we bring you the most performing and influential record labels in Nigeria at the moment.Record labels bring up artist at the limelight,without record label some artist would have end up in the street.below are the list of top record labels in nigeria.find your favorite record label.
1.MAVINS( SUPREME MAVIN DYNASTY)2.YBNL (yahoo boys no laptop)
Owned and manage by the youroba rapper, Olamide. The record label name YBNL could possibly mean different things, but the obvious name that the owner has been associated with is “Yahoo Boy No Laptop”. The record label is fast becoming the most populous and widely accepted Record label in the country due to the amount of trends gained by its signed artiste. The record label is home to top and fast rising stars like Olamide, Chinko Ekun, Zino, Adekunle Gold, BBanks, Young John, Pheelz and Dj Enimoney.YBNL won the "Best Rap Album" and "Album of the Year" awards at the 2013 edition of The Headies.
3.HKN GANG
HKN Gang is undoubtedly one of the leading and rising in the music industry record labels in Nigeria. Co-owned by David Adedeji Adeleke popular know as Davido, the gang have been able to create a very good fusion of Afropop and Lifestyle. The Gang consists of many talent like B-Red, Sina Rambo, Davido, Danagog, King Special and DeeKay.
4.CHOCOLATE CITY
Chocolate City is a Nigerian record label founded in 2005 by lawyer Audu Maikori along with Paul Okeugo and Yahaya Maikori. Generally regarded as one of the biggest and most successful urban record labels in Africa,The record label has rapper MI Abaga as its chairman. Other top artistes in the group include; Ice Prince, Victoria Kimani, Jesse jagz, Milli and Coker. Choc Boyz Nation is one record label that most young Nigerian rappers dream of representing as it hot.Chocolate City was the first Nigerian music company to attain a global music award and recognition by the British Council in 2007 also won International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year (IYMEY) 2007.
5.STAR BOY ENT.
star boy entertainment was put together after wizkid left EME boys. Young Wizkid has really tried to put something together this far. Star Boy Ent. Is actively one of the mainstream labels that keep dropping hit wonders and we wonder how this is always possible? Owned and controlled by Wizkid, this record has over the years produced artistes with very good vocals and applicable lyrical contents. We love Maleek Berry, LAX and Wizkid
6.EMPIRE MATE ENTERTAINMENT.
(stylized as E.M.E) is a Nigerian record label founded by Banky W in 2002.If there is one record that really seems to have that special magic which makes their song feel special, it’s EME. It is managed and owned by Banky W. It was home for the like of wizkid and skales before the parted.Nevertheless, the record label boost of stars like himself (Banky W), Shaydee and Niyola. DJ Xclusive is the label’s official DJ. Producers associated with the label include Masterkraft, Jay Sleek, Cobhams Asuquo, Spellz and Samklef.E.M.E was nominated for Best Record Label of the Year at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards.
7.MADE MEN MUSIC GROUP (M.M.M.G)
Triple M-G as it popular called,was founded in 2014 by duo iyanya mabuka a.k.a iyanya and his manager,ubi franklin.the label is hot up with the likes of Tekno,emma Nyra,selebobo, and baci the label have an album to its name called "the Evolution'the likes of tekno, iyanya and the producer selebobo have brought the label to limelight in recent years.
8.NORTHSIDE INC:(square record)
Manage and owned by (psquare) founded in 2005 Jude Okoye has done so much for this record to survive and the label keeps getting better every day. Record home to the flashiest artistes including the German juice lady Cynthia Morgan, northside inc is arguably one of the best record labels in Nigeria from its inception. Also knowing that it’s owned by the twins brothers of Musical Duo, PSquare, has bought the label its prestige.
9.Five Star Music
Five Star Music is another top ranked record label in Nigeria. It is owned by Nigerian billionaire, Emeka Okonkwo popularly known as E-Money who happened to be the younger brother of ‘Limpopo’ singer Kcee. Five Star music label parades star artists like Kcee, Harrysong, Skiibii and E-Money’s wealth also reflect in their luxurious and flamboyant lifestyle. They are the makers of “Reggae Blues” beats.
10.HYPERTEK
Hypertek came out as a shocking surprise to almost everyone following 2face’s rendition to have a label of his own. Now, there is no doubt that Hypertek remains consistent by pushing out more vocals from their label. Signed to the record label include; Dammy Krane, 2face and others.manage by 2uface idibia.