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| Industry | Music |
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| Genre | Afrobeats, Trap, Hip-hop, Alté |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Area served | Africa |
| Key people |
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| Owner | The Native Networks |
| Parent | The Native |
Native Records is a UK-based Nigerian record label owned by The Native Networks and formed by The Native magazine co-founders Chubbziano and Teezee.[1] In 2022, following the release of the Native Sound System debut long-play Nativeworld on 18 August 2022, the record label was unveiled to the public. The label is home to Teezee, Native Sound System, and Odumodublvck.
History
[edit]NATIVE Records is founded by the Nigerian music magazine The Native in 2022, as a division of The Native Networks.[1] The label is headed by its co-presidents Chubbziano, Teni Zaccheaus, and Sholz Fagbemi. On 20 September 2022, the label went into a joint venture partnership with the multinational label Def Jam, with the sole aim to sign and develop talents in Africa and its diaspora.[2]
On 23 November 2022, Native announced the signing of its first recording act Odumodublvck,[3] and went on to release his first single with the label, titled "Picanto" featuring ECko Miles, and Zlatan.[4] On 29 November 2022, Teezee announce the signing of Smada.[5] and released his first single with the label, titled "Ye Anthem", featuring King Perryy and Toyé, with an accompanying music video.[6]
On 5 December 2022, Odumodu Blvck dropped the official video of 'Picanto' featuring Zlatan and Ecko Miles. [7] On 6 December 2022, Smada released a new version of "Ye Anthem", featuring DJ Yk Mule,[8] with another version released on 8 December 2022, titled "Ye Anthem (Mellow & Sleazy Remix)", with a guest appearance from Mellow & Sleazy.[8] The same day, the label co-president Teni Zaccheaus (aka. Teezee), released his first single under the label, titled "Manhattan" featuring Cruel Santino, with production from GMK.[9] In 2024, Rigo Kamp was introduced to the public with a 2-pack single titled "Summer", and "Morning Sun", produced by Odunsi (The Engine), and GMK.[10] On 3 April 2025, Rigo Kamp, released his eponymous debut extended play.[11] On 27 December 2025, RollingStone listed "Marathon", the opening track from Rigo's eponymous EP, as one of its 45 Best Afropop Songs of 2025.[12]
Artists
[edit]Current acts
[edit]| Act | Year signed | Releases under the label |
|---|---|---|
| Teezee | 2022 | |
| Sholz | ||
| Native Sound System | 1 | |
| Odumodublvck | 1 | |
| Rigo Kamp | 2024 | 1 |
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Artist | Album/Mixtapes | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Native Sound System | Nativeworld[13] |
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| Odumodublvck | EZIOKWU[14] |
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Singles
[edit]| Artist | Title | Year | Album | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native Sound System | "Runaway"[15] (featuring Lojay and Ayra Starr) |
2022 | Nativeworld | 18 August 2022 |
| Native Sound System & Wani | "Wedding Ring"[16] (featuring Odunsi (The Engine), Odeal, and BOJ) | |||
| Odumodublvck | "Picanto" (featuring ECko Miles & Zlatan) | TBA | ||
| Smada | "Ye Anthem" (featuring King Perryy & Toyé) |
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| "Ye Anthem (DJ YK Mule Remix)" (featuring DJ YK Mule) |
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| "Ye Anthem (Mellow & Sleazy Remix)" (featuring Mellow & Sleazy) |
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| Teezee | "Manhattan" (featuring Cruel Santino) |
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| Native Sound System | "Cruel Love"[17] (featuring Sholz, Tar1q, and Somadina) | 2023 | ||
| "Vex"[17] (featuring Sholz, Candy Bleakz, Teezee, and Odumodublvck) |
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| Odumodublvck | "Declan Rice" | |||
| Smada | "Papilo (Smadamodu)" (featuring Odumodublvck) |
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| Odumodublvck | "Dog Eat Dog II" (featuring Cruel Santino and Bella Shmurda) |
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Native Records launches joint venture partnership with Def Jam Recordings". Pulse Nigeria. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ↑ Lee, Cydney (20 September 2022). "Def Jam Strikes Joint Venture With Nigeria-Based Native Records to Develop African Talent". Billboard. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ↑ Mudasiru, Wisdom (23 November 2022). "Native Records Unveils Odumodu Blvck As Its Debut Act". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ↑ Igwe, Nwanneamaka (23 November 2022). "Songs Of The Day: New Music From Odumodublvck, Alpha P, Somadina & More". The Native. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ↑ Native, The (29 November 2022). "Exclusive: Lagos-based artist Smada signs to Native Records". The NATIVE. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ↑ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (2 December 2022). "Songs Of The Day: New Music From Smada, Nasty C, Flavour & More". The Native. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ↑ Folder, African (6 December 2022). "Odumodublvck Drops Mesmerizing Video For 'Picanto'". African Folder. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- 1 2 Esomnofu, Emmanuel (9 December 2022). "Songs Of The Day: New Music From Burna Boy, Pappy Kojo, Smada & More". The Native. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (9 December 2022). "TeeZee, Cruel Santino Link On 'Manhattan' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ↑ King, Tyrese (1 November 2024). "Introducing Rigo Kamp With Debut Singles 'Summer' And 'Morning Sun'". newwavemagazine. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ↑ Emmanuel, Chibuzo (16 April 2025). "In Rigo Kamp's Titular Debut EP Old and New Collide Seamlessly". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ↑ Stone, Rolling (27 December 2025). "The 45 Best Afropop Songs of 2025". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ↑ "Native Sound System finally release debut compilation LP, Nativeworld". The Native. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ↑ Bartee, Richardine (8 October 2023). "Stream Abuja star ODUMODUBLVCK's new mixtape 'EZIOKWU (THE TRUTH)'". GRUNGECAKE™. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ↑ "Native Sound System Releases Debut Single, "Runaway" With Ayra Starr & Lojay". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ↑ Keith, James. "Premiere: NATIVE Sound System Give Visuals To "Wedding Ring" With WANI, BOJ, Odunsi The Engine & Odeal". Complex. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- 1 2 Ihekire, Chinonso (4 March 2023). "Sholz taps native sound Ssystem {sic} on Cruel Love, Vex". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 4 March 2023.