ARTISTE MANAGERS ASSOCIATION IN NIGERIA (AMAN) IS 23 TODAY

Nigeria's premiere body for Artiste managers AMAN (Artiste Managers Association In Nigeria) which has been catering for the welfare of talent managers clocked 23 years today.

NEWS ALERT: ARTISTE MANAGERS ASSOCIATION IN NIGERIA (A.M.A.N) UNVEILS NEW INSIGNIA

Artiste Managers Association in Nigeria (AMAN), has released a new logo as they step up activities to make an imprint in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry. The new insignia christened ‘Springboard to Stardom’ (#S2S) represents the ideals and vision of the new group founded by Mavin Grandpa. 

REEKADO BANKS DEBUT ALBUM LIKELY TO DROP 2016 - DON JAZZY TWEETS

Supreme Mavin Dynasty/Mavin Records Boss Don Jazzy earlier today took to twitter to whisper a possible 2016 release for Reekado Bank’s debut album.

The next rated act also confirmed it by reposting tweets from Don Jazzy on his instagram page. One of the hottest songs of 2016 so far is “Oluwa Ni” by Reekado Banks.

Do you feel the young singer is ready for an album yet? Do share your thoughts.

Reekado Banks album loading..... 2016 🙏🏽🚶🏿

— DON JAZZY (@DONJAZZY) 27 May 2016

Hezpect........ Well 😁😁 #Reeky2016

— DON JAZZY (@DONJAZZY) 27 May 2016

#AlbumWeyGoBurstBrain #Reeky2016 👯💃🏾🔥🙆🏼

— DON JAZZY (@DONJAZZY) 27 May 2016

The ALBUM!!! #SoonCome 😈😈😈

A photo posted by Reekado Banks (@reekadobanks) on May 27, 2016 at 12:30am PDT

SONG PREMIERE: ONE AND ONLY - KOREDE BELLO

SMD Prince Charming and Godwin crooner Korede Bello returns with “One & Only” produced by the usual suspect – Don Jazzy

The owambe-ready number once again shows the versatility of the young singer as he flirts with another genre on this cut.

Sonically this single can be tagged Fujipop.  You can hear the heavy fuji influence on the Don Jazzy laid instrumentals and Korede’s delivery.

FreshLikeMorningDew: ONE AND ONLY – KOREDE BELLO

SONG/VIDEO PREMIERE: KOREDE BELLO - MUNGO PARK (PROD. DON JAZZY)

With ‘Romantic’ still a huge favourite, Godwin crooner and Mavin Records Prince Charming Korede Bello a.k.a The Smile kicks off 2016 with this humour-filled Don Jazzy produced cut entitled “Mungo Park”.

Entertaining visuals directed by Mex with cameo appearances from the usual suspect Don Jazzy and stupendously humorous comedian Seyi Law 

FreshLikeMorningDew: MUNGO PARK - KOREDE BELLO (PROD. DON JAZZY)

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MUSIC PREMIERE: OJORO CANCEL - D'PRINCE FT WIZKID

Mavin Records Gentleman D’Prince who recently released a banging tune ‘Gentleman‘ feat. Davido and Jazzy, with a cool video not too long ago is back with another hit song titled ‘Ojoro Cancel‘ and it features Wizkid this time around. Tune was co-produced by Don Jazzy and Baby Fresh of Mavin Records.

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MAVIN RECORDS SIGNS KOREDE BELLO ON HIS BIRTHDAY AND HE DEBUTS WITH AFRICAN PRINCESS

In addition to the recently signed acts on your favourite record label Mavin Records, Don Jazzy unveils yet another signing "Korede Bello" to the Mavin 2.0 squad

The young soul sensational singer christened "Korede Bello" is ready to take you on a good music spree.  His songs are often times straight from the heart. Often inspired by his environment, sometimes hilarious but with a deeper meaning which documents the struggle of a young African trying to achieve his dreams. The Mass Communication student is a victim of Leap year, thats why today is a special birth day to officially welcome his first single from Mavin Records.

Apart from his euphony prowess, he is best known for his guitar performances and his ability to move any size of crowd. His fast growing female fans call him the ultimate lover boy cos of his soft sweet vocals and also his looks.

Africa, lets welcome Korede Bello as Mavin presents his first official single called "African Princess". A passionate song dedicated to those in love but also celebrates the African woman's awesomeness.

Korede Bello together with Di Ja and Reekado Banks are fully ready to team up the with the resistless Mavin squad.

FreshLikeMorningDew: AFRICAN PRINCESS (prod DON JAZZY) 

VIDEO PREMIERE: GENTLEMAN - D'PRINCE FT DON JAZZY AND DAVIDO

Mavin Record’s Frenzy Maestro, D’Prince is bringing his exceptional brand of smooth, catchy and introspective music to the Nigerian music factory. The song, possibly the first of its kind in the Nigerian music scene, leaves charming wedding sensation into your ear drums. It invites its listeners to love and cherish their relationships. The song has a relatively semi fast-paced beat that is rather inviting with a sound that is not quite oriental but breathes a distinctive modern flavor of the Nigerian wedding setting.

He is gearing up to celebrate a rewarding new year by dropping a classy video titled “Gentleman” featuring HKN award winning act Davido and Mavin Boss The Enigmatic Don Jazzy.

The track which was produced by Africa’s number one producer Don Jazzy, and video directed by prolific video director Clarence Peters with costumes styled by Okunoren Twins, has generated much anticipation on the social media.

The Frenzy is Here.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: BEHIND THE SCENE OF GENTLEMAN VIDEO SHOOT BY D'PRINCE FT DAVIDO AND DON JAZZY

Mavin Records King of Frenzy D’Prince kick starts 2014 with fantastic behind the scene pictures from his highly anticipated cameo for most recent single titled GENTLEMAN which features HKN wonder kid Davido and Africa’s Ace producer The Enigmatic Don Jazzy.

The video is directed by award winning Clarence Peters and splendid outfits by Okunoren Twins.

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MIXTAPE PREMIERE: MTNLOUD IN NAIJA MIX - DJ NEPTUNE

The King Of Mix Tapes and widely respected International Disc Jockey, Eva Blazing DJ Neptune teams up the Biggest Telecom Network provider in Nigeria "MTN" to deliver yet another tantalizing 120 Minutes mix to help us celebrate our Christmas and New Year Holidays.

The #MTNLoudInNaijaMix hosted By #DJNeptune is a blend of hit tracks from MTN Ambassadors KCee, Davido, Iyanya, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Chidinma, Don Jazzy, Praiz and D Prince and it also includes MTN Project Fame Winners Ayo, Ochuko, iMike, Adetoun and Monica not forgetting supporting artist on the 2013 #MTNLoudInNaijaConcert Banky W, Sound Sultan, Waconzy, Dr Sid and Harry Song all in this flawless MIX.

The #MTNLoudInNaijaMix is strictly for Promotional Use and not FOR SALE. Feel free to download on all your device and spread the MTN Yellow love this festive season.

To download full mix: MTN Subscribers in Nigeria text MIX To 700.

Non MTN Subscribers can download the full mix HERE

SPECIAL FEATURE: VOTE THE KICK BY WANDE COAL FT DON JAZZY FOR BEST POP SINGLES AT THE HEADIES 2013

Vote THE KICK by @Wandecoal ft. Don Jazzy as BEST POP SINGLE at THE HEADIES 2013. TEXT: BPS <space> The Kick to 32051 GodBless
— Wande Coal (@wandecoal) December 16, 2013

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SPECIAL FEATURE: Wande Coal’s break-up with Don Jazzy shocked me – D’ Prince

While reacting to Wande Coal and Don Jazzy’s break-up with Mavin Record, Charles Enebeli, also known as D’Prince, in a recent interview with TRIBUNE disclosed that the break up shocked him.

“This development is a shock to all of us because Wande Coal is like our brother. Basically, we will keep the flag flying. No hard feelings and no bad blood. Like I said, we are all brothers. We will definitely find a way to get things sorted out.” he said

See excerpts below:

You are a member of Mavin group. How do you feel about the goings-on in the group?

Mavin is not just my label, it is my family. It is my home and I am happy with it. I am enjoying my contract because I am working with a great set of people who share the same vision with me about my career. So, everybody is working to take the label to an enviable height and I know God is in control of our affairs. From the boss to the least person on the label, we all work together as one big family. We always make sure we produce good music that people will always say good things about. You must have noticed that we know how to do it, that’s why everybody appreciates anything that comes out of that label. What matters in life is how happy you are with what you are doing and who you are working with. For me, I am very happy and satisfied with what I am doing under Mavin records.

Are you happy with the way things are going, considering the fact it was formed after the breakup of Mo’hits?

There is nothing special about it. You heard in the news just like I did. It is one of those things that happen with any successful record label. It is not peculiar to Mavin. Mavin remains stronger than before. Everybody is working and we are moving ahead. That somebody left or that somebody may leave tomorrow, does not mean we should all stand down and look. This is one big happy family; whatever happens, we have to stick together so that we can fashion out the way forward; not to dwell on what happened in the past. That will only take us back.

What does this unfortunate development portend for Mavin as a group?

You know this is like a business and you can’t always foresee what might happen to you or your partner. You won’t even know where your relationship is heading to until it ends one day. But at the end of the day, you just have to give thanks to God for the gift of life because that’s what matters to me. As long as I have my life, I can always find my way through whatever challenge that comes my way. You can’t run away from things like this, but your ability to deal with it is the most important thing. You will agree with me that at the end of the day, you have got only your life to look after. I f you lose it, you are finished. I just thank God for my life, that’s all I can say. T

Will this not affect your relationship with Wande Coal?

I don’t see it that way. Wande is my brother. We see each other at least every other day. I have no problem with Wande. The relationship remains as cordial as before. If you know the kind of relationship that exists between us, I am sure you won’t be saying this. That he decided to leave does not mean it will affect our relationship; it won’t. Break-up or no break-up, you have to be thankful to God for the good life He has blessed you with. Whether we like it or not, we remain one big family. From D’Banj to Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, me, Dr Sid and Tiwa Savage, I want our fans to continue to pray for us. It will mean a lot to the group right now.

Is there any difference between the defunct Mo’hits and the current Mavin group?

When you hear Mavin, you hear Mo’hits because this is something that has been on for a long time. We didn’t just start yesterday. People love us because they know we will give them positive music as we have been churning it out since day one. My last album is barely a year old and you can see how far it has gone. 

SPECIAL FEATURE: "I NEVER SIGNED ANY DEAL WITH MAVIN RECORDS" WANDE COAL SPEAKS OUT

See Me Ri...sign wetin???

Black Diamond Entertainment C.E.O and latest Glo Ambassador Wande Coal never signed a contract with Don Jazzy's Mavin Records, and this is coming straight from the horse's mouth. Watch the Black Diamond Entertainment CEO's interview with VOX Africa straight from the UK as he prepared for the GTCrea8 Concert holding at IndigO2, London tonight.

"Wande Coal is currently in the UK to headline GTBank's GTCrea8 event at the Indigo2 on. He stopped on Vox Africa UK's ''Live at Battersea'' with Adesope and he spoke on his release from Mavin Records and his famous twitter fall out with Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy. 

"I didn't have no contract with Mavin...no beef with Don Jazzy...I'd probably sign Yvonne Nelson"

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VIDEO PREMIERE: EMINANDO - TIWA SAVAGE FT DON JAZZY

Tiwa Savage releases the visuals for one of our favorite singles titled Eminado featuring Ace Producer/CEO Mavin Records Don Jazzy off her debut album Once Upon A Time; as directed by Clarence Peters.

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This is definitely a fun video to watch. Enjoy.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: DON JAZZY'S NIECE FIONA DAZZLES AT JUNIOR X FACTOR THEATRE

Young Fiona who is the little niece to Africa’s Ace producer/music mogul and CEO Mavin Records Don Jazzy is sure on her way to musical stardom with her numerous talented performances taking a trail to musical greatness. 
The young lady recently tuned her swag on when she performed the popular song TURN YOUR SWAG ON by Keri Hilson to the delight of all. Indeed she sparkled at the TLT Concert Hall & Theatre for the JUNIOR X FACTOR THEATRE.

Watch and enjoy Princess Fiona as she turns her swag on.

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NEWS ALERT: MAVIN RECORDS TALENTED DR SID RELEASES SIDUCTION ALBUM ART WORK AND TRACKLIST

Mavin Records proudly presents the artwork and track list for the sophomore album of its multi-talented artist Dr SID. This is coming after his debut monster successful album TURNING POINT which had hit songs like OVER THE MOON, SOMETHING ABOUT YOU, POP SOMETHING, WINCHI WINCHI to name a few.
The title SIDUCTION is a fusion of Dr SID's persona with Seduction to get the definition according to the Love Doctor meaning "the art of charming someone and appealing to their senses through Dr SID's music".

Its boasts of a beautiful combination of Dub-step, Afrobeats, Pop, R&B, Hip-hop, Dancehall, Dance, Trance and Soul all culminating into a fabulous blend of music genre known as "Afro-pop Naija" introduced by the talented Dr SID.

Tracks of particular interest include the motivational “Surulere”, the comical “Chop Ogbono” and the lyrically brilliant “Kilonwa”.

The album also features special guest appearances from Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Emma Nyra, Ice Prince and Alexandra Burke. Production credits include super producer Don Jazzy, BabyFresh and Altims for Mavin Records and BlayzeBeats for Zero Gravity productions.

The album has 17 new tracks and a run-time of 62 Minutes. It will available for pre-order soon and lucky fans can get early digital copies from Dr SID’s Facebook Page (http://bit.ly/siduction)

In true Dr SID fashion, the album takes you on a Journey of pure unadulterated musical pleasure.”

 TRACK LIST

1. SURULERE ft Don Jazzy

2. PRINCESS KATE

3. NWAYI OMA ft Emma Nyra

4. LADY DON DADA (released as single)

5. THE “D”

6. TALENTED (released as single)

7. THE CHICKEN AND THE EGG ft Don Jazzy

8. OYARI ft Tiwa Savage

9. DR LOVER ft Iceprince

10. BABY TORNADO (released as single)

11. KILON WA

12. CHOP OGBONO

13. LOVE MINE (released as single)

14. GET OVER ME

15. LAST BUS STOP

16. SIDUCTION

17. BABY TORNADO REMIX ft Alexandra (released as single)

VIDEO/MUSIC PREMIERE: BABY TORNADO REMIX - DR SID FEATURING ALEXANDRA BURKE

The ever talented Dr Sid is back with the remix to his hit single Baby Tornado featuring the very sexy, 3-time UK chart topper, X-Factor winner and BRIT Award nominated Pop star - Alexandra Burke.

The brand new collaborative remix single for “Baby Tornado” has Dr Sid & Alexandra Burke crooning over the whistle infused Don Jazzy beat. 

Did I tell you it already has a video? Well watch below *winks*

All the Baby Tornadoes… Get your groove on et whine your low waist.

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ALERT: MTN SONGSTAR WITH DON JAZZY - 10 NEED TO KNOW FACTS

Courtesy of MTN, you stand a chance to do so and even win something really big. Upcoming artistes stand a chance to win a Porsche Cayman and a record deal with Don Jazzy all by just singing the karaoke version of their favourite songs and share their creations on social media.

Check out the 10 things you need to know about MTN SongStar with Don Jazzy below…

1. The MTN SongStar Contest is only available to MTN Subscribers.

2. You have to Download and Install MTN SongStar from the MTN NextApp Store to participate.

3. Download tracks from the rich library of karaoke songs pre-installed on the App. Sing to the track, record and share to the MTN YouTube channel within the app.

4. As a contestant, you are to encourage friends and family to view your shared video(s) on the MTN YouTube channel.

5. Shared videos will be selected based on number of views.

6. The competition which started on September 6, 2013 and will end in November 29, 2013. During which there will be a monthly contest in which 10 monthly winners will emerge based on number of views generated. The contestant with the highest number of views in the month will be the overall winner for the month.

7. There will be monthly cut off dates: For the month of September on October 4, 2013, for October on November 1, 2013 and November on November 29, 2013.

8. There will be three finalists from the monthly play and another three selected by a wild card procedure from the general participants will compete for the ultimate prize of the Porsche Cayman and a record deal in a live performance contest.

9. This will be judged based on finesse and musical craftsmanship by the carefully selected panel of judges.

10. For now, the application is only available to smart phones with operating systems; Android OS versions 2.3 and above, Blackberry OS 6, 7, 10 and the Nokia Asha series

NEWS ALERT: MTN SONGSTAR TVC FEATURING DON JAZZY AND SAKA

In Don Jazzy’s voice”…it’s Saka again…”. The much awaited MTN songstar video advertorial for the newly launched musical application by MTN is finally out and yes it is worth the wait. Watch and see for yourselves.

NEWS ALERT: MTN launches Songstar Karaoke music app contest in partnership with Don Jazzy

Over 80 million Nigerian youths are set for excitement and fun on their mobile devices with the launch of the MTN Songstar Karaoke mobile App on Friday, 6th September 2013, at the Golden Plaza, premises of the leading ICT Company -MTN. The app which allows customers on the MTN network to select, listen and sing to a karaoke version of any of their favorite songs, both locally and internationally, from any genre of music, also includes features that enable users to record and share their songs on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

According to the Chief Marketing Officer, MTN, Larry Annetts, “The music app is quite different from any other apps in its category, because it’s interactive, engaging and above all, social.” He added that the app contains various songs from different music genres ranging from Nigerian hip-hop, R & B, Afro hip-hop and many others that meet the desires of the current generation of youths, especially the mobile and trendy.

However, customers with android phones (Vs. 2.3 & above), Blackberry 6, 7, 10 and the Nokia Asha series will be the first beneficiaries of the musical app as the telecommunications giant is already working on incorporating all other smart-phone operating systems. The app is available in the company’s app store: nextapps.mtnonline.com

Furthermore, in accordance with the gradual movement of the globe towards an overwhelming digital generation and MTN’s brand vision of leading her customers’ to a bold new digital world, the company has begun a new vista into the operation of the new digital world. As an industry leader, the company will be launching the mobile app with a Digital Music Contest.

The contest, which begins from now till the end of November promises exciting prizes for participants. The prizes range from a Porsche Cayman, Kia Cerato saloon cars, home theatre karaoke sets, smart phones, a record deal under Nigeria’s popular music producer- Don Jazzy and a lot of other rewards.

Explaining the mechanics of the Digital karaoke Contest, the Digital Marketing Specialist, Arafat Manliki hinted that participants must first download the MTN SongStar app on their mobile devices by visiting the MTN app store, http://nextapps.mtnonline.com/30736 or send songstar to 131. Participants are further expected to select and download any song of their choice from the library of karaoke songs, after which they will sing, record and share on the MTN YouTube channel within the application.

Participants are thereafter expected to encourage friends and family to view their uploads on the MTN YouTube channel as uploads will be picked and rated based on the number of views recorded. The 10 uploads with the highest number of views will be adjudged and selected for monthly prizes. The monthly prizes include a Kia Cerato saloon car, home theatre karaoke sets, smart phones and many other consolation prizes that will serve as incentives for participants.

Interestingly, at the grand finale in December, three participants with the overall highest number of views on YouTube, and another three selected through a wild-card procedure, will compete for the ultimate prize of a Porsche Cayman and a record deal under Don Jazzy. The winner will be selected based on finesse and musical craftsmanship.