Tag: record label
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Rapper, Offset take ex-boss to court over ownership of solo career
Offset has filed a lawsuit against Quality Control, his previous label, alleging interference with his solo career. Even while the Migos continue to refute rumors of their breakup, one of the group’s members, Offset, has been upfront about his desire to go solo. Offset claimed in court documents that Quality Control ignored a contract that was made in January 2021. Even though he generously invested in his artist rights when negotiating his solo contract, the complaint, which was filed on Tuesday, contends that “Quality Control” isn’t honouring the deal now that he’s produced a new single. Offset further stateed that “Quality Control” made a “hostile” attempt to claim ownership of his brand-new, Baby Keem-produced single “54321.” “Code,” a new song co-written by Offset and Moneybagg, will be released this Friday and the rapper has taken to Twitter to call out his ex-boss saying: “Niggas act like I’m the problem I paid millions to get my rights back. Nigga ... -
‘Cicada Music’: Praiz Launches Own Record Label
Nigerian R&B singer and songwriter Praise Adejo, better known as Praiz, has launched his own record label, ‘Cicada Music’. The 36-year-old award-winning musician took to his ... -
Afropop: Universal Music Group signs Kenya’s Sauti Sol
Universal Music Group (UMG), a global music corporation based in the US, has signed an exclusive recording agreement with Sauti Sol, a Kenyan Afropop band. The ... -
Singer, Dr Sid opens up about Mo’hits break up
By Patricia Uyeh ‘Kabiyesi’ crooner, Dr Sid, born Sydney Esiri, who formed part of the defunct Mo’hits crew that rocked the music scene before now, has ... -
DMW Boss, Davido signs new artiste, Idowest to record label
By Patricia Uyeh DMW boss, Davido Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, has signed ‘Shepeteri’ crooner, Adekunle Idowu aka Idowest to his record label. ... -
Starboy, Wizkid makes moves to restructure record label
By Patricia Uyeh Starboy, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly called by his stage name Wizkid, had made moves to restructure operations within his record label. On Twitter, the ... -
Singer, Wizkid officially signs new artiste, Terri to record label
By Sewe Ishola, International act, Wizkid has announced that new artist Terri has officially signed his contract with his record label, Starboy. Wizkid got to know about Terri last year, ... -
#Tableshaking: Upcoming artiste comes for singer, Runtown, calls him ingrate
By Sewe Ishola, An upcoming artiste, Olabisi Olatunbosun, with the Instagram handle, @bossladybadii_ has decided to join the #tableshaking gang by calling out popular singer, Runtown, ... -
Singer, Banky W turns EME records label to media agency
By Patricia Uyeh, Nigerian R&B singer, Banky W, who co-founded Empire Mates (EME) records label with his good friend, Tunde Demuren, said that they have come ... -
Musician, Solidstar parts ways with record label
By Patricia Uyeh, Singer, Joshua Iniyezo popularly known as Solidstar made a new move this new year as he has parted ways with record label, Achievas ...