Produced by Kel-P, Old Soldier is a sonic delight. The production layers vibrant rhythms, smooth percussion, and subtle yet impactful melodic elements, creating a rich backdrop for the track. Complementing this, Wande Coal delivers his signature sultry and soulful vocals, bringing depth to the song. His vocal delivery perfectly embodies the poignant yet spirited theme of the track.

The lyrics, especially the line "Old soldier no go die unless on duty," are quite catchy and memorable. The track combines nostalgic elements with modern afrobeats influences, making it a genre-defying piece that appeals to both fans of African music and contemporary global sounds.

The chemistry between Kel-P and Wande Coal is seen here. While Kel-P's production prowess sets the tone, Wande Coal's vocal charisma takes the song to another level. Together, they achieve a perfect balance, ensuring each element shines while contributing to the track's cohesive sound.

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Kel-P isn't holding back on the music this time around. Bully Season Vol. 2 boasts a colossal nine tracks, an increase from the five tracks featured in the 2023 version. This expanded format sees Kel-P showcase his versatility and production prowess across a wider sonic palette.

Kel-P has enlisted a stellar cast of collaborators to elevate Bully Season Vol. 2 even further. The EP boasts guest appearances from some of Afrobeats' talented names, including Blaqbonez, Seyi Shay, Ayo Jay, Kalash, Richie Campbell, and Ose.

With a combination of Kel-P's talent, a diverse range of guest artists, and an extended track list, Bully Season Vol. 2: Pretty Girls Love Afrobeats is definitely one to pay close attention to. It's a must-listen for lovers Kel-P's previous works, and every lover of good music.

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The song which was released on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, sparked a debate on social media with many making comparisons as to how the Grammy-certified artist who is known for his production skills who recently delved into music had sounded like the Grammy award-winning artist Burna Boy.

Kel P's collaboration with Blaqbonez came as a shock to many as the Chocolate City rapper who has been missing from the spotlight in recent times made his return with a song many did not see coming.

From all indications, Warning is just a teaser for what we can expect from Kel-P in the near future. This single sets the stage for the much-awaited release of his EP, Bully Season Vol. 2, which will be released on June 28, 2024.

Here are some of the reactions below:

Kel-p out there sounding like burna on that his new single

— PRAISE (@LFCPRAISE) May 15, 2024

Why is Kel-p sounding singing like Burnaboy ? pic.twitter.com/lF7LkUnv4F

— 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝐇𝖚𝖓𝐝𝖗𝖊𝐝 ✞ (@Anslem____baby) May 15, 2024

This new Kel-P and Blaqbonez

— $leek.flp (@Sleekbeatz) May 15, 2024

na kel-P dey catch burna cruise. https://t.co/swS4d1LCwX

— ayo. (@PumpinTheOG) May 11, 2024

Maybe sounds like old Burna but this is Kel-P for sure

He should drop the jam already!! https://t.co/6ZUlMSi2FN

— YOM (@ThaBoyYom) May 12, 2024

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The entertainment world is a deeply interrelated one, with several arms of it coming together with an end product in mind. A perfect example is movie soundtracks, where most times, pre-recorded and already-released songs are used in a movie to heighten the emotions portrayed in a particular scene. While very much like the music space, the movie market is mostly dominated by American movies and generally Western films. The incorporation of Afrobeats into Hollywood movies is a recent endeavor aimed at fostering global inclusivity and cultural exchange. Streaming giants such as Netflix and Showmax, which hold rights and access to African music, have facilitated a smoother integration of Afrobeat into Hollywood productions. Nigerian musicians have been able to, through their music, also leave a mark on the world of blockbuster movies.

The question of why this is happening now is due to the recent global appeal that Afrobeat has brought. In one way or another, everyone desires to align themselves with the worldwide allure of Afrobeat. Notably, Netflix and Shondaland teamed up with South African singer Msaki, Kenyan musician Nikita, and Nigerian singer Fave to celebrate the release of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The talented female African powerhouses did a rendition of the timeless song African Queen by the legendary Tuface Idibia. These Afrobeat tracks also infuse a contagious beat and rhythm into diverse films.

1. Alone by Burna Boy in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Burna Boy's Alone is a standout track on the Marvel movie, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, released in November 2022. Known for his ability to deliver captivating performances, Burna Boy once again proves his mastery in the music industry with this powerful yet soothing song.

At its core, Alone delves into the complex theme of loneliness, exploring the feelings of isolation and disconnect that can plague the human mind. The track was one of the best from the Black Panther franchise. The slow-tempo, R&B-infused song features a subtle piano playing in the background, providing a melodic backdrop for Burna Boy's emotive vocal delivery

2. I'm a Mess by Omah Lay in Everything Now

The new Netflix original series Everything Now features I'm a Mess by Omah Lay as a soundtrack in its opening scene. The series was released in October 2023. During its debut, Everything Now held the seventh position in Nigeria's Top 10 TV shows.

The incorporation of Omah Lay's popular track I'm a Mess in the show's opening scene portrays Mia's deepest emotions, despite her extended stay in the hospital. Mia grapples internally with the realization that her seclusion from the world is over, and it's time to start the external healing process. The journey to recovery is far from straightforward, with some obstacles along the way, and I'm a Mess effectively captures these challenges in the opening scene.

3. Who're You by Fela Kuti in Narcos (Mexico)

Fela Anikulapo Kuti's legacy continues to be celebrated around the world. The song Who're You was used in the second season of the TV series Narcos (Mexico). Fela's music transcends boundaries and resonates with audiences on a profound level.

4. Link Up by Metro Boomin', Don Toliver, and Wizkid in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Link Up seamlessly blends hip-hop with Afrobeats influences, showcasing the distinctive vocal prowess of Don Toliver and Wizkid. Metro Boomin's skillful production adds depth and energy to the track, creating a dynamic musical experience that resonates with audiences worldwide.

The inclusion of Link Up in the soundtrack of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse underscores Hollywood's recognition of the global appeal of Afrobeats and its ability to enhance storytelling in mainstream media.

5. Blood, Sweat, and Tears by Bas, Kel P & Black Sherif in Creed III

Ghanaian sensation Black Sherif teamed up with Dreamville artist Bas for the track Blood, Sweat, and Tears featured in the highly anticipated film Creed III.

Blood, Sweat, and Tears embodies the essence of perseverance and determination, mirroring the themes of resilience and triumph portrayed in Creed III. The track captures the spirit of overcoming obstacles through sheer grit and dedication, resonating with audiences on a universal level.

6. Zombie by Fela Kuti in Heart of Stone

The inclusion of Fela Kuti's iconic track Zombie in the 2023 film Heart of Stone once again showcases the timeless power and relevance of Fela's music. Known for his unparalleled influence in the music scene, Fela's presence in the movie amplifies its cultural significance and adds depth to the narrative.

Overall, the inclusion of Zombie in Heart of Stone not only enhances the film's auditory experience but also serves as a powerful reminder of Fela Kuti's lasting impact on both the music industry and society at large. His music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, transcending geographical and generational boundaries to inspire change and ignite movements for social justice.

7. Jeezu by Doja Cat, Adekunle Gold and Kodak Black, and Sacred Love by Yemi Alade in Book of Clarence

The genre of Afrobeat, along with its accomplished artists, remains in a position of continued prominence and influence. Jeymes Samuel enlisted Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold to feature on the soundtrack for his film Book of Clarence.

The musical score featured Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold, along with other international artists like Doja Cat, Jay-Z, Lil' Wayne, Jorja Smith, and others. British Ghanaian actor Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Nigerian-American actor Babs Olusanmokun, and David Oyelowo were also featured in the film.

When responding to backlash from the religious community concerning the film the director Jeymes Samuel said “I don’t choose the features first. I let the song tell me who it needs on it”.

8. Ogogoro by Dreamville, Bas and Ayra Starr in Creed III

The inclusion of Arya Starr's track Ogogoro in the soundtrack of Creed III marks a significant moment for the Nigerian artist and adds depth to the film's musical landscape. Arya Starr, a talent from the Mavin Records stable, teamed up with Dreamville's Bas to contribute to the 18-track album accompanying the movie.

9. Black Man's Cry by Fela Kuti and Ginger Baker in Beast

In the 2021 Hollywood film Beast, directed by Baltasar Kormákur, the use of Fela Kuti's iconic track Black Man's Cry as an outro is a poignant choice that adds depth and resonance to the narrative. The film, known for its intense psychological thriller elements and exploration of primal instincts, finds an apt complement in the pulsating rhythms and powerful messages of Fela's music.

By incorporating Black Man's Cry into the soundtrack of Beast, the filmmakers pay homage to Fela Kuti's enduring legacy as a musical pioneer and cultural icon. The song's inclusion enriches the film's narrative of a game of survival.

10. Heartbreaker by Blaqbonez in All the Queen's Men

The track from the album Sex Over Love received a significant number of streams and received praise when it was used in the American series. The 2021 BET+ series, filled with dramatic, crime, thrilling, and romantic elements, made an excellent choice in selecting this song to accompany its scenes.

The series, which premiered on BET+ in 2021, weaves together elements of drama, crime, thrills, and romance, creating a captivating narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The decision to include Heartbreaker in the television series injects a lively rhythm with the distinctive vocals of Blaqbonez into the gritty and intense party scene depicted in the accompanying scene.

11. African Queen by 2Baba in Phat Girlz

Released in 2006 with Mo’Nique as a starring actress, Phat Girlz is a movie about two fat women who, after struggling to find love due to their sizes and societal beauty standards, meet the men of their dreams that come from a culture where big women are appreciated. 

ALSO READ: 20 Unforgettable Ghana and Nigeria Music Collaborations from the 2000s till date

The inclusion of 2Baba’s (then Tuface) African Queen in the movie had generated so much buzz there had been a star-studded premiere in Lagos with the director of the movie, Nnegest Likka, co-star, Jimmy Jean Louis, and 2Baba himself making an appearance. 

While on the movie reviewing platforms, IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, the movie had gotten poor ratings, it was an A1 production where music was concerned thanks to their use of 2Baba’s African Queen classic as a major soundtrack. 

12. Let's Start by Fela Kuti in The Harder They Fall

When the movie, The Harder They Fall was previewed in September last year via its trailer, it generated a lot of buzz which was partly due to its choice of music; Fela’s Let's Start featuring Ginger Baker had been used. This immediately got the attention of fans of the late Anikulapo Fela as well as members and lovers of the Yoruba tribe as the lyric lines were in Yoruba. 

According to Jay Z who'd co-produced the movie, Fela's songs perfectly captured the essence of black people and was a perfect track for the trailer. Additionally, Director Jeymes Samuel who has Nigerian roots and is a Fela fan also felt the same. 

While the record wasn't listed in the soundtrack album as that contained music originally recorded for the film, it served as the backdrop for an intense confrontation between Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Stagecoach Mary (Zazie Beetz) in a memorable fight scene. Truthfully, Fela’s mission in Let's Start may be sensuous but the clashing cymbals, drums, trumpets, and Fela’s tone of urgency and finality, matched the scene well enough. 

13. Assurance by Davido in Coming to America

In the 33-year-old sequel to Eddie Murphy's Coming to America with its prequel airing in 1988, the Nigerian megastar, Davido made an unforgettable cameo, crooning along to his Assurance track at a wedding scene. In the 2021 sequel, the African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son.

A song about true love, no record could be any more befitting for the scene. According to Davido in an interview with Ionnawalk Podcast, he was paid $15,000 per day on set of the movie. 

14. Daddy Yo by Wizkid in Pacific Rim 2

When Pacific Rim co-producer, John Boyega announced that Wizkid's Daddy Yo would be one of the sounds used in the movie, the interest of several Nigerians and Africans was beyond heightened. Mention of this had fans of the star picturing exhilarating fight scenes with a Jaeger throwing punches at a Kaiju while swaggering to the song. 

Daddy Yo was however applied with a different purpose, the joyous after-party that came with the victory of the Jaegers and the human race against the Kaijus. 

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15. My Money, My Baby by Burna Boy in Queen & Slim

A film by Melina Matsoukas explores the skewed and hasty analysis black people are subjected to due to color as well as other troupes of racism. Burna Boy was recruited to supply the main soundtrack of the movie.

For this, the Afro-fusion star had gone the more traditional Afrobeat way, sampling Fela’s Shakara to create an upbeat and jazz-kissed anthem on My Money, My Baby. 

16. Skelewu by Davido in Queen of Katwe

In Queen of Katwe, the protagonist makes it out of the slums of Katwe to become a female Master candidate of chess. It is a 2016 American biographical sports drama film and it depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess prodigy from Katwe who becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads.

ALSO READ: All the Afrobeats Songs Certified Gold in the US

Produced by Mira Nair while starring Kenyan-Mexican screen star, Lupita Nyong'o, Davido’s Skelewu was one of the vibrant Afropop records applied to the soundtrack to in their words ‘enliven an introspective score,’ and was also included in the soundtrack album as well. 

17. Sekem by MC Galaxy in Queen of Katwe

MC Galaxy’s Sekem is another Afropop record from an Afrobeat artiste used in lightening the Disney film, Queen of Katwe. Likewise, Eddy Kenzo‘s song Mbilo Mbilo was also enlisted in the soundtrack album as one of the originals. 

The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and ESPN Films. Queen of Katwe was one of the most inspirational and uplifting films of 2021. Therefore it was only right for the musical score to feature Afrobeat artists.

18. Odo Nwom By Kofi Nti in The Kitchen

The soundtrack of the latest Netflix original film The Kitchen includes the song Odo Nwom by Ghanaian musicians Kofi Nti, Ofori Amponsah, and Barosky.

During a recent Radio Times interview, Kibwe Tavares discussed the incorporation of varied musical genres, stating, "It's definitely a sort of process of elimination and starting pretty broad, and we had to sort of build the soundscape the same we did the world – in a sense, we were still trying to push for, like, this idea of layers and this idea of colours and this idea of building what's there. So then you'll see, like, a mix of influences that we have, whether it's garage, drum and bass, grime, and some more sort of classically composed things".

19. Ja Ara E By Burna Boy in The Lion King Live-action

In the 21st century, it has become a prevailing trend to create remakes of classic movies, with the 1994 animated masterpiece The Lion King being one of the more notable films to undergo a modern transformation. The live-action adaptation of "The Lion King" featured a strong lineup of Nigerian artists responsible for crafting the original musical score for the movie. Among them, Burna Boy and Wizkid stood out prominently, generating significant buzz on social media.

Beyoncé, serving as the executive producer for the soundtrack album, curated a captivating musical score that seamlessly complemented the film's narrative. The visuals accompanying each track were thoughtfully selected for inclusion in her "Black is King" album. Notably, Burna Boy contributed his track titled Ja Ara E among the 14 tracks on the album.

20. Fall by Davido & Shake Body by Skales in Sex Education

A popular favorite, the Netflix series has been a much-needed fresh air with its informative and detailed depiction of sex-related topics among teenagers. And when Season 3 of the show saw Eric follow his Nigerian roots home for a wedding, the producers didn't fail to give viewers a truly Nigerian experience. The first of these was the scene where Eric had a dance-off with his reflection to Skales’ Shake Body while packing for the trip. 

21. Joro by Wizkid, and Anybody by Burna Boy in Sex Education

With the need to drive home a truly lavish Lagos wedding party, Sex Education’s depiction of the reception scene also included the instrumental of Burna Boy's Anybody off his Grammy-nominated African Giant album, Soothing yet heady melodic song Joro by Wizkid.

22. Wake Up by Bloody Civilian in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

One of Nigeria's hottest producers and singers Bloody Civilian was included in the musical lineup for one of Marvel Studios' biggest films. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film was an ode to its fallen hero Chadwick Boseman. The film had a worldwide release with the main cast touring the biggest continents on planet Earth including Africa.

Bloody Civilian featured Rema on the Grammy-nominated soundtrack for the film. According to the artiste she was chosen because "the film is about Africa and had a very women-led cast, they really wanted to portray the strength of women in general. So, even with the way they made the music, they wanted it to involve women creatives".

23. Attention by Tiwa Savage, Oyejo by Fela Kuti, and Sweet Mother by Nico Mbarga in Sex Education

The African and British cross-over in Sex Education was truly an impressive and well-crafted episode. Nico Mbarga’s Sweet Mother is one of those classics that have defied its digital markers to be passed down even from mouth to mouth, at homes, and even at traditional gatherings. In Sex Education, it was tactfully deployed in the scene where Eric dresses up for the wedding reception with his mother present. 

As Eric and his family leave Lagos, Nigeria, and head home to England, this arc is closed with Tiwa Savage's Attention, signaling the rush from Eric's short-lived romance with Oba. Made in an era of the King of Afrobeat where his lines were less satirical and his refrains unpolitical, Fela’s Oyejo classic was deployed at the scene in Sex Education where Eric’s family arrived in Lagos. This episode of Sex Education was truly a taste of home.

24. Gbona by Burna Boy in Top Boy

When Top Boy Jamie finally regains freedom, there's an air of exhilaration and cocksureness. It becomes a palpable feeling when Burna Boy’s Gbona starts to play. Echoing through his car ride, down to the scene where he reunites with his friends. The use of instrumentals and the Yoruba language is used to welcome Jamie back into the jaws of the UK drug-crime lifestyle.

Gbona was featured in the opening sequence of the second season of Top Boy, wherein Jamie likely anticipated a return to normalcy following his prior incarceration and conflict with Dunashe. The selection of Gbona was fitting for this season as it resonated with the expectation among viewers that Jamie would reclaim his position as the Top Boy, symbolizing his status as a respected leader within the hierarchy.

25. Leave Me Alone by Amaarae in Top Boy

Ghanaian singer Amaarae Leave Me Alone was also soundtracked in Top Boy. 

This article was originally written by Bamise Oyetayo

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'What Have You Done" is a new by prominent music producer cum singer, Kel P, read the song's lyrics below.

Kel P - What Have You Done Lyrics

I see you looking at me from a corner
Baby Girl don’t be shy me want you closer
Oh baby
I’m thinking that me and you could mix proper
Hmm my baby
The way you move your body dance makosa
Wobe!

Ogaju gan ogaju gan why you dey put me for high tension
Oleju gan ogaju gan girl make you lock me for your station
Oni kin ja!
Kin ja kpata my baby tell me
What have you done, what have you done
What have you done, oga ju gan oleju gan
(The rythms plays)

Gbadun ko jeun yo!
Omo dun bi asaro
Gegemu ko bere jo, girl I want you
Tonight oo
Dakun jo jeka fo, omo dun bi asaro
Gegemu ko bere jo
(melody)
I need somebody wey dey wey dey
Wey dey cool me down
I need somebody wey dey wey dey
Wey dey cool me down
Jesu!

Ogaju gan ogaju gan why you dey put me for high tension
Oleju gan ogaju gan girl make you lock me for your station
Oni kin ja! Kin ja kpata my baby tell me
What have you done, what have you
Done, what have you done, oga ju gan oleju gan

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Read and sing along to 'Sundress' lyrics by Kel P.

RELATED: Read 'Tropicana Baby' Lyrics by Kel P

Kel P - Sundress Lyrics

Say she nah no man
Say she
Say she nah fi cheat
And she
Say she want fi meet
Mami
Pull up

Make sure you tell me when you coming
The love I get I can’t explain it
I like it when you call me bully
That’s why I brag 'cause you fucking with me
The sun is down the storm is coming
All I want is you in my corner
You in my corner girl
Say you’re my African baby oh
Sexy baby oh kpai Kpai Kpai

Only just us two my lady
Let me work your body girl
The way you move in the sundress
Girl you so priceless
Two my lady
Let me work your body girl
The way you move in the sundress
Girl you so priceless yeah

Kilamity whine omo gimme likkle whine whine
Me I no go mind if you hop on this ride ride
Opangandam style I go give you tonight night
Na your body wey dey ta san san
Whine for the corner yeah
My baby grind fi dondada
All of my mind and my soul in this
No confusing this
Make we nack till the sunrise
Woh woh woh
I remember when we started talking
Be like say the way you come dey drag me in
You can rock this diamonds and it’s cool like breeze
Gotta admit girl you had me stalking yeah
Ileke bam bam
Make we dey jam jam
You make me calm down
The way you whine am
If you be ganja
Girl I go drag am
Oh am addicted

Only just us two my lady
Let me work your body girl
The way you move in the sundress
Girl you so priceless
Two my lady
Let me work your body girl
The way you move in the sundress
Girl you so priceless yeah

Ileke bam bam
Make we dey jam jam
You make me calm down
The way you whine am
If you be ganja
Girl I go drag am
Oh am addicted
Yeah eh
Ileke bam bam
Make we dey jam jam
You make me calm down
The way you whine am
If you be ganja
Girl I go drag am
Oh am addicted

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"Tropicana Baby" is the introductory track on Kel P's Bully Season Vol.1 EP, the lyrics to the song is available below, check it out.

RELATED: Read 'True Love' Lyrics by Kel P

Kel P - Tropicana Baby Lyrics

Robo Skanky oh
Myslim ting lepa shandy oh
This your body no dey rest oh
You for give me make I taste oh
Sumo mi baby ka jo gbadun oh
Make I introduce you to somebody oh
And I thank God I be somebody oh
No come dey look like I no get value oh
Jesu

My Tropicana baby oh
Onje to dun inna my plate oh
'Cause we for drink something
We for smoke something
Inna my place oh
I no go lie you girlie oh
Skelele you for Dey cooperate oh
'Cause we for drink something
We for smoke something
Inna my place oh
Jesu

We go dey fire fire
Inside your Aza I go wire wire
And I got many things wey I wan tell ya
As I dey whisper you dey drop pata
Omogeka lo oh
Fu mi je kin ma jelo
My girl you know you got it all
You got my soul, my heart, my love
You lift me up when am below

Robo Skanky oh
Myslim ting lepa shandy oh
This your body no dey rest oh
You for give me make I taste oh
Sumo mi baby ka jo gbadun oh
Make I introduce you to somebody oh
And I thank God I be somebody oh
No come dey look like I no get value oh
Jesu

My Tropicana baby oh
Onje to dun inna my plate oh
'Cause we for drink something
We for smoke something
Inna my place oh
I no go lie you girlie oh
Skelele you for dey cooperate oh
'Cause we for drink something
We for smoke something
Inna my place oh
Jesu

Girl you know I don’t mind settling
Don’t mind settling
Oh why? I fell in love with the Coco
Don’t mind settling
Don’t mind settling
Oh why? I fell in love with the Coco
Fu mi je kin ma jelo
My girl you know you got it all
You got my soul, my heart, my love
You lift me up when am below

My Tropicana baby oh
Onje to dun inna my plate oh
'Cause we for drink something
We for smoke something
Inna my place oh
I no go lie you girlie oh
Skelele you for Dey cooperate oh
'Cause we for drink something
We for smoke something
Inna my place oh
Jesu

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Read the official lyrics to 'True Love' by Kel P and sing along. True Love serves as the fourth track on Kel P's new EP, Bully Season Vol.1.

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Kel P - True Love Lyrics

All of my money I go spend am on you my boo boo boo
Only you my boo boo boo
The love way I feel na true true true
Amarachuckwu no fit reach your type o my boo boo boo
I say even for club we go order 50 azul zu zu
For only you my boo boo boo
Shon gbo

Girl you know I got you proper
Make you no dey shake
Mo love eh dada hmm
Make I drink you like custard
Sho mo kpe this loving wo mi Lara
Girl you know I got you proper
Make you no dey shake
Mo love eh dada hmm
Make I drink you like custard
Sho mo kpe this loving wo mi Lara

I hope that you with me
No be say I wan dey wash you Baebey
You will never see a guy like me ehnn
No do yanga yanga for me ehnn
I can’t help this feeling
Boshen se mi omo ma jigbe
Mo mu Kai Kai I no fit to behave
Omo yi omo komo omo yi omo komo
Yenko ye ehnn
Make I no lie girl your body oh

Give me likkle whine make I tumble oh (Da mo)
Omoge you for soji oh
Make you no go leave me for konji oh (Da mo)
Be like say you no sabi oh
I go dungbudungbu for your body oh (Da mo)
(Vibes)

All of my money I go spend am on you my boo boo boo
Only you my boo boo boo
The love wey I feel na true true true
Amarachuckwu no fit reach your type o my boo boo boo
I say even for club we go order 50 azul zu zu
For only you my boo boo boo
Shon gbo

Girl you know I got you proper
Make you no dey shake
Mo love eh dada hmm
Make I drink you like custard
Sho mo kpe this loving wo mi Lara
Girl you know I got you proper
Make you no dey shake
Mo love eh dada hmm
Make I drink you like custard
Sho mo kpe this loving wo mi Lara

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Read "Blood, Sweat & Tears" lyrics by Dreamville, Bas, Black Sherif featuring Kel P. Blood, Sweat & Tears is a soundtrack off the CREED III movie.

Dreamville, Bas, Black Sherif & Kel P - Blood, Sweat & Tears Lyrics

Verse 1: Bas
I've been waiting all my life, I've been spending all my nights
Contemplating all my trails, oh my God, this not overnight
I've been giving all my soul, I've been chasing all my goals
Dedication all I know, that's how hard I go

Pre-Chorus: Bas & Black Sherif
Blood sweat and my tears, no, I will not surrender
If you take my lead then we can fly together
Heaven never seem to reach, it's now or never
We got what we need, but we don't got forever (Mm-mm)

Chorus
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life

Verse 2: Kel-P
Move back, couldn't stop me some day
...

Pre-Chorus: Bas & Black Sherif
Blood sweat and my tears, no, I will not surrender
If you take my lead then we can fly together
Heaven never seem to reach, it's now or never
We got what we need, but we don't got forever (Mm-mm)

Chorus
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life

Bridge: Black Sherif
Way, way-ayy, way, yeah
Away, way, away, away

Verse 3: Black Sherif
We know what we doing
We do see how you moving
I know they try to beat me
I've been living like a movie
One of them tried to stop me
Oh, you see how I'm moving
Look him in his eyes a fose
Be Seminoma Sama Sobe

Chorus
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life
Oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh, oh, oh, oh-way-oh
I've been waiting all my life

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The lyrics to 'One More Night' by Kel P can be found below. One More Night is part of the body of work on Kel P's debut EP, Bully Season Vol.1.

PLAY & LISTEN TO: One More Night by Kel P

Kel P - One More Night Lyrics

Intro
It's KEL-P Vibes

Pre-Chorus
Baby girl, eh
You got me caught right from beginning
Bounce that booty
Down gbigiddim
Whine your waist come dance fi di beat
In the middle of the night I go put in the heat
Wo Wo Baby Sumo Biyebi
Ten liter I go put Am beneath
Omo as time Dey go
Make we Kangbiebi
Sho ma bere fumi

Chorus
How about we do this one more night
And that's the reason I can't get you out my head
How about we do this one more night
Sho ma bere fumi
How about we do this one more night
And that's the reason I can't get you off my bed
How about we do this one more night
Sho ma bere fumi

Verse
Big Skanking (Sheesh)
One timing quite frankly
Make me count my blessings (Boop)
I like it, when you ride it (Weh, weh)
Say something when you come beside me
Oh, damn we drunk
Sip a likkle thing while you buss and whine
Girl, I like your figure
You a peng ting, me like your skin tone

Pre-Chorus
Baby girl, eh
You got me caught right from beginning
Bounce that booty
Down gbigiddim
Whine your waist come dance fi di beat
In the middle of the night I go put in the heat
Wo Wo Baby Sumo Biyebi
Ten liter I go put Am beneath
Omo as time Dey go
Make we Kangbiebi
Sho ma bere fumi

Chorus
How about we do this one more night
And that's the reason I can't get you out my head
How about we do this one more night
Sho ma bere fumi
How about we do this one more night
And that's the reason I can't get you off my bed
How about we do this one more night
Sho ma bere fumi

Outro
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Yeah-eh, eh, yeah
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Yeah-eh, eh, yeah
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Yeah-eh, eh, yeah
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Yeah-eh, eh, yeah
You got me caught right from beginning
Whine your waist come dance fi di beat
In the middle of the night I go put in the heat
Wo Wo
Omo as time Dey go
Make we Kangbiebi
Sho ma bere fumi

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Record producer cum singer-songwriter, Kel-P has finally released his long-awaited project, an EP dubbed 'Bully Season Vol. 1'. The EP is a mellifluous solo run over 5 beautiful tracks. As regards production credit, Krizbeatz, Lotosh, KDAGREAT, London, and Northboi were all involved.

Listen to Bully Season Vol. 1 here.

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Kel P is the latest producer to join this league. The skilled beatsmith who is popular for producing bangers like Burna Boy's 'On The Low', 'Gbona', 'Killin' Dem', 'Dangote', Wizkid's 'Ghetto Love', Phyno's 'God's Willing' and more, has decided to showcase his vocal abilities as he releases a new single titled 'One More Night'.

One More Night is produced by rising beatmaker, Lotosh.

Listen to One More Night here.

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Nigerian record producer, singer and songwriter Udoma Peter Kelvin Amba, popularly known by his stage name Kel P took to his social media platform to share a video of him in the studio with the wunderkind Rema.

Kel P uploaded on his Instagram story following his earlier post of him in the studio with Grammy award-winning artist Wizkid and international act Ty Dolla Sign.

Kel P seems to have a mega project on the way that fans can not help but get excited about because the superstar is often known to produce nothing but classics.

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Grammy award-winning singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, looks to be having a new project on the way as we spotted the talented singer in the studio with American rapper Ty Dolla Sign and super-producer Kel P.

Following the release of the music video to the hit song 'True Love,' a studio session with Darkovibes and also an early announcement in 2022 of a new album from the starboy, fans are super excited about what is coming from Wizkid in terms of music in the year 2022.

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“My actual journey into music started as a producer. I just really fell in love with the music. I would come up with melodies and I had a friend of mine that would help me do the drums. I then met my partner, Kayode. I was a producer, he was a rapper, and that was how Aristokrat the label really started”- Peedi Picasso

In 2013, when Nigerian clubs were slamming pulsating Afrobeats bangers that thrived off electric basslines and loose lyrics,  the Peedi-Picasso-led Aristokrat records introduced an unknown Burna Boy to a teeming Lagos audience with the laid-back summer anthem, Like to Party.

“We didn’t think it was going to blow. We were like let’s just do something new and fresh, something that will stand out.” Peedi says of Burna Boy’s break-out single when I meet him at the Aristokrat headquarters in the plush neighbourhood of Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. 

Before Peedi was smoothening the soundscape and altering the BPM of Nigerian pop, he was a dreamy-eyed bespectacled teenager, born Piriye Isokari, and raised in the oil-rich South-South city of Port-Harcourt to affluent parents.  Despite his weighty financial background, Piriye attended public school in Port-Harcourt and it was the rough edges of life in Port-Harcourt that birthed Aristokrat when Piriye was in his early teenage years. 

“Port-Harcourt is violent, and big on gang life.  In Port-Harcourt, the violence went down even to secondary schools.” Peedi says matter-of-factly, sporting a smooth brown kaftan “I wanted to create parties where people could just hang out because fights were always breaking out at parties. I had a cousin in Unilag who told me Unilag had clubs, so I created a club and named it, Aristokrat”

Soon after secondary school, Piriye flew out to Oklahoma, America for his university education. There, he shuffled different majors; Electrical Engineering, Information Science,  Economics and Sports & Entertainment Law. In Oklahoma, Piriye became Peedi Picasso and he met Kayode, his partner at Aristokrat.

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Peedi Picasso of Aristokrat Records

“My actual journey into music started as a producer. I just really fell in love with the music. I would come up with melodies and I had a friend of mine that would help me do the drums. I then met my partner, Kayode. I was a producer, he was a rapper, and that was how Aristokrat the label really started” 

Although their formative union did not bring mainstream musical success, Peedi and Kayode got nominated for Best Diasporan single at the 2007 NEA Awards. While abroad, Peedi stayed in touch with the local music scene in Nigeria, facebooking Afrobeats forerunners; Audu Maikori and Obi Asika.

“In 2009, I decided to move back, to do five years in Nigeria and go back to do my law school because I left just before my LSATs, I moved to Abuja, and I worked with my dad for a while. In 2010, I moved to Port-Harcourt, and when I felt like I was settled down, like I knew where the next check was coming from, I decided it was time to do music”

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On his 25th birthday in Port-Harcourt, a few months after resettling in the riverine city, Peedi got a birthday gift that would change the trajectory of his life. On 31st of October 2010, Jay B from Ijaw Boys Entertainment introduced Peedi Picasso to an aspiring musician named Shorty Gunt - who would later become the Grammy award-winning Burna Boy.

The Making Of Burna Boy

After the initial introduction by Jay B, and further egging on by a mutual family friend, Peedi scheduled a meeting with Shorty Gunt- who also had just relocated to Port-Harcourt from the United Kingdom -  at the Ijaw Boys studio.

“He had a British accent. I called him and he was like I've been waiting for you to call. When I met him, he looked like a star, and the music sounded amazing.” Peedi says reminiscently.

Instantly, Peedi offered to sign him but there was a blockade, Shorty’s mother - Bose Ogulu - who doubled as his manager needed to veto the deal. After trying and failing to meet his mother that night, Peedi met the Ogulu matriarch days later but there was a lot of interest in the talented nineteen-year-old.  “At that time, Timaya was looking to sign him. Terry G was looking to sign him, and his mom was speaking to a couple labels in Lagos. I think I was telling her that ‘All these people, they’re great and they may have more than me but the thing about me versus them is this guy will be my first artist, if he fails, I fail. His failure is my failure, his success is my success”

Soon after the initial meeting in late October, Aristokrat kicked off operations earnestly. And just before the release of his first single, Freedom, on Notjustok in December 2010, Shorty Gunt changed his name to a name that now reverberates around arenas around the world - Burna Boy. January 2011 marked the release of his critically acclaimed single, Abeg Abeg Abeg, and in February, the RnB flatlined single, Sweetest Girl was released. By April, Burna Boy’s first tape, a meld of reggae and Afro-bashment, Burn Notice, was out in stores.

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“Artists would come down from Lagos and look to collaborate with Burna. I remember Davido came for a show in PortHarcourt at Play Nightclub. That night, the club was hosting Davido and Burna Boy. Our studio was down the street, and that day,  they recorded a song called Trumpet. That led to Davido inviting us to Lagos for his Damiduro video shoot”

Enticed by Lagos' spirited lifestyle, Burna Boy was keen to move to Lagos but Aristokrat was not ready. Peedi besought his Lagos-bred partner, Kayode to move back to Lagos from the United States to ease the transition process. In February, Kayode moved back to Lagos and for what would be their final gambit in PortHarcourt before relocating to Lagos, Aristokrat hosted a concert tagged 'Burna Live' in April 2012. The concert was mildly successful “There was a robbery at the road before the concert, people that were really dedicated braved it. This was a thing in PortHarcourt, they would block the road and rob cars when they know there’s a major event in the area.”

In May 2012, Aristokrat and their lead artist, Burna Boy, moved to Lagos and kickstarted a musical journey that would expand across multiple countries, impressive festival lineups, countless awards, and a Grammy win. 

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Burna Boy did however return to Port-Harcourt in December of that year but only to rake all the awards at Port-Harcourt’s most prestigious award show, Odudu Awards.

The Aristokrat Dynasty

In May 2012 when Aristokrat tried to wiggle their way into the heart of the Lagos music scene; Mavin Records had just launched, Timaya’s Bum Bum was all over radio airwaves, and the clubs were littered with peak euphoria of Afrobeats new offshoot - the Pon pon sound. 

“We had a song, Touch Your Toes, that appealed to the market. Bigtime at Rhythm FM was already playing Touch Your Toes.” Peedi rallied me through Aristokrat’s moment of reckoning. “We were like let’s just do something new and fresh, something that will stand out, so we put out Like To Party. The song was recorded in December 2011. We said we'll get back to Touch Your Toes after Like to Party but we never did.”

Following the success of Like to Party, Burna Boy followed up with a slew of widely accepted singles that skyrocketed his career, and platformed him as one of the most exciting next-gen Afrobeats artists at the time. Burna’s astronomical rise transitively put Aristokrat on the map, and beamed the first attempt of the Aristokrat dynasty with artists such as Ozone, Mojeed, Pucado and Karma being added to the roster.

“We discovered Ozone during the time of Burn Identity in Port Harcourt.  He was friends with Leriq. Mojeed was from a New York-based website that used to do barbershop battles. I met Pucado the same day I met Leriq. He was simply a hustler that had such an infectious personality. He was Burna’s hype man in Port Harcourt off his personality at some point. Karma, we discovered from Project Fame.”

Although Karma and Pucado never cracked widespread recognition, Ozone and Mojeed received critical acclaim for their respective projects; Superiority Complex and Westernized West African. Afterward, their careers seemingly petered away 

“The music was never a problem, the business was the problem. The industry was the problem. For the younger artists, when they came out, Aristokrat was more visible. People were not as patient with them” Peedi explained, his rimmed glasses resting evenly on his nose. 

In 2013, off a venture capitalist investment of an initial half a million dollars, Aristokrat merged with 2Baba-led Hypertek Digital to form a unilateral music label - 960 Music Group. Peedi was brought in to head operations at 960 Music Group. That merger birthed Leriq’s hallmark single, Comment Tu T’appelle, which featured Burna Boy, Dammy Krane, Mojeed and Ozone.

In 2014, while Burna Boy’s Aristokrat contract wound up, local media reported that the relationship had gone sour. “No bad blood, there were moments when there was tension but it was just the internet”.  Just before Peedi spoke further, he was interrupted by a co-worker who reminded him of an impending meeting, he dismissed it and opted to continue with the interview  “Burna was done by a team of four people. Eni, the lady that just came in, myself, Kayode, Hutch.” Peedi acknowledged proudly. After Burna exited Aristokrat, the label focused its resources on their other talents and weaned off Burna’s extensive revenue-generating potential, Aristokrat diversified into a services company, and ultimately evolved into a creative agency. 

However far away Aristokrat strayed into other business ventures, music was at the heart of Aristokrat. In 2016, Aristokrat collaborated with Burna Boy on a joint venture agreement to create the enamouring Redemption EP, which saw long-time allies Leriq and Burna Boy reunite after some time apart, and spawned off the career-stimulating single, Pree Me. The success of the Redemption EP spurred Aristokrat to collaborate with Afrobeats forebear, Wande Coal, for smash singles, Iskaba and Ballers, and an eventual joint venture agreement was agreed upon but the Leriq-owned single, Wishlist, was the only fruit of that association. 

“For us to get back into the music business, what we needed was a partnership. Although we were making money, my partners were not too happy that we were not visible in the label space.” 

Aristokrat’s label resurgence would come in the form of the signing of pop artist Ceeza Milli, famed for his work on Starboy’s worldwide smash hit, Soco.  Cameroonian singer, T’neeya, was added to the roster shortly after. After witnessing firsthand the process of Burna Boy signing to Atlantic via a JV agreement with Bad Habits, Peedi Picasso's next mission for Aristokrat was set; find a partner that could scale the company’s local footprint into global dominance. 

Burna Boy’s record deal with Atlantic shaped the success of his culture-defining 2019 album, African Giant, and his Grammy-winning 2020 follow-up, Twice As Tall.

 

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Burna & Ceeza Milli scandal 

 In April 2020, three months after Burna’s Boy Coachella-fuelled album, African Giant, was passed over by the Grammys in the Best World Album Category, Ceeza Milli claimed to have written the eclectic smash hit, On The Low.  Burna Boy refuted the claims and even went as far as threatening Ceeza Milli on social media before retracting his statements with an unreserved apology.

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“Then, when we were working on African Giant, it was just supposed to be singles for this market. We were coming off the back of Ye, so the pressure was a lot. I was putting production camps together, the first one was with GMK and Odunsi but the records they were making were more alte-ish.” On The Low is arguably Burna Boy’s most successful song. The song has drawn over half a billion streams across streaming platforms and is certified Gold in France 

 

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“Some producers are just beatmakers, and some producers contribute during sessions. Ceeza engineers. He would bring producers and he would be on the board, he was the one recording Burna. During the time he was there, he Ceeza brought Kel P in.” Ceeza was motivated to engineer sessions in return for songs with Burna Boy for his album “At the first session, we already had the songs for Ceeza that Burna took and put Davido on it. It was meant to be Burna, Ceeza and Davido on the song” Plans for the release of the songs were shelved after the public spat between Ceeza Milli and Burna Boy “Burna was still trying to get Ceeza to engineer a session, I linked them, Burna then moved from Ceeza to Kel P because Kel P was a producer that contributed during sessions.  I asked Kel P if Ceeza wrote on the song, he said Ceeza didn’t write on it. I was not there, and Burna said no as well.” 

Peedi Picasso and Universal Music France

A month after the Ceeza-Burna songwriting scandal, Aristokrat’s desired partnership came in the form of an agreement with Universal Music France. “I am very proud that Aristokrat Group has chosen Universal Music France as its strategic partner to reach a global audience ”Olivier Nusse, CEO, Universal Music France, said, in a statement about the agreement

Aristokrat Group boasts a bevy of talents signed under different agreements. 

Producers Kel P, TMXO, Sazzy, Steve Jazz, and mixing & mastering engineer,  Focus Ramone have signed publishing deals. Singer, Seyi Shay, is signed to a management and publishing deal. Jujuboy Star, initially signed to a management deal, and Lemonade star, Ria Sean, are both signed to record deals. 

“We are working on a compilation project called Sound Of The New Africa. Kel P has two projects, like a producer and artist collaboration; the first will be with Wande Coal and the second with Yxng Bane.” Peedi starts about further 2021 plans before adding “We are looking to drop a Jujuboy project this year as well as something for Ria Sean.”

With his far-reaching business acumen established with Aristokrat records and risk-taking tendencies, I wondered what Peedi Picasso would desire his legacy to be. 

“I built a structure that worked. I built a sustainable structure. We need institutions, artists are just ambassadors of the culture.”  Peedi cited how labels such as DeathRow, Def Jam offered longevity to hip-hop culture and how his major goal is building an adaptable blueprint for Afrobeats success “Artists are not the ones responsible for whether the culture is sustained. Institutions are. I want to be one of those or build one of those.”

“Where do you think Afrobeats will be in five years?” I stride further with my closing questions.

“In five years, Nigerian culture will be as consumable as American pop culture. This is just the beginning of the wave.” Peedi says evenly with a glimmer of hope “In 2017, I remember a conversation I was privy to with the execs at Atlantic. They said what they were doing was a cultural signing. They had noticed a cultural trend that would take about six years to settle in. And Burna, Davido, and Wizkid will be the poster boys of that.”

Peedi is an unassuming maverick with visions of intercontinental domination. With Burna Boy’s ascent, Peedi Picasso has seen firsthand global success, now he is aiming for collective domination as Aristokrat raises a new generation of upstarting talents. 

 “What’s the first word that comes to your mind when you hear Aristokrat?” I ask Peedi my final question

“Global”.

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1. Most Popular Nigerian Music Producer Tags; Sarz

Music producer Sarz, "Riddim!"

“Riddim!” is the call that goes off whenever a Sarz record goes off. The sounds of the music producer is characterised by dark and heady drums done in an underlying tempo that is bound to get you on your feet, or obsessed with the record. Born Osabuohien Osaretin, he has worked with several top artistes such as Wizkid. He’s also helped Niniola to define her afrohouse style and put out one of the best bodies of work with afrosoul singer, Wurld on their joint EP, I Like Girls with Trobul. 

ALSO READ: Sarz Lists Songs He Produced That Should Have Blown

The music producer sits on a legacy of sound that goes way back from 2012 where he bagged two awards as Producer of the Year. 

2. Rexxie

Music producer Rexxie, 'Yo Rexxie pon this one!"

“Yo Rexxie pon this one!” is a tag that has in a seemingly short while become a household name and has become the herald of a good time as it has been so introduced to us by Rexxie who makes eclectic-so street-hop inspired beats.

Real name Eze Chsom Faith, the music producer is a key ingredient to the zanku and street hop scene as his sounds have served to give rhythm to some of our favourite songs from the genre. Rexxie has worked with top acts such as Burna Boy, Naira Marley and Zlatan and in 2020 delivered the smash hit KPK with Mohbad. At the end of the year, he was named the African Producer of the Year at the Soundcity MVP Awards. 

3. P. Priime

P Priime, "P Prime!"

The call ‘P Prime!’ may be a well-known tag to Nigerian music lovers but not many know that this party-starting music producer is one of the youngest in the game. Aged 19 and born Peace Emmanuel, P.Priime has an impressive catalogue of hits from Cuppy’s Gelato, Fireboy DML’s Like I Do to Peruzzi’s Southy Love.

4. Most Popular Nigerian Music Producer Tags; Pheelz

Pheelz, "Riddimahcoolayo"

Once upon a time, Pheelz used to introduce his production input with a tag that went “Pheelz Mr Producer!” But in recent times, that has been switched for “Riddimahcoolayo" and not "Rhythm and Cool and Young," a popular misquote which the producer himself had to correct.

Phillip Kayode Moses or Pheelz has built a reputation for himself as the OG producer who has been instrumental to the rise of YBNL. He is responsible for classic hits from the record label such as 2014 Olamide's 2013 banger, Durosoke to hits in recent times such as Fireboy DML's Scatter.

ALSO READ: Vector, M.I Abaga &Pheelz unlock the video for "Crown of Clay"

Pheelz’s work in the industry was recently recognised on the Headies platform where he won the award of Music Producer of the Year in 2020. 

5. Kel P

Kel P, "It's Kel P vibes"

“It's Kel P vibesss” is one producer tag that identifies and sets aside the refreshing sound creations of Kel P or Da Bully as he refers to himself. 

Born Udoma Peter Kelvin, Kel P is a highly accomplished music producer with two Grammy nominations for his work on Burna Boy's African Giant and Skip Marley's Higher Place EP. He also co-produced the powerful Made in Lagos collaboration, Ginger which features Grammy-winning acts, Wizkid and Burna Boy. 

ALSO READ: Wizkid Is Cooking Something Fresh With Kel P | Watch

6. Telz

Telz the "funkula"

The Nigerian music community once shared a joke over Telz’s ‘Funkula’ tag on Twitter when some people wrote it out as ‘Born killer’ and even ‘Porn Killer.’ Eventually, Telz or Odunayo Alli himself had to step in to correct this. 

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A young producer whose rise to the limelight was seemingly meteoric, Telz has a Grammy to his name thanks to the work he did on Burna Boy's Grammy-awarded album, Twice as Tall. 

7. Masterkraft

Masterkraft, "Master!"

His songs are tagged with an energetic call of “Master!” which establishes his music production skills. His single, with Bella Shmurda and Zlatan, Hallelu, which is one of three Ampiano-influenced star-studded records he’s made in recent times, is a classic example. Born Sunday Nweke, the music producer was named Producer of the Year in 2015 and 2016 by City People Award and Nigeria Entertainment Awards respectively. 

8. Most Popular Nigerian Music Producer Tags; Spax

Spax, "If it's Spax then it's gotta be a right one"

“If it’s Spax then it’s gotta be a right one” is an assuring line on songs produced by Spax and is a tag that is yet to be proved wrong. Spax or Olufemi Samuel is the man behind the tag on songs that bear some of the cleanest and uncluttered sound productions. His works most times feature a pleasant blend of trumpets and he has created singles like Oxlade’s DKT, Tems’ Damages, Adekunle Gold’s My Ex, and many other classic hits. 

9. Cracker Mallo

Cracker Mallo "cracker cracker cracker!"

His tag goes “Cracker Cracker Cracker!” and is an indication of the bangers he creates. Born Ayodeji Olowu, the music producer started to gain recognition following his work on Fireboy DML’s debut album Laughter, Tear and Goosebumps, most especially Jealous. Cracker Mallo also has production credits on other songs such as Olamide’s Pawon, Wonma and more with other leading artistes such as Tiwa Savage and Mayorkun. 

The producer has also ventured into recording music with his debut EP, A Friendly Introduction to Saund which has standout single, Wickedest Whyne with Fireboy DML. 

10. Niphkeys

Niphkeys, "Niphkeys"

It’s a woman’s voice that renders the tag “Niphkeys,” a name gradually making waves as a tastemaker in the thriving street-hop scene.  Niphkeys is the producer behind hits like Zinoleesky’s Kilofeshe and Naira Marley’s Koleyewon. He also shows his versatile skills with his production work on DJ Jimmy Jatt's Buju and 2Baba featured Worry Me. 

11. GMK

GMK, "GMK 'bout to make that dough"

His tag goes "GMK 'bout to make that dough" a sentence which comes to play at the end of works he's produced and serves to thrill his fans who have come to enjoy and discern his smooth finishing work.

Born Quudus King, GMK is an earworm music producer and audio engineer who operates within the Monster Boys collective which has Santi and Odunsi as frontliners. And as a result is an important player in the budding alte subgenre.

ALSO READ: From Odunsi to Tay Iwar, Kimani Moore is the Alte Talent Manager Extraordinaire to Watch

The producer's name made multiple appearances on the credits list of Santi's Mandy and the Jungle album and also got acknowledged by the Grammy's for his work on Burna Boy's Grammy-nominated African Giant.

12. Most Popular Nigerian Music Producer Tags, Ozedikus

Ozedikus, "Ozedikus Nwane"

Ozedikus's tag goes "Ozedikus nwanne!" and has become synonymous with Rema's "another banger" declaration. Truly Igbinoba Osaze which is the producer's birth name has created several bangers and bears credit for Amapiano-focused Rema single, Woman. This single was one of the first Nigerian songs to delve into the South-African sound and opened up the floodgates of experimentation.

Ozedikus also produced Teni's Moslado as well as the remix of Ladipoe's hit, Lemme Know among other songs.

Who's your favourite Nigerian music producer in recent times and do you also have a favourite where Nigerian music producer tags are concerned? Share all about it in the comment's section.

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