Andre Vibez Explained
Alexander Uwaifo (born 25 September 1988) known professionally as Andre Vibez is a Nigerian music producer and songwriter.[1] [2] He is best known for producing "Rush" from Ayra Starr's album 19 & Dangerous and Rema international hit single “Calm Down” which peaked at number one on the India IMI International chart and also peak no.3 on Billboard Hot 100.[3] [4] In September 2022, he was announced as one of the new signed record producers of the Nigerian record label, Mavin Records.[5]
Early life
Vibez was born on 25 September 1988 and grew up in the south-south region of Nigeria, Benin City, Edo State. He attended Kings College, Lagos where he acquired his secondary education and later on, obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine and Applied Arts from the University of Benin, Nigeria.[6] Vibez's musical career started when he was a teenager in the year 2005. He grew up as a part of his father, Victor Uwaifo's music band "Titibiti".[7]
Career
Vibez's father, Sir Victor Uwaifo was a Nigerian high-life musician well known for winning the first gold disc in Africa. Vibez started producing music in 2005 and worked alongside his father as a keyboardist.[8] His music production career officially started in 2012, with the song titled "Selensele" by Leroy.[9]
In 2021, Vibez produced the song “Feeling” by Ladipoe and Bnxn. That same year, he served as the producer for the hit single "Calm Down" alongside fellow Nigerian record producer, London.[10] [11] In October 2022, he was signed to Mavin Records, a Nigerian record label founded by Don Jazzy.[12] In November 2022, he produced the Mavin Records All-stars single "Won Da Mo" featuring Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Ladipoe, Crayon, Johnny Drille, Boy Spyce, Bayanni, and Don Jazzy.[13] He also worked as the producer for "Calm Down Remix" by Rema featuring Selena Gomez .[14] [15]
Production discography
!Year!Song Title!Artiste!Notes2015 | Unbeatable | New Dawn(ft. Mo'Fame, One Touch, Mr Joejo, Steven Tones, John NetworQ, Duno & KOD) | |
| No Lele | Steven Tones | |
2020 | Ye ye ye | Omah Lay | [16] |
2021 | Calm Down | Rema | |
Running | Ladipoe ft Fireboy | [17] [18] [19] |
Feeling | Ladipoe ft Buju | [20] |
| Man Dem | Crayon ft One Acen | |
Too Correct | Crayon ft Rema | |
2022 | Rush | Ayra Starr | [21] |
Destiny | Boy Spyce | |
Mara | Rema | |
Bridgertn | Ayra Starr | [22] |
Won Da Mo | Marvin Records(ft Rema, Ayra Starr, Magixx, Ladipoe, Crayon, Johnny Drille, Boy Spyce, Bayanni, and Don Jazzy) | [23] |
Losing You | Mavins, Johnny Drille & Magixx ft Crayon | |
2023 | How Many Times | DJ Big N(ft Ayra Starr & Oxlade) | [24] |
Calm Down Remix | Rema ft Selena Gomez | |
Chop Time, No Friend | Mr. Eazi | [25] |
Modupe | Crayon | [26] |
Calvary Kid | Crayon | |
| Hypnotic & Butterflies | Life size teddy | | |
Awards
Notes and References
- Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2022-11-12 . Andre Vibez… Conversing The ‘Guitar Boy’ Progeny . 2023-08-14 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
- Web site: 2021-05-31 . SPOTTED: Wande Coal working with Don Jazzy and Andre Vibez as new album looms . 2023-08-14 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
- Web site: Meet Andre Vibez, the Producer Behind Rema's 'Calm Down' - Okayplayer . 2023-08-14 . www.okayafrica.com . en.
- Web site: Song: Calm Down written by Rema, Andre Vibez, London [NG] SecondHandSongs ]. 2023-08-14 . secondhandsongs.com.
- Web site: 2022-09-30 . Mavin Records signs four producers, two songwriters . 2023-08-14 . TheCable Lifestyle . en-US.
- Web site: 2018-02-08 . 101 entertainment Unveils its New Signed Artistes Leroy, Andre Vibez, G Bhoy, Xcellent, » MPmania . 2023-08-14 . en-US.
- Web site: Shayna . 2021-07-16 . Andre Vibez: underrated no longer . 2023-08-14 . ASA Magazine Online . en-US.
- Web site: Andre Vibez: Late Victor Uwaifo's son speaks on dad . The Nation News.
- Web site: 2012-11-12 . Le'roy - Selensele . 2023-08-14 . NotjustOk . en-US.
- Web site: 5 Nigerian Producers to Look Out For in 2023 - Okayplayer . 2023-08-14 . www.okayafrica.com . en.
- Web site: 2022-12-23 . Top 10 Producers of 2022 [Pulse Picks] ]. 2023-08-15 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
- Web site: 2022-09-30 . Mavin Records unveils new set of Producers and Songwriters . 2023-08-14 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
- Web site: Mavin Records releases the first single from their upcoming compilation album, "Won Da Mo" . YNaija.
- Web site: Esomnofu . Emmanuel . 2023-03-23 . The Alluring Rise of Rema's "Calm Down" Remix With Selena Gomez . 2023-08-15 . The NATIVE . en-US.
- Web site: Rouhani . Neena . 2023-04-06 . Meet the Nigerian Producers Behind Rema and Selena Gomez’s Inescapable Hit, ‘Calm Down’ . 2023-08-15 . Billboard . en-US.
- Web site: Peter . Dennis Ade . 2020-05-22 . Listen to Omah Lay's debut EP, 'Get Layd' . 2023-08-14 . The NATIVE . en-US.
- Web site: Edeme . Victoria . 2021-10-22 . Fans hail Ladipoe for new song, 'Running', featuring Fireboy . 2023-08-14 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
- Web site: Peter . Dennis Ade . 2021-10-22 . Listen to Ladipoe's new single, "Running" featuring Fireboy DML . 2023-08-14 . The NATIVE . en-US.
- Web site: 2021-10-22 . LISTEN: Ladipoe Taps Fireboy DML For New Single 'Running' . 2023-08-14 . NotjustOk . en-US.
- Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2021-06-16 . Watch: Ladipoe and Buju Release Video Of 'Feeling' . 2023-08-14 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
- Web site: 2022-09-16 . Ayra Starr returns with new single 'Rush' . 2023-08-14 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
- Web site: 2021-08-06 . MUSIC: Ayra Starr - Bridgertn . 2023-08-14 . www.ghgossip.com . en-AU.
- Web site: Mudasiru . Wisdom . 2022-11-09 . Mavins Release All-Star Track "Won Da Mo" Off Upcoming "Mavin At 10" Album Produced by Andre Vibez . 2023-08-14 . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . en-GB.
- Web site: 2023-04-18 . Watch Nigeria’s DJ Big N in ‘How Many Times’ featuring Ayra Starr and Oxlade - GRUNGECAKE™ . 2023-08-14 . grungecake.com . en-GB.
- Web site: Conteh . Mankaprr . 2023-07-18 . Mr Eazi Previews Debut Album With New Video 'Chop Time, No Friend' . 2023-08-14 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-06-28 . Crayon embraces the good life with new single 'Modupe' Prod by Andre Vibez . 2023-08-14 . NotjustOk . en-US.
- Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2021-12-04 . Late Uwaifo’s son, Andre Vibez, others shine at Beatz Awards . 2023-08-14 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
- Web site: Nominees 2021 – The Beatz Awards . 2023-08-14 . en-US.
- Web site: 2022-10-26 . FULL LIST: Pheelz, Burna Boy, Simi up for Beatz Awards 2022 . 2023-08-14 . TheCable Lifestyle . en-US.
- Web site: Headies . The . 2023-07-20 . A GLANCE AT THE 16TH HEADIES FIRST TIME NOMINEES - The Headies . 2023-08-14 . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-08-08 . AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Nominees : The Complete List Notjustok . 2023-08-14 . Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-02-13 . Soundcity MVP Awards 2023: All the winners . 2023-08-14 . Music In Africa . en.