Kel-P

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Kel-P
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Background information
Birth nameUdoma Peter Kelvin Amba
BornLagos, Nigeria
OriginNigerian
GenresAfro-Fusion, Afrobeat, Afro pop, Dancehall, Amapiano
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter
Years active2017–present
LabelsAristokrat Records
Universal Music France
Associated actsBurna Boy, Solid Star, Sarz

Udoma Peter Kelvin Amba popularly known by his trademark It's Kel-P Vibes[1] is a Nigerian record producer, singer and songwriter. He is best known for producing and co-writing the Grammy nominated world album African Giant[2][3] in 2019. He is currently signed to Aristokrat Records.[4] Kel-P was credited by OkayAfrica, as one of the key figure who have helped take Afrobeats to new heights.[5]

Early life[]

Udoma Peter Kelvin Amba was born and raised in Lagos State.[6][7]

Career[]

In 2016, he met with Sarz,[8] which led to Sarz, helping in creating the song,[8] he was working on at that point in time. Sarz, also helped him in creating his tag "It's Kel-P Vibes".[8] In 2018, he rose to prominent, following his production on Solid Star’s single "Eleganza".[9] He has worked with several artistes including Burna Boy, Rema, Niniola, Diamond Platnumz, and Wizkid. With major hits, "Dangote" by Burna Boy, "Peace of Mind" by Rema, "Jeje" by Diamond Platnumz, "Boda Sodiq" & "Fantasy" by Niniola, and "Ghetto Love" by Wizkid.

In 2020, following the partnership between Universal Music Group subsidiary Universal Music France[10] and The Aristokrat Group, the parent company of Aristokrat Records, Kel-P was signed to Universal Music France with a distribution deal with Caroline France.[10] On 24 November 2020, he was nominated at the 63rd Grammy Awards, via Skip Marley album Higher Place,[11] on the song "Faith".[12]

Production discography[]

Selected albums produced[]

Artist Album Release date Certifications Label Note
Burna Boy African Giant[13] 26 July 2019 Spaceship / Atlantic / WMG
  • Primary producer
  • Co-writer
Phyno Deal with It 4 September 2019
Penthauze
  • Produced 2 songs
Ashidapo 4am in Lagos 13 September 2019
Aristokrat 360 Limited
  • Co-produced
Dadju Poison ou Antidote 15 November 2019
UMG / Polydor Records
  • Produced 2 songs
Starboy Soundman Vol. 1 6 December 2019
Starboy Entertainment
  • Produced 3 songs
Wurld AFROSOUL 15 May 2020
We Are Gvds / Immensum Music
  • Produced 1 song
Skip Marley Higher Place 28 August 2020
Island Records
  • Co-produced
Niniola Colours and Sounds 2 October 2020
Drumroll Records
  • Produced 3 songs
Wizkid Made in Lagos 30 October 2020
Starboy / RCA
  • Produced 1 song
Angélique Kidjo Mother Nature 18 June 2021
Decca Records
  • Co-produced
Seyi Shay Big Girl 10 December 2021
Stargurl Limited / Jones Worldwide
  • Co-executive producer

Accolades[]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2019 The Headies Producer of the Year ""Killin Dem" by (Burna Boy)" Nominated
City People Music Award Music Producer of the Year Nominated
Soundcity MVP Awards Festival African Producer of the Year Nominated
Grammy Awards Best World Music Album "African Giant" by (Burna Boy)" Nominated
African Muzik Magazine Awards Music Producer of The Year[14] Won
The Beatz Awards[15] Afro Dancehall Producer of the Year Won
Producer of the Year Won
Afro Beat Producer of the Year Won
All Africa Music Awards Producer of the Year in Africa[16] Won
2020 The Headies Producer of the Year ""Pull Up" by (Burna Boy)" Nominated
Grammy Awards Best Reggae Album "Higher Place" by (Skip Marley) Nominated
2022 Grammy Awards Best Global Music Album "Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition" by (Wizkid) Pending
Best Global Music Album "Mother Nature" by (Angélique Kidjo) Pending

References[]

  1. ^ "KEL P". The NATIVE. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Behind The Board: Kel P". GRAMMY.com. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Grammys 2021: Burna Boy and Wizkid win at music awards". BBC. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Meet Kel-P, the Producer behind Burna Boy's Grammy-Nominated Album 'African Giant'". BellaNaija. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  5. ^ "7 Producers Who Have Helped Take Afrobeats to New Heights". OkayAfrica. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  6. ^ Chiamaka, Valentine (4 February 2020). "Kel-P Vibes: Afro-Fusion Sound". Cillacritic. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Kel-P Vibes". Young Prophets. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  8. ^ a b c "Interview: Producer Kel-P On His Rise, Making 'African Giant' & More". OkayAfrica. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Meet 'It's Kel-P vibes' the Producer behind Burna Boy's Grammy-Nominated Album 'African Giant'". eastupdates.co.ke. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  10. ^ a b "Universal Music Group strikes partnership with Nigeria-based Aristokrat Group". Music Business Worldwide. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  11. ^ ""I'm Winning A Grammy Soon" – Kel P Tells Netng In Exclusive Chat". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Kel P vows to win next year Grammys , after loosing two nominations". Vanguard Nigeria. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  13. ^ "#Beatsmith: Kel P On Producing Burna Boy's 'African Giant'". Zikoko!. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  14. ^ "Here Are All of the Winners at the 2019 AFRIMMA Awards". OkayAfrica. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Thank You BellaNaijarians! We WON at The Beatz Awards 2019 & So Did Kel P Vibes, Johnny Drille | See Full List". BellaNaija. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  16. ^ "Here's the Full List of AFRIMA Awards 2019 Winners". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 10 April 2021.


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