“We Never Sold It!” Tee-Y Mix Addresses Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi Deals

Tee-Y Mix addresses Dapper Music’s contracts with Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi, saying the label did not sell their music catalogues.

By Gladius Elizabeth
Music & Entertainment Writer, MAX 102.3 FM
Published: August 18, 2026

 

The conversation around Dapper Music, Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi has taken another turn. Music executive Tee-Y Mix has now addressed the controversy surrounding the artists’ contracts and catalogues, insisting that Dapper Music did not sell their music catalogues.

His comments have also raised a bigger question about how artists and labels understand the agreements they sign.

Speaking during a candid interview, Tee-Y Mix offered his perspective on the business relationship between Dapper Music and two of the label’s biggest former signees, Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi.

According to Tee-Y Mix, Dapper Music did not sell the artists’ catalogues. Instead, he argued that some people have misunderstood the terms contained in the contracts.

Furthermore, he suggested that the artists themselves may not fully understand certain aspects of the agreements they signed with the label.

That comment has added fresh fuel to a conversation that has already attracted considerable attention within Nigeria’s music industry.

Meanwhile, both Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi have moved forward with their careers after their respective periods with Dapper Music. Their exits have naturally kept attention on the business arrangements that governed their time with the company.

Background & Context

Dapper Music built a strong reputation in Nigeria’s music industry through its work with successful artists, including Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi.

However, the label later faced public discussions about artist contracts, catalogue ownership and revenue arrangements.

In particular, the debate has highlighted an important reality in modern music. An artist can release a song, build a massive audience around it and still have complicated contractual arrangements governing who controls or earns money from that recording.

Therefore, Tee-Y Mix’s comments have shifted some attention away from the artists themselves and towards the contracts behind their music.

 

Fan Conversation

The interview has renewed public interest in the Dapper Music saga. However, without verifiable sources for specific fan comments, it would be unfair to attribute particular reactions to the wider audience.

Still, the renewed conversation shows just how closely Nigerian music fans follow the business decisions behind their favourite artists.

Why It Matters

Ultimately, this story goes beyond Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi and Dapper Music.

It highlights the importance of understanding recording contracts, ownership rights, royalties, publishing and catalogue control before an artist signs a deal.

For an industry that continues to attract bigger investments and international attention, those details matter more than ever.

What Happens Next

For now, Tee-Y Mix’s comments provide another perspective on the Dapper Music controversy. However, the actual contracts remain central to understanding the precise rights and obligations of everyone involved.

As the conversation continues, music fans will undoubtedly keep watching how the situation develops.