Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and cultural icon M.anifest has released his latest single, “Hang My Boots,” featuring award-winning crooner King Promise.

The track, produced by legendary Ghanaian producer Guilty Beatz (Tems), blends M.anifest’s unique lyricism and King Promise’s smooth vocals and explores love, vulnerability, and making the ultimate commitment.

With a fusion of Afrobeats and highlife-inspired sounds, the single reveals M.anifest’s softer side—one that contemplates settling down and building a legacy with one person. King Promise’s signature delivery complements this collaboration.

This marks the second time M.anifest and King Promise have teamed up, following their hit single “Me Ne Woa,” a fan favorite that continues to resonate among music lovers. Hang My Boots is another unforgettable treat fans are sure to rinse!

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M.anifest is a Hip Hop artist from Ghana known for a myriad of global exploits. For a decade plus he’s produced formidable bodies of work such as ‘Nowhere Cool’ and ‘Madina to the Universe’ that have earned him a reputation for lyricism, storytelling, and seamlessly blending Hip Hop and African music together in an innovative fashion.

Beyond critical acclaim and being regarded for his socially relevant approach, he’s also known for some of the most intriguing cross-genre and cross disciplinary collaborations that are as notable as they are unexpected.

His discography consists of five studio albums, two E.P’s, one mixtape, and numerous singles. He has hinted at the completion and imminent release of an ambitious new project that will be his sixth studio album.

King Promise, the acclaimed Ghanaian Afrobeats and Highlife sensation, has officially become the first Ghanaian male artist to surpass an impressive 400 million streams across all credits on Spotify. This historic achievement underscores King Promise’s rising influence on the global music stage and highlights the increasing popularity of African music worldwide.

Renowned for his chart-topping hits such as “Terminator” and “Paris,” King Promise’s ability to seamlessly blend contemporary Afrobeats with traditional Highlife elements has captured the hearts of listeners both in Africa and beyond. His Spotify statistics, updated as of September 2, 2024, show that his total streams stand at over 401 million, including 262 million as a lead artist and over 123 million streams from solo tracks, cementing his stature as one of Africa’s most successful musical exports.

Speaking on this milestone, King Promise expressed his gratitude to his fans and the African music community: “This achievement is not just mine but belongs to every single person who has supported me throughout my journey. I am proud to carry Ghanaian music to the world and show the beauty of Afrobeats and Highlife. We’re just getting started!”

King Promise’s global appeal continues to grow with daily streams averaging over 450,000, further solidifying his place among the most streamed artists from Africa. His catalog of 99 tracks has proven to be an eclectic mix of soulful ballads and energetic Afrobeats, ensuring his music resonates across different cultures and audiences.

With this new record, King Promise has firmly established himself as a leading figure in African music, representing the diverse sounds of Ghana and contributing to the rise of Afrobeats on the global stage.

About King Promise

Gregory Bortey Newman, popularly known as King Promise, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter known for his signature fusion of Afrobeats, Highlife, and R&B. With hit songs such as “Selfish,” “CCTV,” and “Commando,” King Promise has become a household name in the African music scene, collaborating with top artists both locally and internationally. His debut album “As Promised” garnered widespread acclaim, and his follow-up projects continue to push boundaries, making him one of the most influential voices in African music today.

Ghanaian singer-songwriter King Promise is back with his highly anticipated third album, “True To Self.” Following his successful releases “As Promised” (2019) and “5 Star” (2022), King Promise embraces his artistic identity and signature sound on this new project.

This time I felt like, ‘Be true to self,” he tells Apple Music. “I found the right balance between what my sound truly is, who I really am and what I really want to churn out through my music. The title speaks for what I actually want to give off with this album.”

King Promise isn’t afraid to get personal. He explains, “I’m the most vulnerable I’ve ever been with my music, the most true I’ve been, and everything has clues to it where it’s not just fiction.” Drawing inspiration from his real-life experiences, particularly his romantic relationships, “True To Self” offers a glimpse into King Promise’s inner world.

King Promise’s passion for music creation remains undimmed. “You attain new heights in life, in career, in love, in family and business-and all those ones push you even to believe furthermore,” he reflects. This passion translates into a stellar lineup of collaborators on “True To Self,” featuring artists like Fave, Sarkodie, Ladipoe, Shallipopi, Lasmid, and Haitian-American singer Fridayy.

Listen to the album below:

https://embed.music.apple.com/ng/album/true-to-self/1746783643

Singer  King Promise has thrilled fans with the announcement of his highly anticipated third studio album,  True to Self.

The artiste took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a short teaser video, illustrating his journey and growth in the music industry.

The clip portrays  King Promise as a towering figure, symbolizing his readiness to make a significant impact on the global music stage.

While the exact release date remains undisclosed, the teaser has generated excitement and speculation among fans, who eagerly await new music from the soothing singer.

Meanwhile,  King Promise’s previous albums have cemented his reputation as a leading figure in Afrobeat and Ghanaian music, and *True to Self* is expected to continue this legacy.

Renowned Ghanaian Highlife and Afrobeats artiste, Gregory Bortey Newman, popularly known as King Promise is optimistic about winning the prestigious Artist of the Year award at the upcoming Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).

During an interview with Berla Mundi and Naa Ashorkor on TV3’s New Day Show, the ‘Terminator‘ hitmaker expressed confidence in his body of work over the past year. He emphasized that his achievements, alongside his team’s efforts, have been significant not only in the current year but also in previous years.

While acknowledging the talents of his fellow nominees in the Artist of the Year category, King Promise made it clear that he believes his contributions stand out.

 “Everyone in this category is a worthy competitor and I respect them all, but my work speaks for itself. We’ve put in a lot of effort, and I am here to contribute my share and gladly accept the Artist of the Year award,” he stated.

King Promise also highlighted the growth of Ghana’s music industry and praised the Ghana Music Awards for recognizing musicians’ hard work annually. He acknowledged the platform’s role in celebrating and promoting Ghanaian music.

The TGMA awards night is scheduled for June 1, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). King Promise has received three nominations this year: Artist of the Year, International Collaboration of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year.

With his impressive track record and confidence, King Promise is poised to make a significant impact at this year’s TGMA, potentially adding another accolade to his collection.

After entertaining the world with his global hit ‘Terminator’, King Promise has released his first single of 2024, ‘Paris’.

‘Paris’ infuses elements of Amapiano into King Promise’s brand of Afrobeats, for an infectious track that’s sure to get the party started. Promise delivers a hook and melodies that are catchy enough to play on a loop.

King Promise has developed a unique sound with an international appeal. Drawing inspiration from Ghanaian Highlife, Afrobeats and R&B he has created a sound of his own.

In 2016 his talent was first recognized with his breakout single ‘Thank God’ followed by a string of successful singles that put him in position to be one of Ghana’s most promising musical talents. His debut album ‘As Promised’ was released in 2019 to critical acclaim and featured international stars such as Raye and Wizkid.

His following album ‘5 Star’ was set on an even bigger scale and featured Omah Lay, Headie One, Chance the Rapper, WSTRN to name a few.

Outside music, King Promise has also used his platform for social change and to support charitable causes all across Ghana.

Explaining his inspiration for the song, he wrote: “my first visit to Paris was whilst I was on Tour and it was such a good time I had to put it on a record! This track embodies all the good vibes I had on the trip that made me always wanna go back. A single off my new album coming out real soon so enjoy Paris as you anticipate the album.”

5 Star Album – Tracklist !

Big love & Respect to everyone who spent days & nights working on this with me. Blood, Sweat & Tears . This Project here is my story. Nungua boy going global. Ghana to the world 🇬🇭💚 #5StarAlbum #5StarKingPromise pic.twitter.com/sizRkc52Zo

— King Promise (@IamKingPromise) July 17, 2022

The upcoming project, “5 Star”, comes 2 years after his debut album “As Promised” which did incredible on streaming platforms. It had hits like ‘hangover’, ‘commando’ and ‘my lady’.

‘5 Star’ is set to be released on July 22, 2022 on all music streaming platforms, according to him in a tweet on his verified Twitter account.

Following last year’s live show, this year’s event will take place on Sunday, 5th December at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Awards show will be streaming live on YouTube and BBC One will broadcast a special behind-the-scenes show covering backstage exclusives.

Take a look at the full nominee list below:

Best Male Act

AJ Tracey
Central Cee
Dave
Ghetts
Headie One
Potter Payper

Best female act

Arlo Parks
Bree Runway
Cleo Sol
Little Simz
Shaybo
Tiana Major9

Album of the year

Arlo Parks – Collapsed in Sunbeams
Celeste – Not Your Muse
Cleo Sol – Mother
Dave – We’re All Alone in This Together
Ghetts – Conflict of Interest
Headie One – Edna

Song of the year

A1 x J1 – Latest Trends
Central Cee – Commitment Issues
Dave – Clash (feat Stormzy)
Enny – Peng Black Girls (feat Amia Brave)
Pa Salieu – My Family (feat BackRoad Gee)
Tion Wayne & Russ Millions – Body (remix feat ArrDee, Bugzy Malone, Buni, Darkoo, E1, ZT & Fivio Foreign)

Best newcomer

Arlo Parks
ArrDee
BackRoad Gee
Berwyn
Central Cee
Enny
Joy Crookes
Midas the Jagaban
PinkPantheress
Wes Nelson

Video of the year

Bree Runway – Hot Hot
Fredo – Money Talks (feat Dave)
Little Simz – Woman (feat Cleo Sol)
M1llionz – Lagga
Pa Salieu – My Family (feat BackRoad Gee)
Slowthai – Mazza (feat A$AP Rocky)

Best R&B/soul act

Bellah
Cleo Sol
Jorja Smith
Sault
Tiana Major9
Wstrn

Best grime act

Bugzy Malone
Chip
D Double E
Frisco
Ghetts
Skepta

Best hip-hop act

Dave
D-Block Europe
Fredo
Little Simz
Potter Payper
Slowthai

Best drill act

Central Cee
Digga D
Headie One
K Trap
Loski
M1llionz
Russ Millions
SR
Tion Wayne
Unknown T

Best international act

Doja Cat
Drake
Kanye West
Lil Nas X
Megan Thee Stallion
Polo G
Rema
Skillibeng
Wizkid
Young Stoner Life (Young Thug & Gunna)

Best performance in a TV show/film

Ashley Thomas – Them
Damson Idris – Snowfall
Daniel Kaluuya – Judas & the Black Messiah
Letitia Wright – Small Axe
Micheal Ward – Small Axe

Best media personality

Charlene White
Chunkz & Yung Filly
Harry Pinero
Henrie Kwushue
Julie Adenuga
Maya Jama
Mo Gilligan
Munya Chawawa
Nella Rose
Zeze Millz

Best gospel act

CalledOut Music
Cece Winans
Guvna B
Kirk Franklin
Maverick City Music
SO

Best African music act

Ayra Starr
Burna Boy
Ckay
Davido
King Promise
NSG
Rema
Tems
Tiwa Savage
Wizkid

Best reggae act

Lila Ike
Popcaan
Sean Paul
Shenseea
Skillibeng
Spice

Best jazz act

Alfa Mist
Blue Lab Beats
Emma-Jean Thackray
Jacob Collier
Nubiyan Twist
Sons of Kemet

Best producer

Gotcha
Jae5
Juls
M1OnTheBeat
P2J
TSB

“Nobody” was one of the singles on his recently released “Hunger and Thirst Mixtape” which boasts equally compelling songs featuring Kuami Eugene, Sarkodie, Mayorkun, Ycee, Darko Vibes and more.

The Black Avenue Muzik boss features Ghana’s fastest rising star King Promise who drops his melodious voice on this tune to make an instant smash hit. “Nobody” was directed by Gyo of Phamous Philms and produced by Rony Turn Me Up for Black Avenue Muzik.

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