ravage (EP) | Released: 26 October 2023
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| Lifesize Teddy | Poisn (EP) | Released: 21 November 2023
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Singles
[edit]| Artist | Title | Year | Album | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Prince | "Take Banana" | 2012 | Solar Plexus | N/a |
| Tiwa Savage | "Oma Ga" | |||
| D'Prince | "Take Banana" (Remix) | Frenzy | 31 October 2012 | |
| "Real G" (featuring 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" | Non-album single | 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 | "Ojoro Cancel" (featuring 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[A] | "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 | "Bad" (featuring 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 | ||
| "Halleluya" (featuring 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 | N/a | 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 |
"Rush" |
19 & Dangerous | September 16, 2022 | |
| Johnny Drille | "How are You (My Friend)" | TBD | October 12, 2022 |
Notes
[edit]References
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