Meet all Mavin Records Artists 2023

Meet all Mavin Records Artists

Mavin Records was home to big artists like Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello, Iyanya, Wande Coal and Reekado Banks- all of whom have left the record label now. Here are all the artists currently signed to Mavin Records.

 

Mavin Records Artists

 

1. Rema

Divine Ikubor, popularly known by his stage name- Rema, was signed to Mavin Records in 2019. Although he was initially signed to Jonzing World- A record label and management company by D’Prince, he was later signed to Mavin Global- a division of Mavin Records, which then makes him a mavin Record artist as well as a Jonzing World artist.

As a Mavin Record Artist, Rema is best known for hit songs like “Dumebi”, “Soundgasm”,  “Charm”, and the chart-topping record breaking song “Calm Down”.

 

2. Ayra starr

Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, known by her stage name Ayra Starr, was signed to Mavin Records in 2020. She had been recording and posting covers to popular songs on her Instagram page and this caught the attention of mavin Records CEO- Don Jazzy, who signed her to the record label.

As a Mavin Records artist, she then released her eponymous debut EP- “Ayra Starr” which featured the hit R&B song- “Away”. She would later achieve mainstream recognition with hit songs like “Bloody Samaritan” and “Rush”, which would later become the Most Streamed Solo Afrobeats female Song on Spotify, as well as on Youtube.

 

3. Ladipoe

Ladipo Eso, known by his stage name- Ladipoe, was signed to Mavin Records in 2017. He was the first rapper to be signed to Mavin Records and has had numerous hits like “Know you”, “Big Energy” and “Feeling”

 

4. Di’ja

Hadiza Blell, known by her stage name- Di;ja, is a mavin Record artist signed to the label in 2014. Prior to this, she had won several awards in the music industry and released some singles. She had a hit song- “Awww” that dominated Nigerian Radio Airplay in 2014

 

5. Johnny Drille

John Ighodaro, popularly known by his stage name- Johnny Drille, was signed to Mavin Records in February 2017. Before becoming a mavin records artist, he had participated in Project Frame West Africa. He released a cover of Di’Ja’s “Awww” which caught Don jazzy’s attention.

He’s had hit songs like “Halleluya”, “Romeo and Juilet” “Believe Me” and the chart-topping single “How are you (my friend)”

 

6. Magixx

Alexander Adelabu, popularly known by his stage name- Magixx, is a Mavin Records artist signed to the label in 2021. He studied Mass Communication at University of Lagos. He had a hit with the remix of his song “Love Don’t Cost a Dime”

 

7. Bayanni

Abimbola Oladokun, known by his stage name- Bayanni, was unveiled as a Mavin Records artist in 2022. He released his debut eponymous EP- Bayanni, which featured hit songs like “Family” “Body” and “Ta ta ta”- the latter which earned a remix with American singer Jason Durelo.

Meet Mavin’s Latest Signee Bayanni: Biography, Songs, Age

 

8. Boy Spyce

Boy Spyce was already getting attention on Social Media by posting covers on Instagram. Kizz Daniel posted him on his Instgram story and told people to check him out. Don Jazzy noticed him from there and signed him to the label in 2020.

Related: Boy Spyce: Biography, Age, Songs

As a Mavin Records artist, Boy Spyce released his debut eponymous EP- “Boy Spyce” which featured hit songs like “Nobody” and “Dreams”. He is also known for the song “Weather for Two”

 

9. Lifsize Teddy

Lifesize Teddy was recently unveiled in 2023 as a Mavin Record artist. She just released her debut eponymous EP- “Lifesize Teddy”. She is a singer, poet and a rapper. She is the first female rapper signed to Mavin.

Lifesize Teddy Biography: Meet Mavin’s Latest Signee

 

10. Crayon

Crayon was signed to Mavin Records in 2019. He was originally signed to “Blowtime Entertainment_ an imprint of Mavin Records. He is known for his hit song “Ijo Laba laba”

 

Mavin Records Artists 2023

1. Rema
2. Ayra Starr
3. Ladipoe
4. Di’ja
5. Johnny Drille
6. Magixx
7. Bayanni
8. Boy Spyce
9. Lifesize Teddy
10. Crayon

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About Mavin Records

Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records.

Don Jazzy was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo’ Hits Records record label with D’banj

Mavin Records (also known as the Supreme Mavin Dynasty) is a Nigerian music corporation record label founded by record producer and recording artist Don Jazzy on 8 May 2012. The label’s inception came to fruition following the closure of Mo’ Hits Records, a record label owned by the aforementioned producer and D’banj.

The label is home to recording artists such as Korede Bello, Dr SID, D’Prince, Di’Ja, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, DNA Twins, Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Boy Spyce, Bayanni. It also houses producers such as Jazzy himself, Altims,London and Baby Fresh.

In 2014, DJ Big N became the label’s official disc jockey.

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 dollar investment from Kupanda Holdings, a subsidiary of Kupanda Capital and TPG Growth.

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 on 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 of 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 being the power house of music in Africa in the shortest possible time.

After rebranding Mo’ Hits to Mavin, Don Jazzy signed Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage. Pulse Nigeria reported that Jazzy admires the singer’s work ethic and drive.

Pulse Nigeria also reported that Mavin Records signed producers Aluko “Altims” Timothy and Sunday “BabyFresh” Enejere.

On 7 May 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; Tiwa 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 its 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 1 May 2014, Mavin Records released the hit single “Dorobucci” to critical acclaim.

On 25 February 2015, Don Jazzy and Tiwa Savage both signed endorsement deals with Konga.com.

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.

In March 2019, he also announced the signing of Rema to Mavin.

On 31 May, Mavin unveiled the signing of Crayon.

The next day, the record label released the collaborative single “All is in Order”.

On 21 January 2021, the label unveiled the signing of Ayra Starr an 18-year-old female afropop singer.

In 2004, Don Jazzy collaborated with D’Banj to form Mo’ Hits Records. In the next two years, Don Jazzy produced the albums No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up. Around this time, Don Jazzy developed a recognisable introduction, “It’s Don Jazzy Again!”

On 7 May 2012, Don Jazzy announced a new record label, Mavin Records. He said, “I see Mavin Records being the power house of music in Africa in the shortest possible time.

“On 8 May 2012, he released an album featuring the artists signed to his label.

The songs on the album included: “Amarachi”, “Forever”, “Oma Ga”, “Take Banana and Chocolate”, “YOLO” and the anthem “I’m a MAVIN”. Mavin records signed the vocalist, Tiwa Savage. Don Jazzy built a social network platform called “Marvin League” to complement and market his label.

In 2011, Don Jazzy was employed by Kanye West as a producer at Very Good Beatz. Don Jazzy worked with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production of Lift Off, featuring Beyoncé on the album Watch The Throne which was released on 8 August 2011.