Phrimpong
Phrimpong | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Derrick Frimpong |
| Born | May 23, 1992 Kenyasi, Ghana |
| Genres | Hip hop, rap |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Xxtra Music |
Derrick Frimpong Manso better known by his stage name Phrimpong is a Ghanaian hip-hop/Afro-pop artiste from Kumasi, Ashanti Region. He is currently unsigned but known for his lyrical prowess and his ability to make impact with words behind the microphone.
Early Life[edit]
Frimpong was born in Kenyasi in Asutifi District of Brong Ahafo to Anthony K. Darkwa and Madam Grace Badu. He grew up in a family of four siblings and is the last born to three guys and one girl. siblings having basic education there. His musical exploits started with listening to Obrafour, Akyeame and Lord Kenya, and learning their lyrics whiles in Junior High school until he later developed the act of writing his own lines.
He continued his secondary education at Tweneboah Kodua Senior High School, and didn't leave his passion unturned, taking part in several rap battles both inter and intra schools with the nickname 'Lil Stone' and these battles lead to his discovery changing to his brand name Phrimpong, coined from his surname.
Music Career[edit]
In 2009 he joined the Freestyle Saturday Rap Show that was organised by Solid FM in Kumasi and placed 3rd out of over 400 rappers.
Phrimpong contested for Best Ashanti Rapper hosted by Okyeame Kwame's 1Mic entertainment in 2010 and was adjudged the overall champion out of the eighty two (82) contested rappers.
The year 2013 saw him jump on different radio rap shows in Accra and Kumasi as well as some stations in the Brong Ahafo Region to keep his name soaring and showcase his talent. Phrimpong caught the attention of Xxtra Music , [1] a Ghanaian owned Japan based record label and got signed as the first born of the virgin record label and recorded his first official single - Think[2] [3]
In preparation to his debut album, he recorded fews singles 'Fooso', 'Dumsor' - a freestyle addressing the woes of the citizenry concerning eratic power supply in Ghana in 2014 which was met with great audience.
Video for his promotional single ”Religion" [4] off his debut album 'The School' was met with mixed feelings at Media houses, particularly UTV, alluding the content of the song wasn't friendly to their viewership - ministers, hence their inability to broadcast on their channel. The controversy got Ghana talking and kept Phrimpong's name soaring in the hearts of those who loved his quest to free people out of their plights, in addressing the shortcoming of the Christian religion in that 3 minute video [5]This got him a shot into the limelight of Ghanaian music industry.
Been a Pan-African from childhood, he released another single as part of his album promotion called "Africa" [6] which featured Skulboy - an indigenous artiste from Northern part of Ghana blessed with talent to sing and playing 'Kologo', [7] on a song which talks about the wealth and worth of Africa that the foreign media loses sight of.
In 2016 Phrimpong finally released his debut 18 track album “The School” [8] which featured lots of artistes in Ghana including Flowking Stone, Kontihene, Kojo Cue, Shatta Rako, Cabum, Ryan Korsah (Vodafone Iconz 2013 Winner[9]) and more.
Prior to the heightened tensions in Ghanaian elections in 2016, Phrimpong energised the Ghanaian at heart with a song titled 'Vote For Peace' [10] to sensitize on the need for peace, before, during and after the electoral process, elaborating on the effects of war in other countries as a reminder.
Phrimpong's insatiable quest to project his pan-Africanism earned him a slot on TEDx Accra [11] 2016 ReThink summit, sharing stage with Anas Aremeyaw Anas, ace broadcaster Gilbert Aggrey (Abeiku Santana), actor and talk show host KSM, Wanlov the Kubolor, Naki Abrobettoe, Chief Moomen, Ama Asantewa Diaka and MzVee with his speech seeking to enlighten audiences on the known and unknown facts about the origin of Humanity. In support of his speech was a performance of ‘Africa’ [12] song which talks more about the continent and its cultural heritage and great leaders among others.
TEDxAccra, organisers of the largest TEDx event in Ghana brand new thought-leadership event, “Africa Dialogues” [13] saw Phrimpong soaring in June 2017 where he shared stage with the likes of Sarkodie,McKingtorch, Prince & Nyansa “The Bespoke Poets”, and Solomon Narh.
Seeing the suffering on the streets and underprivileged from afar and passionate about giving back to society, Phrimpong collaborated with the exuberant and visionary youth group, Cassava Boys Network on a Philanthropic deed; a dream endeavour. This extreme humanitarian passion conferred on him a Brand [14]Ambassadorial deal with Cassava Boys Network in July, 2017.
The Youth Web Group, organisers of UMB Ghana Tertiary Awards nominated Phrimpong in the "Most Influential Student in Music" [15] category in 2017, after his single; Diamonds a pulsating content in support of the anti skin bleaching canker prominent in the Black society was heard.
After three months hiatus off the music scene to pursue academics, the rapper returned in 2018 with a thanksgiving freestyle "Medaase"[16] dedicated to fans industry players for their support. He subsequently released a 'hardcore' freestyle titled "PORN" [17] addressing the ailing Ghanaian music industry and followed up with a bang "Wanya Lie No" featuring Amerado and femcee Eno Barony. [18]
Discography[edit]
| Song Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Fooso | 2014 |
| Dumsor | 2014 |
| Think feat. Ryan Korsah | 2015 |
| Religion | 2015 |
| Africa | 2015 |
| What About You | 2016 |
| Vote For Peace | 2016 |
| Diamonds feat. Ama K Abebrese & Bantuma | 2017 |
| Medaase | 2018 |
| P.O.R.N | 2018 |
| Wanya Lie No feat. Amerado & Eno Barony | 2018 |
| Pimpi No (feat. Apaatse) | 2018 |
| Resit | 2018 |
Albums[edit]
| Album Title | Year |
|---|---|
| The School Album | 2016 |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Xxtra Music". Xxtramusic.com.
- ↑ "Phrimpong is a hybrid of essence". Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ↑ "AUDIO: Phrimpong - Think (feat. Ryan Korsah) (Prod. By iPappi)". Legacybase.com. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ↑ "Phrimpong "Disgraces Religion" In New Music". Flexgh.com. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ "Phrimpong - Religion (Official Video)". Basestartv.com. 2015-07-13. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ↑ "Playlist 4: Five new African music videos to check out". Musicinafrica.net. 2016-01-18. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ↑ "This is Kologo power". Sahelsounds.com. 2016-08-04.
- ↑ "Phrimpong drops much acclaimed debut album 'The School'". Nydjlive.com. 2016-01-31. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ↑ "Ryan wins Vodafone Icons Street Edition". Modernghana.com.com. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ↑ Agyei Cue, Kwame (2016-03-03). "Phrimpong - Vote For Peace (Prod. By iPappi)". Playlistgh.com. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- ↑ "Anas, KSM et al billed for TEDx Accra 2016". Tv3network.com. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "Phrimpong shines at Re-Think, TEDxAccra event". Playlistgh.com. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ↑ "Africa Dialogues names speakers for June 3 event". Classfmonline.com. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- ↑ Agyei Cue, Kwame. "Photos + Videos: Cassava Boys Network feeds Kumasi Streets with Gorb3". Kumasiblog.com. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ↑ "UMB GHANA TERTIARY AWARDS 2017 LAUNCHED". Youthwebgroup.com. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ↑ Live, NYDJ (2018-01-16). "New Music: Phrimpong - Medaase (Prod. By Emrys)". Nydjlive.com. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
- ↑ Agyei Cue, Kwame. "Audio/Video: Phrimpong - Pissed Off Right Now (P.O.R.N)". Playlistgh.com. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ↑ Agyei Cue, Kwame. "Audio/Video: Phrimpo - Wanya Lie No feat. Amerado & Eno Barony". Playlistgh.com. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
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