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After the successful release of his debut album, ‘’Summertime Sound’’ in 2020, Ghanaian music producer, Isaac Bempong known by his stage name, Moor Sound has released the music video to the song, ‘Machine‘.

The music video for ‘Machine‘, directed by SP is a steamy one, right in line with the subtle yet explicit lyrics of the song. The lighting coupled with the models and Moor Sound’s performance will definitely have your eyes glued to the screen all through the video.

‘Machine‘ is one of the songs off the ‘’Summertime Sound’’ album with an interesting story around it. The song was recorded at the time Ghana went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Moor Sound, spending most of the time working on beats with no artist coming in and out of the studio during that period – he put his vocals on a song for the first time and the result: a catchy 3-minute song glorifying the body of his love interest. ‘’I was going for a Bollywood-Turkish kind of vibe for the production but, I also wanted the vocals to be as African as possible. One thing about me is, I usually have a melody in my head anytime I work on a beat so putting my vocals on wasn’t so difficult to do’’.

‘Machine‘ would be the second music video Moor Sound has released, off the album. The album has arguably accomplished its purpose of showing off the young producer’s effortless skill at putting out different sounds and established Moor Sound as not just a producer but an artist as well.

‘’Summertime Sound’’ is a feel good 7-track Afrobeat album with features from $pacely, Yaa Pono, Kiddblack, Tulenkey and more. The album came after the release of several joint Hip-Hop projects including the highly successful ‘’Here for a Good Time Not a Long Time’’ EP with La Même Gang’s Kiddblack in 2019.

Stream Audio: https://ditto.fm/summertime-sound

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Artist Manager and CEO for Speech Production has advised Artists especially the New ones to Stop giving out their songs to Bloggers to upload them for free downloads in the name of promotion.

Our industry have gone through a lot of faces and I must admit that initially Artists and even some producers were giving out their songs to some bloggers to upload for free downloads simply because radio became too expensive to patronize and they still had to reach their fans but things have changed and they should learn the new ways of doing this business.

Music is Not a Free commodity anymore especially in this era of Aggregators and business platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Boomplay, audiomack and the likes. Search for a good aggregator and sign a distribution deal and make money off your own intellectual property and stop allowing some bloggers to take advantage of your works.

Again bloggers and websites that keep uploading the works of Artists on their blind side and making money off it should desist from that illegal act before the law catches up with them.

With the DJs, we can trust them with our songs since it will be difficult for any professional DJ to just give out his songs and with the new wave that’s blowing trust me things are going to get better.

Let me commend DJ Mecury Quaye the founder of DJ Awards Ghana for dedicating 1 hour of his Airtime on prime radio to Good songs that are doing well on the streets but not getting enough rotation on radio and I know his DJ fraternity will also replicate this great gesture in helping build this great industry.

Kudos also to Bloggers like Beeniewords.com, GhanaNdwom.com, Beatznation.com and a few others who insist on the links to your songs to share instead of taking the songs itself and making it free for downloads.

The era of FREEBIES is over so let’s all rise to the occasion he concluded.

(Source: beeniewords.com)

Canadian rapper, singer and record producer of Ghanaian descent JMG Kofi, travels to Ghana for the first time.

The Toronto-based artist who represents Ghana heavily and connects well with the cultures across Africa, visits Ghana on a 7-day trip to learn more about his Dad’s home country, get closer to the music scene and connect properly with those he’s had contact with from Ghana.

Kofi got the attention of many, including the Canadian hiphop giant Drake and his OVO team with his “Do Not Disturb” freestyle. Kofi also dropped his debut EP “Story of My Life” in August 2020 with Red Bull Records.

As part of his visit to Ghana, Kofi has worked with the BET nominated rapper, Kwesi Arthur, and will possibly work with Asakaa Boys as he travels from Accra to Kumasi to visit where his dad comes from.

JMG Kofi also shot a music video with CREV, a budding creative production group in Accra. This music video is for a yet-to-be-released single . He is set to leave Ghana on the 7th of January 2021 and hopefully return soon on a complete work-trip.

Watch JMG Kofi’s music video for his “Bad Friends” single;

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Source: AfroWired

Ghanaian producer M.O.G Beatz has emerged out the winner of the ‘Music Producer of the Year’ category at the One Awards Ghana. The maiden edition of the awards scheme recognized and awarded the most hardworking and trending Ghanaian personalities in Ghana from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020.

M.O.G Beatz has been impressive in the year under review and has produced quite a number of hit singles as well as songs for A-Listed artists in Ghana and beyond.

Some of his productions for the year 2020 includes:

Sarkodie – Happy Day
Mr Drew – Let Me Know
Kwesi Arthur – Jehovah
Medikal – Odo
KiDi – Enjoyment

Check out more productions from M.O.G Beatz here: CLICK HERE

FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE ONE AWARDS GHANA

All winners listed were based on research, public interview and compiled by Nana Kesse.

New Act of the Year – Bosom PYung

Social Media Personality of the Year – Hajia Bintu

Discovery of the Year – AY Poyoo

Album of the Year – Son of Africa by Kuami Eugene

Odd Personality of the Year – Akuapem Poloo

Song of the Year – Open Gate by Kuami Eugene

Secular Act of the Year – Medikal

Gospel Act of the Year – Ceccy Twum

Sampling Music Act of the Year – Mr Drew

Virtual Concert of the Year – Faith Concert by Shatta Wale

Communicator of the Year – Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi

Political Campaign Song of the Year – Okada by NDC

Media House of the Year – Net 2

Reverend Minister of the Year – Osofo Kyiri Abosom

Rapper of the Year – Amerado

Performer of the Year – Kelvyn Boy

Ineffective Institution of the Year – Peace Council

Investigative Journalist of the Year – Manasseh Azure

S3xtape of the Year – DBlack

Entrepreneur of the Year – Patrick Mensah Nartey

Slay King of the Year – Sarkodie

Slay Queen of the Year – Efya Odo

Error Personality of the Year – Electoral Commission

Decision of the Year – Birth Certification is no a Primary Document by the
Supreme Court Judge

Music Producer of the Year – MOG Beatz

Corruption of the Year – Agyapa Scandal

Constituency of the Year – Ayawaso West-Wuogon

Politician of the Year – John Mahama

Male Fashionista of the Year – Sarkodie

Female Fashionista of the Year – Serwaa Amihere

Best Student of the Year – Gakpetor Daniel Kekeli

Beef of the Year – Tracy Boakye & MzBeL

Collaboration of the Year – La Hustle Remix by Medikal ft Criss Waddle & Joey B

Actress of the Year – Mercy Aseidu

Music Video of the Year – Hajia Bintu by Shatta Wale ft. Ara B & Captan

Actor of the Year – Clemento Suarez

Controversial Personality of the Year – Hon Kennedy Agyapong

Film Producer of the Year – Mesduah Production

Most Talked Personality of the Year – Gabby Otchere Darko

Slogan of the Year – 4More4Nana

Fake Personality of the Year – Kwame Fordjour aka Mr UN

Humanitarian of the Year – John Dumelo

Director of the Year – Kobi Rana

TV Personality Male of the Year – Samson Lardi Anyenini (Joy News)

TV Personality Female of the Year – Nana Ama McBrown (UTV)

Blogger of the Year – Gh Kwaku

Wedding of the Year – Kency2020

DJ of the Year – DJ Vyrusky

Award Scheme of the Year – 3Music Awards

Comedian of the Year – Ajeezay

Digital Personality of the Year – H.E. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (Veep)

Best Entertainer of the Year – Shatta Wale

Radio Personality Male of the Year – Abeiku Santana (Okay FM)

Radio Personality Female of the Year – Ohemaa Woyeje (Angel FM)

Group of the Year – Keche

Disappointed MP of the Year – Hon. Benard Oko-Boye

Disease of the Year – Covid-19

Failure of the Year – Martin Amidu

Minister of the Year – Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

Trend of the Year – Kumerica

Sports Personality of the Year – Jordan Ayew

Kumerican Swag of the Year – Oseikrom Sikani

Artiste of the Year – Medikal

Overall Personality of the Year – Covid-19 Frontliners

Ghanaian record producer and hitmaker, DJ Breezy, has indicated that the time for producers to be given some respect and right treatment is due.

In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, DJ Breezy stated that though artistes are usually at the forefront when it comes to music releases, performance of songs at events etc. The majority of work with regards to a song lies in the hands of the producers who are treated as if they have the ‘cheapest of jobs’.

He said:

I understand that at the end of the day, it is the artiste that performs the songs, graces events and all but we put in the works, with the mixes, among others.

However, here in Ghana, when you talk about producers, it is as if it is the cheapest of the jobs, it is like anyone can get up and say “I am a producer” but no, it takes a lot of mental work and creativity to put together a great sound for an artiste to use

He further went on to say that the responsibility falls on the artistes to help producers get recognition for works done for them (artistes) and cited Black Avenue Musik Boss, D-Black as a shiny example.

I recall that when I started out, anytime he (D-Black) got the chance to be on radio or television, he would mention my name and that helped me a lot, it brought some attention and respect to me.

DJ Breezy who is known to be the in house producer for BAM (Black Avenue Musik), further spoke about opening a new studio as well as owning a record label. According to him, he is still with B.A.M and starting his own record label and opening his own studio was basically him spreading his wings and challenging himself.

DJ Breezy has spent over 10 years producing and DJing and has worked with up and coming artistes as well as established artistes like Sarkodie, Patoranking, D-Black, Wande Coal, Joey B, Skales, Pappy Kojo, EL, R2Bees and VVIP during that period.

BADSZN returns to the scene with a statement as he releases his new EP ‘’A Little After Two’’, sounding as mesmerizing but as kinetic as ever. The 4-track EP showcases the true depths of the multifaceted BADSZN and the swaying nature of his experiences.

The artist/producer enlists Stoneage Clan affiliates – King Joey, Wavy Willy and Carl Keegan. He also features – Jaleel Thomas, Nii Amu, Ayibilla and Fenix.

‘’A Little After Two’’ opens up with an intro. Titled ‘Father Father’, the intro has a dark heavenly sound with choir samples hovering dark gritty trap drums. It is based on the reality of the youth, who are in the daily struggle of looking for a paycheck. It features Jaleel Thomas and Wavy Willy who lend their thoughts on their struggles in the daily search for money.

Following the EP’s intro is ‘Illegal’, the second track – which is a soulful guitar master piece which features Nii Amu and King Joey and basically talks about all the vices we face as youth. Next is ‘Silika’, a fusion of Rock and Hip-Hop. ‘Silika’ features Ayinbilla who delivers a powerful message of flying high and living free in his native Frafra language. The EP ends with ‘Recipe’, a soulful RnB song featuring Fenix. It talks about being what your lover needs and wanting to do more for your lover. A perfect end to a perfect tape.

Over the years, BADSZN has made contributions to the new growing Ghanaian sound by producing standouts like La Même Gang’s, ‘Snakes’, ‘Lost Ones’ by Darkovibes, ‘Nipa Gorgomi’ by Magnom and ‘In God We Trust’ by King Joey & $pacely. With his new project, the chart-topping producer and artist put his best foot forward establishing him in a lane of his own by bringing refreshing sounds to the table.

‘’A Little After Two’’ is available on all digital streaming platforms here: https://ditto.fm/alatbadszn

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Versatile music act, Kankam with his new body of work ‘Bibini’, dares to challenge – especially the African man, who is married to break the infamous notion of ‘’African men are unromantic’’. But endeavour through their words and actions, to make their wives feel loved and appreciated. Awakening the consciousness of the African woman, Kankam in ‘Bibini’ encourages black women to accept themselves and acknowledge each of their uniqueness in both skin and mind.

In broad-spectrum, this piece is beautifully composed with dynamic African beats and rhythms, characterized by distinct sounds majorly emanating from his guitar strings. It captures descriptively the importance of promoting genuine love in all African homes as it is truly the glue that creates happiness and strengthens the connection between a man and woman; an act that inevitably extends to the other branches of the African family tree.

Kankam who began his writing career after high school, has written songs in his native language Twi, as well as pidgin now has under his belt; 5 singles including songs such as ‘OLEY’, ‘Good Luvin’, ‘Eda Wo So’, ‘Ghanaman in Naija’ and the well-known ‘Maadwoa’ which featured the famous Afro-Pop artist, Fameye.

His vision is to serve the world with his God-given Talent, where he steadily spreads his inherent light by profoundly impacting on today’s generation and generations to come; Kankam continuously writes and records enjoyable and educative tunes in preparation for his 2021 album.

Thus, his message is for his fans to first anticipate the wonderful upcoming single ‘Bibini’ as they eagerly await the release of the said album, which definitely promises to reignite the love of Highlife in their hearts and inflame the ever-present Highlife moves in the soles of their feet.

Source: Elite PR

On the 12th of December 2020, PM Foundation and PM Entertainment Consult (PEC) organized a great event dubbed “Dine With The Street” to celebrate Nana Quasi-Wusu also known as PM (his 10 years as a professional MC).

The fun packed activities included feeding 1000 street people, dental Screening, eye Screening, malaria Test, Pressure, body Mass Index, hepatitis B test, Face painting for kids, free make Up for Adults, dancing competition, musical chairs, performances from dancers and musicians with loads of give aways. Our volunteers went all out to ensuring the success of the event.

The main event commenced at 12pm and ended at 6pm.

PM the founder of PM Foundation and the CEO of PEC said “The Slogan for PM Foundation and PEC is “Service to Humanity” and “House of Excellence” respectively so we live by that. I always feel so fulfilled when I am able to put smiles on the faces of the less privileged in the Society, most especially kids because I have so much love for them which is why I chose December for this exercise. I chose to celebrate with them for the past 3 years because I know what it is like to be deprived of food, and quality entertainment.

In 2018 at age 30, “30 years with the needy” was my 1st major event held at Fathers Home Care Ministries, BU.

In 2019, “31 Years with The Needy” was held at the same location. Then in 2020, I moved the whole event to the street to make it bigger within the community that I have been living for a decade (New Site-Takoradi) to celebrate my 10 years as a professional MC/Birthday.

Dine With The Street had a huge turn out and it is here to stay as our flagship event every December (my birth month). You could see the sign of contentment in the faces of both kids and adults who joined in this great celebration. It got to a point where people wearing funeral clothes and Taxi drivers joining in the queue to be screened and served with good food and drinks. We also had Grand fathers and mothers coming through in their numbers.

A very big thank you to all the sponsors, Supporters and media partners. God richly bless you. The next edition is going to be held on the 11th of December 2021 (Saturday) which falls on my birthday at New Takoradi Park, a suburb of Takoradi which is also a deprived area.

All sponsors, Supporters media partners are welcome on board. Contact 0507 111 915 or 0245 995 333. Email [email protected] social media @pm__foundation.

Source: Submitted

Oneplay Africa has through a very throughout process collated the top 20 hits in the year 2020 airing on their YouTube channel, Oneplay Africa, now.

The year 2020 because of most of its irregularities got some of life’s machineries on hold. However, musicians kept the world educated and entertained through the various corona songs and other songs. Ghanaian artists were no different.

Oneplay Africa, being dedicated to promoting and supporting the entertainment industry and especially the music industry around the world has through a rigorous but trusted process put together songs that made massive waves in Ghana the year 2020 under review.

The Lead Creative Director at ONEPLAY NETWORKS, George Wiredu Duah, commented that:

“2020 HAS BEEN A VERY DIFFICULT YEAR BUT MUSIC WON, EVERY SINGLE SONG RELEASED IN 2020 IS ALREADY A WINNER. 

THIS TOP 20 LIST IS JUST A WAY ONEPLAY IS ANNOUNCING ITS MUSIC PLATFORM CALLED ONE MUSIC. 

THE PLATFORM WILL EVERY MONTH REWARD ONE ARTIST THAT TOPS THE ONEPLAY AFRICA MUSIC CHART. THIS IS NEITHER AN AWARD OR HONORARY SCHEME BUT UPLIFTING GHANA MUSIC TO THE REST OF THE WORLD. 

SO TO EVERY ARTISTS THAT RELEASED A SONG IN 2020 THIS IS A CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM US AT ONEPLAY NETWORKS”

Check the list below:

Top 20 hits of 2020

1. Kuami Eugene – Open Gate
2. Keche No Dulling ft Kuami Eugene
3. Kidi – Enjoyment
4. Stonebwoy – Putuu
5. Sarkodie – Happy Day ft Kuami Eugene
6. Kidi – Say cheese
7. King Promise – SISA
8. Darko Vibes – Inna Song ft King Promise
9. Yaw Tog – Sore ft O’Kenneth, Jay bhad, Reggie
10. Kofi Kinaata – Behind the scenes
11. DopeNation – Thank God
12. MzVee – Baby
13. Dead Peepol – Otan hunu
14. Fameye – Long Life ft Kwesi arthur
15. MR. Drew – Later ft Kelvynboy
16. Kofi Jamar – Ekorso ft Yaw Tog and YPee
17. Kweku Flick- Money
18. Yaa Pono – 1997
19. Kelvynboy- Momo
20. Stonebwoy – Nominate ft Keri Hilson

Also commenting on the list and the process of collation, the producer, Eric Toscar of the Oneplay Top20 hits said:

There has been so many hit songs in the year 2020 and putting together just 20 of them was very difficult to do however through following the statistics from the streets, online and on radio Tv the team was able to narrow it down serving Ghanaians with the top 20 hits songs in the year 2020. 

Watch the Oneplay Top20 hits now on Youtube: Oneplay Africa. The show is hosted by the Host of the oneplay Countdown Ms Kent together with the host of the Female show, Tilly Akua Nipaa.