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Seyi Shay signs record deal with US based Island Universal Records

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Nigerian music star, Deborah Oluwaseyi, popularly called `Seyi Shay,’ has signed a deal with a major American record label, Island Universal Records.

Seyi Shay signed the deal at the Universal Offices in South Kensington, London, on Tuesday.

Seyi Shay
Seyi Shay

The label, which also operates as a division of Universal Music Group, is home to diverse and unparalleled family of global and award winning artists.

They include American stars Nicki Minaj, Taio Cruz, Enrique Iglesias and Calvin Harris.

Other global acclaim artists are Justin Bieber, Leona Lewis and Ariana Grande.

In her profile, Shay said “my music style is primarily a combination of Afro-Pop and R&B. I do not conform to a particular genre of music.

“I believe that my musical prowess spans different genres. My music draws from things that inspire me.’’

She also cited her mother, Mathew Knowles, Beyonce’s Dad; 2face, Beyonce, Tina Turner, Sound Sultan, Wizkid and Omawuni as her mentors.

Seyi Shay had been featured on the records of several promising Nigerian artists, including Praiz, Mr. Walz, Yung GreyC and Amir.

One response to “Seyi Shay signs record deal with US based Island Universal Records”

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    Robert Johnson

    seyi shay, u sweet

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