A List Of All Artistes Signed Under Mavin Records [UPDATED 2023]

After the fallout between two of Nigeria’s biggest music giants, Don Jazzy and D’Banj, they both went separate ways. The latter formed DB Records, and the former went on to create a dynasty known as Mavin Records. We have compiled a list of all Mavin records artistes.

Mavin Records, or Mavin Music Records, is one of Africa’s leading music labels with lots of promising and talented artistes signed to it.

Owned by Don Jazzy, it was created on May 8, 2012 after he went separate ways from his former partner and colleague, D’Banj. Here is a comprehensive list of all artistes signed under Mavin Records.

Here is a comprehensive list of all the artistes signed to Mavin records

1. Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy needs no introduction to many of us. He is the founder of Mavin Records. He is a producer, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.

Michael Collins Ajereh started his musical career at a very tender age while mastering a lot of instruments in the church. He gained nationwide recognition in 2004 in the days of Mo’Hits Records.

2. Dr. Sid

Dr Sid

Sidney Esiri is/was a medical doctor born to late Nollywood star, Justice Esiri. In 2007, having had a taste of the entertainment industry, he made the life-changing decision of leaving his profession, Dentistry, behind and pursuing a career in the music industry.

Dr Sid was part of the defunct Mo’Hits Records. Today, he is one major player in the history of Afropop in Nigeria. 2008 was his big break with hit songs like “Something About You” and “Pop Something”.

3. D’Prince

Although he owns his own record label, Jonzing World, he is still a signee under Mavin Records. He is the younger brother of Don Jazzy. He was also part of the Mo’Hits Records.

He started music after his secondary school days and was on one of Mp’Hits hit song, Booty Call. He has hits single such as “Take Banana”, “Who Am I”, and a host of others.

In 2019, D’Prince started his talent hunt which landed him the artist we now know today as Rema.

4. Korede Bello

Korede Bello was introduced to Nigerians in the early 2010s. In 2015, he gained Nationwide recognition with the release of his song, “Godwin”. The song further pushed him and was one of the biggest in 2015. He also won a couple awards with it, including the Best Pop Single at the 2015 Headies.

He released his debut album in 2017 and since then has amassed a lot of fans and followers within Africa and beyond. Korede is also known for giving back to the society while advocating for social issues like mental health.

5. DJ Big N

DJ Big N is the official disc jockey of the Mavin Record label. He is known for his ‘larger than life’ persona.

He is associated with top artists like Wizkid and Kizz Daniel. He became the official DJ of the label in 2014.

6. Di’Ja

Di’Ja was born to a Sierra Leonean father by a Nigerian mother as Hadiza Bell. Her music career kicked off in 2008. She caught the attention of Don Jazzy after a couple of years and few singles and was signed in 2014.

She had lived in Sierra Leone, Canada, Nigeria, and the United States of America and these places and their culture helped her music career.

7. Johnny Drille

Johnny Drille is a singer/songwriter and also one of the label’s producers. He was a contestant of the 3rd season of the music competition, Project Fame.

He is one of the few artists in Nigeria that frontline alternative rock and folk music. His remarkable music has bagged his several awards which includes “Best Alternative Song” nod for “Finding Efe” at the 2019 Headies.

8. Ladipoe

Born Ladipo Eso and formerly known as P.O.E, Ladipoe is described as a soft-spoken and eloquent rapper who started his rapping career in his secondary school days. He is a graduate of Chemistry and Biology at the University of North Carolina, USA.

He got signed to Mavin Music in 2017 after a legal battle with his former record label. His signing made records by becoming the label’s first rapper.

9. DNA

This set of fraternal twins, Blair and Clint, stormed the music scene and won the “Best Upcoming Teen Artiste Award” in 2013.

They also competed for talent shows like X-Factor and The Voice Nigeria. They were signed to Mavin Records on February 28, 2017.

10. Rema

The world was introduced to this fast-rising prodigy in 2019 with hits like “Iron Man” and “Dumebi”. Rema’s debut EP defines a new era in the Nigerian pop genre with a distinctive voice and a rare mix of Afrobeats.

The 19-year-old Edo State indigene has gotten global recognition as far as once making former United State President, Barack Obama’s music playlist.

11. Crayon

Crayon is one of the most promising Afrobeats acts in Nigeria. He started making music in the remote city of Iba, a suburb of Lagos state. His role models are Fela and Wizkid on the international scene, Drake, Bryson Tiller, and Justin Bieber.

12. Altims

Altims is sometimes known as DJ Altims. He is a DJ and also another music producer in the label responsible for making massive hits.

Altims is best known for his huge Afrobeat tracks and his expertly crafted DJ mixes. He was discovered and signed by Don Jazzy after he remixed D’Price’s “Take Banana” in 2012 while he was still studying Computer Science.

13. Baby Fresh

Baby Fresh is one of the major songwriters of the label. He is also on the list of producers for the label. He is an engineer who is responsible for some of Afrobeats’s most popular hits.

He has worked with numerous artists in the industry. He also has his own label, Blowtime Entertainment, which is under Mavin Record. He mentors several younger producers including Crayon.

14. Ayra Starr

Though has been under Mavin records for a year, Donjazzy announced the signing of the young female artist on 22nd January 2021. She followed the announcement with a self-named debut EP of five songs.

15. Louddaa

Loudda played a major role in Ayra Starr’s new project. He is a talented music producer and sound engineer. He has also been with Mavin Records for some time now.

16. Ruger

On January 18, 2020, a brother company Jonzing World owned by D’Prince signed fast-rising star Ruger to the Mavin family. According to Don Jazzy, Ruger was signed a while ago but only got unveiled after passing through the academy. He shares the same management with Rema

18. Magixx

Magixx was activated 23rd September 2021 by Mavin Records. The announcement first came from Mavin Records HQ Instagram handle. Magixx was introduced to the industry with a self-titled EP Magixx. The project is a 5 tracks EP with production credit to Lomon, Randay, London, Louddaaa & Naked Beats.

18. Boy Spyce

Following his Instagram freestyle in 2019 that went viral – Mavin Records signed the young artiste but only brought him to the limelight on 16th April 2022. In their usual fashion – He released 5 tracks EP self-titled Boy Spyce

Tiwa Savage, Iyanya, Wande Coal, and Reekado Banks were all signed to Mavin Records and all left upon the expiration of their contracts.

 

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