Native Records (Nigerian record label)

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Native Records
IndustryMusic
GenreAfrobeats, Trap, Hip-hop, Alté
Founded2022; 2 years ago (2022)
Founder
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Area served
Africa
Key people
  • Chubbziano (co-president)
  • Teezee (co-president)
  • Sholz (co-president)
OwnerThe Native Networks
ParentThe 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 Seni Saraki, 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]

Artists[edit]

Current acts[edit]

Act Year
signed 		Releases
under the
label
Teezee 2022
Sholz
Native Sound System 1
Odumodublvck 1
Smada

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Artist Album/Mixtapes Details
Native Sound System Nativeworld[10]
  • Released: 18 August 2022
  • Chart Position: —
  • Certification: —
Odumodublvck EZIOKWU[11]
  • Released: 6 October 2023
  • Chart Position: —
  • Certification: —

Singles[edit]

List of singles released by artists signed to Native Records
Artist Title Year Album Release date
Native Sound System "Runaway"[12]
(featuring Lojay and Ayra Starr) 		2022 Nativeworld 18 August 2022
Native Sound System & Wani "Wedding Ring"[13]
(featuring Odunsi (The Engine), Odeal, and BOJ)
Odumodublvck "Picanto" (featuring ECko Miles & Zlatan) TBA
Smada "Ye Anthem"
(featuring King Perryy & Toyé)
"Ye Anthem (DJ YK Mule Remix)"
(featuring DJ YK Mule)
"Ye Anthem (Mellow & Sleazy Remix)"
(featuring Mellow & Sleazy)
Teezee "Manhattan"
(featuring Cruel Santino)
Native Sound System "Cruel Love"[14] (featuring Sholz, Tar1q, and Somadina) 2023
"Vex"[14]
(featuring Sholz, Candy Bleakz, Teezee, and Odumodublvck)
Odumodublvck "Declan Rice"
Smada "Papilo (Smadamodu)"
(featuring Odumodublvck)
Odumodublvck "Dog Eat Dog II"
(featuring Cruel Santino and Bella Shmurda)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Native Records launches joint venture partnership with Def Jam Recordings". Pulse Nigeria. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  2. ^ Lee, Cydney (20 September 2022). "Def Jam Strikes Joint Venture With Nigeria-Based Native Records to Develop African Talent". Billboard. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  3. ^ Mudasiru, Wisdom (23 November 2022). "Native Records Unveils Odumodu Blvck As Its Debut Act". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  4. ^ Igwe, Nwanneamaka (23 November 2022). "Songs Of The Day: New Music From Odumodublvck, Alpha P, Somadina & More". The Native. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  5. ^ Native, The (29 November 2022). "Exclusive: Lagos-based artist Smada signs to Native Records". The NATIVE. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  6. ^ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (2 December 2022). "Songs Of The Day: New Music From Smada, Nasty C, Flavour & More". The Native. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  7. ^ Folder, African (6 December 2022). "Odumodublvck Drops Mesmerizing Video For 'Picanto'". African Folder. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  8. ^ a b Esomnofu, Emmanuel (9 December 2022). "Songs Of The Day: New Music From Burna Boy, Pappy Kojo, Smada & More". The Native. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  9. ^ Murray, Robin (9 December 2022). "TeeZee, Cruel Santino Link On 'Manhattan' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Native Sound System finally release debut compilation LP, Nativeworld". The Native. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  11. ^ Bartee, Richardine (8 October 2023). "Stream Abuja star ODUMODUBLVCK's new mixtape 'EZIOKWU (THE TRUTH)'". GRUNGECAKE™. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Native Sound System Releases Debut Single, "Runaway" With Ayra Starr & Lojay". The Guardian Nigeria News. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  13. ^ Keith, James. "Premiere: NATIVE Sound System Give Visuals To "Wedding Ring" With WANI, BOJ, Odunsi The Engine & Odeal". Complex. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  14. ^ a b Ihekire, Chinonso (4 March 2023). "Sholz taps native sound Ssystem on Cruel Love, Vex". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
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