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Mr Drew
Birth nameAndrew Nii Commey Otoo
Born (1996-06-10) 10 June 1996 (age 28)
Accra, Ghana
GenresAfrobeat, Highlife
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
Years active2017–present
LabelsHighly Spiritual Music (Parted ways with artist)

Andrew Nii Commey Otoo (born 10 June 1996) known by the stage name Mr Drew is a Ghanaian Highlife and Afrobeats musician and dancer.[1][2] In 2021, he won the Best New Artist award at both Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and 3Music Awards.

Early life and education

Mr Drew was born in Accra in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He attended the Achimota Senior High School.

Career

Mr Drew started off as a dancer when he was in senior high school before later switching to become a musician full time.[3] His career officially started when he joined and became the first runner-up at the MTN Hitmaker Season 6 in 2017.[4][5][6] After the MTN Hitmaker Mr Drew was signed to Highly Spiritual Music founded my music producer and engineer Kaywa.[7] He however parted ways with the label after working together for five (5) years due to unfavorable terms and conditions in the contract later discovered.[1]

For showing gratitude to Kaywa's Highly Spiritual Music, the award winning artist decided to relinquish his royalties to his former label boss, Kaywa.[2]

Mr Drew released his debut album in 2021 named ALPHA, the album featured names like Victor AD, Seyi Shay, Kwabena Kwabena, Kelvyn Boy, Raybekah and KiDi.[8]

Discography

Singles

Album

Track list

  1. One by One (feat. Victor AD)
  2. Falaa
  3. Some More (Feat. Seyi Shay)
  4. Fo (Cry) Feat. Kwabena Kwabena
  5. Good Vibes (feat. Kelvyn boy)
  6. Party
  7. Filomina
  8. Zombie
  9. Letter (feat. Raybekah)
  10. Yaayaa
  11. Somebody's Bae
  12. Shuperu (feat. KiDi)

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Award Recipient/Nominated work Result Ref
2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Unsung Category Himself Nominated [9]
2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Best New Artist of The Year Himself Won [10]
2021 3Music Awards Breakthrough Act of the Year Himself Won [11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mr Drew on how his viral tiktok videos pushed his music to the top in a pandemic". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  2. ^ a b Wemakor, Senanu Damilola (2020-06-18). "I support the 'Ghanaian artistes are hungry' movement - Mr. Drew — Starr Fm". Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  3. ^ "Mr. Drew Crushing On Afia Schwarzenegger". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  4. ^ "My win is surprise to me — Freda Rhymes". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  5. ^ "16 Finalists for MTN Hitmaker 6". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  6. ^ "MTN Hitmaker 6: Who gets the top prize?". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  7. ^ "Kaywa's Highly Spiritual Music outdoors Mr. Drew with 'Gimme Love' [Video]". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  8. ^ "Mr Drew touched my heart when he offered to sell his car for our music project – Producer Kaywa - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  9. ^ "Meet the future of Ghana's Music: 2019 VGMA Unsung Artistes". Ghana Music. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  10. ^ "See winners full list of 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  11. ^ Appiah, Augustine. "Mr. Drew targets more success after winning breakthrough act award". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 2022-04-30.


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