Kwesi Arthur
Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior (dem born am 18 December 1994), known professionally as Kwesi Arthur, be Ghanaian rapper, singer den songwriter wey komot from Tema, Ghana. He rise to fame for 2017 insyd plus ein hit single “Grind day” wey receive widespread acclaim wey he co-sign from rap heavyweights Sarkodie and Medikal.[1][2] For 2019 insyd, hin second EP Live from Nkrumah Krom Vol II garnered more than 2 million streams for de first week insyd of hin release.[3]
Ein sex anaa gender | male |
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Country wey e be citizen | Ghana |
Name in native language | Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior |
Given name | Emmanuel, Kwesi |
Family name | Arthur |
Pseudonym | Kwesi Arthur |
Date of birth | 1994 |
Place dem born am | Tema |
Native language | Akan |
Languages dem dey speak, wrep anaa sign | English, Twi, Ghanaian Pidgin English |
Occupation | rapper |
Work period (start) | 2016 |
Religion anaa worldview | Pentecostalism |
Instrument | voice |
Genre | hiplife, Afrobeats |
Arthur chop chao accolades, wey dey include Rapper of de year den Hip Hop Song of de year at de Vodafone Ghana Music Awards as well as a Viewer’s Choice Best International Act nomination at de 2018 BET Awards. He come turn de second Ghanaian rapper wey BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher after dem nominate Sarkodie for 2019 insyd.[4]
Ein early life den education edit
Dem born Kwesi Arthur for 18th December, 1994 for Tema insyd. Dem raise am for Tema Community insyd, wey he be de second of four children plus bro dem dey bell Dayonthetrack, he sanso be musician. After he plete ein high school education for Temasco for 2013 insyd,[5] Kwesi ein plans say he go further ein education go study Psychology den Law for University of Ghana come to standstill sake of lack of funds. Dis make de rapper make he consider job offer as security guard for Tema insyd.[6] Although dem accept am for de security job, Kwesi decide say he go pursue ein music career for sum local recording studio. Here nu, he make deal plus de recording studio ein owner he go learn music production den record for free: in exchange, Arthur go perform menial tasks for de studio like he go sweep den do general maintenance. For 2016 insyd, he meet management wey komot Ground Up Chale, wey be social media movement give young artists for West Africa insyd, wer he record ein hit record Grind day for dema studios year later.[7]
Ein discography edit
EPs edit
- Live from Nkrumah Krom (2017)
- This Is Not The Tape, Sorry 4 The Wait (2019)
- Live from Nkrumah Krom Vol II Home Run (2019)[8]
- This Is Not The Tape, Sorry 4 The Wait II (2020)
Studio albums edit
- Son Of Jacob (2022)[9]
Singles edit
Year | Title | Production credit | Ref |
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2017 | Grind Day | Kayso | [10] |
Grind Day Remix feat Medikal and Sarkodie (rapper) | [11] | ||
2018 | Anthem | Barking by Ramz | |
2018 | Woara (meaning - It Is You) | Shotto Blinkz | [12] |
2018 | Don't Keep Me Waiting feat Kidi | NytWulf | [13] |
2019 | Zombie | TwoBars | [14] |
2020 | Turn On The Lights | Yung D3mz | |
2020 | Live from 233 | Juiczxx | |
2020 | Baajo feat Joeboy | Yung D3mz | |
2021 | Winning feat Vic Mensa | Juiczxx |
Ein awards den nominations edit
Ghana Music Awards edit
Year | Recipient/Work dem nominate | Award | Result | Ref |
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2018 | Ein body | Hip Hop Song for de Year | Chop[15] | [16] |
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste for de Year | Dem nominate am | |||
New Artiste for de Year | Dem nominate am | |||
2021 | Ein body | Hiplife/HipHop Artist for de Year | Dem nominate am | [17] |
Ein body | International Collaboration for de Year | Chop | [17] |
BET Awards edit
Year | Recipient/Work dem nominate | Award | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | Ein body | Viewers Choice Best International Act | Dem nominate am | [18] |
3 Music Awards edit
Year | Recipient/Work dem nominate | Award | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | Ein body | Hip Hop Song for de Year | Dem nominate am | [19] |
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste for de Year | Dem nominate am | |||
Hiplife/Hip Hop Act for de Year | Dem nominate am | |||
Song for de Year | Dem nominate am | |||
Music Man for de Year | Dem nominate am | |||
Breakthrough Act | Dem nominate am | |||
Digital Act for de Year | Dem nominate am | |||
Hiplife Song for de Year | Dem nominate am | |||
Best Collaboration | Chop |
Videography edit
Year | Title | Director | Ref |
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2017 | Grind Day | Mickey Johnson | [20] |
2017 | Grind Day Remix[21] | Lex Maccarthy | |
2018 | Anthem | Akwaada Nyame | [22] |
2018 | Woara | Yaw Skyface | [23] |
2018 | Don't Keep Me Waiting feat Kidi | Andy Madjitey | |
2018 | Fever feat Rayf | RocxNoir | [24] |
2019 | Nobody feat Mr Eazi | Yaw Skyface | [25] |
References edit
- ↑ https://citinewsroom.com/2018/06/bet-awards-kwesi-arthur-gets-nomination-in-viewers-choice-category/
- ↑ https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/54688/my-mum-wanted-me-to-do-gospel-music-kwesi-arthur.html
- ↑ https://ghanafuo.com/review-kwesi-arthurs-live-nkrumah-krom-vol-ii-home-run/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20210113191850/https://www.ghananotes.com/kwesi-arthur-reps-ghana-at-2020-bet-hip-hop-awards-cypher/
- ↑ https://ghanaguardian.com/video-i-still-owe-fees-at-temasco-kwesi-arthur-shares-heartbreaking-story-on-his-journey-to-success
- ↑ https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Kwesi-Arthur-reveals-how-he-almost-ended-up-as-a-security-guard-675859
- ↑ https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/kwesi-arthurs-breakdown-of-grind-day-leaves-manifest-in-shock/3471dch
- ↑ https://www.myjoyonline.com/fans-go-wild-for-kwesi-arthurs-new-album-lfnkii-home-run/
- ↑ https://www.myjoyonline.com/kwesi-arthur-releases-much-anticipated-son-of-jacob-album/
- ↑ https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/video-meet-grind-day-hit-maker-kwesi-arthur.html
- ↑ https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Kwesi-Arthur-features-Sarkodie-Medikal-on-Grind-Day-remix-613211
- ↑ https://zacknation.org/kwesi-arthur-woara-god-engineering-prod-by-shotto-blingx/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20181107010116/https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/kwesi-arthur-drops-dont-keep-me-waiting-feat-kidi-id8900259.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20191025022445/https://afrosages.com/kwesi-arthur-zombie-prod-by-twobars/
- ↑ https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/49303/see-full-list-of-winners-at-2018-vodafone-ghana-music-awards.html
- ↑ https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/hearts-of-oak-congratulate-kwesi-arthur-on-vgma-nominations-id8074698.html
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/full-list-here-are-the-nominees-for-the-2021-ghana-music-awards/7whwp48
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-44372871
- ↑ https://www.myjoyonline.com/3music-awards-2019-shatta-wale-stonebwoy-kwesi-arthur-top-nomination-list/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20210111032929/https://www.ghanamotion.com/kwesi-arthur-grind-day-official-video/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20181106210730/https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/video-kwesi-arthur-grind-day-remix-feat-sarkodie-medikal-id7781211.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20210108114619/https://enewsgh.com/2018/01/31/video-anthem-kwesi-arthur/
- ↑ https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/watch-kwesi-arthur-drops-new-video-after-2018-bet-loss/l8wnwlr
- ↑ https://www.dcleakers.com/rayf-kwesi-arthur-fever-official-video/
- ↑ https://yen.com.gh/126896-kwesi-arthur-ft-mr-eazi-nobody-video-download-lyrics-review.html