Native Records (Nigerian record label)
Nigerian record label
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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.
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| Industry | Music |
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| Genre | Afrobeats, Trap, Hip-hop, Alté |
| Founded | 2022 |
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| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Area served | Africa |
Key people |
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| Owner | The Native Networks |
| Parent | The Native |
History
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]
Artists
Current acts
| Act | Year signed | Releases under the label |
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| Teezee | 2022 | |
| Sholz | ||
| Native Sound System | 1 | |
| Odumodublvck | 1 |
Discography
Studio albums
| Artist | Album/Mixtapes | Details |
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| Native Sound System | Nativeworld[10] |
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| Odumodublvck | EZIOKWU[11] |
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Singles
| Artist | Title | Year | Album | Release date |
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| 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) |
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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"[14] (featuring Sholz, Tar1q, and Somadina) | 2023 | ||
| "Vex"[14] (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) |