| Starboy Entertainment | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Wizkid |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | Starboy Entertainment Worldwide |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Location | Lagos State |
Starboy Records, also known as Starboy Entertainment, is a independent record label founded by Nigeria recording artist Wizkid in 2013, it also serves as the flagship of StarBoy Worldwide. Its services include music recording, distribution, and music publishing.[1][2][3] The label currently houses artists like Wizkid, and DJ Tunez It also houses producer Legendury Beatz . Artists formerly signed, include Maleek Berry, L.A.X , Efya, R2Bees, Mr Eazi , and Terri.[4][5]
History[edit]
On 05 March 2013, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (Wizkid) founded Starboy Entertainment, it was established following Wizkid's departure from, Empire Mates Entertainment a record label founded by Banky W and Tunde Demuren [6], In 2013, it began to operate under the name Starboy Music. the first album released by the label was Wizkid's sophomore 'Ayo'.[7]
In 2013 after the launch of the label, Wizkid revealed that he planned on signing new acts to the label. He signed Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz to the label in 2013.[8]
In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X as the first recording artist to his label, Starboy, In 2016, DJ Tunez, Efya, R2Bees, and Mr Eazi [9]were all signed to Starboy Music.[10][11] February 2018 the label also welcomed Terri to Starboy Entertainment.[12]
Departures[edit]
Terri[edit]
Terri's departure became known after his deal with Starboy Entertainment ended in April 2022. Throughout his tenure with the label, he released and promoted various singles, including: "Bia ","Ojoro" and Soco With Wizkid, Spotless, and Ceeza Milli, [13][14][15]
Roster[edit]
Current acts[edit]
| Act | Year signed |
Releases under the label |
|---|---|---|
| Wizkid | Founder | |
| DJ Tunez | 2016 [16] |
Former acts[edit]
| Act | Year signed |
Year left |
Releases under the label |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.A.X | 2013 | ||
| Maleek Berry | 2013 | ||
| Legendury Beatz | 2013 | ||
| R2Bees | 2013[17] | ||
| Efya | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Mr Eaz | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Terri | 2018 | 2022 | 1 |
References[edit]
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- ^ Thabit, Khadijah (8 October 2022). "Wizkid record label 2022: Members and interesting details". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Top 5 Record Labels In Nigeria". 26 September 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Mgbolu, Charles (5 March 2013). "Wizkid floats new label, 'Starboy music'".
- ^ "Wizkid Starboy Records Having It Tough". newsghana.com.gh. 3 November 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "It'z showtime: Wizkid unveils Starboy record label artistes (LOOK) » YNaija". YNaija. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Wizkid Signs Ghanaian Stars R2bees, Efya And Mr Eazi To His Starboy Worldwide Label - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (8 May 2016). "Boss Moves! Wizkid Announces Ghanaian Stars Efya, R2Bees & Mr Eazi on his Record Label Starboy Worldwide". BellaNaija. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ jonathan (23 February 2018). "Here's every musician that have ever been 'signed' by Starboy". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (9 May 2020). "Meet Terri, the 20-year-old Starboy act who makes music for his family [Pulse Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Chiamaka (2 August 2021). "Starboy's 2018 Hit Song, 'Soco' feat. Wizkid & Co. Surpasses 100 Million Views on Youtube". tooXclusive. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Singer Terri leaves Wizkid record label, pens painful notes". www.intelregion.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Courage, Onyema; Alake, Motolani (25 April 2022). "Did Terri exit Wizkid's Starboy Records? [Pulse Exclusive]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ abiola (26 February 2016). "Star boy signs U.S based DJ Tunez to record label". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Part ways with Wizkid's Starboy Records else we will disown you – Fans of R2Bees threaten". ghanaweb. 5 December 2017.