You must have a large audience before you can really make a living from music, whether as a singer or rapper. Earning as a musician doesn't really end in uploading the music to a blog or other clouds and music uploading services for promotion, it requires getting a lot of fans who cannot wait to hear you release a new hit.
However, they can't be your fans if they have never heard of your existence, so you need to do a lot of promotions. One of the ways of promoting your music as an artist is by getting deals with already popular and established record labels, however it also means sharing your revenues.
That shouldn't be an issue because they'll put you in business and so have to gain too. It is a win-win game and not a charity organization, they help to relay your talent to the world by sponsoring collaborations, pushing your music and sponsoring your videos.
There are many Nigerian record labels looking for artists and we have the contract profiles of the top 10 richest record labels in Nigeria and more. This is not about top gospel record labels in Nigeria alone, but the general music industry including the gospel.
It's true that they don't post vacancies or publicize in newspapers, of course you can imagine the crowd that would flood with so much quack music to get signed in. However, you can contact them to show your interest, that way they'd be sure to filter the music and save themselves a lot of headache.
Although there are many ways to get signed to a record label, for example a former 5 Star artist, Xbusta won a contract while performing on stage at Owerri and Olamide signed the YBNL princess because he noticed her on Instagram, but you might also need to make a move to locate your own grace.
Before going through the list, you should know that many of the record label CEOs are big business gurus and very busy, so you should not give them a link to download your music as they get thousands of them. It's advisable that you send your music in form of CDs to the address given or upload them to SoundCloud so they can play them directly.
Top Nigerian Record Labels That Are Looking For Artists
This is the list of some of the record labels that are currently looking for new artists. Feel free to explore the list and contact as many that fit into your music genre.- 1960 Music Group
The 1960 Music Group accepts new demos and promotional materials from unsigned artistes looking for record deals.Depending on your contract with them, they can represent you while ensuring you get signed to bigger labels.
To contact them, you can send your CD Rio Plaza, Muri Okinola, Victoria Island, Lagos.
- 5IVE Music Label
5IVE Music Label is currently signing pop and rap artistes on mini recording deals. The 5ive Music currently controlled by three of the major Nigerian record companies – Chocolate City Music, Storm Records and NowMuzik and they help promote different genres of music.Send your CD in a mail to 10B Bosun Adekoya Street, Off New Market Road, Oniru,Lagos.
Website: 5iveMusic.com.ng
- 5 Star Music Group
Owned by Emeka Okonkwo, a successful business man, the 5 Star Music Group is one of the biggest in Nigeria. Formerly the home of many great artists like Skiibii and Harrysong who individually parted ways with the label in 2017, it helped them get names in the music industry.However, Kcee a senior brother to the CEO is still a member of the 5 Star Music Group and still releasing hits under the record label.
You can send your CD to 619 Mobolaji Giwa Crescent, Omole Phase 2, Lagos.
- Aquila Records
With Shina Peller as the CEO of the Aquila Records, it's one of the good labels every talented artist would want to be part of. They can push your music career to the top provided you keep your own part of the deal.They've helped numerous artists and entertainers like Beezy, Base One, Que Peller, Slymkeyz, Mallow Reelz, Phantom and Chaplyne in the past.
You can send your CD to 873, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos State.
Website: AquilaRecordsNG.com
- Camp Music
The Camp Music, a brainchild of Cobhams Asuquo; the veteran music producer and instrumentalist is more attracted to RnB and soul artistes.You can send your CD to 26 Salauden Akano Street, Ogudu G.R.A, Ojota, Lagos.
- Capital Hills Records
If you watch Nigerian music videos then you must know Clarence Peters, the veteran video director. He is the owner of the Capital Hills Records and have worked with artists like Chidinma Ekile and Tesh Carter.To contact them, send your CD in a mail to 12b Ladega Str, Omole Phase 1, Ojodu, Lagos.
- Chocolate City Records
With MI Abaga as the president, Chocolate City is a home to great singers like Victoria Kimani, Nosa, Dice Ailes, Jesse Jagz and M.I himself. They are a subsidiary of the Chocolate City Group, run by Audu Maikori, an entertainment lawyer.They promote and sell hip hop artists and are open to signing new ones.
You can send your CD to Plot 102, Johnson Omorire Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Website: ChocolateCityGroup.com
- DB Records
Owned by Dbanj, DB Records is home to top artists such as 2kriss and Kayswitch. They are out to sign new talented musicians too and you can apply.Send your music to: [email protected]
Website: DBanjRecords.com
- Davido Music Worldwide (DMW)
DMW is a sister record label to the HKN Music and was founded by Davido. It is home to Mama crooner, Mayorkun and other successful artists like Dremo, Peruzzi, Idowest and Yonda.Although DMW is based on referral and hand-picking, you can also try them out by can sending your music link to +2347069611153 to contact them.
- E.M.E Records
The Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) is owned by Bankole Wellington,one of the successful artists in Africa and have worked with artists like Niyola and DJ Xclusive.They are good in artiste management and branding and can sign all kinds of talented artists.
To contact them, you can send your CD to 106, Rasheed Baruwa Street, Omole Estate, Ojodu, Lagos.
NOTE: E.M.E Records ha been dissolved and is now a full-fledged media agency that focuses on creative marketing, advertising, PR, brand events/activations and a talent management firm.
- HKN Music
The HKN music gang is run by the Adeleke family and it's home to big artists like Shina Rambo, Orezi and B Red. They normally sign new artists on referral basis or hand-picking themselves, however, there is no harm in trying.Mail your CD to 6A Wole Ariyo Street, Lekki phase 1, Lagos
Website: HKNRecords.com
- Hyperteck Digital Records
The Hyperteck Digital records is a Nigerian record label owned by veteran artist 2face Idibia, after parting ways with Kennis Music. They can help you promote your music massively because of their good relationship with Alaba music marketers.Text a link of your song to 08133115108 (SMS only)
- Livespot Studios
This is a spectacular record label becuase it;s owned and managed by a woman, Mrs Deola Art Alade. You can be linked upto the label and signed, but don't think that by getting a call from Livespot Studios, you'll automatically bevome able to afford the latest Bugatti or Lamborghini.To contact them, you can send your CD in a mail to 17B Fatai Arobieke Street, Lekki, Lagos.
- Made Men Music Group
The Made Men Music also called Triple MG is one of the biggest record labels in Nigeria and have helped some of the best artists get to where they are today. Some of their artists are Tekno, DJ Cublon, Emma Nyra, Selebobo and Inyanya who left the label in 2017 for Mavin Records.The label is owned by Ubi Franklin a young and successful Nigerian business man and philanthropist. Most of their artists are afro pop artistes and that's what makes the label special, so it's up to you to contact them if your music style can fit in.
You can send your CD to [email protected].
- Mavin Records
Mavin Records is the biggest record label in Nigeria and home to many great artists like Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, D Prince, Korode Bello, Dija, DNA Twins, Dr Sid, Johnny Drille and Poe.Following their metamorphosis from Mo hits more than 7 successful artists have been signed to the Mavin Records and they are all doing very well.
You can send your CD to 27a, Akwuzu Street, Off Providence Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
Website: MavinRecords.com
- Now Muzik
Run by Efe Omorogbe, the Now Muzik is more of a promotional and management outfit set up to elevate your career with all necessary tools at their disposal.They have previously worked with successful artists like Reminisce, Olamide, Burna Boy, 2 Face and many others.
You can send your CD to plot 26 Beckley Estate, Abule Egba, Lagos.
Website: NowMuzik.com
- Starboy Music
Every music lover should know about the Starboy Music owned by Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (Wizkid),one of the most successful Nigerian artists in 2018. It is home to many artists like Terri, Legendury Beatz, Efya, Ahmed and many others.The Starboy Musuc management is always on the search for talented artists and you can be a part of the team.
You can send your CD in a mail to: 9C Ayinde Akinwande Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
Website: StarboyMusic.com
- Storm 360 Records
With Obi Asika (Asa Asika elder brother) as the CEO of the Storm 360 Records, the label presents itself as a great avenue for the promotion of songs made by different artists.They have previously worked with the likes of Sasha P, Naeto C, Illbliss, Elajoe, Ikechukwu and Overdose and currently have a friendly atmosphere for rap artistes.
You can send your CD Plot 77, 22b Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
- Tinny Entertainment
Being the home to many successful artists like Ycee Jagaban, DaboTurner, Bella Tinny and Damilare, Entertainment is one one the best record labels for new artists.It has a very good environment for supporting the development of upcoming artists from the start.
You can send your CD to 9 Kunsela Str, Ikate Elegushi, Lagos, Nigeria to contact them.
Website: TinnyEnt.com
- Trybe Records
The Trybe records has been existing since the early 2000s and it's led by eLDee the don. It is one of the most respected Nigerian record labels and have had deals with people like Sarz, Kemistry, Eva Alordia, Freestyle, Kaboom and Sasha P.They accept many music genres and are versatile, however their terms may not be so flexible.
You can send your CD to Plot 17b Adesola Akinnifesi Street, Lekki, Lagos to reach them.
Website: TrybeRecords.com
- X3m Music
With Steve Babaeko as the CEO of X3m, the record label have had contracts with talented artistes like Simi, D'Truce, Sammy and Praiz.The label is loved for their conscious and soulful artistes and you can be part of them if it's your style.You can send your CD to 6a Folusho Alade street, Off Omodara Awuse street, Opebi, Lagos
Website: X3MMusic.com
- YBNL
YBNL means Yahoo Boy No Laptop and it's the home of many popular artists like Viktoh, Davolee, DJ Enimoney, Temmie Ovwasa, and many others including Olamide the CEO.Many successfully artists like Lil Kesh and Adekunle Gold have also had past record deals with the YBNL. Why I personally love this label is that many of it's past artists still sing with the record members, signifying that they had a good term working together.
To join this record label, you need to send your song to [email protected]. The admin of the website will contact you on the next step to take.
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