DJ Black

Kwadwo Ampofo a.k.a. DJ Black aka Toontoom started to DJ in 1993 in Ofori Panin HighSchool, He joined the elite DJ Crew,Prime Cut in 1995 alongside veteran DJS like Azigiza Jnr, DJ Magic Sam ,DJ Rab, DJ Kakra, DJ Kofi ,Da Woodeman, etc.

1997-­‐DJ Black manages Dope Rhyme Studios in Nima cemen>ng his clench on hiphop and growing the new movement HIPLIFE working with early Hiplifers VIP, Bukbak, Obrafuo, Reggie rockstone. 
1997 –DJ Black joins Radio Univers giving birth to SPACE JAM, which is still airing today. 
2000 – Manages KRUSH GROOVE mentoring DJs E-­‐ double, Nii Ayi, DJ Master J 
2001-­‐ DJ Black wins the Rothman's West African DJ Championship and releases the first Ghanaian mixtape, TOONTOOM MIX VOL 1 the following year. 
Quickly Jumping on technology, he has released the Afrohop series of mixtapes, Ghana Club Bangerz series,etc.

He has also hosted Coptic's Blackstarline mixtape with Lee Kasumba of South Africa and appeared on the’ Y3 fr3me Ritchy Pitch’ album 
With a rich musical background and experience, DJ Black’s trade mark rich Sonorous voice and ability to move the crowd sets him apart from the rest. He can entertain all age groups and demographics.

2013 -African Global DJ Awards 3X Nominee 
2013- Best Ghana DJ,Best Male radio DJ,Best Event DJ 
•2011 Best radio DJ 
•2010 no 2 rated African radio DJ 
•2009 International Red carpet award winner 
•2001 West Africa Rothmans DJ Champ

• Official Smirnoff Brand Ambassador for 2012/2013 •Official Woodin Brand Ambassador 2012 
• 2012 IRF ON –AIR Award winner (Chale FM) at Zurich 
udge – BET awards, MTV and channel O, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 • Ghana’s only DJ to play in Big Brother Amplified back to back in 2011 in the house and at the finale 
• Headline DJ for Ghana Rocks Concerts in 2011,2010,2009 
• Performed alongside DJ Waxxy,etc at Moloko night club(RSA) in 2008,2009 and at Fashion TV during the 2010 world cup 
• Represented Ghana in Hiphop Outernational ft Ghana, France and Germany 
• Performed at Motorola parties in 2007 
• DJ and organizer for Channel O emcee Africa in Ghana in 2007 • Performed at Emcee Africa finale in 2007 in RSA 
• Host and DJ for Ghana Music awards in 2008,2009,2010,2011,2012 
• Official Ghana DJ for Channel O 
• DJ for Launch of Lord Kenya’s ‘Medo’ album 
• Official DJ for Launch of VIP’s debut album at Secaps 
• Official DJ for Rhian Benson album launch at Citizen Kofi • Official DJ for Malta Guinness street dance 2009 
• Official host DJ for Ghana vs. Naija 2011, 2012 
• Host DJ and performed alongside Akon, Busta Rhymes, Wayne Wonder, Shaggy, BoyzIIMen, Fabolous, Ludacris concerts 
• Performed with FOKN Bois and Just a Band, Soul Squad at the International Jazz Festival at Nijmegen and Moers in 2012

DJ Black has partnered with artistes to promote talent and skill through the DJBlack cyphers, mixtapes and foundation. Mutichoice Ghana has picked DJBlack as an icon to push its promotions and events. 
In addition to various events and corporate functions, DJ Black has written award-­‐winning adverts and produced several voice –overs and Jingles for various events on the continent.

With such credits and credentials, DJ Black is the ideal and reliable brand name and partner for your brand to reach out to, when it comes to success and satisfaction to target consumers. 
If it’s a positive brand association ...DJ Black aka Mr. Toontoom the crowd motivator is THE ONE!!

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Reggie Rockstone

Reggie Rockstone is the Godfather of HipLife—a blend of hardcore New York Hip Hop and West African highlife and Afro-Beat. Twenty years in the game and still very relevant. He is recognized around the world as the most important proponent of modern music from Ghana. He has an incredible breadth of musical interest but chooses to use the vehicle of Hip Hop to get his followers to dance, sing, and engage with conscious politics with a party feel. He raps in a seamless flow of Twi, the main language of Ghana, English, and pidgin. Having won over audiences in London and New York with his rapid-fire English flow, stage charisma, and humor, Rockstone uses complex language-play to unite audience from all over. Rockstone has received numerous awards including from the KORA Music Awards (Johannesburg, SA), ECRAG (Accra, GH)  & Ghana Music Awards (Accra, GH). He has released 5 complete albums since 1997. Maka Makaa (1997); Me Na Me Kae (1999); Me Ka (2000); Last Show (2004) & ReggieStration (2010), and is currently promoting his latest album a double album. He has recorded successful songs with international artists such as Beenie Man, Wyclef Jean & 2Face Idiba. He has toured extensively in North America; Europe and Africa and currently resides in Accra, Ghana and is well respected by Africans of all generations.

Reggie currently is the CEO of a successful entertainment complex in Accra known as Rockstone’s Office. His entertainment complex is the hottest venue in the whole country, not just Accra. He has the exclusive V.I.P. building called GrandPapazz. This is where the movie stars, sports players, CEO and even politicians "ball out' from all over the continent. Then there's the restaurant and the lounge where the DJ packs the place or it can be a spot for live music performance.

He is also a music celebrity Ambassador for Glo Ghana Ltd.; a wireless telecommunication giant in Ghana & Africa under the larger GlobaCom.

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koku gonza

KokuGonza is one of the artists ushering in the “Neo Soul-World Music” movement with the release of her highly anticipated third CD, Radiozophrenic.  Radiozophrenic encompass her schizophrenic passion for genre blending and musical variety. Audiences can expect to hear elements of American Neo-Soul/R&B, Pop and the global vibes of East Africa from KokuGonza. The eclectic style of KokuGonza’s music stems from her parents. 

Her father Longfellow Mugarula from Bukoba,Tanzania was a folk singer/songwriter and guitar player. Her mother a Jazz and Gospel artist from South Carolina played the flute, keyboard and saxophone. Her parents recognized her interest in music and enrolled her in piano lessons at an early age. After studying piano, she learned guitar her last year in college at Indiana University. Within a few months of lessons, guitar became her first love. 

She and her first love relocated to Chicago after college and began recording her EP Confessions of A Songwriter released in 2009. In the spring of 2010 she released her second self produced EP Play Ground. Since the release of her first EP, KokuGonza has shared the stage with soulful heavy weight artist such as the “Jazz-Funk Fusion” legend Roy Ayers, the “Millennium Bluesman” Anthony David and the elegant  “Soulful-Siren” Yahzarah. 

KokuGonza’s music is parallel to the translation of her Kihaya name, which means lovely. She applies love, soul and passion into the ingredients of her genre defiant pallet on her first full- length album, Radiozophrenic. “Radiozophrenic” is her current release.

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M3nsa

Named one of the BBC’s Top 50 Ghanaians to watch, and recipient of multiple accolades including awards and nominations from MOBO, KORA Awards, Ghana Music Awards and M-Net’s Channel O. M3NSA (Men-sah) is re-energizing the music scene with his unique fusion of true school Hip Hop and West African homegrown Hip-life. ‘No.1 Mango Street’ (2011) his debut international offering, follows up to his critically acclaimed debut, ‘Rapublic’ with a polished sound. M3NSA recorded ‘No. 1 Mango Street’ - a yearning shoutout to the place of his birth. This Ghanaian born, Los Angeles and London-raised man, pays homage to the land of his birth and takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane, vividly depicting the rich, varied nuances of Ghanaian life from an adult. Equally exceptional as an emcee, singer and producer; M3NSA has toured Europe with Hip Hop legends like the The Wu-Tang Clan; The Roots and worked with some of Europe’s heavy hitters such as Sway, Asa and Nneka. M3NSA is currently promoting a film dubbed ‘Coz OvMoni’ - the world's first Pidgen musical, in which he stars with Wanlov the Kubolor. Together the super rap duo known as FOKN BOIS tell the story of an eventful day in the lives of two friends living in the heart of Accra. It is hilarious! It is animated. It is groundbreaking. To date, the film has been accepted numerous international film festivals including South by Southwest, Rio International Film Festival (Brazil) Pan African Film Festival (Los Angeles) Black Filmmakers International Film Festival (London) Pan African Film Festival (Cannes); SXSW (Austin) and Headliner Movie at African Weekender (Sussex).

M3nsa grew up passionate about music. M3NSA’s father, TumiEboAnsah, rocked stages as a guitarist of British afro-pop sensation, Osibisa, and also starred in Heritage Africa (winner of the outstanding film award at the 1989 London Film Festival). His mother, the biggest influence on his music, taught him to play the piano when he was just eight years old. His first official foray into the business was via The Lifeline Family, a short-lived Hip-Life band in Accra, Ghana, which released one album. Following the demise of the band, M3NSA discovered a flair for music production that was soon recognized by Reggie Rockstone, the founder of Hip-life music, Ghana’s innovative blend of Highlife and Hip Hop. He featured on two tracks from Rockstone's third album; ‘Me Ka’ released in 2000. Rockstone quickly enlisted young M3NSA to produce his fourth album, ‘Last Show’. This album went on to be critically and commercially acclaimed.

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wanlov the kubolor

Wanlov the Kubolor was born in Romania and grew up in Ghana. Raised in a home where both parents were avid collectors of music and other forms of eclectic art, it is no wonder the Kubolor has a unique perspective on life. Kubolor’s love and respect for nature is felt not only in his music, which is delivered in his melodic accent, but also in his hallmark sense of style which is organic at its core. Yes he wears a wrap! Yes, he goes everywhere barefoot and rumors of no underwear might very well be true, but would you expect anything less radical from a Kubolor? Wanlov's widely acclaimed versatility is heard on his debut album “Green Card”, released in 2007 on his return to Ghana after a 7-year stay in the USA. It was nominated at the 2008 Ghana Music Awards for "Discovery of The Year", "Record of The Year", "Video of The Year" & "Hip Hop Song of The Year".  Wanlov the Kubolor has also had the honor of collaborating with Gyedu-BlayAmbolley, Ghana's Rap pioneer / Highlife legend, and Reggie Rockstone, the Godfather of Hiplife, amongst other well respected artists worldwide. Conscious lyrics like “My Skin” and the award winning song “Human Being” not only won the 2006 WCS International Song Contest, but also serve as the soundtrack to the anti-child trafficking campaign led by UNICEF and the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs in Ghana. Wanlov the Kubolor, is an authentic individual. As the nexus of Pidgen Music, the Kubolor is adamant and true to his desires to positively impacting the quality of life for all.

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fokn Bois

The GUBA & 4SYTE Award-winning Afropop duo FOKN Bois, popularly known for thanking “God their not a Nigerians” after giving the world its first Pidgen Musical "Coz OvMoni" have already taken Hiplife to the final frontier sharing stages around the world with Snoop Dogg, Sway, Femi Kuti, Nneka, Little Brother, IrieMaffia and The Gorillaz.

They have been interviewed on BBC Radio 1, BBC 1XTRA; VOA: BBC World Service and numerous web/print magazines such as Arise, FAB; The Fader & Canoe. They released "FOKN Dunaquest in Budapest" in 2011. This was remixed by the biggest names in global house/bass from around the world.  They have

Often compared to duos like Outkast, Red & Meth and LMFAO, but their fans (all being upgraded to air conditioners) know to expect anything and everything more from this raw, braggadocious, witty and eccentric super duo.

2012 has allowed them to release their most controversial offering called “FOKN Wit Ewe”. You can read the title just like it sounds. The full-length album is a cascade of real; authentic Hip Hop tracks with wit and satire to spin one’s head. I mean; how could you not find satire in song titles such as “Thank God We’re Not A Nigerian”; “We Want To Be White”; “Sexing Islamic Girls” and “Jesus is Cumming” Yep! The fanbase is growing!

This is not an African thing...just do the FOKN thing!

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gibril da african

Gibril da African aka Foreign Exchange Hustler is an African Hip Hop artist based in Jersey City, NJ. Gibril has collaborated and shared stages with M1 (Dead Prez), Meta and the Cornerstones, Wanlov, Rasta Bubu and has worked with producers QC Funk; Eric Matlock a.k.a. Coptic, DJ Child, K Jones, Divided Souls, and more. Born in West Africa to a Ghanaian mother and a Sierra Leonean father; Gibril made a dramatic entrance into the world, at a time of great unrest in Ghana. As if to foreshadow his life’s story, in his earliest years, Gibril survived nearly fatal birth complications, and the outbreak of two civil wars in Togo and Nigeria, which forced his family to move to Ghana. Often fending for himself at home and on the streets of Africa, Gibril relied on the positive influences of his parents for spiritual and emotional guidance. At twelve, Gibril fell in love with Hip Hop and by junior high, he was writing his own lyrics. Gibril first made a name for himself as an accomplished rapper and dancer on the boarding school circuit in Western Africa. Fluent in seven languages, Gibril’s eclectic fusion of Hip Hop, rap, and Reggae with English and French vocals has earned him accolades with fans and peers alike. Accra solidified his connection to Rap with the rise of Reggie Rockstone in the late 1990s. By weaving the story of his life's journey and experiences into hypnotic lyrics on powerful beats, Gibril spreads his message of African awareness and the need for African solidarity. “Music is one of the pieces of my puzzle,” says Gibril. “Not only is it my passion but also a very useful tool in my ultimate goal to play a part in the movement to unite the African continent .I know the day will come when we as Africans all over the globe shall stand as one people, join hands, and fly one flag, and till then I will continue to use my talent to push us all towards that day.” In 2001, Gibril moved to the United States to pursue his dream of transforming his love for music into a full-time career. Gibril traveled the country from Ohio to Illinois to Mississippi before he settled in Jersey City, just steps from New York City, the music capital of the world. Throughout his travels, one message has remained forefront “never give up, never forget where you come from.”

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IAM KOFI

“Would You Like to play at one of my parties?”Lyor Cohen CEO Warner Music Group approaches DJ Kofi after he performs a FelaKuti Vs. Run DMC mash up live at the World Economic Forum. Imagine a party were the likes of Lyor Cohen are not the biggest fish in the pond. Well that year Tony Blair and Bill Gates were in attendance at The World Economic Forum, just a day in the life of DJ Kofi.

Life as a DJ started in 1990 when Kofi bought his first DJ set up, doing small parties in London and his hometown of Liverpool. By 1995 Kofi was crowned Technics UK Mixing Champion and an international DJ star was born.  Kofi recalls ‘literally the next day after the UK final my phone was ringing off the hook with all sorts of job offers from production to Djing’.

After doing guest spots on Radio 1 and Kiss FM Kofi finally found a home in radio on Choice FM. Where he held down one of London’s most popular mix shows from 1995 to 2002. At the turn of the Millennium Kofi revisited a style of DJing that he started doing first in 1991, what is now know as the mash up. In 2000 he released mix album “It’s been a long time” which became a blueprint for the style.

After being ask by Sony Music to do a mix for the late Michael Jackson’s “Invincible” European album launch and seeing the finished product come back as an audio visual mix. Kofi’s mind was open to the endless possibilities of AV mixing. Some years later Kofi added AV to his live show repertoire.

Over the last 10 years Kofi’s turntable wizardry and innovative selections have taken him to over 40 countries. Residencies in Russia, Greece, Switzerland and Bungalow 8 in the UK have brought audiences, fans and friends to his global music and energetic sets. The sole DJ at the first MTV Africa awards Kofi is a favorite among crowds and known as the entertainer’s entertainer.  Rocking parties such as Coldplay’s ‘end of world tour party’ at Wembley Arena, Blur’s Hyde Park comeback concert after party, Jay Z after party and the Williams sisters Wimbledon championship parties the diversity of the gigs as eclectic as the music and visuals.

In 2010 the Kofi’s audiovisual experience was intergraded into the Gorillaz Sound System (the official Gorillaz DJ Sets). Kofi remixed and mashed up Gorillaz Classics and rocked 10’s of thousands in festivals through out Europe. Being one of the worlds most sought-after eclectic DJ’s, Kofi was also hired by Kelis, who put together a DJ band for her All Hearts World Tour Kofi did the US leg of the tour and the European Festivals.

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E.L

Name: Elom Adablah

Popularly known as: E.L

“The Kanye West of Ghana”

“This is crazee Charleee!!”

E.L. grew up in Dansoman, Accra. His interest in music production

began at a young age. He started rapping in JSS. (Martin de Porres

School and Jack and Jill Secondary School). He was making beats by

senior secondary school (Presbyterian Boys Secondary School). He often skipped classes at university to record songs in his bedroom.

After graduating from the University of Ghana, Legon, and

completing his national service year; the young artiste began music production fulltime. Despite the skepticism of close friends

and family, E.L. invested all his funds into building his own recording

studio, so he could focus on a music career. He developed a

musical style fusing R&B, hip-hop and alternative genres.

E.L. has produced for major artistes such as Reggie Rockstone, V.I.P., Sarkodie, Trigmatic, Asem, Tinny, plus many more. He has also scored many Ghanaian films and TV series such as ‘The Perfect Picture’ & ‘ Adam’s Apples’.

Throughout his musical career, he has helped several artists reach their goals, and performed on many musical platforms.

• 2009 Released first solo single called “Why?”

• 2010, African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Best Soundtrack award, A Sting in the Tale

• 2010, Ghana Movie Awards 2010, Best Score Award, Checkmate

• 2011, Ghana Music Awards, Hip-hop Song of the Year award, D-Black’s - “Get On the Dance Floor” as a producer

• 2011, released The Project Hip Hop Mixtape with C-Real, which features hit single “Weytin dey Happen?”

• 2011, released hit singles, 1Ghana (For Your Pocket) and Obuu Mo.

• 2012 – He finally released his debut album of 25 tracks called ‘Something Else’ on iTunes, & Amazon MP3. The powerful collection of Azonto/Dance & Hip Hop tracks guarantees favorite songs for everyone!

He has also produced numerous Afrobeats hits for music artists throughout Africa, Europe and North America.

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Efya

“The things she did were medieval! An artiste like Efya needs her own club, like Fela!” - Hugh Masakela

Although she had been singing since she was 9 years old, Efya Jane Awindor didn’t quite decide to do it professionally until she auditioned & gained national recognition in 2008 as the first runner up of Charter House’s Stars of the Future in Ghana.

Her emergence on the music scene landed her and the winner, a three year recording deal with the event company but ended up recording only one group debut, Irene & Jane ‘Unveiled’, which was released in South Africa only.

Having made her entrance onto the music scene through Charter House, Efya was able to secure a slot on all of the media giant’s concerts & events. However, once her contract with Charter House concluded and she found herself a free agent once more. She began to juggle playing shows while reading Theatre Arts Directing & Music at the University of Ghana, Legon. Efya was soon noticed by the heavy weight, Ghana-based Rap/Hiplife artists. Reggie Rockstone; M.Anifest; Sarkodie; Yaa Pono; Asem; D-Black and many others have co-signed her. These artists felt she was the go-to woman when it came to sultry; sassy; soulful hooks for their own rap tracks.

Efya has played countless gigs across Nigeria and Ghana, averaging 2 or 3 appearances a week and has been featured by artists in both countries on released songs and future projects which has helped her build a vast following. She always performs with a live band. Her band is based in Accra. They are called the GinGams. She is very adaptable and mind-meld with new band members in an hour! She proved this with at a recent showcase in March 2012 in New York City. This helps her establish a direct connection with her audience. She is presently putting the finishing touches on her highly anticipated debut studio album, “Love Genesis”, due for release in August 2012.

Think: Amel Larrieux; Erykah Badu; Asa.

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m.anifest

M.anifest is a true original. Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, the charismatic Hip Hop artist migrated to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul where he was voted City Pages Songwriter of the year after his critically acclaimed 2007 debut ‘Manifestations’. In 2010, MTV spotlighted M.anifest as a hot artist to look out for on the program ‘Seven’. He had been described as an artist with “an incredible gift” (the run-off groove) who possesses “the kind of assured, joyful, ruminative voice that made Mos Def into Hollywood's favorite conscious-rap star" (City Pages). After only beginning to pursue music seriously as a vocation in 2005, the Ghanaian native has already stacked up an impressive résumé: including on stage collaborations with Femi Kuti, Damon Albarn (Gorillaz), Amadou and Miriam, Mick Jones (The Clash), Tony Allen, the Noisettes; plus many more. Allhiphop.com profiled him (along with K’naan) as one of four African Artists “Stormin’ into the Hip Hop World” (2009). In 2010, he played the Festa Dos Mundos festival with Africa Express in Spain in front of a 50,000 crowd and was part of the historic PUMA world cup showcase in Paris. His Music was also featured on the official Nike and Fader Magazine 2010 World Cup Podcast. M.anifest is also a recipient of the American Composers Forum's "Minnesota Emerging Artist" Award (2010). His independently released debut: ‘Manifestations’ (2007), led to the album being picked up by Jakarta Records/Groove Attack and re-released by the indie label in Europe and Japan. The Ghanaian MC is currently is riding high off his official 2011 sophomore release, ‘Coming to America: Immigrant Chronicles’. He is also prominently featured on compositions of the super Group called ’Rocket Juice & The Moon’ (Damon Albarn, Tony Allen & Flea of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers). Look for his verses on ‘The Unfadable’.

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blitz the ambassador

Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, Blitz the Ambassador is a man infused with the sounds of Afro-Beat, Highlife, Jazz, and Motown. After moving to the U.S.A. to attend college; Blitz continued to hone in on his musical skills by releasing several mixtapes CDs as an undergrad at Kent State University, Ohio. After graduation, Blitz moved to New York City to pursue his dream. In NYC, Blitz began to record, ‘Stereotype’, a live-instrument, heavy musical exploration; that tests the limits of Hip Hop. In order to achieve the live sound he was looking for, Blitz formed a band and named them The Embassy Ensemble, in which he gets to exhibit his own djembe skills as well as his skills as a conductor of music. After getting the major label runaround one to many times; Blitz decided go it alone and formed his own company called Embassy MVMT. “One day I just said, ‘Fuck it’,  “I was tired of record labels telling me I had to be like somebody else. So I came home and wrote: ‘Remembering the Future’. This epic, instrument-laden, track illustrates Blitz’ refusal to be a Stereotypical rapper. The chorus of the song is, “I am who I am / and you can never change me / Reaching for the sun / remembering the future.” The recognition of his music proves that Hip Hop fans are ready for the future. They are hungry for a change, and sick-and-tired of the juvenile radio hits. Blitz the Ambassador is here to give the people what they want. He released his second studio album in conjunction with a short film with both having the title “Native Sun” in 2011. He currently tours three continents for most part of the year. Be on the lookout for his next studio album called ‘gRIOT’.

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kobi onyame

Kobi Onyame is a Ghanaian/UK-based Hip Hop producer/artist in his late 20s. He describes his music as a fusion of his life's influences, circumstances and changes. At the age of 14, he started writing songs to beats he would make by looping the ends of popular Hip Hop records - this was the beginning of the inner producer. He only started to rap himself because he found it hard to find other young emcees in his area to rhyme over his beats. 
“I’ve always been a producer first… I only started to rap because no one would rhyme over my beats… 2009 saw Kobi move from strength to strength. Playing a range of shows ranging from intimate venues such as London's legendary Jazz Cafe to gracing the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury Festival. In recent times, he has also shared the bill with music greats including KanYe

West, Akon, De La Soul, Sway, Flo Rida, Wiley and more. The release of his single "He Said She Said" featuring UK rap heavyweight Sway saw Kobi's industry awareness increase, with support from UKs DJ's Semtex, MistaJam, Shortee Blitz, Ras Kwame, Vic Galloway, Jim Gellatly, DJ Black and more. Furthermore, radio stations such as BBC Radio 1Xtra, Radio 1 (Regional) have supported his music. 2012 is the year Kobi pushes for international recognition and success. He is currently promoting his EP entitled "Green Green Grasses". He's currently riding high in Europe with the melodic; modern single called "Inner City lights" feat. SixPeopleAway. For Kobi, making music is his way of Escaping some of the harsh realities of life…"I’m in my own little world when I’m making a beat…or writing a song.”  "I love that I am able to express myself through music.

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sway

Sway is a British Hip Hop artist of Ghanaian descent, raised in London who uses the stage names Sway DaSafo or simply Sway. He is also a full-time producer, establishing DCypha Productions. Sway produced many solo singles despite being in a rap group. His first break was under the name 'Sway DaSafo' on the track ‘On My Own’ which reached the A-list of BBC Radio 1Xtra. When "One" released their first debut album, called ‘Onederful World’; 50% of the 10-track CD was produced by Sway. In 2003, Sway started to pursue a solo career in the British music scene. In 2004, Sway established DCypha Productions to enable him to release his mixtapes and debut solo album: ‘This Is My Demo’ which was released on 6 February 2006. Its second single, "Little Derek", headed in at #38 on the UK national charts. Remixes are also available featuring Baby Blue. His song ‘Hype Boys’ is used in the video game “Need for Speed: Carbon”, and the song "Flo Fashion" is used in the video game FIFA Street 2. Following the release and critical acclaim of his debut album, Sway started recording his second album. In the run up to the album's release, Sway was featured on numerous songs and later signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik record label in 2007, becoming the only UK artist to be signed to that label. In November 2006, Sway won a BET Hip Hop Award for "Best UK Hip Hop Act". In July 2006, Sway's album This Is My Demo was nominated for the 2006 Mercury Music Award. In 2008, Sway was nominated for two awards at the Urban Music Awards. Sway has four Albums and EPs This Is My Demo (2006, All City), One for the Journey EP (2007, DCypha), The Signature LP (2008, DCypha), The Deliverance (2011, DCypha). His mixtapes include This Is My Promo Vol. 1 (2004, DCypha), This Is My Promo Vol. 2 (DCypha), This Is My Rave (2006), The Dotted Lines Mixtape (2007, DCypha), The Signature LP Mixtape (2008, DCypha), The Delivery Mixtape (2010, DCypha), The Delivery Mixtape 2 - Lost In Transit (2010, DCypha), Bring Me To Africa (2010). He’s currently riding high off the single: “Break The Chains”. This is the only rap artist collaboration on Lupe Fiasco’s third studio album: Lasers

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Tawiah

Of Ghana descent; Brit-Schooler and UK newcomer Tawiah is the winner of a 'BBC Worldwide Best Newcomer' award and she is such a breath of fresh air it's barely believable. This "nu-soul" girl with a voice that is pleasing & stirring at the same time wins people over and over. She's also toured with Mark Ronson as his "honorary female singer", filling in for muses Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen on "Valerie" and "Oh My God".  She released 6-track EP in 2008 called "in Jodi's Bedroom" features "Watch Out". She co-wrote all the tracks with multi-instrumentalist producer Jodi Milliner. She's packed with spunk; pizzazz & a bubbly but earthy personality. She makes a bold fashion statement that works in New York; London or Accra. "Watch Out" is a beautiful tune in the spirit of Jill Scott's earlier days. Tawiah sounds clear, unfettered and utterly soulful, as she sings notes of caution against getting "carried away" with someone with whom she's meant to be "just friends". As soon as I heard the guitar intro to the song, I knew I was going to love it and I wasn't wrong. On "Another One", she pays homage to the 'good old days' and sings about love gone wrong over a typical 80s beat. Imagine a woman singing over Cameo beats, circa 1984. Tawiah actually leads into the song by telling us how she went through her dad's old records one day and tried to imagine what her track would sound like if she were a recording artiste back in the day. She even puts on a faux American accent for effect and it adds humor to what is another brilliant track, particularly if you're a fan of music from that era.  "Boy From The Ends" is a quirky track about having romantic feelings towards a boy from the neighborhood. "Oh, my God, witness the fitness," she says at the intro and I fell over laughing at the part where Tawiah's 'friends' playfully 'taunt' her with the playground chant: "He likes you, he likes you. Tawiah, he likes you". "Every Step" is a banging house track with a chorus of background singers towards the second half of the song can only be described as heavenly. This is her song that carries her live performances. The lead guitar always mesmerizes the listener. She has a great; bubbly future ahead of her.

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daz dua

Daz represents West London & Ghana.

He began Djaying at the age of 13 at parties, making mix tapes before landing a resident spot at Rotation and Camouflage, North and West London based club nights every Friday and Saturday night. It is said that a man with a drive and strives to be more ambitious beyond belief against all odds is a man on a path to distinction. A very true statement for this West London, Ghanaian enthusiast.

 Daz has been a prolific figure often associated with inspiring and developing a vast majority of recording artist dating back over two decades.  An influential DJ with accolades such as the Technics UK Mixing Championship Finalist, an Award Wining club night resident DJ, and a well sort after creative Show & Tour Director, touring with many international and influential performers. 
Daz got into djaying at the age of 13 after being heavily inspired by musical scratch patterns performed by Grand Master DST, and visually watching the ‘New Music Seminar’ DJ battles where DJ Cash Money and Jazzy Jeff would take over the whole show.
Practicing and learning scratch patterns from records like Gangstarr’s ‘Who’s Gonna Take The Weight’, or EPMD’s ‘So What You Sayin’ became a matter of importance. Understanding the turntable to be a musical instrument this became his way into the production game. 

At a very young age Daryl Dua a.k.a Daz went on to DJ at parties, making mix tapes before landing a resident spot at these north and west London based club nights respectively; Rotation and Camouflage. He went on to win an award for best club night at the MOBO’s in 1998. Daz was also part of production group “Ignorants” hailing out of West London. They were pretty much responsible for changing the whole remixing game in the London music scene remixing people like SWV, 702, All the way down to the likes of KCi & Jojo.
Through the success from the production, and DJ competitions like the DMC, it enabled Daz to perform at high profile events put on by the Princes Trust, BBC & MTV, also performing and supporting artists like Erykah Badu, Janet Jackson, R Kelly , & most recently The Roots. 
Daz being the founder of ‘The Resistance’ production group associated with Resistance Entertainment is always pushing the level of creativity in music and the way you play music.

 Over the last 10 years, Daz has elevated his flamboyant turntable wizardry style of ‘Cross genre’ mixing with the inclusion of AV. This opens another realm for live show possibilities. The popularity of his style has taken him to numerous international destinations Like Ghana, USA, France; The Czech Republic, Germany, and Spain to name just a few. 
Headlining high scale launch parties for Guinness Africa, and celebrity victory parties for The Williams sisters (professional Tennis superstars); 
lets you know that Mista Daz is definitely a man on a path to distinction.

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