Dr Cryme is the stage name of Darlington Agyekum, a Ghanaian rapper and early proponent of the Ghanaian "twipop" genre. Dr Cryme has also performed as a TV presenter, a brand ambassador[1] and is CEO of Twipop Recordz.
Dr Cryme | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Darlington Agyekum |
| Also known as | Da General |
| Born | 1986 (age 37–38) Tema, Ghana |
| Origin | Tema, Ghana |
| Genres | Afropop, hiplife |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Twipop Records |
Agyekum was born in Tema and began making music in his early school days. He studied at the Datus School and then attended ASUTECH in Cape Coast and Sotech in Somanya before earning a certificate in broadcast journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism.[2]
Life and music career
editAgyekum's stage name Dr. Cryme is an acronym which means Doctor (of the) Creative Rhymes You Most Enjoy. Whilst in high school, Agyekum gained himself underground popularity through "Kasahare Level"; a popular rap competition on Adom FM (an Accra based radio station) which featured Sarkodie, Stay Jay and the like. It was through these rap battles and his style of music which caught the eye of the Ejams record label to sign him in 2010. He released his first hit single "Kill me shy" the same year.[3] In 2011, he released his debut album called "Finally Finally". In 2012, his "Kill me shy" emerged the song "Hip life song of the year" at the Ghana Music Awards. He was also nominated for the "Song Writer of the year", "Most Popular Song of the Year", and "Hip life/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year" categories.[4] Agyekum released his sophomore album entitled Showtime in February 2018. The twenty tracked album includes the hit single "Koko Sakora" which features Sarkodie.[5]
Business career and endorsements
editDr. Cryme performed as a presenter for 4 syte TV in 2011. He hosted the ‘Top 10 Videos’ which was aired on ETV Ghana. In the same year, Agyekum was officially unveiled as the Brand Ambassador for Samsung Ghana.[6]
Agyekum was involved in the UN Volunteers Day Chokor project which was pegged to the Copenhagen conference.[7]
Awards and nominations
editGhana Music Awards UK
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Himself | Afrobeat Artist Of The Year[8] | Nominated |
| Koko Sakora ft Sarkodie | Best Collaboration Of The Year[8] | Nominated |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Himself | Best New Artist[9] | Nominated |
| Hip hop/Hip Life artist of the year[9] | Nominated | ||
| Songwriter of the year[9] | Nominated | ||
| Kill Me Shy | Most Popular Song Of The Year[9] | Nominated | |
| Kill Me Shy | Hiplife Song Of The Year"[4] | Won |
4syte Music Video Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Koko Sakora ft Sarkodie | Best Collaboration Video[10] | Nominated |
| Best Hiplife Video [11] | Won | ||
| Most Popular Video[10] | Nominated | ||
| Best Photography Video[10] | Nominated | ||
| Rise | Best Hip Hop Video[10] | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Kill Me Shy | Best Hip Life Video[12] | Nominated |
| Best Male Video[12] | Nominated | ||
| Himself | Discovery of the Year[12] | Nominated
|
Golden Heart Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Himself | Most Influential Artist[13] | Won |
High School Honours
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Himself | Most Influential Artist[14] | Won |
Ashaiman Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | Best Mainstream Act[15] | Won |
Discography
editAlbums
editReferences
edit- ^ "Samsung make Dr. Cryme brand ambassador". GhanaMusic. Archived from the original on 2013-11-09. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
- ^ a b "Dr. Cryme". GhanaMusic.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ "Dr Cryme Biography". peacefmonline. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Channel O TV Online | Ghana Music Awards 2012". Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ a b "Listen UP: D Cryme drops 20-track sophomore album, 'Showtime' - AmeyawDebrah.Com". AmeyawDebrah. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
- ^ "Dr. Cryme Announced As Samsung Brand Ambassador". GhanaWeb. 30 November 2001.
- ^ "Dr Cryme to Shoot "Kill Me Shy" Music Video February 7 - AmeyawDebrah.Com". 30 January 2011.
- ^ a b "Full List of Nominees for 2016 Ghana Music Awards UK Released - Zionfelix.net". Archived from the original on 2016-09-26. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
- ^ a b c d "Full List of Ghana Music Awards 2012 Nominations". peacefmonline.com.
- ^ a b c d "Stonebwoy Tops MTN 4syte Music Video Awards 2016+Full List of Nominees". peacefmonline.com.
- ^ Abubakari, Laila. "Photos and winners from the 4syte Music Video Awards".
- ^ a b c "Vodafone 4SYTE Music Video Awards 2011 Nominations Out! - GhanaCelebrities.Com". 15 October 2011.
- ^ "Dr Cryme wins Golden Heart Award in UK". GhanaMusic.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "D-Cryme voted Most Influential Personality by High School Honours". www.ghanamotion.com.
- ^ "Ashaiman Music Awards 2019, KING BONGO WINS ARTISTE OF THE YEAR [Full list of winners] – PLAY MY MUSIK". Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ^ "UNEXPECTED EP - Dr Cryme (Digital Album)". UNEXPECTED EP - Dr Cryme (Digital Album). aftown. Retrieved 2019-09-20.