Nana Kwame Appiasei (born March 12, 1977) known professionally as Smallgod, is a Ghanaian music entrepreneur, culture and streetwear connoisseur for years who has finally taking a leap of faith to be an artist. His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, the most prominent being, 'Abonten Father.[1][2][3]
Smallgod | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nana Kwame Appiasei |
| Born | 12 March 1977 |
| Genres | Afro pop,Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Singer,song writer, Beat maker |
| Labels | Nasecworld |
Early life
editSmallgod during his early life had to move around a lot. He was raised between London, Ghana and The Netherlands. These various cultures unite to form a peculiar taste in music; which goes beyond cultures and genres and signifies Smallgod’s distinct music career today.[4]
Career
editHe started dabbling into music by opening a night club called 'Basement' in 2003 which he run for 4 years. Through that, he met a lot of artists during that time and started managing Ghanaian Reggae act Black Prophet, and then went on to sign Ghanaian rapper J-Town. During this time, he was connecting and helping many of the Ghanaian artists who were emerging at the time. Years down the line, he managed Nigerian Alté artist Wavy The Creator and Ghanaian-UK rapper and singer Eugy official. He also owns a record label and publishing company called Nasecworld with London-rapper Lp2loose as the current signing. Smallgod is also a huge fashion enthusiast, having done clothing collaborations with some local and diaspora fashion brands like ‘FREE THE YOUTH,’ ‘Daily Paper,’ ‘FILLING PIECES,’ ‘STEELO,’ ‘area boys,’ ‘BIKERZ SUNDAYS,’ ‘THE NEW ORIGINALS’ and ‘Xpltcstudio'[2][3][5][6][7][8]
Recognition
editSmallgod has always been a people's person, and in the limelight. This has led to him being referred to as the 'Accra President.' He's the first point of contact for foreign artists coming into Ghana, and Ghanaian artists going to the diaspora. Smallgod is associated with the likes of Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Tory Lanez, Sarkodie, Headie One, King Promise, Black Sherif and others. This, in addition to his music and other endeavours has gained him wide publicity; seeing him featured in GQ magazine twice, as well as VOGUE, EBONY and INDUSTRIE AFRICA.[9][10]
Discography
editAlbums
editBuilding Bridges. (2021)
edit- Intro (In The Line) ft Eddie Kadi
- Simple Instruction ft R2Bees
- Never Leave Me Solo ft Amartey & Terri
- Let Them Kno ft Tiwa Savage, Kwesi Arthur
- Give it to Me ft 2Baba
- Interlude (Still In Line pt. 1) ft Eddie Kadi
- This is Love ft Efya, Henry X
- Nice Life ft Busiswa
- Lingo ft Rich2Gether
- Salam Aleikum ft Jayboogz, Darkovibes
- I Go Give ft Shatta Wale, DJ Tunez, Eugy
- Interlude (Still In Line pt. 2) ft Eddie Kadi
- Fa Ma Mi ft Kwamz & Flava, King Promise, Eugy
- Marry Me ft Harmonize
- She Like Money ft Kojo Funds, Lp2loose, Di-Meh, OB, Diztortion
- I Know ft DYSTINCT
- Somebody ft Wavy The Creator, Samini, T'neeya
- Pree Me ft Lp2loose, Kojo Funds
- Sinner ft Headie One, O'Kenneth, Kwaku DMC, Lp2loose
- Outro (Never Got In) ft Eddie Kadi
Connecting the Dots. (2022)
edit- Falling ft KiDi, Darkoo
- My Way ft Headie One, Eugy, Medikal
- Tried & Tried ft NSG, Darkovibes
- Tonight ft Efya, WES7AR 22, Kofi Mole
- Do You ft Teezee, Nonso Amadi, Acebergtm
- So Amsterdam ft Boj, Mugeez, Diquenza
- 2000 ft Major League Djz, GuiltyBeatz, WES7AR 22, Uncle Vinny
- Paradise ft Alpha P
- Biou Biou ft Oxlade
- Holy F4k ft Black Sherif, VIC MENSA, Ivorian Doll, Kwaku DMC
- I Know ft Kuami Eugene, BNXN fka Buju
- Africa ft Mzvee, Terry Africa
- Holy F4k - Remix ft Yssi SB, Adje, Black Sherif
Wizkid ft small God - God of Mercy
Singles
edit- Kusuu ft Kweku Flick, ODUMODUBLVCK, Abra Cadabra (2023)
- GIDI GIDI ft Black Sherif, Tory Lanez (2022)
- Velletjes (Amapiano Remix) - Smallgod, Major League Djz, Rich2Gether (2022)
- My Way ft Headie One, Eugy, Medikal (2022)
- Holy F4k - Remix ft Yssi SB, Adje, Black Sherif (2022)
- Falling ft KiDi, Darkoo (2022)
- Holy F4k ft Black Sherif, VIC MENSA, Ivorian Doll, Kwaku DMC (2021)
- 2000 ft Major League Djz, GuiltyBeatz, WES7AR 22, Uncle Vinny (2021)
- Sinner ft Headie One, O'Kenneth, Kwaku DMC, Lp2loose (2021)
- Simple Instruction ft R2Bees (2021)
- Marry Me ft Harmonize (2021)
References
edit- ^ "GQ Exclusive: Smallgod, the Pan-African artist is building bridges through music". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ a b "The Culture List: Smallgod, the Man Building Bridges Through African Music, Serves Up an Eye-opening Album Debut • EBONY". EBONY. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ a b Awal, Mohammed (2022-06-12). "Chris Koney's column: Music mogul, Smallgod, talks about African talents and music going global". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ "Smallgod Is Connecting The Dots Through Music And Fashion".
- ^ Awal, Mohammed (2022-06-12). "Chris Koney's column: Music mogul, Smallgod, talks about African talents and music going global". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ "Smallgod stays 'Connecting The Dots' on highly anticipated sophomore album - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ bmensah (2022-04-29). "My debut project 'Building the Bridge' describes me best- Smallgod". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ Archibald-Powell, Naimah (2022-07-17). "Premiere: Smallgod, Headie One, Eugy & Medikal Link Up For "My Way"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ Boss, T. M. (2021-06-18). "Download MP3: Smallgod – Gats To Let Them Know Ft Tiwa Savage x Kwesi Arthur". Tmmotiongh.com. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ 9ERRARD (2022-05-12). "Small God's "Connecting The Dot" album focuses on emerging artists whose success dismantles old hierarchies". GBAfrica. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
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