Magnom
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Magnom | |
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![]() Record producer Magnom in his studio working. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Joseph Bulley |
Also known as | Magnom Beats |
Born | Accra, Ghana |
Origin | Volta Region, Ghana |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | record producer, sound engineer, recording artist |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Oovadrive Music |
Joseph Bulley, known professionally as Magnom, is a Ghanaian record producer and recording artist , who produces music ranging from Hiphop, dancehall, and Afrobeats.[1][2] He gained the attention of Ghanaians after he produced the song "illuminati" with Ghanaian BET award winner Sarkodie.[3][4]
Early life
[edit]Magnom grew up around a dad who listened to all genres of music, which helped him in his love for music. He started out as a rapper in a group with fellow rapper Asem, but he quit rap for record production.[5] During that period he came across a Digital Audio Workstation and realised he could actually create music with it.[6] Magnom attended Christ The King for his junior high school education. He had his secondary education at St. Peters Senior High School and later obtained his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Ghana, Legon where he studied psychology, linguistics and religion.[7]
Career
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Magnom started working professionally while he was in the university and through working with Asem he later got introduced to other mainstream artistes in Ghana. Since then he has worked with several top artistes such as Sarkodie, VVIP, Samini, Edem, Raquel, Guru, 2face Idibia, Shaker, Flowking Stone, Asem, Popcaan, and other musicians.[8] He was nominated for Producer of the Year at the 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards for his production on Edem's hit song "Koene".[9]
Tours and notable performances
[edit]On 31 December 2017 Magnom made his first performance outside Ghana at Kigali, Rwanda. He performed at Roc NYE Celebrations on New Year’s Eve at Kigali Serena Hotel. Magnom referred to Kigali as his second home after his performance.[10]
Discography
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As lead artist
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Year | Title | Album |
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2013 | "Akpanga"(featuring Looney, Gasmilla, Shaker, Laylow) | Non-album single |
"Jam Jam" (featuring Joey B, Dampoo, Medal, Shaker, Edem, Pappy Kojo) | ||
"Kpa" (featuring Castro) | ||
2016 | "Too Fine" |
Production discography
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Year | Artiste | Album |
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2014 | Sarkodie | Sarkology |
Edem | Books and Rhymes[11] | |
2015 | Asem | Tough Time Don't Last |
2016 | Flowking Stone | Gifted[12] |
Awards/nominations
[edit]Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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2015 | 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Producer of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Magnom". www.beatznation.com. Beatznation.com. 11 May 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ "Biography of Magnom". Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Meet Magnom, the producer behind Ghana's electro Afrobeat Hits". www.ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ James, Kamoche (10 May 2018). "Magnom Biography". Age, Family, Education, Net-worth, Personal Life. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "DREAM TEAM: THE STORY OF ASEM AND MAGNOM BEATS". www.culartblog.wordpress.com. culartblog.wordpress.com. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ "Magnom – Whyne Up Your Bumper feat. Sarkodie & L.A.X". www.dailypost.ng. Dailypost.ng. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ "Lungu Lungu: Meet Magnom, The Producer Behind Ghana's Electro Afrobeat Hits". www.thefader.com. TheFader.com. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ "Sarkodie – Illuminati (Prod by Magnom)". www.notjustok.com. Notjustok.com. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ "Who Wins "Producer Of The Year"?". www.pulse.com.gh. Pulse.com.gh. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ Kantengwa, Sharon. "Ghanaian singer on his first impression of Kigali city". The New Times Rwanda. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Edem releases track list on upcoming 'Books & Rhymes album | Entertainment 2014-09-09".
- ^ "Flowking Stone finally drops 27-track 'Gifted' album; explains cause of delay | Music 2016-08-31".
- ^ "List of nominees for 2015 Ghana Music Awards". www.myjoyonline.com. Myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
External links
[edit]- Magnom on SoundCloud
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