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.
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.
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