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#Grammy2022 : Rocky Dawuni Will Be Representing Ghana For The Second Time At the Grammys

Team aftown — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:14:44 +0000

Revered Ghanaian songwriter and singer, Rocky Dawuni has been nominated in the upcoming prestigious 2022 Grammys.

The full list of nominations was unveiled by the Recording Academy in a live streamed event on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Ghana’s Rocky Dawuni was nominated in the category of Best Global Music Album at the 64th Grammy Awards with his Voice of BunBon, Vol. 1 album. He will be contending with Daniel Ho & Friends, Angelique Kidjo, Femi Kuti, and Wizkid for the worth-having award.

This is the second Grammy Award nomination for the USA-based Ghanaian Reggae Singer, with his 2015-released Branches of the Same Tree album, winning him a nomination at the 2016 Grammys for Best Reggae Album.

The 2022 Grammy Awards will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Monday, January 31, 2022

BHIM to the World – Stonebwoy’s Global Strides!

Antoine Mensah — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:03:36 +0000

Seeing Stonebwoy’s progress over the years as been incredibly inspiring for me. From our first interview 8 years ago in the studios of Vibe FM (Accra-Ghana) to watching the Jamaican media frenzy around his recent gig at Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest. It’s all so surreal! I was fortunate enough to get him on the phone lines for a short interview before he jetted off to the States for the next round of gigs, and in 10 minutes we managed to cover quite a bit. Check out a summary of the interview below:

On his recent success on international platforms, from Budapest’s Summerjam, to Zurich and straight to Jamaica. – I asked him how he felt and what it meant to him:

Stonebwoy: It’s an incredible feeling Antoine. I’m humbled and grateful by it and it means a lot not only for me but for Ghana. These stages I find myself on pave a path for other dancehall and reggae artists from Ghana. I go through a lot to get ready for this shows, musically and mentally, so when I deliver and it all goes well, I thank God for making it happen. These shows are huge and require you to make a mark as an African artist. If only you knew what I’ve sacrificed to get this far. It hasn’t been easy, but the consistency and push is what’s got me here.

On the Jamaican media frenzy around his performance at ReggaeSumfest and presence in Jamaica. – I asked what he thought he did that’s got their attention and respect across board:

Stonebwoy: Everything came together to create that peak. My work and profile speaks for itself. The treatment comes with the level. These guys are really into reggae and dancehall, so they do they’ve done their research and seen the numbers. 17 appearances on the billboard 100 and the music I’ve been putting out and moves across the world, nominations and wins in the BETs. It’s not about the hype or that one hit song. A lot of work was put into this is and its good to see the respect and necessary attention it’s being given. Again very inspiring and encouraging experience for me.

On meeting Damian Marley and striking a chord of familiarity. – I asked how that must have felt being recognized by one of reggae music’s world best, if not the best:

Stonebwoy: It was an honor. Damian Marley I can say is like the Bob Marley of our time. It’s definitely a dream come true and a testament to the hard work and consistency I’ve put into my music. The connection started some time back when he produced a song for Kabaka Pyramid called borders which i featured on. One thing led to another into that time of meeting him. This is just the beginning, hopefully more doors open through this.

On the deal with Universal Music. – I asked him what exactly it means for him now and if it in any way affects his creative liberty and affects his deal with Zylofone Music.

Stonebwoy: Not at all. The deal with Zylofon still stands along with my creative liberties. What this deal is, is me licensing my music to Universal for global distribution. Of course, that gives us the advantage of further reach, resources and connects to get my music heard around the world. There will definitely be more collaborative efforts even with Universal, in the direction my music should take with regards to the targeted demographics, but that’s something that rather adds value to my music.

On taking Kelvinboy along with him on this global platforms – I asked him how Kelvinboy was taking it:

Stonebwoy: He’s in a very good position you know. A lot of us starting out didn’t get that chance. I never had the chance to feature or perform on such big platforms starting out, but he does. It’s my hope that he leverages on this to do even bigger things and reach further than this.

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Stonebwoy ’s international recognition is a result of years of hard work, consistency and focus on building a global brand that would leave a legacy in the genre of dancehall and reggae music. Right after our interview he left for the States, after which he goes to Italy for another gig. I, and I’m sure a couple more thousand Stonebwoy fans stand proud with his progress. Wishing him nothing but the best in gigs to come and his new deal with Universal Music.

Stonebwoy defends Dancehall and Afrobeats at Reggae Sumfest

Team aftown — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:49:26 +0000

Stonebwoy again made history on Friday night in Jamaica as the first Ghanaian Musician to rock the Reggae Sumfest stage in Montego Bay. With a well planned and well executed concept, Stonebwoy left many Jamaicans and media mesmerized with his live band set on the night. He climbed the stage at exactly 10:35pm Jamaican time. He introduced himself with his major hit song “Hero” with a vivid back up coals from his protégée, Kelvyn Boy, who supported him on stage. During this set, he took time to properly introduce himself to the masses who (perhaps) were watching him for the first time; he gave props to his country Ghana, Africa and all necessary affiliates before wheedling the crowd into his next song “BawaSaaba”, another growing monster song off his “Epistles Of Mama” album. The cracker moment of his performance was when he used Bob Marley for a dope freestyle. He introduced K’Coneil on stage for a duet — they performed “Balance” a new single on which K’Coneil featured Stonebwoy, produced by Monie Beatz, Ghanaian Producer.

Stonebwoy came back o his own catalogue and performed “Mightylele” and then ended it with his award winning monster song “Go Higher”. Stonebwoy’s performance lasted for 15 minutes, even more than some Jamaican artistes who graced the same stage. Before he came on, Dmajor, Harry Toddler and some others performed. Right after Stonebwoy came on stage Agent Sasco (Assassin), whom Stonebwoy featured on “Hakuna Matata”, another single off the “Epistles Of Mama” album released on December 12, 2017.

Other well known and highly respected international brands Stonebwoy performed with were Sizzla Kalonji, Aidonia, Popcaan, Alkaline, I-Octane, Spice, Ding Dong, Masicka, Dexta Daps, just to mention a few. Reggae Sumfest 2018 MCs have described Stonebwoy as the next promising global icon walking the steads of Buju Banton and Shabba Ranks.

Zip FM Jamaica, one of the huge Caribbean radio stations on their official Instagram page wrote….“Stonebwoy did his FIRST performance in Jamaica and he proved himself as a competent performer as he was able to captivate the patrons!”

Stonebwoy who is currently on his Europe Tour had a spectacular performance earlier this month in Germany where he played at Summerjam main stage in Fühlinger See in Cologne. He played other concerts in Switzerland and Netherlands respectively, as part of his tour line up. He has played 8 concerts so far on his “Epistles Of Mama World Tour”. 7 more shows are in the line up to be played. Stonebwoy returns to Europe this week; he plays in Italy on July 28th at Reset Club in Modena.

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