YBNL
Record label in Lagos, Nigeria
Record label
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
YBNL Nation was conceived during Olamide's time with ID Cabasa 's Coded Tunes label. Alongside fellow Coded Tunes affiliate Pheelz , Olamide aimed to establish a platform that extended beyond the conventional structure of a record label. The vision centered on creating a collaborative and supportive environment for artists and producers, which ultimately led to the creation of YBNL Nation.[ 4]
The establishment of YBNL Nation was also motivated by Olamide's intention to use his growing financial success to nurture emerging talent. In an interview with Apple Music , Olamide explained that the surplus from his earnings inspired him to invest in young artists. He stated, "I just started stacking up money, and the money was becoming too much for me. I’m like, yo, I don’t have anything to do with all this money, mehn, I need to sign new guys. Let me spend money on people, you know." This focus on mentorship and reinvestment has characterized YBNL Nation, which has developed several prominent Nigerian artists.[ 5]
On 19 February 2020, YBNL Nation signed a distribution and publishing deal with Empire Distribution .[ 6]
Artists
Current acts
Producers
Disc Jockey
Plugger
Manager
Releases
Year
Album Title
Album Details
2012
YBNL
2013
Baddest Guy Ever Liveth
Released: November 7, 2013
Artiste: Olamide
Formats: Digital download, CD
2014
Street OT
Released: November 14, 2014
Artiste: Olamide
Formats: Digital download, CD
2015
2 Kings
Released: April 1, 2015
Artiste: Olamide (with Phyno )
Formats: Digital download, CD
Eyan Mayweather
Released: November 23, 2015
Artiste: Olamide
Formats: Digital download, CD
2016
Y.A.G.I
Released: March 17, 2016
Artiste: Lil Kesh
Formats: Digital download, CD
Gold
Released: July 28, 2016
Artiste: Adekunle Gold
Formats: Digital download, CD
2017
Lagos Nawa
Released: November 17, 2017
Artiste: Olamide
Formats: Digital download, CD
2018
YBNL Mafia Family
Released: December 14, 2018
Artiste: YBNL Mafia Family
Formats: Digital download, CD
2019
Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps
Released: November 29, 2019
Artiste: Fireboy DML
Formats: Digital download, CD
2020
999 (EP)
Released: February 9, 2020
Artiste: Olamide
Formats: Digital download, CD
Apollo
Released: August 20, 2020
Artiste: Fireboy DML
Formats: Digital download, CD
Carpe Diem
Released: October 7, 2020
Artiste: Olamide
Formats: Digital download, CD
2021
UY Scuti
Released: June 18, 2021
Artiste: Olamide
Formats: Digital download, CD
2022
Ololade Asake
Released: February 16, 2022
Artiste: Asake
Formats: Digital download, CD
Playboy
Released: August 5, 2022
Artiste: Fireboy DML
Formats: Digital download, CD
Mr. Money with the Vibe
Released: September 7, 2022
Artiste: Asake
Formats: Digital download, CD
2023
Work of Art
Released: June 15, 2023
Artiste: Asake
Formats: Digital download, CD
Unruly
Released: August 8, 2023
Artiste: Olamide
Formats: Digital download, CD
2024
Ikigai / 生き甲斐 (Vol. 1)
Released: June 26, 2024
Artiste: Olamide
Formats: Digital download, CD
Lungu Boy
Released: August 8, 2024
Artiste: Asake
Formats: Digital download, CD
Adedamola
Released: August 29, 2024
Artiste: Fireboy DML
Formats: Digital download, CD
Awards and nominations
References
^ 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 .
^ Ayeni, Gbemiga (23 July 2015). "Custodian Interview: Pheelz (YBNL Producer)" . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . Retrieved 23 December 2024 .
^ Fasan, Yewande (29 August 2023). "Why I established my record label – Olamide" . The Nation . Retrieved 23 December 2024 .
^ 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 }}
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^ "Rapper signs two new artists to YBNL" . Pulse Nigeria . 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2020-02-22 .
^ Banah, Namang (10 July 2015). "Sarkodie, Ameyaw Debrah, Yvonne Nelson, Juliet Ibrahim & others nominated" . Pulse Nigeria . Retrieved 23 December 2024 .
^ Showemimo, Adedayo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards" . Nigerian Entertainment Today . Retrieved 28 July 2016 .
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