Plutomania Records

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Plutomania Records
Company type Private
Industry
GenreVarious
FoundedOctober 17, 2023;16 months ago (2023-10-17)
Founder Shallipopi
Headquarters
Benin City, Edo
,
Nigeria
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Crown Uzama (Chairman)
ProductsMusic
Members Shallipopi, Zerrydl

Plutomania Records, often abbreviated as PTMR, is a record label based in Benin City, Nigeria, founded by Nigerian singer and rapper Shallipopi in 2023. [1] Initially launched as a joint venture with Dapper Music, PTMR has since become an independent label. [2] With a roster featuring Zerrydl, Tega Boi Dc, and Reehaa, PTMR has released two studio albums and three extended plays. [3] Plutomania Records has released songs for upcoming Afrobeat artists.

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History

Plutomania Records was launched on October 17, 2023, as a joint venture between singer Shallipopi and Dapper Music, an independent music distributor. [4] [5] The label specializes in artist management and music production. [6] Alongside Shallipopi, the label signed its first two acts that same year: Zerrydl and Tega Boi DC. [7]

Crown "Shallipopi" Uzama founded Plutomania Records in 2023. Shallipopi.jpg
Crown "Shallipopi" Uzama founded Plutomania Records in 2023.

In November 2023, the label released its debut album, Presido La Pluto. [8] This was followed by Zerrydl's debut extended play, Danger Zee, in December 2023. In April 2024, Plutomania Records released Shallipopi's second album, Shakespopi . The following month, PTR released Zerrydl's second EP, Wara Wara Szn. In September 2024, Shallipopi signed Reehaa, a female singer, as the label's fourth artist, and released her debut EP, Ajala, later that same month. [9]

In November 2024, Shallipopi's Plutomania Records parted ways with Dapper Music, ending their distribution partnership. [10]

Roster

Current acts

ActYear
signed 		Releases
under the
label
Shallipopi Founder2
Zerrydl 20232
Tega Boi Dc5
Reehaa20241

Discography

Albums/Mixtape/EP

ArtistAlbumDetails
Shallipopi Presido La Pluto
  • Released: November 10, 2023
  • Chart Position: #1 NG [11]
  • Certification: —
Shakespopi
  • Released: April 11, 2024
  • Chart Position: #1 NG [12]
  • Certification: —
Zerrydl Danger Zee (EP)
  • Released: December 15, 2023
  • Chart Position: #14 NG [13]
  • Certification: —
Wara Wara Szn(EP)
  • Released: May 31, 2024
  • Chart Position: #16 UK [14]
  • Certification: —
ReehaaAjala
  • Released: September 20, 2024
  • Chart Position: —
  • Certification: —

References

  1. ↑ "Shallipopi announces his label Plutomania Records". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ Racheal Ayodele (November 7, 2024). "Shallipopi parts ways with record label, Dapper Music". Daily Post . Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  3. ↑ Naomi, Utere (October 19, 2023). "Plutomania Record". NotJustOk . Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Dapper Music & Entertainment Announces Partnership With Plutomania Records". October 19, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  5. ↑ Ogunlowo, Samiah (October 19, 2023). "Shallipopi announces his label Plutomania Records". eelive. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Plutomania Records Is Taking The Country by Storm". D.M. November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Shallipopi Announces New Record Label, Reveals 2 New Artists". Blueprint. October 18, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Beyond Plutomania Records: The Rise Of Shallipopi". Clash. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Shallipopi signs first female artiste, Reehaa to Plutomania records". Mill Naija. September 15, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  10. ↑ Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi (November 7, 2024). "Shallipopi confirms split from record label, Dapper Music". P.M. News . Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Official Top 50 Albums". TurnTable charts. TurnTable. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Official Top 100 Albums". TurnTable. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  13. ↑ TC (December 28, 2023). "Danger Zee -EP debuts at No. 14 on this week's Official Top 50 Albums Chart in Nigeria". The Native . Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Official Afrobeats Chart". Official Charts Company . October 19, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
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