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Shatta Rako is a Ghanaian dance hall and afrobeats musician, graphic designer and the CEO of Legend Studios.[1][2]
Shatta Rako | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rexford Kojo Amoah |
| Also known as | Shatta Rako - Kojo Legend- original Shatta Rako |
| Born | 12 November 1979 |
| Genres | Reggae. Dancehall. Afrobeats |
| Occupation | Musician / Graphic Designer |
| Years active | 2005 - Present |
| Labels | Rudebouy Records / TalentOverHype Music Group |
Rako won the Songwriter of the Year[3] at the 2016 BASS Awards.[4][5]
Early life and education
editShatta Rako was born to Charles Amoah and Mercy Mensah. He had his secondary school education at the Adisadel College where he started music.
Personal life
editRexford Kojo Amoah was born on 12 November 1979 in Agona Mankrong, a village in the Central Region of Ghana to Mr Justice Charles Amoah and Ms Mercy Mensah!
He started his basic education at CRIG Primary School and attended Junior High School at CRIG JSS, both in New Tafo, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He then Perused a Visual Art course at Adisadel College, Cape Coast – Ghana. In Adisadel College he joined the School Choir and was an active member until he left the school in 1997.
He gained admission to the College of Art faculty of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, in 1999 where he continued his love for music and entertainment by working as a radio show host and DJ on Contatto radio amongst presenters like Blakk Rasta, and Norcus.
He moved to London in 2003 where he continued his radio and music business as a stuff team player of Rainbow Radio alongside his work as a professional Graphic Designer.
Music career
editShatta Rako's music career started in 2005 with the release of his debut single Nfoni after he returned from UK which became and instant hit.
Shatta Rako is married to Naa Adukwei.[6]
Discography
edit| Albums | Years |
|---|---|
| Nfoni | 2005 |
| Redefined | 2008 |
| Klassic Remixes | 2013 |
| Preface | 2016 |
Singles
edit| Single | Date of publishing | Producer |
|---|---|---|
| Sete – Dancehall | 2011 | Kofi Ackah |
| Good Gurl Gone Bad | 2011 | Kofi Ackah |
| Agoro ft. Kapusta/Breden | 2011 | Kofi Ackah |
| Shame of the Game | 2012 | Kofi Ackah |
| Odo Ho Akyere no | 2012 | Collins Tee |
| Luv How Mi Dweet | 2013 | Kofi Ackah |
| Rudebouy Luv | 15 July 2014 | Riddim Boss |
| Gud4Evil | 14 September 2014 | Nature |
| Animal Farm | 9 December 2016 | Riddim Boss |
| Gyal ina mi DP | 2014 | Riddim Boss |
| Cry No More | 2014 | |
| Real Ting | 9 January 2015 | Killbeats |
| Cold War | 14 February 2015 | Riddim Boss |
| Keep it Simple | 4 May 2015 | Cabum |
| State of Emergency | 8 June 2015 | Riddim Boss |
| State of Emergency (Remix) | 21 July 2015 | Riddim Boss |
| TekOver Makemoney | 21 September 2015 | Cabum |
| Dutty Mind | 10 August 2015 | |
| Gyallis | 12 November 2015 | Peweezel |
| Never Say Never | 15 December 2015 | 1Kwame |
| Bitter Truth | 2 March 2016 | Riddim Boss |
| Twerk | 30 March 2016 | |
| One Day | 8 June 2016 | 1Kwame |
| Clean Da Dance | 8 August 2016 | Riddim Boss |
| Mede3 | 28 November 2016 | |
| Fake Nigga Tricks | 1 January 2017 | 1Kwame |
| Party Anthem | 21 July 2017 | Peweezel |
| Likkle Chat | 8 January 2018 | 1Kwame |
| Mic Check | 13 April 2018 | |
| TekOver, Makemoney Remix Feat. David Lutalo | 21 May 2018 | |
| Talk2dem | 18 December 2018 | Chensee |
| We Dey Bet | 24 June 2019 | 1Kwame |
| Best Friend (Feat. Kwame Adinkra) | Collins Tee | |
| Dem Nuh Thug | 7 April 2020 | Riddim Boss |
| Tattoo | 23 April 2020 | Riddim Boss |
| Too Late | 12 November 2020 | Kaysam Teknik |
| Mama II | 9 May 2021 | Kaysam Teknik |
| Madman | 4 June 2021 | 1Kwame |
| Focus | 9 July 2021 | Nature |
| God4Bid | October 2021 | |
| Heaven No Beer | October 2021 | Shatta Rako |
| Will Be There | 12 November 2021 | Riddim Boss |
| Dying to Survive | 29 January 2022 | Shatta Rako |
References
edit- ^ "Can Shatta Rako save the dying face of Kumasi music?". www.ghanaweb.com. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "Shatta Rako grabs four nominations at BASS Awards". www.ghanaweb.com. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ Donkoh, Ebenezer (6 December 2015). "Shatta Rako Grabs FOUR Nominations at BASS Awards | Full List of Nominees". NY DJ Live. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ "Shatta Rako Nominated For BASS Awards 2013". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ Donkoh, Ebenezer (6 December 2016). "Shatta Rako Grabs Record of the Year & Songwriter of the Year Nominations at 2016 BASS Awards". NYDJ Live. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "Exclusive: Shatta Rako weds longtime girlfriend Naa Adukwei". Live 91.9 FM. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
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