Dream Empire Music
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Formerly | DC Records (2014–2021)[1] |
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
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| Genre | Afrobeats, Afropop |
| Founded 📆 | 2014 |
| Founder 👔 | Chimaobi C Mbataku |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | Lagos |
Area served 🗺️ | Nigeria |
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| Parent | Dream Empire Group |
| 🌐 Website | www.dreamempiremusic.com |
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Dream Empire Music (abbr. D.E.M) is a Nigerian record label founded by an entertainment businessman Chimaobi C Mbataku in 2014.[2] Dream Empire Music services include music publishing, music recording, merchandising, audiovisual content, branding, and management. The label currently houses artists like Majeeed, Verchi, and Lisa Viola. Artists formerly signed to the label, include F2.
History[edit]
In 2014, Chimaobi C Mbataku founded DC Records as a music promotional company. In 2020, he re-branded the company and began operating as Dream Empire Music, as a record label. In the same year, he unveiled Verchi, and F2 as its first signee.[3] In 2021, the company launched operations in Lagos, with its corporate headquarter and added Majeeed, and Lisa Viola to its roster.[4]
Dream Empire Music was established to help young people with the same idea accomplish their dreams, especially the talented ones, says Chimaobi the label CEO to Olushola Victor of The Nation.[5] Following the re-branding of the imprint, Dream Empire Music CEO, Chimaobi C Mbataku appoints Raymond Ifie as managing director, and head of A&R of Dream Empire Music.[6]
A year after Majeeed signed with the label, he released his first project Bitter Sweet,[7] which spawned the hit track "Yawa No Dey End" which peaked at number 41 on Official Nigeria Top 100. On 25 May 2023, the label signed an exclusive distribution partnership deal with EMPIRE regarding Majeeed's second project Cheers To Life., which peaked at number 34 on Nigeria's Top 50 Albums.[8][9]
Personnel[edit]
Executive members of Dream Empire Music:[6]
- Chimaobi C Mbataku – chief executive officer (CEO)
- Raymond Ifie – managing director (MD) and head artists and repertoire (A&R)
- Charles Okolo – creative director (CD) and lead artists and repertoire (A&R)
Roaster[edit]
Current acts[edit]
| Act | Year signed |
Releases under the label |
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| Verchi | 2020 | N/A |
| Majeeed | 2021 | 3 |
| Lisa Viola | 1 |
Former acts[edit]
| Act | Year signed |
Year left |
Releases under the label |
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| F2 | 2020 | 2021 | 1 |
Discography[edit]
Studio albums and Eps[edit]
| Artist(s) | Title | Type | Release date | Chart positions | Certifications |
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| F2 | Jungle | Extended Play | 11 June 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| Majeeed | Bitter Sweet | 25 March 2022 | N/A | N/A | |
| Cheers To Life. | 7 September 2023 | N/A | |||
| Lisa Viola | Mixed Feelings | 19 August 2022 | N/A | N/A |
References[edit]
- ↑ "About Us – DREAM EMPIRE MUSIC". Dream Empire Music. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ Okoye, Rita (3 January 2020). "Music my passion from childhood – Clarke". The Sun. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ Onikoyi, Ayo. "D.E.M signs Verchi, F2 under new label". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ Medeme, Ovwe (28 August 2021). "Dream Empire Music Unveils New Artistes". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ Victor, Olushola. "Clarke ventures into entertainment, signs two artistes". The Nation. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Our Team – DREAM EMPIRE MUSIC". Dream Empire Music. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ "New EP: Majeed – Bitter Sweet". BellaNaija. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ "Dream Empire Music signs joint deal with EMPIRE". The Guardian Nigeria. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ Falade, Tomi (9 September 2023). "Majeeed Releases Second EP Cheers To Life". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
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