YBNL
| YBNL Nation | |
|---|---|
 YBNL official logo | |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Olamide |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | Empire Distribution |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Location | Lagos State |
Yahoo Boy No Laptop Nation, popularly known as YBNL Nation or simply YBNL, is an independent record label founded by Olamide in 2012.[1][2]
In 2020, Billboard Magazine named YBNL as one of "the Gatekeepers" of the Nigerian music industry.[3]
History
[edit]On 19 February 2020, YBNL Nation signed a distribution and publishing deal with Empire Distribution.[4]
Artists
[edit]Current acts
[edit]Former acts
[edit]- Lil Kesh[7]
- Viktoh[8]
- Chinko Ekun[8]
- Adekunle Gold[9]
- Xino[10]
- Davolee
- Lyta[11]
- Picazo Rhap[1]
- Pelepele (deceased)[1]
- Limerick[12]
- West Mixture [1]
- Temmie Ovwasa
Producers
[edit]- B-Banks
- Vinkihill
- P.Prime
- Multibeatz
- Pheelz
- Young Jonn
- Eskeez
Disc Jockey
[edit]Plugger
[edit]Manager
[edit]- Alexander Okeke
Releases
[edit]| Year | Album Title | Album Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | YBNL |
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| 2013 | Baddest Guy Ever Liveth |
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| 2014 | Street OT |
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| 2015 | 2 Kings | |
| Eyan Mayweather |
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| 2016 | Y.A.G.I |
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| Gold |
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| 2017 | Lagos Nawa |
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| 2018 | YBNL Mafia Family |
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| 2019 | Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps |
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| 2020 | 999 (EP) |
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| Apollo |
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| Carpe Diem |
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| 2021 | UY Scuti |
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| 2022 | Ololade Asake |
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| Playboy |
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| Mr. Money with the Vibe |
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| 2023 | Work of Art |
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| Unruly |
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| 2024 | Ikigai / 生き甲斐 (Vol. 1) |
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| Lungu Boy |
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| Adedamola |
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Awards and nominations
[edit] |
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Record Label of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Won | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Samuel Abulude; Obinna Ezealah (19 October 2018). "Nigeria: Record Labels - Olamide and Bragging Rights". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ The Chef (2 September 2015). "How To Make A Hit Song – The Formula; Case Study – YBNL". 360Nobs. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ Cirisano, Tatiana. "The Gatekeepers". Billboard. p. 3. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (19 February 2020). "What does the EMPIRE joint-venture deal mean for Olamide and YBNL? [Opinion]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ Monday, Wisdom (2024-07-11). "Olamide benky Another Young Artist, West mixture To YBNL". west mixture. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
- ^ "Senth Biography And Net Worth, Real Name, Record Label, Age, State, Tribe, Songs, YBNL, Career". 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ^ "Lil Kesh leaves YBNL forms own record label, YAGI". Vanguard. April 26, 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ a b Temitope Delano (December 29, 2016). "Adekunle Gold, Chinko Ekun And Viktoh Exit YBNL". TooXclusive. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Joan Omionawele (May 13, 2017). "Olamide confirms Adekunle Gold has left YBNL". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Rotimi Agbana (January 28, 2017). "Ex YBNL singer, Xino apologises to Olamide, YBNL team". Vanguard. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ Reserved, Checkout these hot section on NL Naijaloaded © 2009-2019 All Rights (2019-05-28). "YBNL Exit Issue ts omologo Shares What Happened Between Him And Olamide On NL TV (Watch Video) » Naijaloaded". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Rapper signs two new artists to YBNL". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
- ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
