Tee-Y Mix
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Temitayo Ibitoye, popularly known as Tee-Y Mix is a Nigerian music executive, and board member of Dapper Group. He is widely known for producing Naeto C's major hit "Kini Big Deal", which earned him a nomination at The Headies for Producer of the Year in 2009. He also served as an A&R executive, sound engineer and primary producer, on Naeto C's debut studio album U Know My "P", which was released in 2008. Following his departure from Storm 360, he founded Vivace Records in 2014 and is the Chief Executive Officer.
As a sound engineer, he was credited for mixing Davido's "Gobe", "Aye", "Skelewu" from Queen of Katwe Soundtrack album, D'Banj's "Don't Tell Me Nonsense" from D'Kings Men compilation album, Dr SID's "Surulere" from SID's second studio album Siduction album, and Praiz's "Mercy" from his double studio album Rich & Famous [Famous]. As a television personality, he was a judge on Project Fame West Africa from 2008 to 2016. On 17 October 2023, Dapper Damm named him Vice President of Dapper Group.
Early life
Temitayo Ibitoye is a native of Ondo State. He was born on 22 August 1983 in Oyo State and grew up between Kaduna and Abuja. He is an alumnus of the University of Abuja where he graduated with a degree in Computer science. He got his diploma in Audio Recording Engineering from the
Career
On 3 August 2012, Tee-Y Mix produced the Hennessy Artistry theme song "Bartender" by M.I and Naeto C for Hennessy. On 14 January 2022, he released his first official single "Closer". The song features guest vocals from Oxlade and Moelogo.
Project Fame West Africa
In 2008, Tee-Y Mix appeared as one of three judges for the reality television music competition show Project Fame West Africa. Tee-Y Mix, along with fellow judges Adé Bantu and Bibie Brew, evaluated thousands of amateur contestants in their ability to sing. Tee-Y Mix won praise as a sympathetic and compassionate judge. In 2020, he was also a judge on the pilot season of Access the stars music TV reality show.
Vivace Records
In 2014 Tee-Y Mix launched his record label Vivace Records. Artist signed to Vivace Records.
| Act | Year signed | Releases under the label |
|---|---|---|
| Immaculate | 2014 | 2 |
| Oyinkanade | 5 | |
| IB Josh | 2016 | 1 |
Public speaking
- MTN Business of the Arts workshop (2020).
- NEC Live (2022).
Production discography
Singles produced
| Title | Year | Album | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kini Big Deal" (Naeto C) | 2008 | U Know My "P" | 1 August 2008 |
| "Ring Tone" (Naeto C) | |||
| "Devil is a Liar" (Naeto C) | |||
| "One 4 Me" (Naeto C) | |||
| "Adara" (Sasha P) | Gidi Babe | 2009 | |
| "Carry Dey Go" (Darey) | 2009 | unDAREYted | 24 April 2008 |
| "Love Truly" (Iyanya) | My Story | 27 January 2010 | |
| "Ten Over Ten" (Naeto C) | Super C Season | 7 February 2011 | |
| "5 & 6" (Naeto C) | 2011 | ||
| "Ex-Girlfriend" (Naeto C) | |||
| "Duro" (Naeto C) | |||
| "Afuru'm gi nanya (I luv u)" (Naeto C) | |||
| "Deja Vu (Our Drinks)" (Naeto C) | |||
| "Voodoo" (Naeto C) | |||
| "C me finish" (Naeto C) | |||
| "3310" (9ice) | Bashorun Gaa | 12 December 2011 | |
| "Beautiful" Kefee | 2012 | Non-Album | |
| "Tony Montana" (Naeto C) | |||
| "Bartender" (M.I & Naeto C) | |||
| "Natural Something" (Sound Sultan) | Me, My Mouth & Eye | 2 September 2013 | |
| "Celebrate" (Kefee) | Chorus Leader | 16 March 2015 | |
| "Drowning" (Iyanya) | 2013 | Desire | 6 February 2013 |
| "Omo Shelen Geh" (SHiiKANE) | Non-Album | ||
| "Wait For Me" (Tonye) | |||
| "Pick Pin" (P.R.E) | 2014 | ||
| "Gogo Baby" (Immaculate) | |||
| "What Ur Feeling" (May7ven) | |||
| "Moleje Shicken" (T-Rockk) | 2015 | ||
| "Oyin (Honey)" (Oyinkanade) | |||
| "Osanle" (Immaculate) | |||
| "School Your Face" (Temi Dollface) | |||
| "No Vacancy" (Seyi Shay) | Seyi or Shay | 16 November 2015 | |
| "Love Wan Tin Tin" (Seyi Shay) | |||
| "SuperHuman, SuperWoman" (Nikki Laoye) | The 123 Project | 12 December 2014 | |
| "Monsura" (Sound Sultan) | Non-Album | ||
| "Taxi Driver" (Coco Benson) | |||
| "Pariboto" (9ice) | 2016 | ||
| "Yebo" (IB Josh) | |||
| "Stay with me" (Sky D) | 2019 | Non-album | 22 April 2019 |
Singles mixed
| Title | Year | Album | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Skelewu" (Davido) | 2013 | Non-Album | |
| "Don’t Tell Me Nonsense" (D'banj) | |||
| "GOBE" (Davido) | |||
| "Surulere" (Dr SID) | Siduction | 20 December 2013 | |
| "Aye" (Davido) | 2014 | TBA | |
| "Mercy" (Praiz) | Rich & Famous [Famous] | 12 December 2014 |
Movie soundtracks
Sound Track(s) Produced By Tee-Y Mix
| Film | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Movie(s) | Role(s) |
| 2012 | Journey to Self | SoundTrack Producer |
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Headies | Producer of the Year | Nominated |
| The Future Awards | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | The Headies | Nominated | |
| The Future Awards | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | The Future Awards | Nominated | |
| 2012 | The Headies | Won | |
| 2013 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Achievement in Soundtrack (Journey to Self) | Nominated |
| 2015 | The Beatz Awards | Best Afro Beat Producer | Nominated |
| 2016 | The Beatz Awards | Best Afro Pop Producer | Nominated |
| Best Afro Soul Producer | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | The Beatz Awards | Afro Pop Producer Of The Year | Nominated |
See also
External links
- www.vibesxclusive.com.