# Sonicbase

> Sonicbase is an African music company focused on artist development, digital distribution, music marketing, creative strategy, and building opportunities for African artists to reach global audiences.

## About

Sonicbase is a music company built around the belief that great African music deserves great infrastructure. Founded by Oladayo Feranmi Taiwo in 2023, Sonicbase works with emerging African artists across artist development, A&R, digital distribution, release strategy, music marketing, audience development, creative direction, publishing, and strategic partnerships.

Sonicbase operates from Lagos, London, and Accra, serving artists across more than 50 countries with releases generating millions of streams across platforms.

## What We Do

- **Artist Development** — Helping artists evolve creatively, visually, strategically, and culturally. Building identity beyond just songs.
- **Digital Distribution** — Strategic distribution to digital streaming platforms with proper positioning and release planning.
- **A&R** — Identifying opportunities, shaping records, developing positioning, and interpreting audience data.
- **Creative Strategy** — Campaigns with intention, rollouts with personality, growth that feels human.
- **Audience Development** — Understanding how music, identity, audience, and visual language work together.
- **Music Marketing** — Rollouts, campaigns, and growth strategies for emerging artists.
- **Publishing & Rights** — Protecting creative work while ensuring artists benefit from what they create.
- **International Reach** — Creating systems that allow artists to retain cultural identity while developing global audiences.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2023
- Founder: Oladayo Feranmi Taiwo
- Based in: Lagos, London, Accra
- Artists served: 15+
- Tracks distributed: 25+
- Countries reached: 50+
- Community: ~200 creatives and music enthusiasts

## Notable Release

**"Juju Pro" by PRA ft. Smur Lee** — Over 5 million streams across platforms, 1M+ Spotify streams, chart activity, Shazam recognition, TikTok traction, and listeners across multiple international markets.

## SonicMag

SonicMag is Sonicbase's independent music and culture publication, documenting emerging artists and creative movements within African music and youth culture.

## Contact

- Website: https://www.sonicbase.ink
- Email: support@sonicbase.ink
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/sonic.base
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/sonicbasee
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonicbase-a84289415
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sonicbasee

## Philosophy

Build the Infrastructure. Develop the Artists. Amplify the Culture. Take African Music Further.