TwoBars
| TwoBars | |
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| Birth name | Godfred Owusu Boateng |
| Born | April 4, 1993 Tema, Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer |
| Instruments |
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| Years active | 2013-present |
| Labels | DS Media |
Godfred Owusu Boateng (born 4 April 1993), better known as TwoBars, is a Ghanaian record producer, voice over artist and composer who specializes in Afro-pop, Hip hop, Afrobeats, R&B, Hiplife, Trap and Highlife.[1][2] He is best known for producing the hit singles “Things Fall Apart” by Kofi Kinaata and Zombie by Kwesi Arthur.[3]
Early life and education[edit]
Boateng was born on 4 April 1993 in Tema to Philip Addai and Stella Agyeiwaa. He completed Kumasi High School and has a B.A in Psychology & Adult Education from the University of Ghana, Legon.[1]
Career[edit]
TwoBars started his career as a rapper but diverted his interest into beat making in 2008 when he was introduced to Fruity Loops. With help from YouTube tutorial videos, TwoBars started remaking beats of some popular songs including R2bees - “Makoma” and “I dey Mad”, Sarkodie - “Lay Away, Original and Dear Rap”, Edem - “U dey Craze”, etc.[2]
He took record production serious in 2012 when he entered University of Ghana. He was then introduced to one of Ghana's talented producer Seshi da Herbaliss and started working in his DSMedia Studio since 2013.
In 2019, TwoBars produced the hit singles “Things Fall Apart” by Kofi Kinaata, and Zombie by Kwesi Arthur, both songs earned several nominations at the 2020 edition of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and also the 3Music Awards.[4][5]
Artistry[edit]
Musical style[edit]
TwoBars tags most of his beats with a tag made by Sarkodie saying "Bars".
Production credits[edit]
- TeePhlow - Dede (2017)[6]
- Keeny Ice - Ebe God ft. Victor A.D (2018)[7]
- Piesie Super - Snitches ft. Dr Cryme[8]
- Bisa KDei - 1924 (2018)[9]
- Novo - Mobile Money ft. Kofi Mole (2019)[10]
- Kwesi Arthur - Zombie (2019)[11]
- Kofi Kinaata - Things Fall Apart (2019)[12]
- YPee - Ambitions (2019)[13]
- Amerado - Cellphone (2016)[14]
- Kofi Kinaata - Behind The Scenes (2020)[15]
Awards/nomination[edit]
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3Music Awards | Producer of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [16] |
| Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Producer of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [17] |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Two-Bars". Beatz Nation. 2015-07-19. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "TwoBars | ProfileAbility". profileability.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ "Things fall into place for music producer Two Bars". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ Dzokpo, Ike. "Working with Kofi Kinaata has been a dream - Two Bars". Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ "3Music nomination is a big one for me - Two Bars". Ghana Weekend. 2020-02-06. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ ghanamotion (2018-03-21). "Teephlow – Dede ft. Novo (Prod. by Two Bars)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ Yakubu, Suad. "[NEW MUSIC]: Keeny Ice ft Victor AD – Ebe God (Prod by Two Bars) | Zylofon News". Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ ghanamotion (2017-10-02). "Piesie Super – Snitches ft. Dr Cryme (Prod. by Two Bars)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ Halm (2018-04-24). "Download MP3: Bisa Kdei – 1924". Halmblog.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ "Novo Ft Kofi Mole - Mobile Money (MoMO) Urbanroll". Urbanroll. 2019-03-02. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ Agyare, Peace (2019-10-21). "DOWNLOAD MP3: Kwesi Arthur – Zombie (Prod. by Two Bars) - Ghafla!". Ghafla Music. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ Agyare, Peace (2019-10-11). "DOWNLOAD MP3: Kofi Kinaata – Things Fall Apart (Prod. by Two Bars) - Ghafla!". Ghafla Music. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ Corp, Melody Apps (2019-09-28). "Download Ypee – Ambition (Prod. By Two Bars)". HitxGh.Com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ "Amerado - Cell Phone (Prod. by Two Bars)". Entertainment. 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ NytMare, Blogger's (2020-04-15). "Kofi Kinaata – Behind The Scenes (Prod. By Two Bars)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ↑ "3Music Awards Ghana 2020: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 2020-01-31. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ "VGMA2020: Charterhouse enforces Shatta-Stonebwoy ban, releases nominees list without duo". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
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