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==Early life== |
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Teephlow last of six children was born in Kotokuraba, a township in Central Region capital [[Cape Coast]] to Mr Mohammed Baidoo an educationist and Mrs Khadija Baidoo, a businesswoman. He attended Ekumfi T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School and earned a BSC Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics from the [[Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Teephlow|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/teephlow|publisher=musicinafrica.net|date=26 September 2010|accessdate=6 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Music pays – Teephlow|url=https://www.showbiz.com.gh/music-pays-teephlow/|publisher=showbiz.com.gh|date=26 September 2017|accessdate=6 July 2018}}</ref> |
Teephlow last of six children was born in Kotokuraba, a township in Central Region capital [[Cape Coast]] to Mr Mohammed Baidoo an educationist and Mrs Khadija Baidoo, a businesswoman. He attended Ekumfi T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School and earned a BSC Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics from the [[Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Teephlow|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/teephlow|publisher=musicinafrica.net|date=26 September 2010|accessdate=6 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Music pays – Teephlow|url=https://www.showbiz.com.gh/music-pays-teephlow/|publisher=showbiz.com.gh|date=26 September 2017|accessdate=6 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aacehypez.net/music/ghana-music/teephlow-yolo-jaawuley-ft-fameye-prod-by-ssnowbeatz/|title=DOWNLOAD: TeePhlow – Yolo (Jaawuley) Ft. Fameye (Prod. By SsnowBeatz)|date=2019-12-30|website=AaceHypez|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-23}}</ref> |
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==Musical career== |
==Musical career== |
Revision as of 13:54, 23 January 2020
Teephlow | |
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Birth name | Lukeman Ekow Baidoo |
Also known as | Phlowducator, Mr bar for bar, Ay3 Ready Ah |
Born | Kotokuraba, Cape Coast, Ghana | 20 June 1991
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, producer, singer, philanthropist |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | TeePhlow Music/ Revolve Music, The Last Two Music Group |
Website | teephlowmusic |
Lukeman Ekow Baidoo (born 20 June 1991), who performs under the stage name Teephlow, is a Ghanaian award-winning hip hop recording artist.[1][2] He was frist noted at he maiden edition of the 2012 "Next Big Thing in GH Hip Pop" Talent Hunt Show. He released his debut single, The Warning, in 2014 featuring Sarkodie.[3][4]
Early life
Teephlow last of six children was born in Kotokuraba, a township in Central Region capital Cape Coast to Mr Mohammed Baidoo an educationist and Mrs Khadija Baidoo, a businesswoman. He attended Ekumfi T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School and earned a BSC Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.[5][6][7]
Musical career
2012–15: Early beginnings
Teephlow began his music career in his tertiary days, rapping on campus building a strong fanbase at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He gained national recognition during the Maiden Edition of the "Next Big Thing in Gh Hip-Hop" where he came out as the first runner-up.[8] He was signed by Ghanaian producer Hammer of the Last Two Music Group, after the talent hunt show. He had a first taste of exposure when Hammer featured him on Kwaw Kese’s song "Swedru Agona"and released his first single "The Warning" under the Last Two Label in 2014. .[9]Teephlow is currently with TeePhlow Music/Revolve records which is his own creation and is managed by his blood brothers Ibrahim Kwame Baidoo ( Artist Manager) who has been his road manager since 2013 and Hameed Baidoo ( Brand and Creative Development). He has Kwame Asante as his official DJ and Elorm Beenie as the project publicist.
2016–17: Phlowducation EP
In 2017, Teephlow released his debut tape “The Phlowducation EP” [10] with Production from SnowBeatz, Possigee, Carl Zeus, Two Bars, and Seshi as well as guest appearances from Reggie Rockstone, Edem, Epixode, FlowkingStone, Worlasi, BigBen and Novo. The EP which was launched at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra.
Teephlow won his first award, "Record of the Year" from the 8th song “State of the Art” of the Phlowducation EP at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[11][12]
Last Two Departure
In December 2016, he parted ways with The Last Two Label and signed a 4-year management deal with Spyder Lee Entertainment.[13][14][15] However he's currently under his own creation by name TeePhlow Music/ Revolve Records.
Tracklist
Track | Title |
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1 | Dues |
2 | Honeymoon |
3 | Weather No |
4 | Shine |
5 | Ash3daa |
6 | Riding |
7 | Phlowducation |
8 | Money |
9 | Amen |
10 | Hosanna |
11 | God Bless You |
12 | Handkerchief |
13 | Koomi |
14 | Sei Hor |
15 | Dab on DeM |
16 | Outside |
17 | Dede |
18 | The Warning |
19 | Enter |
20 | State of the Art |
21 | Preach |
22 | Red Velvet |
23 | Forgive |
24 | Blessing |
25 | Gemini |
26 | Fetu |
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Prize | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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2019 | Ghana Entertainment Awards USA | Best Hiplife/ Rap Act | Nominated | ||
2019 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Rapper of The Year | Preach | Nominated | [16] |
Song Writer of The Year | Forgive | Nominated | [17] | ||
2018 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Record of the Year | State of the Art | Won | [18] |
Best Rapper of the Year | State of the Art | Nominated | [19] | ||
Hip-hop Song of the Year | State of the Art | Nominated | [20] | ||
2017 | Central Music Awards | Best Rapper Of The Year | Phlowducation | Won | [21] |
2016 | Central Music Awards | Male Artiste of the Year | Self | Won | [22] |
Best Music Video of the Year | The Warning feat Sarkodie | Nominated | [22] | ||
Song of the Year | Weather No | Won | [22] | ||
Best Rapper of the Year | Self | Won | [22] | ||
2015 | Jigwe Awards | Discovery of the Year | JIGWE Discovery of the Year | Won | [23] |
Competition
- 2012: Next Big Thing in GH Hip Pop: 1st Runner Up
References
- ^ "TeePhlow". ghanaweb.com. 26 January 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "VGMA 2018: Teephlow beats Sarkodie, Samini, others to win Record of the Year". ghanaweb.com. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "New Music: 'The Warning' By TeePhlow Feat. Sarkodie". ghanacelebrities.com. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "Music Video TeePhlow - The Warning feat. Sarkodie". pulse.com.gh. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "Teephlow". musicinafrica.net. 26 September 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "Music pays – Teephlow". showbiz.com.gh. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD: TeePhlow – Yolo (Jaawuley) Ft. Fameye (Prod. By SsnowBeatz)". AaceHypez. 2019-12-30. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- ^ "Strongman Wins Next Big Thing". peacefmonline.com. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "Hammer Signs Rapper Teephlow, Set To Release First Single With Sarkodie". ghanavibes.com. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/gh/album/phlowducation/1328950619
- ^ "VGMA 2018: Teephlow beats Sarkodie, Samini, others to win Record of the Year". showbiz.com.gh. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "VGMA 2018: Teephlow beats Sarkodie, Samini, others to win Record of the Year". citinewsroom.com. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "Teephlow". discogs.com. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Teephlow signs management deal with Spyder Lee Entertainment". myjoyonline.com. 14 December 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "Teephlow signs 4 year deal with SpyderLee Entertainment". nydjlive.com. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "Why Teephlow must win VGMA Best Rapper Award". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
- ^ "Why Teephlow must win VGMA Best Rapper Award". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
- ^ "Know all the winners for the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2018". Ghana Web. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2018 Nominees". glammynews.com. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "Nominees List For 2018 VGMA Released". ghanacelebrities.com. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ "Teephlow crowned "Best Rapper of the Year" at Central Music Awards 2017". YFM Ghana. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
- ^ a b c d "TEEPHLOW TOPS AT 2016 CENTRAL MUSIC AWARDS | SEE FULL LIST". Ghana Guardian. 24 December 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
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Download TEEPHLOW – FETU (PROD. WILLISBEATZ) Nagornet.com. 01 August 2019. Retrieved 03 August 2019.
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