Generally regarded the biggest and most successful indigenous urban record labels in Africa, the label is home to recording artists such as M.I Abaga, Femi Kuti, Blaqbonez, Candy Bleakz. Artists formerly signed to the label include Ckay, Dice Ailes, Victoria Kimani, Ice Prince, DJ Caise, DJ Lambo, Jeremiah Gyang, Ruby Gyang, Pryse, Brymo, Koker and Jesse Jagz.

Chocolate City was the first Nigerian music company to attain a global music award and recognition by the British Council as well as working closely with the federal government of Nigeria in promoting the creative industries as well as capacity-building projects in and around Nigeria.