Kel-P

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 best known for producing and co-writing the Grammy nominated world album African Giant[2][3] in 2019. He is currently signed to Aristokrat Records,[4] and Universal Music France, with a management deal with Jones Worldwide. Kel-P was credited by OkayAfrica, as one of the key figure who have helped take Afrobeats to new heights.[5] In 2021, he co-produced the Grammy award winning Best Global Music Album Mother Nature by Angélique Kidjo, and Grammy nominated album Made in Lagos (Deluxe version) by Wizkid.

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
LabelsAristokrat Records
Universal Music France
Jones Worldwide
Virgin Music France
Websiteitskelpvibes.com

Early life

Udoma Peter Kelvin Amba was born and raised in Lagos State.[6][7]

Career

In 2016, he met with Sarz,[8] which led to Sarz, helping in creating the song,[8] he was working on at that point in time. Sarz, also helped him in creating his tag "It's Kel-P Vibes".[8] In 2018, he rose to prominent, following his production on Solid Star's single "Eleganza".[9] 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[10] 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.[10] On 24 November 2020, he was nominated at the 63rd Grammy Awards, via Skip Marley album Higher Place,[11] on the song "Faith".[12] 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.[13] On 20 January 2023, he launched his singing career with the release of "One More Night",[14] through Jones Worldwide, and Virgin Music France division, with its accompanying music video directed by Damian Belden, and Luke Shaw.[15]

Production discography

Selected albums produced
Artist Album Release date Certifications Label Note
Burna Boy African Giant[16] 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

                            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[17] Won
                            The Beatz Awards[18] 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[19] 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 (Olamide) Nominated

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


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