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Kwesi Arthur

Ghanaian rapper den musician

Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior (dem born am 18 December 1994), dem know 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 den Medikal.[1][2] For 2019 insyd, ein second EP Live from Nkrumah Krom Vol II garner more dan 2 million streams for de first week insyd of ein release.[3]

Kwesi Arthur
human
Ein sex anaa gendermale Edit
Country wey e be citizenGhana Edit
Name in native languageEmmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior Edit
Name wey dem give amEmmanuel, Kwesi Edit
Family nameArthur Edit
PseudonymKwesi Arthur Edit
Ein date of birth1994 Edit
Place dem born amTema Edit
Native languageAkan Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish, Twi, Ghanaian Pidgin English Edit
Ein occupationrapper Edit
Work period (start)2016 Edit
Religion anaa worldviewPentecostalism Edit
Instrumentvoice Edit
Genrehiplife, Afrobeats Edit

Arthur chop chaw 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

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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 kiddies 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 secof 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

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EPs

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  • Live from Nkrumah Krom (2017)[8]
  • This Is Not The Tape, Sorry 4 The Wait (2019)
  • Live from Nkrumah Krom Vol II Home Run (2019)[9]
  • This Is Not The Tape, Sorry 4 The Wait II (2020)
  • This Is Not The Tape III (2024)[10]

Studio albums

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  • Son Of Jacob (2022)[11]

Singles

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Year Title Production credit Ref
2017 Grind Day Kayso [12]
Grind Day Remix feat Medikal den Sarkodie (rapper) [13]
2018 Anthem Barking by Ramz
2018 Woara (meaning - It Is You) Shotto Blinkz [14]
2018 Don't Keep Me Waiting feat Kidi NytWulf [15]
2019 Zombie TwoBars [16]
2020 Turn On The Lights Yung D3mz
2020 Live from 233 Juiczxx
2020 Baajo feat Joeboy Yung D3mz
2021 Winning feat Vic Mensa Juiczxx
2022 Nirvana fet Kofi Mole Juiczxx [17]

Ein awards den nominations

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Ghana Music Awards

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Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result Ref
2018 Einself Hip Hop Song of de Year He win[18] [19]
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of de Year Dem nominate am
New Artiste of de Year Dem nominate am
2021 Einself Hiplife/HipHop Artist of de Year Dem nominate am [20]
Einself International Collaboration of de Year He win [20]

BET Awards

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Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result Ref
2018 Einself Viewers Choice Best International Act Dem nominate am [21]

3 Music Awards

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Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result Ref
2019 Einself Hip Hop Song of de Year Dem nominate am [22]
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of de Year Dem nominate am
Hiplife/Hip Hop Act of de Year Dem nominate am
Song of de Year Dem nominate am
Music Man of de Year Dem nominate am
Breakthrough Act Dem nominate am
Digital Act of de Year Dem nominate am
Hiplife Song of de year Dem nominate am
Best Collaboration He win

Videography

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Year Title Director Ref
2017 Grind Day[23] Mickey Johnson [24]
2017 Grind Day Remix[25] Lex Maccarthy [26]
2018 Anthem Akwaada Nyame [27]
2018 Woara Yaw Skyface [28]
2018 Don't Keep Me Waiting feat Kidi Andy Madjitey [29]
2018 Fever feat Rayf RocxNoir [30]
2019 Nobody feat Mr Eazi Yaw Skyface [31]

References

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  1. ↑ "BET Awards: Kwesi Arthur gets nomination in Viewers' Choice category". Citi Newsroom. 5 June 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  2. ↑ "My mum wanted me to do gospel music—Kwesi Arthur". 6 November 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  3. ↑ "REVIEW: Kwesi Arthur's "Live From Nkrumah Krom Vol. II: Home Run"". 26 April 2019.
  4. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur Reps Ghana at 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher". GhanaNotes.com. 20 October 2020. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "VIDEO: I still owe fees at Temasco - Kwesi Arthur shares heartbreaking story on his journey to success". The Ghana Guardian News.
  6. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur reveals how he almost ended up as a security guard". GhanaWeb. 11 August 2018.
  7. ↑ Mawuli, David (6 May 2020). "Kwesi Arthur's breakdown of "Grind Day" leaves M.anifest in shock". Pulse Ghana.
  8. ↑ "Listen UP: Kwesi Arthur Drops Debut EP 'Live From Nkrumah Krom' | AmeyawDebrah.com" (in American English). 2017-04-30. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  9. ↑ "Fans go wild for Kwesi Arthur's new album 'LFNKII – Home Run'". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  10. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur partners Tieme Music on new project 'This is not the Tape III' - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com (in American English). 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  11. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur releases much-anticipated 'Son of Jacob' album - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com (in American English). 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  12. ↑ Zurek, Kweku. "VIDEO: Meet "Grind Day" hitmaker Kwesi Arthur". Graphic Online. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  13. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur features Sarkodie, Medikal on 'Grind Day' remix". ghanaweb.com. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  14. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur – Woara (God Engineering) (Prod. by Shotto Blingx)". ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  15. ↑ Mawuli, David. "Kwesi Arthur drops "Don't Keep Me Waiting" feat KiDi". Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  16. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur – Zombie (Prod. by TwoBars)". afrosages.com. 21 October 2019. Archived from the original on 25 October 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  17. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur releases new track 'Nirvana' - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com (in American English). 2022-07-21. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  18. ↑ "Full list of winners at 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  19. ↑ Anno-Kumi, Kwaku. "Hearts of Oak congratulate Kwesi Arthur on VGMA nominations". Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 News, Pulse (4 April 2021). "Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  21. ↑ "Rap artiste get Ghana first 2018 BET nomination". BBC News Pidgin. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  22. ↑ "3Music Awards 2019: Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Kwesi Arthur top nomination list". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  23. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur – Grind Day (Prod. by KaySo) • urbanroll". urbanroll.com.gh. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  24. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur – Grind Day (Official Video)". ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  25. ↑ Pulse. "Video: Kwesi Arthur – Grind Day Remix feat. Sarkodie & Medikal". pulse.com.gh. Archived from the original on 6 November 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  26. ↑ "VIDEO: Kwesi Arthur Ft. Sarkodie x Medikal – Grind Day (Remix) | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  27. ↑ "VIDEO: The Anthem – Kwesi Arthur – Proudly Ghanaian! | EnewsGH". Proudly Ghanaian! | EnewsGH. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  28. ↑ Mawuli, David. "Music Video: Kwesi Arthur – Woara (God Engineering)". Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  29. ↑ "Kwesi Arthur x Kidi – Don't Keep Me Waiting (Official Video) • urbanroll". urbanroll.com.gh. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  30. ↑ dcleakers (2 November 2018). "Rayf & Kwesi Arthur – Fever (Official Video) | DCLeakers". www.dcleakers.com. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  31. ↑ Mensah, Jeffrey (29 April 2019). "Kwesi Arthur wipes Efia Odo's Junior US shame with his Nobody music video". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
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