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] Kel-P was credited by OkayAfrica, as one of the key figure who have helped take Afrobeats to new heights.[5]

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
Associated actsBurna Boy, Solid Star, Sarz

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]

Production discography

Selected albums produced
Artist Album Release date Certifications Label Note
Burna Boy African Giant[13] 26 July 2019 Spaceship / Atlantic / WMG Primary producer and 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

                  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[14] Won
                  The Beatz Awards[15] 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[16] 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) Pending
                  Best Global Music Album "Mother Nature" by (Angélique Kidjo) Pending

                  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. "#Beatsmith: Kel P On Producing Burna Boy's 'African Giant'". Zikoko!. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
                  14. "Here Are All of the Winners at the 2019 AFRIMMA Awards". OkayAfrica. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
                  15. "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.
                  16. "Here's the Full List of AFRIMA Awards 2019 Winners". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 10 April 2021.


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