Nigerian producer Kel-P unveils debut EP Bully Season Vol.1

Released on Universal Music France International and Jones Worldwide, Bully Season Vol.1 was written by Kel-P, with production assistance from London, KDaGreat, Northboi, Krizbeatz and Iotosh. It was mixed and mastered by Leandro ‘Dro’ Hidalgo.

After years of being at the forefront of music production working with the likes of Wizkid, Burna Boy, Skip Marley, Rema and Angélique Kidjo, creating sounds that have gone on to become Grammy-winning works, Kel-P, aka Kel P Vibes, is now launching into another realm as he showcases his singing talent. 

The collection is propelled by Kel-P’s vocal aptitude served up on a musical platter of Afropop, Afrobeats, dancehall and hip hop soundscapes.

The lead single, ‘One More Night’, is a powerful, mid-tempo tune with cathartic, raw intensity that captures the listener right away. Kel-P’s slick and charismatic flows are supported by Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s ‘Dilemma’-sampled instrumental, which melds seamlessly with his powerful vocal performances.

On ‘Tropicana’, Kel-P delivers a medley laced with guitar riffs, while showing his hospitable nature through his love-themed lyrics. On the London-produced ‘True Love’, Kel-P takes the listener on a sonic ride via the Afrobeats-styled tune rendered in vernacular. It is the perfect party starter with its repetitive catchy hook.

Speaking about the EP, Kel-P said: “What inspired this project was my life leading to this moment. My journey through my career including my wins, my losses, my relationships and my work ethic. I want the listeners to feel happy and just dance.”

American-Canadian publication EARMILK describes the collection as “an electrifying new cut that balances energetic performances with smooth, laid-back sounds.”