M.O.G Beatz
John Kwesi Dosunmu-Mensah better known as M.O.G Beatz, is a Ghanaian record producer and composer who specializes in Afro-pop, Hip hop, Afrobeats, R&B, Hiplife, Fuji and Highlife.[1][2][3]
M.O.G Beatz | |
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| Birth name | John Dosunmu-Mensah |
| Born | November 25, 1993 Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Afro-pop, R&B, Hip hop, Afrobeats, Highlife, Hiplife, Fuji |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Sarkcess Music |
| Associated acts | Sarkodie, Joeboy, Kizz Daniel ,Kidi, Kuami Eugene ,Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Efya, Kwaw Kese, DJ Tunez, Eazzy |
| Website | https://www.mogbeatz.com/ |
Early life and music career
M.O.G Beatz was born on November 25, 1993 at Tema to Mary and John Dosunmu Snr . He started his music career at age 14. He earned a MSc in Petroleum Geoscience at the University of Ghana, Legon.[4][5] In 2016, M.O.G produced the hit single “RNS” by Sarkodie, The song won "HipLife Song Of The Year" award at the Ghana Music Awards UK and was nominated for "HipLife Song of the Year" at the 2017 edition of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[6]
Artistry
Musical style
M.O.G. Beatz’ musical style consists of a fusion of the well known, popular sound of Afrobeats with pop & soul giving his beats that vintage sweet sounds that we all know today. An M.O.G. Beatz’ production is a production not to be missed - inspired by Fela Kuti’s style of Afrobeats, M.O.G Beatz' style of drums down to the voice tones, baseline and melody of the beat alone will take you away.
Production credits
- Sarkodie – RNS (2016)
- Sarkodie – Fa Sor Ho (2016)[7]
- Sarkodie – Gboza (2017)
- Sarkodie – Didi (2017)
- Shatta Wale – Waiti (2017)
- Shatta Wale – Opampam (2017)[8]
- Shatta Wale – Ma Chargie (2017)[9]
- Shaker – Edawoso (2017)[10]
- Eazzy - One Tin (2017)
- Captain Planet - Very Good Bad Guy (2017)
- EL - Elien Anthem (2017)
- EL - Mind Your Business (2017)
- Efya – Mamee feat. Mr Eazi (2017)[11]
- Gallaxy - Qualities (2017)
- Kwaw Kese - 6:40 (2017)[12]
- Sarkodie – Ye Be Pa Wo (2018)
- Patapaa – One Perma feat. Medikal (2018)[13]
- Shatta Wale – True Believer feat. Natty Lee & Addi Self (2018)
- Shatta Wale – Shito (2018)
- Stonebwoy – Dirty Enemies feat. Baby Jet (2018)
- Tzy Panchak - I'm Not Lucky (2018)
- Shatta Wale – Amount [14]
- Wendy Shay – Uber Driver
- Wendy Shay – Astalavista
- Maccasio ft Mugeez- Dagomba Girl
- MzVee ft Kuami Eugene - Bend Down
- Dope Nation ft Olamide- Naami
- Dope Nation ft Medikal - Confam
- Kizz Daniel - Poko
- Shatta Wale - Only One Man
- Sarkodie ft Reekado - I Know
- Sarkodie ft Efya - Saara
- Sarkodie ft Rudeboy - Lucky
- Sarkodie ft Prince Bright- Ofeets)
- Sarkodie ft Coded - Year of return
- Kwesi Arthur ft Mr Eazi - Nobody
- Kwesi Arthur - Elevate
- Kwesi Arthur ft J Derobie- Father
- Kwesi Arthur - See no Evil
- Wendy Shay - All For You
- Wendy Shay ft Shatta Wale - Stevie Wonder
- Kuami Eugene ft Sarkodie - No More
- Kuami Eugene ft Kidi - Ohemaa
- Kidi ft Kwesi Arthur - Mr Badmind
- Adina - Sika
- Fantana - So What[15]
- Fantana - Girls Hate on Girls
- Medikal ft Kidi - Come Back
- Kidi - Enjoyment
- Sarkodie - Overload 1 ft Efya
- Sarkodie - Overload 2 ft Oxlade
- Stonebwoy - Everlasting
Award and nomination
| Year | Award | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2020 | SoundCity MVP Awards | African Producer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Producer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 3 Music Awards | Himself | Won | [16] | ||
| 3rd TV Awards | Won | ||||
| Muse Africa | Won | ||||
| 2018 | Ashiaman Music Awards | Won | [17] | ||
| 2020 | 3 Music Awards | Won | |||
| Muse Africa | Won | ||||
| Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | |||||
| Ghana Music Awards USA |
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References
- Addo, Charles. "Meet the Ashaiman-based singer and producer M.O.G". Yen.com.gh. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "M.O.G Beatz Biography". BeatzNation.comcom. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
- "Seven Ghanaian music producers who have produced hit songs in 2017". GhanaWeb.com. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
- "lousika-opampam-ft-shatta-wale-prod-by-mog-beatz/". Allmusic.
- "mog-beatz is Fire!!!". May 30, 2017.
- "The Nominees: 2017 Ghana Music Awards – Hiplife Song of the Year". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- "New Music Sarkodie - Fa Sor Ho (Prod. by MOG)". Pulse Ghana. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- "Lousika – Opampam ft. Shatta Wale (Prod. by MOG Beatz)". Ghana Motion. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- "DOWNLOAD Shatta Wale – Ma Chargie (100 Percent) (Prod By MOG Beatz) Gh tooXclusive - Latest Ghanaian Music". 5 June 2017.
- "Shaker – Edawoso (Prod. by MOG Beatz)". www.ghanamotion.com.
- "Mr. Eazi and Efya to release new song together". 17 May 2018.
- "NEW MUSIC: Kwaw Kese Releases 6:40 (Listen) - Ghanacelebrities.com". Ghanacelebrities.com. 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- "Patapaa ft Medikal – One Perma (Prod by M.O.G beatz)". 17 May 2018.
- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rhaPCapuhcE
- https://www.halmblog.com/listen/fantana-so-what-prod-by-mog-beatz/
- "Winners at 2019 edition of the 3Music Awards". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
- Sadat (2018-09-01). "Full-List-Of-Winners-Ashaiman-Music-Awards [www.LOUDinGH.com]". Get Free Latest Ghana Mp3 Music Download Updates. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
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