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Paul Nii Amu Andrew Darko (born 1995) [1] known as Darkovibes, is a Ghanaian born singer songwriter. His music categorizes as experimental music where he blends highlife, hip hop and rap.[2] Darkovibes is known for his 2016 single "Mercy".
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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Nii Amu Andrew Darko |
Also known as | Poseidon with the wave
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Born | Apapa, Labone, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana |
Origin | Labone |
Genres | Hip hop, Afropop, Afrobeats, Afro-Trap |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2012-present |
Early life and career
editHe earned recognition as a nominee in the hip hop song of the year category at the Ghana Music Awards 2017 for his feature on Edem’s hit ‘Egboame’ the Remix.[3][4]
Collaborations and influences
editDarkovibes has collaborated with artists including Omar Sterling of R2bees, Joey B, Edem, Efya, Magnom, Vacs (Music Producer), Pheelz Mr. Producer from Nigeria, and Kuvie (Music Producer). In 2016, he worked with MTN Ghana by writing and performing the theme song for the MTN Pulse Campaign.[5][6]
As a member of the creative collective, La Meme Gang, he has collaborated with all the other members, namely, Kiddblack, Nxwrth(no longer part),RJZ, $pacely and Kwaku BS(no longer part). La Meme Gang released their first collaborative studio tape, La Meme Tape, in 2017.[7][8]
Fashion style
editIn 2017, Darkovibes, among a few others, was picked by Vogue Magazine UK to describe his distinctive style in music and fashion at Ghana's annual art and culture festival – ‘Chalewote’.[9]
His fashion sense infuses unique fashion styles of colored hairstyles,[10] side bags and fashion elements from the 80's.[11]
Discography
editAlbum
editSingles
edit- Bo Nor (2018)[13][14]
- Shutdown (2017)[15]
- Placebo (2017)[16]
- Tomorrow (2017)[17][18]
- Mercy (2016)[19]
- Shuga (2016)[20]
- Siamese (2016)[21]
Features
editAlbums
edit- Joey B- Darryl EP (2017)[22]
- Magnom- We Speed (2017)[23]
- La Meme Gang- La Meme Tape (2017)[24]
- PAQ- The Afrobeat Tape (2017)[25]
- Dblack- Hunger & Thirst (2018)[26]
- EL- WAV (2018)[27]
Singles
editVideography
editYear | Title | Director | Ref |
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2017 | Darkovibes - Tomorrow (Official Video) | Darkovibes & Babs | [33][34] |
2017 | Darkovibes & Kiddblack - Placebo (Official Video) | KTO, Darkovibes & Kiddblack | [35] |
References
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- ^ Mawuli, David. "Darkovibes announces media tour". Archived from the original on 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
- ^ "Nominees for 2017 VGMAs named [Full list] - Ghana News". Ghana News. 2017-02-25. Archived from the original on 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
- ^ Ghana, YFM. "Full List of Nominees for Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2017". YFM Ghana. Archived from the original on 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
- ^ "Bio: Darko Vibes | Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students". kuulpeeps. Archived from the original on 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
- ^ "Darko Vibes". Hip Hop Africa. 2018-03-07. Archived from the original on 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
- ^ "Darkovibes Ready To Leave La Meme Gang, Does He Have The Guts? – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh. Archived from the original on 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ "New Ghanaian Collective, La Même Gang Shares Debut Tape". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). 2017-09-13. Archived from the original on 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ Ijewere, Alex Frank, Nadine. "In Ghana, Festival Style Is Colorful, Free-Spirited, and Cool". Vogue. Archived from the original on 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
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