Albert McCarthy Boateng, professionally known as Awaga, is a Ghanaian record producer, sound engineer and disc jockey.[2][3]
Awaga | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Albert McCarthy Boateng |
| Born | 20 August 1994[1] Ashaiman, Ghana |
| Origin | Ashanti Region, Ghana |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Record Producer, Sound Engineer, Disc jockey, Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums Machine, Synthesizer, Sampler, Piano |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Too Easy Music, KESSOVI ENTERTAINMENT |
Early life
editBoateng Albert was born on 20.08.94
Career
editAwaga began his career in 2014, combining beat making with side mixing and mastering. He has worked with artists such as Stonebwoy,[4] Eye Judah, vvip, Miyaki, Dawuni X Dawuni(DXD), R2Bees and Dj Killer Fingers, sconzy[5]
Discography
editHis major productions include Live In Love (Livingstone EP) by Stonebwoy[6] which was considered for 2017 Grammy Award nominations,[7] "We Made It" by Stonebwoy ft. R2Bees,[8] "Enku Lenu" by Stonebwoy,[9] "Guy Guy" by Stonebwoy ft Bisa Kdei,[10] "Behw3 " by Dj Killer Fingers ft VVIP & Miyaki,[11] "Anafra" by Miyaki,[12] "Jah Love" by Eye Judah, "Support" by Eye Judah,[13] "Beautiful Soul" by Eye Judah,[14] "Sugar" by Dawuni X Dawuni(DXD)[15] and "Jah Jah" by Netherlands-based Ghanaian reggae / dancehall artiste Dominiq.
In 2017, his first project The Shanti Riddim[16] featured 30 artists from Africa and around the globe.[17]
Recognition
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Award title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3rdtv Music Video Award | Best Producer | Nominated |
| 2018 | Ashaiman Music Awards | Best Producer of The Year | Nominated[18] |
| 2019 | Ashaiman Music Awards | Best producer of the year | Nominated |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ bio of, awaga. "bio of awaga". profileabilty. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Songs produced, awaga. "Songs produced by awaga". Ghanamotion.con. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Biography of, awaga the producer. "Biography of awaga the producer". profileability.com. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Stonebwoy reunites with his, former beats producer (23 February 2019). "Stonebwoy reunites with his former beats producer". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ "Sconzy – One love (prod.by awaga)". Xorlali.com. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
- ^ Live in Love, Live in Love (2016-12-15). "Stonebwoy - Live in Love". pulse. David mawuli. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ LIFEStonebwoy’s ‘Livingstone’ Album Up, For Grammy Nomination. "LIFEStonebwoy's 'Livingstone' Album Up For Grammy Nomination". kuulpeeps.com. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ StoneBwoy – We Made It, ft Mugeez (Prod By Awaga) (2016-06-16). "StoneBwoy – We Made It ft Mugeez (Prod By Awaga)". ghanamotion. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ AUDIO: Stonebwoy, Enku Lenu (Prod. by Awaga) (2017-01-04). "AUDIO: Stonebwoy – Enku Lenu (Prod. by Awaga)". desiderata. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Guy Guy- Stonebwoy, ft Bisa K’Dei (Download MP3). "Guy Guy- Stonebwoy ft Bisa K'Dei (Download MP3)". music.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ DJ Killer Fingers Ft VVIP & Miyaki, Behw3 (Prod By Awaga) (2018-05-22). "DJ Killer Fingers Ft VVIP & Miyaki – Behw3 (Prod By Awaga)". ghexclusive. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ MiYAKi, “Anfara” (Prod. by Awaga) (2018-06-12). "MiYAKi – "Anfara" (Prod. by Awaga)". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Eye Judah, Support (2016-10-22). "Eye Judah – Support". xliveafrica.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Download Mp3: Eye Judah, Beautiful Soul (Shanti Riddim) (2018-12-22). "Download Mp3: Eye Judah – Beautiful Soul (Shanti Riddim)". harrypedia.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Sugar (Prod By Awaga), DXD (2016-05-17). "DXD – Sugar (Prod By Awaga)". ghclick.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Shanti Riddim (Instrumental), (Prod. By Awaga). "Shanti Riddim (Instrumental) (Prod. By Awaga)". ghanaclasic. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- ^ Shanti Riddim Phase 1 ft EyeJudah X TeePhlow X Ras, Kuuku Hosted by KingLagazee. "Shanti Riddim Phase 1 ft EyeJudah X TeePhlow X Ras Kuuku Hosted by KingLagazee". motionhypegh.com. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Ashaiman Music, Awards – Organizers (Aug 30, 2018). "Ashaiman Music Awards – Organizers". No. Events. Sarah Dankwah Jeremie. Modernghana. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
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