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Andre Vibez

Alexander Uwaifo (born 25 September 1988) known professionally as Andre Vibez is a Nigerian music producer and songwriter.[1][2] He is best known for producing "Rush" from Ayra Starr's album 19 & Dangerous and Rema international hit single “Calm Down” which peaked at number one on the India IMI International chart and also peak no.3 on Billboard Hot 100.[3][4] In September 2022, he was announced as one of the newly signed record producers of the Nigerian record label, Mavin Records.[5]

Andre Vibez
Birth nameAlexander Uwaifo
Born (1988-09-25) 25 September 1988 (age 36)
OriginNigerian
GenresAfrobeats, Afropop
OccupationRecord producer
Years active2012–present
LabelsMavin Records

Early life

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Vibez was born on 25 September 1988 and grew up in the south-south region of Nigeria, Benin City, Edo State. He attended Kings College, Lagos where he acquired his secondary education and later on, obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine and Applied Arts from the University of Benin, Nigeria.[6] Vibez's musical career started when he was a teenager in the year 2005. He grew up as a part of his father, Victor Uwaifo's music band "Titibiti".[7]

Career

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Vibez's father, Sir Victor Uwaifo was a Nigerian highlife musician well known for winning the first gold disc in Africa. Vibez started producing music in 2005 and worked alongside his father as a keyboardist.[8] His music production career officially started in 2012, with the song titled "Selensele" by Leroy.[9]

In 2021, Vibez produced the song “Feeling” by Ladipoe and Bnxn. That same year, he served as the producer for the hit single "Calm Down" alongside fellow Nigerian record producer, London.[10][11] In October 2022, he was signed to Mavin Records, a Nigerian record label founded by Don Jazzy.[12] In November 2022, he produced the Mavin Records All-stars single "Won Da Mo" featuring Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Ladipoe, Crayon, Johnny Drille, Boy Spyce, Bayanni, and Don Jazzy.[13] He also worked as the producer for "Calm Down Remix" by Rema featuring Selena Gomez .[14][15]

Production discography

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Year Title Artiste Notes
2015 "Unbeatable" New Dawn

(ft. Mo'Fame, One Touch, Mr Joejo, Steven Tones, John NetworQ, Duno & KOD)

2016 "No Lele" Steven Tones
2020 "Ye ye ye" Omah Lay [16]
2021 "Calm Down" Rema
"Running" Ladipoe ft Fireboy [17][18][19]
"Feeling" Ladipoe ft Buju [20]
"Man Dem" Crayon ft One Acen
"Too Correct" Crayon ft Rema
2022 "Rush" Ayra Starr [21]
"Destiny" Boy Spyce
"Mara" Rema
"Bridgertn" Ayra Starr [22]
"Won Da Mo" Marvin Records(ft Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Ladipoe, Crayon, Johnny Drille, Boy Spyce, Bayanni, and Don Jazzy) [23]
"Losing You" Mavins, Johnny Drille & Magixx ft Crayon
2023 "How Many Times" DJ Big N

(ft Ayra Starr & Oxlade)

[24]
"Calm Down Remix" Rema ft Selena Gomez
"Chop Time, No Friend" Mr. Eazi [25]
"Modupe" Crayon [26]
"Calvary Kid" Crayon
"Hypnotic" Lifesize Teddy
"Butterflies"

Awards

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Year Award Category Result Ref
2021 The Beatz Award New Discovery Producer of the Year Won [27][28]
2022 The Beatz Award Producer of the Year Nominated [29]
The Beatz Award Afro-pop producer of the Year Nominated
The Beatz Award Afro hip-hop producer of the Year Won
2023 The Headies Producer of the Year Pending [30]
AFRIMMA Music producer of the Year Pending [31]
MVP Soundcity Awards African producer of the Year Nominated [32]

References

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  1. ^ "Andre Vibez… Conversing The 'Guitar Boy' Progeny". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  2. ^ "SPOTTED: Wande Coal working with Don Jazzy and Andre Vibez as new album looms". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-05-31. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  3. ^ "Meet Andre Vibez, the Producer Behind Rema's 'Calm Down' - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  4. ^ "Song: Calm Down written by Rema, Andre Vibez, London [NG] | SecondHandSongs". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  5. ^ "Mavin Records signs four producers, two songwriters". TheCable Lifestyle. 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  6. ^ "101 entertainment Unveils its New Signed Artistes Leroy, Andre Vibez, G Bhoy, Xcellent, » MPmania". 2018-02-08. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  7. ^ Shayna (2021-07-16). "Andre Vibez: underrated no longer". ASA Magazine Online. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  8. ^ "Andre Vibez: Late Victor Uwaifo's son speaks on dad". The Nation News.
  9. ^ "Le'roy - Selensele". NotjustOk. 2012-11-12. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  10. ^ "5 Nigerian Producers to Look Out For in 2023 - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  11. ^ "Top 10 Producers of 2022 [Pulse Picks]". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  12. ^ "Mavin Records unveils new set of Producers and Songwriters". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  13. ^ "Mavin Records releases the first single from their upcoming compilation album, "Won Da Mo"". YNaija.
  14. ^ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (2023-03-23). "The Alluring Rise of Rema's "Calm Down" Remix With Selena Gomez". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  15. ^ Rouhani, Neena (2023-04-06). "Meet the Nigerian Producers Behind Rema and Selena Gomez's Inescapable Hit, 'Calm Down'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  16. ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (2020-05-22). "Listen to Omah Lay's debut EP, 'Get Layd'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  17. ^ Edeme, Victoria (2021-10-22). "Fans hail Ladipoe for new song, 'Running', featuring Fireboy". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  18. ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (2021-10-22). "Listen to Ladipoe's new single, "Running" featuring Fireboy DML". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  19. ^ "LISTEN: Ladipoe Taps Fireboy DML For New Single 'Running'". NotjustOk. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  20. ^ "Watch: Ladipoe and Buju Release Video Of 'Feeling'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-06-16. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  21. ^ "Ayra Starr returns with new single 'Rush'". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  22. ^ "MUSIC: Ayra Starr - Bridgertn". www.ghgossip.com. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  23. ^ Mudasiru, Wisdom (2022-11-09). "Mavins Release All-Star Track "Won Da Mo" Off Upcoming "Mavin At 10" Album Produced by Andre Vibez". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  24. ^ "Watch Nigeria's DJ Big N in 'How Many Times' featuring Ayra Starr and Oxlade - GRUNGECAKE™". grungecake.com. 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  25. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (2023-07-18). "Mr Eazi Previews Debut Album With New Video 'Chop Time, No Friend'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  26. ^ "Crayon embraces the good life with new single 'Modupe' Prod by Andre Vibez". NotjustOk. 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  27. ^ "Late Uwaifo's son, Andre Vibez, others shine at Beatz Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  28. ^ "Nominees 2021 – The Beatz Awards". Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  29. ^ "FULL LIST: Pheelz, Burna Boy, Simi up for Beatz Awards 2022". TheCable Lifestyle. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  30. ^ Headies, The (2023-07-20). "A GLANCE AT THE 16TH HEADIES FIRST TIME NOMINEES - The Headies". Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  31. ^ "AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Nominees : The Complete List Notjustok". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  32. ^ "Soundcity MVP Awards 2023: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2023-02-13. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
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