The Ghanaian first-rate female dancehall artist “AK Songstress” appears to be showing an apoditic supremacy since her entry into the Ghanaian Music Industry.
After striking all over the country last year & making a lot of headlines in the first half of this year with “Holiday” song & video,”Dopy Conqueror” song & video,a double top-grade songs “Fenkeh & Whine” which she releasd on 1st July & recently rode excellently on the remix of Rashid Metal’s mega-hit song “No Noise”,the “Dancehall Empress” as popularly called,prepares to release a new & a fine song called “6 Pack”.When asked why “6 Pack”?
The Queen smiled & said this; “The concept of this song is for the men to also keep fit,look good and be healthy because when you keep fit you look good in anything you wear.Clearly it’s not only women who have to look good and sexy.Men want sexy women,women also want sexy men”
The song would be officially out 8th August,2015.
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PATORANKING WINS BEST NEW ACT AT MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS
Nigerian artist Patoranking, took home the win for Best New Act at the MTV Africa Music Awards this pastSaturday (Jul 18) in Durban, South Africa. As of one of the younger, bolder new voices of this generation, Patoranking is quickly rising to prominence in his homeland with his unique blend of dancehall and reggae music.Patoranking is extremely honored for this recognition. “This win represents the power of hard work and shows that no matter your beginnings, you can choose how you impact the world. The world is ready for Africa, and I am happy to be a part of the introduction. Whayasay!”
His popular releases include his latest “My Woman, My Everything” ft. Wande Coal,
“Daniella Whine“(which hit #1 on Africa’s MTV Base top video countdown), “Girlie O” and “Girlie O Remix” featuring Tiwa Savage. He has also collaborated with popular Nigerian artists, including MI Abaga on “Enemies” and Seyi Shay on “Murda.”Patoranking is the first African dancehall artist to partner with the world’s largest reggae company VP Records, who has been home to Jamaican dancehall superstars like Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Mavado, Busy Signal and many more. He is set to release his debut album through VP Records’ distribution arm VPAL Music later this year.
VP Records’ President Randy Chin states, “I was lucky enough to be at the awards ceremony to see Patoranking recognized as this year’s best new artist in Africa. It’s exciting for VP Records to take part in bringing his music to the rest of the world.”
The prestigious Best New Act award at the MAMAs follows 8 wins and 16 nominations in the last year alone for Patoranking. In 2014, he received some of Nigeria’s most sought-after awards – including Next Rated Act at the Headies Awards and Best New Act Of The Year at the City People Entertainment Awards.
“I want to make a change”
When Entertainment Today caught up with an upcoming Dancehall artiste, Eric Addae known by his stage name as Selah Berma he indicated his intention to bring a change in the Ghanaian music industry.
And whilst doing that the promising young musician assured his fans of good music which would blow their minds.
Who is selah Berma?
Selah Berma aka Adi Baritoner is a fast rising Ghanaian Dancehall ,Soca Reggae, Afro-beats, Hip-Pop artiste.
How do you see Dancehall in Ghana?
Dancehall in Ghana is here to stay, it’s a worldwide genre which is really making good impact in the Ghanaian music industry now as it’s the trend everybody is banging and getting familiar with. Dancehall is really helping and pushing the local artistes to the international level which i’m proud of being part of the success.
How many years have you been in the music industry?
Well I started music when I was a teenager but at the age of 10, I was drawing and painting as well. I discovered my talent as a musician during my Junior High School (JHS) day and started with hip-pop which shows how versatile and creative I’m.
Who is your mentor and why?
Well I have couple of mentors I look up to. Some are dead others are still alive doing great in music. For instance, the late Reggae legend , Robert Nesta Bob Marley, Buju Banton, Super Cat, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Mavado, VybzKartel Capleton are among the people I adore. And the truth of the matter is, I love listening to their music.
How many songs do you have in your credit so far?
I have about 80 songs to my credit, I have some songs which I don’t put online for free downloads .I have a mix -tape album of about 12 songs coming which will hit the air waves very soon . The songs are combination of Jamaican rhythms and locally produced beats.
What is Dancehall music?
Dancehall music is different from Reggae. Dancehall simply means dancing and it is played mostly at night clubs. Dancehall is more of DJ-ing concept, with artistes using certain rhythms like “Diwali” rhythm. Dancehall can be often derogatory, but is generally just a lot of fun. Dancehall is also a genre of Jamaicans popular music which developed in the 1970’s. Dancehall historically comes from Jamaica and it is a reflection of social injustice, repatriation and Rastafari beliefs.
Does dancehall music have a future?
Dancehall is here to stay forever and ever which I enjoy doing.
Name your favourite Dancehall artistes in Ghana
I really don’t have a favourite Dancehall artiste in Ghana now but I do like all those doing that type of music in the industry.
Have you collaborated with any musician before?
I collaborated with some South Africans in couple of my songs from my official album and also done collaboration with some American hip -pop artistes .
What’s new for selah Berma?
It is about my “Sugar Daddy” music video and I want to entreat all my fans to watch out on my social media handles thus, Facebook:selahbermadancehallbeta and Twitter&Instagram: Selahberma_adib. In fact “it is da bomb”.
Your final word to your fans
A new generation is coming to take over and that is the StarBornGeneration. So they should keep supporting the movement and keep spreading the message. Selah Berma will always give them the best music and videos as well as good performance when on stage. Be Entertained To Attain Real Happiness Musically And Naturally. I love you all.
Stonebwoy wins Best Int’l Act Africa at BET Awards
Ghana’s Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has won the award for Best International Act at the 2015 BET Awards.
He won in a category which included Sarkodie, South African cool kid A.K.A, and Nigerian beauty Yemi Alade.
This was Stonebwoy’s first ever nomination for the international award.
Many Ghanaians have taken to social media to congratulate him for winning the award This year marks the 15th edition of the BET awards.
Stonebwoy was in April this year crowned the #VGMA2015 Artiste of the year.
He beat the likes of Daddy Lumba, Sarkodie, Edem, Samini and MzVee to win the coveted award.
Earlier some Ghanaian celebrities including John Dumelo, Majid and Yvonne Nelson were spotted there.
I deserve the Artiste of the Year @ VGMA – Stonebwoy
Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and reggae artiste, Livingstone Etse Satekla, known on stage as Stonebwoy, says he deserves the Artiste of the Year.He made the statement in an interview with Mic Gizo on Showbiz Today on Hitz FM Saturday.
The dancehall artiste revealed that he has done a lot in the year under review to win the Ghana Music Award Artiste of the year category and though his competitors are potential winners the other artistes in the same category know he deserves it more.
According to him, Mugeez of RBees fame and other artistes support him for the award.
Stonebwoy, who has been out of the country for some time now, said he had a great time performing at the Ghana @58 concert in the UK.
He said he has used his performance in the UK to record and shoot a video with fellow artiste ‘Yaa Pono’ and Stylo G.
The dancehall act unveiled that he has moved to the United States for more collaborations, videos and business deals.
Video: MzVee talks relationship with Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale & Samini
Sensational dancehall artiste, MzVee, has become one of the best female musicians in Ghana with her diligence, eccentric style and unique stage performance.But many have asked questions about her dealings with some male dancehall artists, with many of the questions left unanswered.
The young artiste in an interview with celebrity TV, talks about her life, career, relationship with Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale.
Having done collaborations with top artistes like Zeal of VVIP, Edem, Stonebwoy, EL and Shatta Wale, the young diva is looking to do a ‘collabo’ with Samini.
She noted that working with different artistes serve as a learning platform for her as it opens her to many techniques and helps her improve on her own style, taking constructive criticisms from them.
To address rumours about her relationship with Stonebwoy, she stressed that she maintains good relations with all colleagues in the industry.
“Stonebwoy, however, is like a countryman and my number 9 brother,” she said.
“I have collaborations with so many artistes and am also planning more, especially with Samimi when the opportunity presents itself,” she added.
On the upcoming Ghana Music Awards, MzVee believes she can emerge winner of the six nominations she got, and hinted that her new projects will be out soon.
Music legends honoured at MOGO Awards
The final leg of the 2015 Music of Ghanaian Origin (MOGO) Festival got underway at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC) Saturday night.MOGO, which has been running for the past nine years celebrates authentic Ghanaian highlife music..
The week-long MOGO Festival continued with the MOGO Awards to round off the celebration of music of Ghanaian origin.
It was Pat Thomas who kicked start the event in style with some of his hit songs which got the crowd up and dancing.
Traditional literary poet, Nana Asaase paid glowing tribute to fallen highlife musicians in Ghana accompanied by soothing music and the Ramblers took over the stage to dish out great Highlife tunes.
The first set of awards were dished out after which Paapa Yankson and Nana Kwame Ampadu took turns to thrill patrons from their collection of hit songs.
The MOGO Festival is sponsored by Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and Alisa Hotels and powered by Citi 97.3FM.
Award Winners
Best Choral Group: Harmonious Choral
Best Music Producer: George Forest
Best Band: King Shabo Band
Best Original Gospel Artiste : OJ
Best Vocalist : Efua
Lifetime Achievement Award Winners:
Paapa Yankson
Pat Thomas
A.B. Crentsil
Kofi Sammy
Best Song Writer: Daddy Lumba
Best Performer: Amakye Dede
Highlife Song: Adult Music ( Kwabena Kwabena)
Artiste of the Year: Okyeame Kwame
The Lifetime Achievement Award Winners received a citation and cash prize of Ghc2000.
Castro is alive, he will feature in my music video – Musician claims
While Ghanaians are still trying to come to terms with the mysterious disappearance of hiplife artiste Castro, a relatively unknown musician claims the rapper is alive and will feature in his new music video.According to BB Da Boywonda, who claims to have known Castro for more than two decades, the hiplife musician is alive and Ghanaians should expect him in his yet to be released music video soon.
Already, his song, ‘My Lord is Good’, which features Castro, born Theophilus Tagoe, has been making waves and generating controversy.
In the song, Castro is heard thanking God that in spite of all the negative stories, controversies, and even his stubbornness, he is still alive.
The fact that he is still alive is a true manifestation of God’s goodness, he said and added that whoever plots evil against him will not succeed.
The song has ignited some controversy with many asking BB to disclose the whereabouts of Castro, who went missing with a female companion, Janet Bandu, while jet skiing in the waters of Ada Sunday, July 6, 2014.
Castro and Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan were at the Peace Holiday Resort, a beach resort in Ada, together with some friends, for recreation when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Asked how well he knew the hiplife artiste, BB, speaking in an interview with Myjoyonline.com, said “I know Castro very well from childhood we all grew up in the same neighbourhood in Takoradi so we are very close. He is like a big brother to me so I know him very well…for like 20 years now.”
Born Bright Boateng, he revealed that he was with Castro when he was reported missing and says contrary to what has been reported, the award-winning musician is alive.
“I was there with them…I know Ghanaians really know what happened but the little that I can say is my brother is still alive and everybody should calm down. There is a whole lot of rumour going around, but I know the truth will surely come out,” he assured.
He wouldn’t divulge any information as to whether he has spoken to Castro since the incident but as proof that he is not dead, BB quizzed “if someone is dead, at least we should see something of the person [that] he is gone. They said he got drowned, what shows he got drowned?”
The young rapper said people should note that the bodies of Castro and Janet and even their cloths have not been found to back rumours that they are dead.
Several attempts to get the Takoradi-based musician to disclose exactly when he recorded the song ‘My Lord is Good’ with Castro proved futile.
“As we are about to release the video, they will surely know when we recorded the song,” he said.
According to BB, they are about to shoot the video and urged Ghanaians to believe that Castro “is alive and I know he will be part of the video.”
He will, however, also not disclose when the video will be released but added that “my assurance and faith, I will definitely shoot the video with Castro.”
M3nsa shoots Video with Sarkodie, Pappy Kojo, Others
When two good rappers meet, expectations are high on what will be the outcome.Last week, M3nsa of the Fokn Bois was spotted with Sarkodie and new entrant Pappy Kojo on set shooting a video to a yet to be released song called Red Red.
We all know the Fokn Bois for one thing, positive humour and there are signals that M3nsa’s collaboration with Sarkodie on Red Red is a game changer but not a deviation from the standards both artistes have set in the industry so far.
The music video features Pappy Kojo and other known faces in the entertainment industry.
See some photos from the set of the music video shoot whiles we keep our fingers crossed for Red Red.
