Nana Yaw Nkrumah born in Accra, professionally known as Dr Ray Beat is a Ghanaian record producer and sound engineer, who produces music ranging from Afrobeat, Hip hop, Hiplife, Azonto, Dancehall and Afropop.[1][2] He also produced for Guru, Kwaw Kese, Kofi Kinaata and more.
Dr Ray Beat | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nana Yaw Nkrumah |
| Also known as | Dr Ray Beat |
| Born | Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Breman Asikuma, Ghana |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, sound engineer |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Talent House Records |
Early life
editDr Ray Beat was born in Accra, raised and started his education at Agona Ododen in the Breman Asikuma District.
Career
editHe started working as a record producer officially in 2008. He has since worked with and produced several Ghanaian artistes such as Atumpan and Kofi Kinaata.[3] He was nominated for Producer of the Year at the 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards for his production on Atom's 2015 hit song "Yewo Krom".[4][5]
Discography
edit| Year | Album/Song | Artist | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Y3 Wo Krom[6] | Atom & Kwaw Kese | Music Producer |
| 2014 | Oh Azaay[7] | Kofi Kinaata | Music Producer |
| Street Popping[8] | Guru & Ennwai | Music Producer | |
| 2016 | I love you[9] | Kwaw Kese & Abena Akuaba | Music Producer |
Accolades
edit| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ghana Music Awards UK | Producer of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [10] |
| 2016 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Producer of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [11] |
| 2017 | Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards | Producer of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [12] |
| 2021 | Face Of Ghana Youth Awards | Producer Of The Year | Himself | Won | [citation needed] |
| 2021 | Best Song of the year | Top Entertainment Awards Ghana | Himself | Won | [13] |
| 2021 | Producer of the year | Greater Accra Music Awards (GAMA) | Himself | Won | [14] |
| 2021 | Sound Engineer / Producer of the year | Ghana Entertainment Choice Awards | Himself | Won | [15] |
| 2021 | Global Music Awards Africa | Sound Engineer Of The year | Himself | Won | [16] |
References
edit- ^ "Dr Ray Beat". Beatznation. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Music producers signatures in songs unprofessional – Dr. Ray Beatz". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Kofi Kinaata drops "Kunfu Party"". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Here Are The Nominees For The 2016 Ghana Music Awards". Omgvoice. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "2016 VGMA Nominees - Full List". Peacefmonline. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Atom – Y3 Wo Krom (Remix) ft Kwaw Kese (Prod by Drray)". ghanamotion. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Oh Azaay (Prod. By Dr.Ray)". reverbnation. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Guru – Street Popping ft Ennwai (Prod by Dr Raybeat)". GhanaMotion. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Kwaw Kese – I Love You ft Abena Akuaba (Prod By Dr Ray)". GhanaMotion. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Dr Ray Producer aims high at 2016 Ghana Music Awards UK". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "2016 VGMAs Full List of Nominees". GhanaMotion. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards 2017 nominees list: Tmghlive.com, Sarkodie, others nominated". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ Safo, Ebo (2021-02-12). "Dr Ray Beat Bags 4 Major Awards in 1 month (Check Out Video)". Ghana News Online. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ Safo, Ebo (2021-02-12). "Dr Ray Beat Bags 4 Major Awards in 1 month (Check Out Video)". Ghana News Online. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ Safo, Ebo (2021-02-12). "Dr Ray Beat Bags 4 Major Awards in 1 month (Check Out Video)". Ghana News Online. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ Stylish, Kweku (2021-03-21). "Check : Here Is The Full List Of 2021 Global Music Awards Africa Complete Winners". TRENDINGINGHANA. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
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