Andre Vibez

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]

Andre Vibez
Birth nameAlexander Uwaifo
Born (1988-09-25) 25 September 1988
OriginNigerian
GenresAfrobeats, Afropop
Occupation(s)Record producer
Years active2012–present
LabelsMavin Records

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 Notes
2015 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
Year Award Category Result Ref
2021 The Beatz Award New Discovery Producer of the Year Won [27][28]
2022 The Beatz Award Producer of the Year Nominated [29]
The Beatz Award Afro-pop producer of the Year Nominated
The Beatz Award Afro hip-hop producer of the Year Won
2023 The Headies Producer of the Year Pending [30]
AFRIMMA Music producer of the Year Pending [31]
MVP Soundcity Awards African producer of the Year Nominated [32]

References
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  2. "SPOTTED: Wande Coal working with Don Jazzy and Andre Vibez as new album looms". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-05-31. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  3. "Meet Andre Vibez, the Producer Behind Rema's 'Calm Down' - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  4. "Song: Calm Down written by Rema, Andre Vibez, London [NG] | SecondHandSongs". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  5. "Mavin Records signs four producers, two songwriters". TheCable Lifestyle. 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
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  21. "Ayra Starr returns with new single 'Rush'". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  22. "MUSIC: Ayra Starr - Bridgertn". www.ghgossip.com. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
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  25. Conteh, Mankaprr (2023-07-18). "Mr Eazi Previews Debut Album With New Video 'Chop Time, No Friend'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  26. "Crayon embraces the good life with new single 'Modupe' Prod by Andre Vibez". NotjustOk. 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
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  32. "Soundcity MVP Awards 2023: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2023-02-13. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
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