Darkovibes

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Background information
Birth namePaul Nii Amu Andrew Darko
Also known as
Poseidon with the wave
BornApapa, Labone, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
OriginLabone
Genres Hip hop, Afropop, Afrobeats, Afro-Trap
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Performer
  • Rapper
  • Stylist
Instrument(s)Vocals
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".

Contents

Early life and career

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

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

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

Album

Singles

Features

Albums

Singles

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2017Darkovibes - Tomorrow (Official Video)Darkovibes & Babs [33] [34]
2017Darkovibes & Kiddblack - Placebo (Official Video)KTO, Darkovibes & Kiddblack [35]

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