Nigerian Superstar, Singer/Songwriter Wizkid has signed a Multi-Album deal with RCA Records/Sony Music International. According to a Billboard report " Wizkid has found a new home. As previously heard on Drake's Hot100-topping hit "One Dance" (Which he co-wrote and co-produced, ) the Afro-beats star has signed a multi-album worldwide deal with RCA Records/Sony Music International.
" Its hard for me to describe what i do, since i work with rhythms from Afro-Beat, reggae, hip-hop, dancehall and others " Wizkid told Billboard in a statement. " What's important to me is for music to be real, authentic, raw and timeless. I don't wanna be boxed into any one genre "
RCA Records chairman and CEO Peter Edge added : " We are thrilled to welcome Wizkid to the RCA Records family. He has become a superstar in the African music scene and will be a game-changer in bringing African music to the world. We are extremely excited to have him as a part of RCA and are eager for the journey ahead "
Raised on the sounds of Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade, Wizkid born (Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun ) gained popularity with the 2010 track "Holla at your Boy " as a signee to Banky W's Empire mates Entertainment. He's also released two albums : 2011's superstar and 2014's Ayo "
" We couldn't be more excited to welcome Wizkid to the Sony Music family , " said Sony Music International president of Northern & Eastern Europe and Africa Adam Granite in a statement. " This is an incredibly important signing as we look to make Africa a major source of repertoire for the world. Wiz is a key ambassador for this movement and we look forward to helping him conquer the globe "
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