It is no denying of the fact that Nigeria is one country in Africa and even across the whole world that has given birth to countless record labels.
Nearly all the successful artists in Nigeria has founded their own record label, and even gone as far as signing other artists into the label.
One of the record label that has been so outstanding in this country is Dapper Record label, and in this article we are going to look at the artists who are currently signed to Dapper Record label.
But before we do so, let us first and foremost look at who is the owner of Dapper Record label.
Who is the owner of Dapper Record Label.
Dapper record label is owned by Damilola Akinwunmi who is an experienced entrepreneur who has had a demonstrated history for working in the entertainment industry, precisely the music industry, aside from being skilled in the music industry, he has also made an impact on Television/Film, Marketing, Music Production, Content creation and Talent Management.
His strong passion about Youth Empowerment and driving Socio-Economic development through Entrepreneurship in Africa, is what led him into establishing a record label known as Dapper Digital.
Artists under Dapper record label.
The artists under Dapper record label are Shallipopi, Seyi Vibez, TI Blaze, Balloranking, BhadBoi OML, these 5 artists has made so much impact in the music industry so let us briefly look at their short biography.
Shallipopi.
Shallipopi was born Crown Uzama on April 12, 2000 and he is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. who got signed to Dvpper Music in 2023, and came into limelight with his single “Elon Musk”.
His second studio album was released in 2024 and was titled Shakespopi, and the album was met with continued success as it became Shallipopi’s second chart-topping album. The lead single off the album was titled “ASAP” and it reached number one on the TurnTable Top 100.
Shallipopi started his musical career by making freestyles, on TikTok and other social media platforms, and his breakthrough came with the release of his single “Elon Musk” in 2023.
He is a graduate from Auchi Polytechnic where he bagged a degree in Computer Science in 2023.
Seyi Vibez.
Seyi Vibez was born Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi on12 July 2000), in Ketu, Lagos State, where he spent his early life before moving to Ikorodu in Lagos State, where he grew up. In 2019 Seyi Vibez debuted with his single “Anybody”.
He first gained popularity in 2020 when he released a single titled “Godsent”, and the following year he released his debut studio album No Seyi No Vibez (NSNV). However, his breakthrough in the music industry came with the release of a single titled “Chance (Na Ham) off his second studio album titled Billion Dollar Baby, this shingle was debuted at No. 19 on the UK Afrobeats singles chart and also peaked at number 7 on the TurnTable Top 100 chart.
TI Blaze.
TI Blaze was born Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin on 16 February 1990 and he is a Nigerian singer, and songwriter whois currently signed to Dvpper Music
The journey of his musical career began on 25 February 2022, where he released a 6-track EP titled “The Fresh Prince of Lagos“. The project had a lead track titled “Sometimes”, which had guest appearances from Olamide, Rasaqi NFG, and South African rapper Blxckie.
This single earned him his first chart entry at number three on Nigeria TurnTable Songs chart, and at number sixteen, on TurnTable End of the Year Top 100 of 2022.
Balloranking.
Ballornking was born Balogun Olamilekan, on November 20, 2000, in Surulere of Lagos State, Nigeria.
He began his musical career at a very ender age of 17,and his passion for music saw the light of day during his stint as a graphics designer.
Bhadboi OML
Bhadboi OML was born Akinyinka Kuham Oladimeji, on February 19, 2000, in Mushin, Lagos, but hails from Ogun State.
Bhadboi OML has released a series of outstanding tracks, which includes titles like “Product of Adam,” “Puff and Pass It,” “Tomford,” and “Goodness.” One of his standout collaborations includes a track titled “Memories,” which he featured his label mate Balloranking.
On August 31, 2023, Bhadboi OML dropped his debut EP, titled “Bhadriyun,” the EP consisted of a total of 7 tracks.
