Music producer Don Jazzy has signed 21-year-old Nigerian singer CupidSZN to Mavin Records after a four-year pursuit that started with a direct message from the artist’s father.

According to Don Jazzy in a post: “4 years ago… a father who believed so much in his 17yr old talented son, sent me a DM to listen to his son’s music.

“Unfortunately, I didn’t see that message as my DM choke die. 2 yrs later, he didn’t give up… he kept developing himself and destiny still placed him on the path with Mavin.

“After excelling in the Mavin academy, he is now 21years old and ready to take on the next phase of his musical career. Allow me introduce you all to the newest Mavin artist @cupidfszn 🏹as he presents his Debut Ep MYTH ERA.” The music producer announced

CupidSZN, who forwent university to focus on music and moved his family from Port Harcourt to Lagos, released his five-track debut EP MYTH-ERA at midnight, fusing Afrobeats and R&B with themes of love and ambition.

The new signee in an appreciate note to fans wrote: “it’s been a journey!!! I appreciate everyone who supported and believed in my craft from day 1. I’m here because of you and I won’t take any of it for granted.”

The EP entered at No. 24 on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart, drawing praise for his persistence alongside comparisons to labelmate Rema.