Darkovibes

Darkovibes
Darkovibes for Notion Magazine
Background information
Birth namePaul Nii Amu Andrew Darko
Also known as
Poseidon with the wave
BornApapa, Labone, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
OriginLabone
GenresHip hop, Afropop, Afrobeats, Afro-Trap
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Performer
  • Rapper
  • Stylist
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012-present

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".

Early life and career

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He 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

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Darkovibes 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

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In 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

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Album

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Singles

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Features

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Albums

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Singles

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Videography

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Year Title Director Ref
2017 Darkovibes - Tomorrow (Official Video) Darkovibes & Babs [33][34]
2017 Darkovibes & Kiddblack - Placebo (Official Video) KTO, Darkovibes & Kiddblack [35]

References

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  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
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  11. ^ Mawuli, David. "Vogue magazine features Ghana"s Darkovibes". Archived from the original on 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
  12. ^ "Afrobeats Artist DarkoVibes Drops "Kpanlogo" Ft. Mr. Eazi & More". HNHH.
  13. ^ dcleakers (14 January 2018). "Darkovibes – Bo Noor (Only You) (Prod. by My Pheelz Mr Producer) | DCLeakers". DcLeakers. Archived from the original on 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
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  21. ^ "Darkovibes - Siamese (ft. $pacely) (Prod by Kuvie) - OctoSounds". octosounds. Archived from the original on 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
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  35. ^ "Darkovibes & Kiddblack - Placebo (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
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