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Right Way to Join YBNL Nation ▷ Get Signed By Olamide Baddo

Do you want to join the star-studded YBNL Nation?

As an up-and-coming music artist, do you need a record label that can turn you into a superstar?

Perhaps you want to get signed by Olamide Baddo?

This article will serve you in fine detail how you can easily join one of the biggest record labels in Nigeria and Africa at large.

Patiently go through the article and digest every bit.

YBNL Record Label

There are few recording labels in Nigeria whose primary aim is to develop talents and not to maximise profit; one of such has to be YBNL.

The ‘Yahoo Boy No Laptop’ nation, popularly stylized as YBNL Nation, is an independent record label with about a $40 million net worth currently.

It was established in 2012 by Olamide Adedeji, commonly known as ‘Baddo’, and the record label also has him at the helm of affairs.

In 2020, Nigerian rapper and YBNL head, Olamide signed a venture deal with American music distribution and record label, ‘ Empire Distribution’, ensuring that its music is well marketed worldwide.

The multi-million dollar record label has nurtured several young talents into superstars.

Current Members of the YBNL Record Label

Music artists that are still members of the record label include Fireboy DML, ASAKE, Jayboi and someday, you that is reading this article might be the next!

YBNL formerly had Adekunle Gold and many others within its ranks.

Though I’m not disputing the fact that YBNL has helped in picking several young talents from the streets and turning them into superstars.

YBNL would have thousands of up-and-coming artists within its ranks, if it were that easy.

Let’s delve further into the actual business.

How to Easily Join YBNL Record Label

To be signed by the YBNL Nation, the boss has to be convinced that you are worth the try.

Of course, it is an investment.

Do not waste your time sending DMs to tell Olamide how musically talented and gifted you are.

The chances of it working when you haven’t built your CV yet, is just too slim.

Obviously, many others are also doing same and if it were to be that simple, they would be in YBNL Nation by now, however, you can still try your luck though.

Better still, the YBNL Nation gives room for up-and-coming artists to become superstars.

You just need to convince the boss (Olamide) that you’re worth the risk.

Record labels like YBNL are picky over who they choose to give a deal and often sign musicians who have a proven track record behind them.

To have the cutting edge over others, you should be able to add value to the label.

How others made it into the YBNL Nation

Olamide on Twitter had this to say about how he signed Jayboi, People should watch out for Jayboi, met him in Abeokuta IBD hotel. He served me drinks and started freestyling for hours.

He didn’t want to leave. I just had to put him on.

Would you be that lucky to serve the ‘Baddo’ drinks? LoL.

For Asake, he released a freestyle titled, ‘Lady’ which went viral on social media, gaining the attention of the YBNL boss.

A careful study of the above, including the story of other artists who have made it into the YBNL Nation, aided in providing this guide on how to join the ‘Yahoo Boy No Laptop’ nation.

Why you may need a record label like YBNL

Not only because the YBNL Record label is one of the best and biggest record labels in Nigeria, it is also a harbour for nurturing up-and-coming artists into superstars.

A critical look at the YBNL Nation currently shows a community of music artists majority of whom were not that established in the music industry before they joined.

It is highly likely that as a young and talented artist, if surrounded by the right information, it may be easier for you to get a deal with YBNL compared to other record labels.

As a young talent that you are, you need a record label that is not just after the business part of your career, but is also interested in making you realize your full potential.

YBNL not only nurtures young artists into superstars, it also gives them access to people and places that they wouldn’t be privileged to see and meet as independent music artists.

With its partnership with Empire Distribution, the record label markets you and music around the world.

How to join YBNL Record Label

1. Talent isn’t all

Obviously, there are many with the talent, but not all have been signed into this prestigious record label.

Getting into one of the best places entails being ahead of others, not with the talent alone, but also complementing it with other attributes.

Don’t be down just yet, be focused and stay determined.

Joining the YBNL Nation entails gaining the attention of its boss and CEO.

You don’t need fame or money to do so.

Be patient enough to start the process.

2. Market yourself and your music

In order to gain the attention of the CEO of YBNL or even other notable record labels, you should be able to get yourself out there as much as possible.

As it is unlikely you’re going to get signed before you’re established, you need to prove that you’re worth the investment.

Of course, the internet is a massive tool to aid this task, use it and sell yourself and your music to the world.

You never can tell, you might be the next!

3. Make music that matches the YBNL record label

The ‘Yahoo Boy No Laptop’ nation is a group of talented young artists with somewhat similarities.

By now you should know the genre of music that is predominant among its many artists; they will always be on the lookout for such talents.

While other forms of music that are not common to the YBNL Nation may also give you an opportunity to be signed by it, you should also know that such chances are slim.

4. Make use of the social media

Social media offers you ample opportunity to showcase your talent, build your fan base and gain recognition from several record labels.

You should be able to do the following with the use of social media:

  • Follow YBNL Nation and its CEO: Clearly, Facebook shouldn’t be an option here. Your best bet is Instagram/or Twitter. That’s where the ‘big boys chill’.
  • Build your fan base: A record label is much more likely to sign an artist with an existing appreciable fan base compared to those with none. Of course, they want you to add value to their brand.
  • Make freestyle videos and tag him (Olamide): This should be your regular habit; not just a one time something.

You may likely not get noticed the first time, just keep sending them. Perhaps they just want to be convinced that you’re worth the try.

If two or more of your freestyles gets viral, then you can be rest assured that you have ‘hit the target’.

Your freestyle videos serves as your audition to very many record labels, be as serious with it as you would, if it were to be an audition. A case study is Asake.

In one of his posts on social media, he recounted how he DM Olamide, on how good he was and other stuffs.

Did that work? Of course not.

It was only after his trending freestyle titled ‘Lady’ that he could gain the attention of the rap star.

Sending DMs work when you must have built your fan base and you are well known in the social media space and beyond.

That notwithstanding, you can still try your luck.

Summary

Getting signed by one of the biggest record labels in the country currently requires hard work and dedication.

If, however, you’re convinced that you should give a shot at contacting the record label, this is how to go about it:

  • Select two or more of your best pre-recorded music (audio possibly). You can get it done in a good studio, if you don’t have one.
  • Send the file above to info@praisemama.com
  • Your file will be reviewed by a team of experts, and if you make the cut, it will be forwarded to the CEO for further scrutiny.

With luck by your side, you might be the next superstar in the YBNL Nation.

READ ⇒ Top 20 Nigerian Record Labels Looking for Upcoming Artistes to Sign

Conclusion 

Record labels identify talents typically by the work they create.

Aside from your talent, you should also be creative.

While many people may take the same step as you, you should be able to be differentiated from the crowd.

Be unique in your own style of music.

In the modern music industry, it is easier to release your music and build a music career without the backing of a record label.

Don’t wait to get that career-breaking move before you show the world who you are.

Last, I wish you good luck as you begin your journey to stardom.

Saint Chinedu

My GOAL is to equip you with the right strategy and working information to improve your academic performance, financial situation, and health this month.

58 Comments

  1. hello sir am Sam by name my dream is to become an artiste have suffered alot to but I got no money to sponsor myself I came from a poor background and my father died 10years ago he died when am 10yrs old and I just discovered my music industry 2023 so I have been looking for a way to get in touch with ybnl I don’t know if my message reach you but I need help please 🥺 help me am from osun state thanks sir best regards

  2. Weldone sir
    My name is Akeem waris
    my stage name is Mr candy
    I’m15 years old
    i wish to become an artiste
    and I’m proud to be in your record label
    i live in ogun state with my mum in okeleye,dalemo behind genesis church, thanks you sir, I’m proud of you

  3. Good evening. My names are Chukwubueze Chidi Frank aka Runsman (stage name).

    I do music for a living.

    Please i need a record deal 09067602405.

  4. Please sir my name is light boy am a hiphop singer in your help sir i want to join ybnl my number 08157233908

  5. My name is Tijani Jonathan also known as Khing Jones am an upcoming artist and my stage name is OluVibez. Please anybody reading this message or even if it is Olamide Adedeji or is member, please I need you to sign me into the YBNL records. I take no official report about this information. I really need you guys to sign me up. And I promise not to let you guys down. Please if you guys can help me to be the luckiest person I will really appreciate you guys.
    Thank you

  6. Please,if you can hear me please help me, sir I have written dis to so many people but there ignore me, life is treating me so bad that everyday I pray to God for helper to locate me, please help me sir,I can sing, rap and more if me sir.

    1. Me too o please badoo help as much as many people to get blessings from all mighty God and I am also a musician I have a big hit that can even carry me to the whole wide world but there is no helper

  7. Good morning sir, my stage name is Son of Grace Aka SOG, please I would like you to sign me into the YBNL nation, I promise you won’t regret it, my number is 0920203904, I use it for what’s app too. Please make me part of the family too

  8. My name is Adeyemi adesina my stage name is ARAKANGUDU 💥 I want OLAMIDE BADO 🙏 to put me onther YlBN vibez 🔥 l have a good talent 🙏 please Agba this is my WhatsApp number 09069685063. 🙏 I will drop you all my vibez 🔥 🙏🙏🙏😓😓

  9. King Baddoo 2much glory I pray my boss shall no fall before your time
    THE soap of up coming you shall live your life as you desire coz
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    You we never down in life
    My geee

  10. Good day sir YBNL boss my stage name is Sammy azer sir I have 27 lyrics songs I am song writer sir I would be happy if you can sign me sir YBNL boss 09031401831

  11. Good day sir, I’m Victor Chukwuebuka, I’m from imo state, I live here in Lagos, sir please can I be your car’s washer, if alone you can help with my music lifestyle, I don’t mind sleeping at your house gate sir, sir I know it sounds bad to you sir, but sir I really need this sir, happy Sunday and have nice day sir, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🙏 09134927207

  12. Good morning sir my name is thezzi am upcoming artist musician and am looking forward to get sign by YBNL record label email address: thezzi158@gmail.com, Phone number: 07016539664 Thanks so much for the easy way to get me a YBNL record label

  13. Pls sir Don Jazzy I want to be sign in to your records.

    I love mavin since 2016 my number is 07046521498.

  14. My name is alex Goodwin, im from lagos state and im also a musician
    Named zillion dollar
    I want to show my improve over to you ybnl✔️✔️✔️

  15. Good day sir my name is Michael IAM up coming artist musician u can also call me irez boy or follow me up on audiomack irez boy is my music name please sir what I need is sponsor and music training please accept me sir I to much love ybnl boss no vex u can follow me up on every app boss just checked my irez boy you we see me boss this is my phone number 09023021131 irez boy thank you boss

  16. My name is prince am from olomoro isoko south Delta State nageria I want to be a musician like you so I want you to help me call my phone number 07019537184

  17. Good afternoon sir, I’m nwosu bright and my stage name is lewasin sir I’ve been hearing about YMNL so I like it and I will like to become one of your boy
    Sir please, my phone number is 08124328406

  18. Good day I’m Arewa Yoruba dreaming of becoming one of YBNL artists sir
    I can in English Yoruba Hausa and try to sing the best i can do
    I know many get target but only GOD can make it wright.
    I’m son of nobody who has nothing do but looking for your help
    I pray in morning I never test something palm oil I never test something paper (ata)
    By the mighty name of GOD u will never ever come dawn u will continue going like age

  19. My name is Adaora precious, am18/19,am from imo state.
    I started writing music when I was 12 years old but then I don’t know anything about music, but I have soo much passion for music and also nobody to put me through then.
    But now to the glory of God, am beginning to learn bit by bit .
    And i will be looking forward for your reply baba mi,oga nla,(aka BADDOO)may the almighty God bless you abundantly if you grant me this Favour.
    Urs faithfully aka Dora prech

  20. Hello I’m a talented singer I’m just a young boy of 17years
    And some of my songs.are on audiomack .
    My name is Joseph Ezebuiro and my stage name is Joe icon

    I will like to be signed to ybnl record cause OLAMIDE BADOO has been my mentor for years

    And I also want to promote my career

    I will be for ever greatful to him if he sign me

    My social media handles are
    Joeicon9@instagram
    Joeicon@facebook
    Joeicon@audiomack

    Thanks

  21. Hail the lights…
    Am Lutaaya Valencia with my cartain name of Abadon because my talent isn’t exposed to the world..
    Am a 19 year old male from Uganda and strochly believe that by here. I will get the chance to introduce my self and talent to the world.
    I believe that I can make it through anyway you can help me Family. Please…….!!!
    +256 755970620.. is the best way you can notify me when my request meets your parental heart. Thank you

  22. I want to join YBNL NATION am a singer I love YBNL NATION very well I want to be come a member of YBNL FAMILY my WhatsApp number +2349162575151

  23. Greetings to everyone am Endurance by name from Benin city my stage name is Matabank’s am a vibe afrobeat to the world, anyone can check my music on most platforms, like Apple Music, audiomack, Spotify, YouTube music, please sir if am your type you need my number is, 09151457575 , email matabanks123@gmail.com, may God bless you sir

  24. Hello sir, my name is AbdulAzeez oladimeji aremu, but my stage name is Fameboy dfb, please I want to be a superstar like you , I don’t know reason why I too like ybnl nation, please help me sir let me blow like you baddosneh pepersneh…. Too much love u, If I’m be queen I will give you chop Ajeh..

  25. I will be glad to join YBNL, am a rapper nd a singer am from gwer East L.G.A BENUE state Nigeria, but currently in Ogun state,
    Plz Baba all my hopes on you may God work in to your heart ❤️ over my issue thank you
    Here’s my WhatsApp number 08153933752

  26. I, my name is adeniran ayodele opeyemi,i really like to be signed by Ybnl Nation, i like Olomide baddo right from eni duro,i had already made a song related to Ybnl, and i want the God of lamba to help my carrier, please baba, kindly reason to my matter and i would be so greatful! this is my number 07012677726, i use it for WhatsApp too?big sgara to olamide baddo, agba awo ko ni baje, ishe oluwa ko ni baje,Ybnl ko ni baje, thanks.

  27. I am opxymarley , please sign me, I want to join YBNL record label, I want to show my talent to people
    This is my number:08118570825
    Pls sign me
    We should sing together

  28. Goodness it’s hard not to see helper whet needed but first baddo Og nla if you read this i know you are blessed already but blessings will keep on coming your way and my way to Amen baddo Og nla abeg chill me up please.

  29. I’m bolanle I love to dance and I like to join YBNL Olamide is my favourite artist right from kid please I will like to join you my contact 017620573405

  30. Hello my name is lucky John artist in the stage know as TG millions From Nigeria fct Abuja durumi 3
    I want to join ybnl record as an artist musician sir my phone number sir 08083624719

  31. Am malachi Ogar, a new upcoming artist, ready to perform, plenty music in me, I love singing, I do it, I will be the happiest person if I could be signed by OBO baddest

  32. My name is Yusuf Peter am a talented musician my stage name is fresh boy and I will like to be signed by the YBN 07084523964

  33. I will like too join ybnl nation.
    and I promise to be in good position make a good sing to make ybnl nation up more than befor and I promise too be hard working and make good song. pls sir olamide I will like too join help😭😭👈 Name Akinjogunla paulson tosin my music name tosino

  34. i love ybnl as a rap monster if boss olamide can test my ability ,,, he will surely give me chance ,,,, have been curious to join ybnl since 2016

    1. I really love ybnl since 2005 ,,and have been striving and working toward my goals as a rapper and a singer ,,,praying for boss olamide to test my ability and get me signed in his powerful and superior label called ybnl

        1. I love YBNL since 2014,, also a full members of YBNL,, please make me one of the family please boss,, my WhatsApp Number.. 09167456964

  35. I really like YBNL CEO “olamide badoo”for the workdone in some talented music artiste lives,and i pray GOD should his coast.

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