Stonebwoy

Stonebwoy
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Background information
Birth name Livingstone Etse Satekla
Born 1988 (age 26–27)
Ashaiman, Ghana
Origin Anloga, Ghana
Genres Afropop, hiplife, Reggae, Dancehall
Occupation(s) Ragga, singer, instrumentalist
Years active 2009–present
Labels Burniton Music Group
Samini Music (former)
Associated acts Samini, Kwaw Kese, Obrafour, Afro Moses, Black Rasta, Mugeez of R2Bees, Irene Logan, Jah Vinci, Tinny, Princess Karamanti, Randy Valentine, Carabraia, Selasi, MzVee, and Sarkodie

Stonebwoy is the stage name of Livingstone Etse Satekla (born 1988), a Ghanaian afropop, dancehall and reggae artiste and is the CEO of Burniton Music Group. He won the Artist of the Year in the 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[1] Many Ghanaians recognize him as one of the leading Reggae and Dancehall artists in the country.

Life and music career

Satekla was born in Ashaiman and began making music in his early school days. He studied at Methodist Day Secondary School the same year with rapper Sarkodie where he gained his High School Leaving Certificate. He continued his tertiary education at University of Professional Studies to earn a degree in Marketing in 2013.

He began performing as Stonebwoy since high school as an underground rapper. He appeared on a popular rap competition "Kasahare Level" on Adom FM which featured Sarkodie, Dr Cryme and the like saw him knocking out several other rappers gaining himself underground popularity. It was through these rap battles and his style of music which caught the eye of Samini to sign him to his "Samini Music" record label.[2]

Under "Samini Music", Stonebwoy recorded his first hit single "Climax" featuring Samini and subsequently "Ghetto Love" featuring Irene Logan. Both songs earned him nominations at the Ghana Music Awards. After this exposure, he released his debut album "Grade 1 Album" under his Burniton Music Group Label and made Stonebwoy a household name in the music industry

Recognition and musical style

Stonebwoy often ragga in Jamaican Patois (Patwa or Patwah), and is considered a "multifaceted rapper" due to the various musical styles he possess. In 2015, he received many awards and nominations ranging from "Artist of the Year" to "Album of the Year". His sophomore album, Necessary Evil, was the recipient of 3 Ghana Music Awards from 6 nominations.[3]

Awards and nominations

Ghana Music Honors

Year Recipient Award Result
2015 Himself Artiste Of The Year 2015[4] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
Himself Reggae/Dancehall Artiste Of The Year 2015[5] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
Himself Reggae/Dancehall Song Of The Year 2015[6] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
2015 Baafira feat. Sarkodie (rapper) Best Collaboration Of The Year 2015[7] style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
Himself Vodafone Song Of The Year 2015[8] style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
Himself Album Of The Year 2015[9] style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
2014 Himself Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year[10] style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
2013 Himself Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year[11] style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated
2012 Himself Reggae Song Of The Year 2012[12] style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated

Bass Awards

Year Recipient Award Result
2014 Himself Dancehall Song of the year[13] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
"Go Harder"(Edem ft Stonebwoy) Best Dancehall Collaboration[14] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
2013 Himself Best Collaboration[15] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won

Discography

Major Singles

References

  1. ↑ Ameyaw Debrah (12 April 2015). "Stonebwoy rules 2015 Ghana Music Awards, Sarkodie, Edem, Daddy Lumba, Pappy Kojo and more win big!". ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Stonebwoy". Bigx.com. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Winners For 2015 Ghana Music Awards". Bigx.com. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "MTV News: Ghana Music Award Winners". MTV Base. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  5. ↑ Adetola Adekoya (15 April 2015). "MTV News: Ghana Music Award Winners". MTV Base. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  6. ↑ Adetola Adekoya (15 April 2015). "MTV News: Ghana Music Award Winners". MTV Base. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  7. ↑ "List of nominees for 2015 Ghana Music Awards". Daily Guide. 28 February 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  8. ↑ "Ghana Music Awards Festival '15". Daily Guide. 28 February 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "Ghana Music Awards Festival 2015". Daily Guide. 28 February 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  10. ↑ Adeyemi Adebayo Victor (2 March 2014). "Full list of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2014 nominations". Ghana Web. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  11. ↑ "2013 VGMA Nominations: The Complete List". Ghana Music•com™. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  12. ↑ "2012 Ghana Music Awards Complete List". Ghana Music•com™. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  13. ↑ http://www.ameyawdebrah.com/ras-kuku-stonebwoy-blak-rasta-others-win-big-bass-awards/
  14. ↑ http://www.ameyawdebrah.com/ras-kuku-stonebwoy-blak-rasta-others-win-big-bass-awards/
  15. ↑ "Full List Of Winners Of The 2013 Bass Awards". OMG Ghana. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  16. ↑ "Audio Climax by Stonebwoy feat Samini". Ghana Music•com™. 12 September 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  17. ↑ "Audio: Ghetto Love by Stonebwoy feat Irene Logan". Ghana Music•com™. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  18. ↑ "Stonebwoy - Pull Up". BiGxGh.Com. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  19. ↑ "Stonebwoy – Give it to dem (Kwenaamu)(Prod by Dakay)". Ghana Motion. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  20. ↑ "Stonebwoy baafira ft Sarkodie prod by Beatz Dakay". Ghana Motion. Retrieved 21 April 2015.

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