Genesis Owusu

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Genesis Owusu
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Background information
Birth nameKofi Owusu-Ansah
Born1998 (age 25–26)
Koforidua, Ghana
Origin Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2015–present
Website genesisowusu.com

Kofi Owusu-Ansah (born 1998), known by his stage name Genesis Owusu, is a Ghanaian-Australian rapper and singer from Canberra. He is the younger brother of fellow hip hop rapper, Kojo Owusu-Ansah p.k.a. Citizen Kay. Owusu's debut studio album, Smiling with No Teeth (March 2021), reached the ARIA Albums Chart top 30. At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards he won four trophies for Album of the Year, Best Hip Hop Release, Best Independent Release and Best Cover Art (latter shared with Bailey Howard).

Contents

Early life and education

Genesis Owusu was born Kofi Owusu-Ansah in 1998 in Koforidua, Ghana. [2] His older brother, Kojo (born ca. 1994), is also a rapper who performs as Citizen Kay. [3] The family migrated to Canberra, Australia in 2000. [4] [5]

He was dubbed "Genesis" by Kojo in primary school, who told his friends that his younger brother is Kofi: "his friends were like 'oh, what's your brother's name?' and he said 'Coffee' and they just didn't believe him, for whatever reason. So he just apparently made Genesis up on the spot, and since then it's just stuck." [6] Owusu completed a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Canberra in 2018. [6] [7]

Career

2015–2019: Career beginnings and Cardrive

Musician Citizen Kay is Owusu's older brother, and he decided to feature his younger brother, among other relatives, on "Family Ties", a track on his album With the People (October 2015). [8] [9] Kay explained that "Family Ties"

… is a song about the appreciation of my family and how they've played parts in who I am, both as a person and as a writer/artist. It seemed fitting to get fellow rapping family members on the verses. [8]

The pair then performed and recorded as the Ansah Brothers and in 2015 released an extended play (EP), Polaroid. [10] Fellow Canberra rapper Kirklandd took notice and wanted the younger Owusu on his track "We On", which was first issued as a single in August 2016 and then appeared on Kirklandd's September 2016 four-track EP, The Visions Minitape. [11] [12]

From these experiences, Owusu gained confidence, connections, and fans enough to encourage him to try a solo career. In June 2017, he released his seven-track debut EP, Cardrive. [13] BMA Magazine's Matt Parnell wrote that

the throaty, deep voice, the swagger-infused flow and menacing, jazzy beats give each track a distinctive flavour. Additionally, the polished sound and confidence with which each tune is presented gives the sound an experienced feeling that belies the age of the artist. [13]

The single "Sideways", released in September, includes lyrics in Twi, a dialect of Akan. [6] It received national exposure on youth radio Triple J. Owusu toured Australia's east coast to promote it. [14] Of "Sideways", i-D's Isabelle Hellyer wrote

Where [Owusu's] older work would flit between jazz and hip hop, 'Sideways' synthesises both genres into sound of his own. [14]

The singer rejected the archetypical objectification of women by hip hop artists with his second single, "Awomen Amen" (2018), and explained, "As a rapper, I never used to hear those kinds of messages... it was something that always bothered me." [7] He released a double A-sided single, "WUTD"/"Vultures" early in 2019, which Caitlin Medcalf of Purple Sneakers reviewed, "[WUTD is] a smooth, RnB track I guarantee will never get out of your head and, 'Vultures', a wavy rap journey... [his] vocals match the mood with a drawling vocal melody and a light flow that never once feels sharp, but simply goes with the flow." [15] On 3 July 2019 Owusu performed as an opening act at 5 Seconds of Summer's sold-out benefit concert in Sydney. [16] "WUTD" was featured on an ad for Bose noise-cancelling headphones in October 2019. [17]

2020–2021: Smiling with No Teeth

Owusu's debut studio album, Smiling with No Teeth , was released on 5 March 2021. The album peaked at number 27 on the ARIA charts. In July, a deluxe version was released titled Missing Molars (SWNT Deluxe). [18] The album went on to win several awards, including ARIA Award for Album of the Year and Australian Music Prize.

2022–present: "GTFO" and Struggler

On 20 July 2022, Owusu released "GTFO", alongside its Rhett Wade-Ferrell directed video. It is Owusu's first single of 2022. [19]

On 19 May 2023, Owusu released "Leaving the Light", the lead single from his second studio album, Struggler , which was released on 18 August 2023. [20]

Backing band members

As of November 2020, Owusu's backing band members were: [21]

Other activities

Owusu designs and makes his own clothes and started a fashion line, Pur. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with release date and label shown
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[22]
Smiling with No Teeth 27
Struggler
  • Released: 18 August 2023 [20]
  • Label: Ourness, AWAL
  • Format: LP, CD, digital download, streaming
4

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
TitleEP details
Cardrive EP
  • Released: 16 June 2017 [25]
  • Label: Ourness
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Missing Molars (SWNT Deluxe)
  • Released: 13 July 2021 [26]
  • Label: Ourness
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with year released and album name shown
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
AAA
[27]
"Sideways" [28] 2017—Non-album singles
"Awomen Amen" [29] 2018—
"Wit' da Team" [30] —
"WUTD" / "Vultures" [31] 2019—
"Good Times" / "Simmer Down" [32] —
"Don't Need You" [33] 2020—Smiling with No Teeth
"Whip Cracker" [34] —
"I Am" [35] —Non-album single
"The Other Black Dog" [36] —Smiling with No Teeth
"Gold Chains" [37] 2021—
"Drown"
(featuring Kirin J Callinan) [38] 		—
"Same Thing" [39] —Missing Molars (SWNT Deluxe)
"The Fall" [18] —
"Waitin' On Ya'" [40] —Smiling with No Teeth
"GTFO" [19] 2022—Non-album singles
"Get Inspired" [41] 38
"Endless Summer"
(with Jack River) [42] 		2023—Endless Summer
"Hole Heart" [43] —NME x Bose's C32
"Leaving the Light" [20] 36Struggler
"Tied Up!" [44] 35
"Survivor" [45] —
TitleYearAlbum
"We On"
(Kirklandd featuring Genesis Owusu) [46] 		2016Non-album single
"Unwritten Laws"
(Maina Doe featuring Genesis Owusu) [47] 		2019
"Funny Business"
(Citizen Kay featuring Genesis Owusu) [48] 		2020
"Coliseum"
(Tim Shiel featuring Genesis Owusu) [49]
"Dream No More"
(Billy Davis featuring Ruel and Genesis Owusu) [50] 		2021This Is What's Important
"Back Seat"
(Anna Lunoe featuring Genesis Owusu) [51] 		TBA
"There's Only One"
(Winston Surfshirt featuring Genesis Owusu) [52] 		2022Panna Cotta
"Cheque"
(Tasman Keith featuring Genesis Owusu) [53] [54] 		A Colour Undone
"Guap Pop"
(Agung Mango featuring Genesis Owusu) [55] 		Man On the Go

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022 Smiling with No TeethIndependent Album of the YearWon [56] [57]
Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EPWon
"Smiling with No Teeth"Independent Song of the YearWon
2023 "Get Inspired"Won [58] [59]
Thinking Loud: Genesis Owusu – "Get Inspired"Independent Publicity Team of the YearNominated

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022 "The Other Black Dog"Song of the YearNominated [60] [61]
Genesis OwusuBreakthrough Songwriter of the YearWon
2023 "GTFO"Song of the YearShortlisted [62]
2024 "Get Inspired"Song of the YearShortlisted [63]
"Leaving the Light"Song of the YearShortlisted

ARIA Music Awards

The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as the ARIA Music Awards, the ARIA Awards, or simply the ARIAs) recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. Owusu has won seven awards from nineteen nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2019 "WUTD" / "Vultures" Best Soul/R&B Release Nominated [64]
2020 "Don't Need You"Nominated [65]
2021 Smiling with No Teeth Album of the Year Won [66]
Best Artist Nominated
Best Hip Hop Release Won
Best Independent Release Won
Smiling With No Teeth Album Tour Best Australian Live Act Nominated
Andrew Klippel, Dave Hammer for Genesis Owusu – Smiling with No Teeth Producer of the Year Nominated
Kofi Anash & Bailey Howard for Genesis Owusu – Smiling with No Teeth Best Cover Art Won
2022 "GTFO"Best Independent ReleaseNominated [67] [68]
Genesis Owusu & The Black Dog BandBest Australian Live ActNominated
"GTFO" (Genesis Owusu, Uncle Friendly) Best Video Nominated
2023 StrugglerAlbum of the YearWon [69] [70]
Best Solo ArtistNominated
Best Hip Hop/Rap ReleaseWon
Best Independent ReleaseWon
Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore for Genesis Owusu – "Stay Blessed"Best VideoNominated
Andrew Klippel and Dave Hammer for Genesis Owusu – StrugglerBest Produced ReleaseNominated
Simon Cohen, Dave Hammer for Genesis Owusu – StrugglerBest Engineered ReleaseNominated

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. It commenced in 2005.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021Smiling with No TeethAustralian Music PrizeWon [71] [72]
2023StrugglerAustralian Music PrizeNominated [73]

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021 Smiling with No TeethAustralian Album of the YearWon [74]
"The Other Black Dog" (directed by Riley Blakeway)Australian Video of the YearWon
2023 StrugglerAustralian Album of the YearNominated [75] [76]
Genesis OwusuAustralian Live Act of the YearWon

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2017 HimselfLive Hip Hop Act of the YearNominated [77] [78]
2018 Nominated [79] [80]
2019 Nominated [81]
ACT Live Voice of the YearWon [82]
2020 Live Act of the YearNominated [83]
2023 Best Live ActNominated [84] [85]
Best Hip Hop ActWon
Best Live Act in the ACTWon
Alex McCoy and Pat Babekuhl (for Genesis Owusu)Best Stage & Light DesignWon

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year. [86]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022Smiling with No TeethBest RecordWon [87]
Genesis OwusuBest New ArtistNominated

Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is an annual competition that "acknowledges great songwriting whilst supporting and raising money for Nordoff-Robbins" and is coordinated by Albert Music and APRA AMCOS. It commenced in 2009. [88]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021"Gold Chains"Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition1st [89]

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