Mix Master Garzy

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Mix Master Garzy
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Background information
Also known asMix Master Garzy
Born
Benjamin Mensah Garzy

(1988-07-07) 7 July 1988 (age 37)
Tema, Ghana
Origin Volta Region, Ghana
Genres
Occupation(s) Record Producer, sound engineer, disc jockey,
Instrument(s) synthesizer, piano, Drums, sampler, Bass Guitar
Years active2008–present
Labels2MG Music
Website

Benjamin Mensah Garzy (born 7 July 1988), known professionally as Mix Master Garzy, is a Ghanaian record producer, [1] sound engineer, disc jockey and singer. [2]

Contents

His major productions include "Pull Up" by Stonebwoy, [3] "My Baby" by Stay Jay ft. R2Bees, "Boom boom tag" by Mista Silva, GH UK based "Enemies" by Jupitar featuring Sarkodie in 2014, [4] "Iskoki" by Samini, [5] "KoKo Sakora" by Dr Cryme featuring Sarkodie, [6] "Alhaji" by VVIP featuring Patoranking, "Hookah" by Danagog featuring Davido, "Love You Die" by Patoranking featuring Diamond Platnumz, "Na Wash" by Becca, and "Obia Agye Obi Girl" by Captain Planet of 4x4 and more.

Early life

Garzy was born in to Francis Anim Garzy and Ernestina Abena Kwao. He has a younger brother, Johnson Otoo Kwao. He had his basic education and junior secondary education at Better Best Academy in Tema 4 poles, Ghana. He continued his senior high education at Tema Methodist Senior High School. He later attended the Ghana Institute of Journalism and obtained a certificate and diploma in Broadcast Journalism which gave him a step ahead to work as a part-time DJ at Xfm and Urban Internet Radio in Ghana.

Career

Mix Master Garzy commenced his career in beat making, mixing and mastering right from junior high school. After production work began he surfaced with his pro name Mix Master Garzy, an identity referring to the mixing and mastering side of studio work.

In 2015, he produced a master banger song, "Iskoki", for Samini. [7] The song was nominated at that year's Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. [8]

Garzy has worked with notable artists such as Atumpan, Samini, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Davido, Patoranking, Diamond Platnumz, Ice Prince, R2Bees, Becca, Eno Barony, Lyrical Joe and Eazzy.

Awards and recognition

He was nominated in the category of "Producer of the Year" at the 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. [9]

He won "Riddim of the Year" at the 2016 Bass Awards for producing "iphone riddim", exclusive instrumental recorded by Mugeez of R2 Bees fame, Shatta Wale, Samini, Brenya, Ricky Mo, Capone, and Flexclusive. [10]

On June 4, 2017, Garzy was given the Prestigious Gold Coast Award for his outstanding work in the Ghanaian music scene. [11]

In 2017, he won "Best Music Producer of the year" at the Ghana Entertainment Awards organized in the US. [12] [13]

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyAward titleResultRef.
2012GH/UK Afrobeat AwardYoungest ProducerWon [14]
2014Mtn Hit Maker Reality ShowBest Producer of The YearWon
2015Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsProducer of The YearNominated [15]
2016Bass AwardsRiddim of The YearWon [16]
20164SYTE MVAs 2016Most Nominated WorkWon [17]
2017Ghana Entertainment Awards - USABest Music Producer of The yearWon [18]
2017The Gold Coast Prestigious AwardsAwards for ExcellenceWon [19]
2017Bass AwardsProducer of the YearWon [20]
2018Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsProducer of The YearNominated
2018Ghana Music Awards - South AfricaBest Music Producer of The yearWon
20183rd TV Music Video Awards - GhanaBest Music Producer of The yearWon
2019Ghana Entertainment Awards - USABest Music Producer of The yearWon
2019Mtn Hit Maker Reality Show - GhanaBest Producer of The YearWon
2019African Talent Awards - Côte d'IvoireAfrican Music Producer of The YearNominated
2021Ghana Music Awards - UKProducer of The YearWon [21]
2024Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) - GhanaAudio Engineer of The YearWon

Tours

References

  1. ↑ "New Release: 4x4 Ft Sarkodie—Duabo (Prod By Mix Master Garzy)". ModernGhana. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "WE ARE NOT PAID ROYALTIES FOR THE SONGS WE ENGINEER – MASTA GARZY". Urban music. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "Stonebwoy – Pull Up (Prod by Mix Masta Garzy)". ghanandwom. Accra, Ghana. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "Jupitar drops Enemies featuring Sarkodie". Ghana News. Accra, Ghana. 14 December 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "Masta Garzy on Iskoki Instrumental". Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  6. ↑ "Dr Cryme – Koko Sakora feat. Sarkodie (Prod. by Masta Garzy)". Pulse. Accra, Ghana. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  7. ↑ "Banger Alert: Samini "Iskoki" Prod By Mix Masta Garzy". Loud sound. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  8. ↑ "Full list of winners for 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". Myjoyonline. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  9. ↑ "VGMA 2015 Sarkodie Dominates with 10 Nominations, Check Out the Complete List of Nominees". Pulse. 28 February 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  10. ↑ "Full List of Winners at 2016 BASS Award". Yfmghana. Accra, Ghana. 26 December 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  11. ↑ "Mix Masta Garzy honoured at TGC Prestigious Awards". Ghana Music. Accra, Ghana. 5 June 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  12. ↑ "Mix Masta Garzy Wins Producer of the Year at Ghana Entertainment Awards USA". Beatznation. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  13. ↑ "MIX MASTA GARZY Wins "BEST MUSIC of the YEAR" at GHANA ENT. AWARDS USA". Splittent. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  14. ↑ "Mixmasta Garzy Craves For A Competitor". News Ghana. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  15. ↑ "2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Nominees List Released". Ghana Ndwom. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  16. ↑ "Masta Garzy Scooped an Award". taylorb entertainment. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  17. ↑ "Mix Masta Garzy sets record at 4SYTE MVAs 2016". Ghana Web. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  18. ↑ "EL, Sonnie Badu, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy others win at Ghana Entertainment Awards – USA". forever ghana. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  19. ↑ "MIX MASTA GARZY & PATORANKING IN COKE STUDIO KENYA – PHOTOS". event labgh. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  20. ↑ "Full list of award winners at Bass Awards 2017". ghanamusic.com. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  21. ↑ "Mona4reall wins uncovered artiste of year at Ghana Music Awards UK 2021; Full list of winners". Pulse Ghana. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  22. ↑ "Mix Masta Garzy to tour Europe - Obaa Tiwah". Archived from the original on 2017-09-28. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  23. ↑ Reporter, TotalShowbiz (21 June 2017). "Mix Masta Garzy in Kenya for Coke Studio Africa".
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