Freeme Music

Freeme Music is a Nigerian music corporation record label founded by Nigerian investor, music executive and entrepreneur Michael Ugwu on 22 August 2020. The label is a premium label services arm of Freeme Digital, a distribution company founded in 2013 by Michael Ugwu and headquartered in Lagos.[1] The label is home to recording artists such as Ninety, Pawzz, and is affiliated with The Cavemen and Basket Mouth.[2][3]

Freeme Music
TypePrivate 
IndustryMusic, entertainment
GenreVarious
Founded22 August 2020 (2020-08-22)
FounderMichael Ugwu
HeadquartersLekki,
Lagos
,
Nigeria
Area served
Worldwide
ParentFreeme Digital
Websitewww.freememusic.com

History

On August 4, 2020, Freeme Music announced the official signing of The Cavemen to a License Partnership Deal as part of the company's commitment to partner and support the most promising indigenous talents.[4]

In an interview with Music Business Worldwide, Michael Ugwu revealed plans for new artists and global future stars in Africa, “As the pace around the world picks up for African music, Freeme Music and Freeme+ will be at the forefront of finding new artists and future global stars from the continent and bringing them to worldwide recognition and success.”[5]

Before its official launch in 2021,[6] Freeme Music had partnered with The Cavemen and Basket Mouth for the release and rollout of their debut albums; Roots and Yabasi in August 2020 and November 2020 respectively.[7][8]

In 2021, Ninety joined Freme Music as the first recording artist having signed a 360 deal with the label.[9]

Majesty Lyn joined the label in 2022 in a licensing deal for her extended play Things on Things.[10]

In 2023, Pawzz became the second artist to join Freeme Music on a 360 deal.[11]

Artists

Current acts
Act Year
signed 		Releases
under the
label
Ninety 2021 1
Pawzz 2023 1

Former acts
Act Year
signed		 Year
left		 Releases
under the
label
The Cavemen 2020 2021 1
Basket Mouth 2020 2021 1
Majesty Lyn 2021 2022 1

Discography

Albums
Artist Album Details
The Cavemen Roots
  • Released: 28 August 2020
  • Chart Position: —
  • Certification: —
Basketmouth Yabasi
  • Released: 20 November 2020
  • Chart Position: —
  • Certification: —
Ninety Rare Gem
  • Released: 28 August 2022
  • Chart Position: —
  • Certification: —
Majesty Lyn Things on Things
  • Released: 23 September 2022
  • Chart Position: —
  • Certification: —
Pawzz Prezz Play
  • Released: 20 January 2023
  • Chart Position: —
  • Certification: —

Singles
`List of singles released by artists signed to Freeme Music
Artist Title Year Album Release date
Basket Mouth "Myself" 2020 Yabasi 1 January 2020
"Papa Benji"
Ninety "Touch & Follow" 2021 N/A 19 May 2021
"Somebody" 6 August 2021
"Piano" 29 October 2021
"Diamonds" 2022 Rare Gem 14 April 2022
"Smoke and Chill" N/A 13 October 2022
Pawzz "Koma" 2023 Prezz Play 20 January 2023

Notes

    References
    1. "Freeme Music Overview". SignalHire.
    2. "The Cavemen: A timber in Nigerian HighLife [Pulse Interview]". Pulse Nigeria.
    3. "African Distribution Company Freeme Digital Launches New Services Platform for Indie Rights Holders". The Lagos Review.
    4. "The Cavemen. x Freeme Music: Looking Backwards and Forwards Simultaneously". The Olori Super Gal.
    5. "AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION COMPANY FREEME DIGITAL LAUNCHES NEW SERVICES PLATFORM FOR INDIE RIGHTSHOLDERS". Music Business Worldwide.
    6. "Freeme Music Partners Revelator". ThisDay Live.
    7. "ROOTS". Spotify.
    8. "Yabasi". Spotify.
    9. "Ninety Finds New Home in Freeme Music". ThisDay Live.
    10. "MAJESTY LYN DOESN'T WANT YOU TO "STOP DANCING" ON NEW SINGLE". Culture Custodian.
    11. "Rising Star, Pawzz Drops Electrifying Debut Single 'Koma'". African Folder.
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