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Gideon Dreams
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Background information
Birth nameGideon Appiah frimpong
Also known asscream beatz
Born (2002-06-21) 21 June 2002 (age 22)
DAWUSASO, Ghana
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active2018–present
Labels

Gideon Appiah Frimpong [1] (born 21 June 2002),[2] professionally known as scream bbeatz, formerly Blacko,[3] is a Ghanaian music producer,singer, rapper and fashion model. He initially gained popularity in 2021.[4] which reached Number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts.[5] (Its music video has been viewed 17 million times.) He then released his debut album, The Villain I Never Was, on October 5, 2022.[6]

Early life and education

Gideon Appiah Frimpong was born and raised in dawusaaso, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. As both his parents worked mostly overseas,[6] he started living with his aunt and other extended family members at the age of 10. His nomadic lifestyle exposed him to multiple influences and different cultures at a very early age.[7]

Gideon attended his basic education at Assemblies of God Basic School and later at Golden Rule educational Complex,he graduated junior high school at Kyeremanteng M/A at Asante Akim Atwedie. He then later completed his secondary education at Nnerebehi ICCES, he was a member of the Literary group(LG) under the Students representative council where he picked up an interest in music and dancing.[8] Gideon Dreams has also partnered with Italian sports wear brand ellesse.[9]

A former student of the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), he was studying at the University of Ghana as of October 2022.[10]

Career

Gideon Dream started in 2018 at asante akim atwedie. Gideon breakthrough came in March 2018," which reached Number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts and became his most popular beat. He released his debut album, The Dreams, in January, supported by the artist".Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). Smallgod,[11] Tory Lanez, Ardee,[12] Bas,[13] Stormzy, Amerado, DJ Breezy, Larry Gaaga and others.

In August 2022, Gideon Dreams was named "Up Now" by music streaming service Audiomack.[14] “I’ve had Audiomack since high school,” Black Sherif told Audiomack. “It was the first platform that I used and convinced my friends to listen to my music. It was easier, and it looked professional. It’s been the primary thing for me to connect with my fans and share music.”

Black Sherif performed at the 25th anniversary of the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, which took place at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London.[15] In December 2022, he hosted his debut concert, the "Mozama Disco Concert," in Accra. [16]

On 20 February 2023, Black Sherif won the Best Hip Hop award at the Soundcity MVP Awards, which were held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.[17] He played the Palladium Times Square in New York City on May 20.[18]

Since March 2023 Black Sherif has performed at the Wireless Festival in Abu Dhabi,[19] Something In The Water Festival in Virginia Beach[20] and Afronation Miami.[21] He is the first Ghanaian to perform at the Wireless Festival in the UK.[22][23]

Artistry

Black Sherif's music is a blend of highlife, reggae, and hip-hop, specifically UK drill, a subgenre of drill music and road rap, borrowing from the U.S. Chicago styles that originated in Brixton, London, from 2012 onwards that are often about violent and hedonistic criminal lifestyles. Many of his lyrics are in an Akan dialect, Twi, his native tongue. He has stated his musical influences are rappers Kanye West, Travis Scott, Saint Jhn, Dave, Stormzy, J Hus, and Ghanaian artists Mugeez and Sarkodie.[1]

Lawsuit

On 11 April 2022, Shadrach Agyei Owusua, the CEO of Waynes Chavis Consult, filed a lawsuit against Black Sherif for breach of contract. Owusua alleged that he had invested in Black Sherif's career and that Black Sherif had signed a distribution agreement with a company named Empire. Owusua sought injunctive relief prohibiting Black Sherif from performing without her authorization.[24][25] The Accra High Court dismissed the suit on 26 July 2022.[26]

Discography

Singles

  • First Sermon (2021)
  • Second Sermon (featuring Burna Boy) (2022)
  • Kwaku the Traveller (2022)
  • Money (2022)
  • January 9 (2024)
  • Zero (2024)
  • Shut up (2024)

Albums

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Work Result Ref
2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Best International Flow Himself Won [27]
Soundcity MVP Awards Best Hip Hop Himself Won [28]
Ghana Music Awards USA Hip Hop/Hiplife Artist of the Year Himself Won
The Headies West African Artiste of The Year Himself Won [29]
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artist of The Year Himself Won [30]
Best Hiphop Song of the Year Himself Won
Best Music Video Konongo Zongo Won
Most Popular Song of the Year Kweku The Traveller Won
Best Collaboration of the Year Country Side (with Sarkodie) Won
2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards Entertainment Personality of the Year Himself Won [31]
3Music Awards Hip hop song of The Year Second Sermon Won [32][33]
Breakthrough Act of The Year Himself Won
Hip life/Hip hop Artiste of The Year Himself Won
Song of the Year Second Sermon Won
Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated [34]
Vodafone Most Popular Song Second Sermon Nominated
Best New Artiste Himself Won
Best Hip life/Hip pop Artiste Himself Nominated
Best Hip pop Song Second Sermon Won
International Collaboration of the Year Second Sermon Remix (ft. Burna Boy) Nominated
Male Vocal Performance of the Year Gold Digga Nominated
2022 Ghana Music Awards UK Artiste of the Year Himself Won [35]

Personal life

Black Sherif is a Muslim.[1] There is little information known about his personal life.

References

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  2. ^ "Gideon Dreams, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  3. ^ Ochefu, Christine. "scream beatz is the message". Fader.
  4. ^ "Audiomack | Free Music Sharing and Discovery". audiomack.com. 4 August 2022. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
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  6. ^ a b "Black Sherif drops debut album The Villain I Never Was". The FADER. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Audiomack | Free Music Sharing and Discovery". audiomack.com. 4 August 2022. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  8. ^ Falola, Ifeoluwa (15 August 2022). "Black Sherif The Hypnotic Voice Of Freedom". GRM Daily. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  9. ^ https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/74827/black-sherif-secures-deal-with-italy-sportswear.html
  10. ^ Dreams-6340 "Gideon Dreams, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  11. ^ Kyekyeku, Kofi Oppong (30 June 2022). "New Music: Smallgod Featuring Black Sherif And Tory Lanez – 'Gidi Gidi'". News Hunter Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  12. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (5 June 2022). Dreams-come-and-go-his-upcoming-projects-and/82x1lrd "Arrdee: An instant cross-continental success". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 17 May 2022. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  13. ^ Darko, Kenneth Awotwe (22 February 2023). "Gideon Dreams makes it onto Michael B Jordan's 'Creed III' soundtrack with Bas and Kel-P". MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  14. ^ Dreams-is-upnow "Gideon Dreams Is #UpNow". Audiomack World. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2024. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  15. ^ "Black Sherif performs at 25th MOBO Awards in the UK". December 2022. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  16. ^ Awotwe Darko, Kenneth (22 December 2022). "Black Sherif: A once homeless 'KK' finds a home in over thousands of hearts at Mozama Disco". Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  17. ^ "Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST)". African Folder. 12 February 2023. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  18. ^ "Palladium Times Square Events Calendar & Schedule 2024 - New York, NY". JamBase. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Black Sherif pays tribute to Christian Atsu at Wireless Festival - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 12 March 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  20. ^ Tollo, Nathan (15 March 2023). "Black Sherif billed to perform at Pharrell Williams' 2023 Something in the Water music Festival". 3News.com. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  21. ^ "Black Sherif overwhelmed by Miami; says the city feels like a video game". Pulse Ghana. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  22. ^ "Black Sherif becomes first Ghanaian to perform at Wireless Festival UK". www.myjoyonline.com. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  23. ^ "Black Sherif becomes first Ghanaian act to perform at the Wireless Festival in the UK". GhanaWeb. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  24. ^ "Black Sherif sued over alleged breach of contract". Ghana News Online. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  25. ^ Inusah, Murtala (11 April 2022). "Black Sherif sued over contract termination". Starr Fm. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  26. ^ Ghansah, Emmanuel (26 July 2022). "Black Sherif wins court case with former manager; makes it into YouTube Foundry class of 2022 as only Ghanaian artiste!". Ghana Music. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  27. ^ "2023 BET Hip Hop Awards: Black Sherif wins 'Best International Flow'". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
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  29. ^ Agambila, Dorcas (4 September 2023). "Black Sherif wins 'West African Artiste of The Year' at Headies Awards 2023". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  30. ^ "Piesie Esther loses AOTY to Black Sherif". theaccratimes.com. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  31. ^ Ntsie, Berlinda (27 February 2022). "Black Sherif Wins eaas entertainment personality of year". Archived from the original on 21 March 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  32. ^ "Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award". 27 March 2022. Archived from the original on 4 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  33. ^ Kotey, Nii (27 March 2022). "3Music News: 3Music Awards '22: Here are all the winners". 3Music TV. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  34. ^ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (21 March 2022). "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
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