Reekado Banks leaves Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records

Pop musician Reekado Banks has announced his exit from Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records.

The 25-year old made the announcement in an Instagram post on Friday.

“Today I write in tears, not from a place of pain, but of joy and gratitude. A place of bliss and satisfaction because I am more than contented with how far this opportunity has brought me,” he began.

He described the last five years as the most blissful of his career.

Joining Mavin Records, he said, was the best thing that happened to him in the last decade.

He confessed that Don Jazzy “took me in and treated me like his son. I’ll be eternally grateful to him for the sacrifices he has made towards the growth of my career. His selflessness and effort towards me and the entire Mavin crew is one that is admirable and worthy of emulation.”

 

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Today I write in tears, not from a place of pain, but of joy and gratitude. A place of bliss and satisfaction because I am more than contented with how far this opportunity has brought me. The last five years have been the most blissful years of my career. The journey has been extremely wonderful and filled with the best experiences. I’ve learnt that family is not just about blood ties but about the love, sacrifices and friendship that exist amongst its members. The relationships I have fostered has proved to me that love is thicker than blood. • Joining the @mavinrecords family was the best thing to have happened to me in the last decade. @donjazzy took me in and treated me like his own son. I’ll be eternally grateful to him for sacrifices he made towards the growth of my career. His selflessness and efforts towards me and the entire Mavin crew is one that is admirable and worthy of emulation. A true KING with a large heart, full of kindness and ready to accommodate even more people. And to the rest of the crew, Our family is a clear example of the saying, “We rise by lifting others.” Thank you all for all the times you’ve lifted me at my lowest moments, for the support, the amazing hits and most especially, the LOVE. • Taking this bold step and moving on from Mavin Records onto bigger opportunities is something that, though not easy, is absolutely necessary because of my growth. I am very ecstatic about what the future holds and I cannot wait to share with everyone what new opportunities have come. Long Live Mavin Records. @tiwasavage @iamdrsid @dprincemavin @koredebello @aphrodija @itz_dna @ladipoe @johnnydrille @babyfreshmavin @altimsmavin @cupastonce @djbign

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Reekado Banks joined Mavin Record in 2014.

His brother had submitted some of his songs to the label in an online talent search and his entries were selected from over 5000 others.

He premiered the single ‘Turn It Up on February 21, 2014, which happens to be the same day he got signed to Mavin Records.

Reekado Banks was featured alongside label mates Don Jazzy, Korede Bello, Tiwa Savage, Di’Ja, Dr SID and D’Prince on the critical acclaim song ‘Dorobucci’, which was released on 1 May 2014.

He released his debut album Spotlight under the label in 2016.