For those who don\u2019t know, YBNL simply means \u201cYahoo Boy No Laptop\u201d, from a song which was one of the CEO\u2019s hit singles of 2011. The trademark black writing on yellow background logo is one of the fast rising record labels in the Nigerian music industry. YBNL nation crew is based in Lagos and it\u2019s a record label that consists of five artistes.<\/p>\n
So who is who in the YBNL Nation Crew? Who\u2019s the boss? Who are the artistes? and what more does the YBNL Nation Record Label stand for?<\/p>\n
Olamide, also known simply as Olamide Badoo or Badoo Sneh ( a self-acclaimed name to promote the release of his hit single \u201cLagos Boys\u201d) is the Founder\/Chairman\/CEO and whatever relevant name you choose to call it; of the YBNL Record Label. He formed the record label shortly after the release of the song that bears the same name with label and probably spurred him to break out of Coded Tunes and do his thing his own way. Olamide has since released three albums under the record label with the latest being the recent \u201cEyan Mayweather<\/em>\u201d. He has also gone on to sign a few artistes and producers to his label.<\/p>\n Lil Kesh was the first singer, rapper and songwriter signed to the YBNL Nation music record label. He rose to fame after his chart-topping song titled “Shoki<\/em>” rose to critical acclaim from music critics. Lil\u2019 Kesh is from Bariga but being from the same place with the boss wasn\u2019t the criteria. His talent, ability to deliver and \u201cstreet love<\/em>\u201d made him a good fit.<\/p>\n Adekunle Gold was signed to YBNL Nation in 2014. His cover of the UK music band – One Direction\u2019s \u201cStory Of My Life<\/em>\u201d which he sang as \u201cSade<\/em>\u201d, received massive airplays on various Nigerian radio stations and it was probably what prompted Olamide to sign him to his record label. His follow-up single, titled “Orente”, also received positive reviews from music critics and he has gone on to release other songs.<\/p>\n Chinko Ekun was a surprise signing for the YBNL record label but in some sense, the lad hasn\u2019t failed to deliver. Chinko Ekun grew up in Ikotun, Lagos state but he hails from Ondo state. He was signed in 2014 and has since gone on release singles like \u201cAlejo Oran<\/em>\u201d, \u201cEmi Na Re<\/em>\u201d, and \u201cEkun<\/em>\u201d which was his first official track. Chinko Ekun got his name from his \u201cTiger-Like\u201d photo pose and the stints of an Asian language he creatively inserts in his songs.<\/p>\n Viktoh was one of Olamide\u2019s dancers and stunt performer but he used to hang around the studio a lot. He did a single titled \u201cSkibi Dat<\/em>\u201d and to Olamide\u2019s surprise, it gained massive airplay and public acceptance, prompting the YBNL boss to sign him up. He\u2019s since gone on to release singles like \u201cAll My Ladies<\/em>\u201d and \u201cInstagram Police<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n The YBNL Record label has two main producers for their sound mix and track beats. They are \u201cPheelz (Mr. Producer)\u201d and \u201cYoung John (The Wicked Producer)\u201d. YBNL Soldiers have publicly stated that their relationship with Olamide is more like a brother than a boss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For those who don\u2019t know, YBNL simply means \u201cYahoo Boy No Laptop\u201d, from a song which was one of the … <\/p>\nKeshinro Ololade A.K.A Lil\u2019 Kesh<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Adekunle Kosoko A.K.A Adekunle Gold<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Oladipupo Olamide Emmanuel A.K.A Chinko Ekun<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Victor Ehureme A.K.A Viktoh<\/strong><\/h2>\n