YPEE
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andy Agyemang |
| Also known as | YPEE |
| Born | June 18, 1996 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Origin | Kumasi |
| Genres | Hip hop, hiplife, Afro pop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Labels | PeeNation Records |
| Associated acts | Sarkodie, Medikal, Kwesi Arthur, Kofi Mole, Kuami Eugene, Yaa Pono, Lilwin, Kelvynboy, Patapaa |
| Website | ypeegh |
Andy Agyemang, (born June 18, 1996) known by his stage name YPEE, is a Ghanaian Hip hop, Hiplife, and Afropop recording Artist[1]. He was born and raised in Kumasi[2][3]. He completed Opoku Ware School in 2014. YPEE has shared stage with Samini, Medikal, Criss Waddle, Joey B, Lilwin, Kelvynboy, Sister Afia, Kofi Mole and Victor AD[4][5].
Musical Career
YPEE realized his music talent at a very young age. He raps mainly in his native language Twi with a blend of English and Hausa. YPEE has one album to his credit[6].
In 2013 he won Ashanti Regional best Rapper (High School Awards). He won 2016 and 2017 Artiste of the Year at Kumasi Awards Night[7]. He featured BET Best African Act Award Winner Sarkodie and VGMA Artiste of the Year Nominee Medikal on his Song “Meye Guy Remix”[8][9][10].
The Video for his song “Mey3 Guy Remix” Was shot and directed by Salifu Abdul Hafiz and was on almost all the top charts in the country [1]. He launched his maiden Album Survival on 24th December 2017 in Kumasi [11][12]. His Album launch was attended by MOBO Award winner Samini, AMG Rapper Medikal and Joey B.
He made a history with his #MefriOseikromConcert [2][3] in Kumasi with over 15,000 people attending the event. No Doubt They call him King Of The Youth, FlowKing Stone, Criss Waddle, Kofi Mole, and other artists came to support the Event[13][14].
Discography
- Survival[15]
Major Singles
- Meye Guy Remix ft Medikal & Sarkodie Produced by Sick Beatz[18]
Videography
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Botom Featuring Kofi Mole | Salifu Abdul Hafiz | [19] |
| 2019 | Boot 4 Boot | Mysta Bruce | [20] |
| 2018 | Mey3 Guy Remix Featuring Sarkodie & Medikal | Salifu Abdul Hafiz | [18] |
| 2018 | You The One Featuring Kuami Eugene | Wilkings Avono | [21] |
| 2018 | Mode3 s3 Moano | Mysta Bruce | [22] |
| 2018 | License | Mysta Bruce | [23] |
| 2018 | Wonkonono Featuring Patapaa | Mysta Bruce | [24] |
| 2017 | On My Level Featuring Medikal | Jeneral Jay | [25] |
Awards and Nominations
Ghana Music Awards SA
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | New Artist Of The Year [26] | Nominated |
| 2019 | Himself | Best Rapper Of The Year [27] | Nominated |
| 2019 | Mey3 Guy Remix featuring Sarkodie | Music Video Of The Year [28] | Nominated |
Ghana Music Awards SA
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Meye Guy Remix | Best Music Video[29] | Nominated |
Kumasi Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Himself | ARTIST OF THE YEAR[30] | Won |
References
- ↑ Cure, Kojo (2018-07-04). "PHOTOS: Meet Fast Rising Ghanaian Hip Hop Artiste cum Producer, YPee". Beenie Words. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ "Rapper YPee storms Sunyani with '3Korso' radio tour". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ "Moving from Kumasi to Accra won't make you a big star - Ypee indirectly shades Amerado » GhBase•com™". GhBase•com™. 2019-08-03. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ "Rapper Ypee draws massive crowd at first solo concert in Kumasi". Entertainment. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ "Legendary Performer Samini Lists Rapper YPee For New Single". NYDJ Live. 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ "Legendary Performer Samini Lists Rapper YPee For New Single". NYDJ Live. 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ Ypee Beats FLOWKING STONE to Win ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2017 At The Kumasi Awards Night, retrieved 2019-08-17
- ↑ "Featuring Sarkodie is the greatest Award I have received – Ypee || Muse Introlude - Muse Africa". museafrica.com. 3 April 2018.
- ↑ "I will buy a Benz for Sarkodie because he has blessed my career - rapper promises". Entertainment. 2018-02-20. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ Addo, Charles (2018-03-01). "Young rapper reveals the amount he paid Sarkodie before featuring on his song". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ Survival by Ypee, retrieved 2019-08-17
- ↑ "Ypee shoots 'Meye Guy' remix video with Sarkodie and Medikal". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ Mawutor, Frank (2018-12-11). "Rapper YPee set to bring Kumasi City Mall to a stand still with his 'Mefiri Oseikrom Concert' on December 22nd". CelebritiesBuzz. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ "Rapper Ypee draws massive crowd at first solo concert in Kumasi". Entertainment. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ↑ Survival by Ypee, retrieved 2019-08-17
- ↑ "Video: Botom by Ypee feat. Kofi Mole | Ghana Music | Music Videos". Ghana Music. 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
- ↑ NdwomPa (2019-05-17). "Ypee - Boot 4 Boot (Freestyle)". NdwomPa.com. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Ypee - Meye Guy Remix ft Medikal & Sarkodie (Official Video)". Youtube.
- ↑ "Ypee - Botom ft. Kofi Mole (Official Video)". Youtube.
- ↑ "Ypee - Boot 4 Boot Freestyle (Dir By Mysta Bruce)". Youtube.
- ↑ "Ypee - You The One ft. Kuami Eugene (Official Video)". Youtube.
- ↑ "Ypee - Mode3 S3 Moano ft RC (Official Video) (Dir By Mysta Bruce)". Youtube.
- ↑ "Ypee - License - Ground Up Tv". Youtube.
- ↑ "Ypee - Wonkonono remix ft Patapaa | Ground Up Tv". Youtube.
- ↑ "Ypee - On My Level ft Medikal (Official Video) (Directed By Jeneral Jay)". Youtube.
- ↑ https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-Awards-South-Africa-2019-Full-list-of-winners-731101
- ↑ https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-Awards-South-Africa-2019-Full-list-of-winners-731101
- ↑ https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-Awards-South-Africa-2019-Full-list-of-winners-731101
- ↑ "2018 Ghana Music Awards South Africa: Check The Full List of Nominees". NYDJ Live. 16 August 2018.
- ↑ "Ypee Beats FLOWKING STONE to Win ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2017 At The Kumasi Awards Night". Youtube.
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