Kel-P
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
Labels
  • Bully Entertainment
  • Universal Music France
  • Jones Worldwide
  • Virgin Music France
  • Universal Music Publishing France
Websiteitskelpvibes.com

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 the founder and the CEO of Bully Entertainment, and is currently signed to Universal Music Publishing France,[2] Universal Music France,[3] and Virgin Music France, with a management deal with Jones Worldwide. He was formerly signed to Aristokrat from 2019 to 2023,[4] and is best known for exclusively producing and co-writing the grammy nominated world album African Giant[5][6] in 2019.

He was credited by OkayAfrica, as one of the key figure who have helped take Afrobeats to new heights.[7] In 2021, he co-produced the Grammy winning Best Global Album Mother Nature by Angélique Kidjo, and Grammy nominated album Made in Lagos (Deluxe version) by Wizkid. In 2023, he co-produced the Grammy-nominated album The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monáe, and co-wrote the Grammy-nominated Best Global Album Timeless by Davido, which earned him, a special recognition from The Recording Academy.

Early life

Udoma Peter Kelvin Amba was born and raised in Lagos State.[8][9]

Career

In 2016, he met with Sarz,[10] which led to Sarz, helping in creating the song,[10] he was working on at that point in time. Sarz, also helped him in creating his tag "It's Kel-P Vibes".[10] In 2018, he rose to prominent, following his production on Solid Star's single "Eleganza".[11] 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[12] 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.[12] On 24 November 2020, he was nominated at the 63rd Grammy Awards, via Skip Marley album Higher Place,[13] on the song "Faith".[14] On 23 November 2021, he was nominated at the 64th Grammy Awards, via Wizkid album Made in Lagos (Deluxe version), and won his first Grammy award in the same category "Best Global Music Album" for Angélique Kidjo sixteen studio album Mother Nature.[15] On 20 January 2023, he launched his singing career with the release of "One More Night",[16] through Jones Worldwide, and Virgin Music France division, with its accompanying music video directed by Damian Belden, and Luke Shaw.[17]

Production discography

Selected albums produced and songwriting credit

Artist Album Release date Certifications Label Note
Burna Boy African Giant[18] 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
                  Kel-P Bully Season Vol.1 24 February 2023
                    		Jones Worldwide / Virgin Music France / Universal Music France Executive producer
                    Dreamville Creed III 3 March 2023
                      		Sony Classical Records
                      • Produced 2 songs
                      Rema Rave & Roses 25 March 2022 Jonzing World / Mavin Records
                      • Produced 1 song
                      Davido Timeless 21 March 2023
                        		Davido Music Worldwide / Sony Music / Columbia Records
                        • Co-wrote 1 song
                        Janelle Monáe The Age of Pleasure 9 June 2023
                          		Wondaland / Bad Boy Records / Atlantic Records
                          • Co-produced 1 song

                          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[19] Won
                          The Beatz Awards[20] 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[21] 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) Nominated
                          Best Global Music Album "Mother Nature" by (Angélique Kidjo) Won
                          2023 The Headies Producer of the Year "Kpe Paso" by (Wande Coal) Nominated
                          2024 Grammy Awards Album of the Year "The Age of Pleasure" by (Janelle Monáe) Pending
                          Best Global Music Album "Timeless" by (Davido) Pending

                          References

                          1. ↑ "KEL P". The NATIVE. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
                          2. ↑ "Kel-P". www.umusicpub.com. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
                          3. ↑ "Kel-P". Universal Music France (in French). Retrieved 4 November 2023.
                          4. ↑ "Meet Kel-P, the Producer behind Burna Boy's Grammy-Nominated Album 'African Giant'". BellaNaija. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
                          5. ↑ "Behind The Board: Kel P". GRAMMY.com. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
                          6. ↑ "Grammys 2021: Burna Boy and Wizkid win at music awards". BBC. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
                          7. ↑ "7 Producers Who Have Helped Take Afrobeats to New Heights". OkayAfrica. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
                          8. ↑ Chiamaka, Valentine (4 February 2020). "Kel-P Vibes: Afro-Fusion Sound". Cillacritic. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
                          9. ↑ "Kel-P Vibes". Young Prophets. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
                          10. 1 2 3 "Interview: Producer Kel-P On His Rise, Making 'African Giant' & More". OkayAfrica. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
                          11. ↑ "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.
                          12. 1 2 "Universal Music Group strikes partnership with Nigeria-based Aristokrat Group". Music Business Worldwide. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
                          13. ↑ ""I'm Winning A Grammy Soon" – Kel P Tells Netng In Exclusive Chat". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
                          14. ↑ "Kel P vows to win next year Grammys , after loosing two nominations". Vanguard Nigeria. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
                          15. ↑ Custodian, Culture (7 April 2022). "Music Producer, Kel-P gets a Grammy certificate for Participating in "Mother Nature"". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
                          16. ↑ Ihekire, Chinonso. "Grammy-winning producer Kel-P wears singer hat with One More Night". The Guardian Nigeria News. Saturday Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
                          17. ↑ "New Music + Video: Kel-P – One More Night". BellaNaija. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
                          18. ↑ "#Beatsmith: Kel P On Producing Burna Boy's 'African Giant'". Zikoko!. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
                          19. ↑ "Here Are All of the Winners at the 2019 AFRIMMA Awards". OkayAfrica. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
                          20. ↑ "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.
                          21. ↑ "Here's the Full List of AFRIMA Awards 2019 Winners". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 10 April 2021.


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