SPOTLIGHT: Meet Big Beats Records’ newly signed artistes — Sosi, Tyrod, Lil Lekxy

Big Beats Records, a recently launched music label in Lagos, signed three fast-rising singers — Sosi, Tyrod, and Lil Lekxy.

In a statement shared with TheCable Lifestyle on Friday, the music label said the artistes are “currently undergoing a refining process” at its academy.

The music house, launched in April, also disclosed that the trio will collaborate “to create a Big Beats Records Allstars release soon”.

Abimbola Hakeem, the record label’s chairman, expressed confidence in the potentials of Sosi, Tyrod, and Lil Lexzy, saying “they are the future of the Nigerian music industry”.

“At Big Beats Records, we are confident of the talent imbued in Sosi, Tyrod, and Lil Lexzy because we went through a process before identifying their skills and potentials,” he said.

“These three young men are the future of Nigerian music and we are not in a rush to share their talent with the world of music.

“They are currently in the Big Beats Records academy, where they are going through a refining process and learning the tricks and hacks of the music industry while also creating new sounds that will complement and dominate the music scene.”

On his part, Kunle Rashid, the chief executive officer, said: “One thing that will stand these rare talents out will be their distinctive styles which are different from what we have at the moment.

“Interestingly, they will be merging these individual talents to create a Big Beats Records Allstars release soon.”

SOSI

Saheed ‘Sosi’ Sabih was born on September 13, 1995, to the family of Sosi Audu in Ilorin, Kwara state.

Sosi, a native of Kenu, a small town in Baruten, began chasing his musical dreams at the age of 15.

His music reflects the stories and vibes of his hometown. It also earned him the affectionate “Sabi Kenu” among his fans.

Leaving Kwara behind, Sosi embarked on a quest to find his place in the music industry. In April, he signed a contract with Big Beats Records.

TYROD

Tyrod, whose real name is Quadri Rasheed Abiodun, was born on December 1, 1996, into the Rasheed Raji family.

He hails from a royal family in Irin Oye, Okuku LGA, Osun state, and is the youngest of five siblings.

Tyrod grew up in Port Harcourt. He attended the Community Secondary School Ogbororo in Rivers before pursuing further studies at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology.

At the age of 15, his interest in music sparked and he began writing musical lyrics during his high school days in Port Harcourt.

Tyrod’s musical style encompasses Afro-pop and R&B. In 2021, he relocated to Lagos to pursue music professionally and released his debut single ‘Faraway’ in 2023.

He signed with Big Beats Records in April, marking a milestone in his burgeoning music career.

LIL LEKXY

Lil Lekxy, whose real name is Olanrewaju AbdulRasheed Olamilekan, is an Afro-pop artiste from Kwara state.

He was born on June 17, 1999, into a family of four in the Alimosho area of Lagos.

He began his music career at the age of 13 and released his first single when he was 15.

Growing up, Lil Lekxy was heavily influenced by the sounds of Nigerian music icons such as 9ice, Olamide, and Vector.

In April 2024, Lil Lekxy’s hard work and dedication to his craft were rewarded when he was signed to the Big Beats Records.

Big Beats Records is a Nigerian record label jointly owned by Hakeem and Rasheed.

It has no affiliation with Big Beat Records, Inc., the American electronic and dance music record label owned by Warner Music Group and operated through Atlantic Records.