DopeNation

DopeNation
B2 and Twist
Background information
Birth name Michael Boafo
Tony Boafo
Also known as B2, Twist
Born (1993-05-07) 7 May 1993
Accra, Ghana
Origin Saltpond, Central Region, Ghana
Genres Afrobeat, Hip hop, Hiplife, Afropop
Occupation(s) Recording artist, Sound engineer, Record producer, Performer
Instruments Keyboard, sampler
Years active 2016–present
Associated acts
Members
  • B2
  • Twist

DopeNation is a Ghanaian musical duo of identical twin brothers, composed of Micheal Boafo, popularly known as B2,[1][2] and Tony Boafo, known as Twist.[3][4] They are best known for producing hit songs such as Kpuu Kpaa by Shatta wale, Wow by Joey B ft EL, Sebgefia by Joey B and EL, Poison by Ebony Reigns, Forever by Eazzy ft Mr Eazi, Nana Ama by Pappy Kojo, among others.

Early life

B2 and Twist decided on their career in music at a young age where they started playing beats on desks and chairs while in Junior High School.[5] They studied at the University of Ghana and Ghana Technology University College respectively.[6]

Production career

DopeNation have been credited with producing sounds for Ghanaian artists including E.L, Shatta Wale, Joey B, Pappy Kojo, Eazzy,[7][8] Flowking Stone[9] among others.[10][11] DopeNation released their first single “Bebia Ye Shi” in 2016.[12][13] In 2017, the duo released another single “Uh Huh”.[14] In 2018, they were featured on EL's single, "Ayeyi".[15][16][17]

They were nominated for Music Producer Honour of the Year at the 2017 Ghana Music Honours Awards[18][19][20]

Discography

Year Title Album Ref
2018 Naami Non-Album Single [21][22][23][24]
2018 Eish [25][26][27]
2017 Uh Huh Non-album single [28]
2016 Another One ft. Luther, Gemini [29]
Bebia Ye Shi [30]

Production discography

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Year Artiste Song/Album Producer Ref
2017 Eazzy Power ft. Shatta Wale Twist [31]
Flowking Stone Away Bus B2 [32]
Ak Songstress Bossu ft. Luther [33]
Tinny Bugatti ft. Zeal [34]
Shatta Wale Shut up ft. Pope Skinny [35]
2016 Kpuu Kpa [36]
Pappy Kojo Nana Ama Twist [36]
2015 Joey B Wow ft. E.L B2 [37]

Videography

Year Title Director Ref
2016 Bebia Ye Shi Esianyo Kumodzi
2017 Uh Huh Esianyo Kumodzi [38][39]
2018 Eish Esianyo Kumodzi [40]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient/Nominated work Result Ref
2018 Ghana Music Awards Uk Uncovered Artiste Of The Year DopeNation Nominated [41][42]
2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Unsung Artiste of the year` DopeNation Nominated [43][44][45]
2017 Ghana Tertiary Awards Most influential student sound engineer Twist Won [46][47]
Ghana Music Honours Music producer honour B2 Nominated [18]
2016 Fame Awards Best sound engineer Won
Ghana Tertiary Awards Most influential student sound engineer Won [48]

References

  1. ↑ "B2 - Ghanamotion.com". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  2. ↑ "7 Ghanaian Music Producers Who Were Behind The Hit Songs In 2017". Ghana Radio - Afrobeat, Ghana News, Music,& Africa Music. 2017-10-18. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
  3. ↑ "T Beats". GhanaSongs.com - Ghana's Online Music Downloads. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  4. ↑ "7 Ghanaian Music Producers Who Were Behind Hit Songs In 2017". fnnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  5. ↑ "Dope Nation". Beatz Nation. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  6. ↑ "http://eboxafrica.com/2018/02/26/get-familiar-dopenation/". eboxafrica.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27. External link in |title= (help)
  7. ↑ Mawuli, David. "New Music: Eazzy - Kpakposhito (Prod. by B2)". Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  8. ↑ "Eazzy x Mr. Eazi - Forever (Prod by B2)". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  9. ↑ "FlowKing Stone – Opana ft. Shatta Wale (Prod. By B2)". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  10. ↑ "These Are The Songs Dope Nation Have On Their Playlists | Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students". kuulpeeps.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  11. ↑ "Introduction DopeNation… The Twin Revolution in Ghanaian musicIntroduction DopeNation... The Twin Revolution in Ghanaian music - Live 91.9 FM". livefmghana.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  12. ↑ "(Watch) : DopeNation - Bebia Ye shi (Official Video) | BygoneGh". BygoneGh. 2016-12-12. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  13. ↑ "DopeNation - Bebia Ye Shi (Prod. by B2) - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom.net. 2016-11-21. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  14. ↑ "DopeNation - Uh Huh (Prod By B2)". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  15. ↑ "E.L – Ayeyi (Praises) ft. Dope Nation (Prod by Pee Gh)". GhanaMotion. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  16. ↑ "This Ghanaian Hip-Hop Track Will Kick Start Your Week". OkayAfrica. 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  17. ↑ "LISTEN: Ayeyi - E.L ft. DopeNation - Proudly Ghanaian! | EnewsGH". enewsgh.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  18. 1 2 Mawuli, David. "2017 Ghana Music Honours: VVIP, R2Bees lead nominees list with 4; see complete list". Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  19. ↑ "Dopenation; The twin revolution in Ghanaian music - daily Heritage". daily Heritage. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
  20. ↑ Mawuli, David. "Magnom, Dee Moneey, Mayorkun, Sista Afia, others billed for Legon 66th Hall Week with WatsUp TV". Retrieved 2018-03-19.
  21. ↑ "DopeNation - Naami (Prod. by MOG)". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  22. ↑ "DopeNation - Naami (Prod by MOG) - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom.net. 2018-10-05. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  23. ↑ "DopeNation – Naami (Prod By MOG Beatz) – Ndwompafie". www.ndwompafie.com. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  24. ↑ "DopeNation Readies For New Single "#Naami" – KubiLive". kubilive.com. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  25. ↑ "DOWNLOAD DopeNation - Eish (Prod. by B2)". NdwomPa. 2018-04-03. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  26. ↑ "DopeNation – Eish (Prod. By B2)". Beatz Nation. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  27. ↑ "Listen UP: DopeNation - Eish - AmeyawDebrah.Com". AmeyawDebrah.Com. 2018-04-20. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  28. ↑ "DopeNation - Eish (Prod By B2)". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
  29. ↑ "Listen UP: Dope Nation feat Luther and Gemini - Another One - AmeyawDebrah.Com". AmeyawDebrah.Com. 2016-04-26. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
  30. ↑ "DopeNation - Bebia Ye Shi (Prod. by B2) - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom.net. 2016-11-21. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
  31. ↑ Asante, Anita. "Watch: Eazzy Out With Official Video For Power Ft Shatta Wale". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2018-03-10.
  32. ↑ "FlowKing Stone – Away Bus (Prod. by B2)". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  33. ↑ "AK Songstress - Bossu ft. Luther (Prod. by B2)". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  34. ↑ "Tinny – Bugatti ft Zeal (Prod By B2)". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  35. ↑ "Shatta Wale x Pope Skinny - Shut Up (Prod. by B2)". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  36. 1 2 "Pappy Kojo – Nana Ama". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  37. ↑ "Joey B - Wow ft E.L (Prod By B2)". www.ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  38. ↑ "DopeNation -Uh Huh Official video Dir By Esianyo Kumodzi". HISWONDERS. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  39. ↑ "DOPENATION READY TO RELEASE UH HUH!! | BygoneGh". BygoneGh. 2017-05-25. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  40. ↑ Africa, Muse (6 June 2018). "Muse Africa". Muse Africa.
  41. ↑ Attractive, Mustapha. "Full List of Nominees for 2018 Ghana Music Awards UK". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
  42. ↑ "Ghana Music Awards UK 2018: Full list of nominees". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
  43. ↑ "2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: Full list of nominees". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  44. ↑ "Dopenation for #VGMAUNSUNG2018Dopenation for #VGMAUNSUNG2018 - Live 91.9 FM". livefmghana.com. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  45. ↑ Wonder, Jerry. "Who wins Best New Artiste of the Year Award?". Ghana News. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  46. ↑ "UMB Ghana Tertiary Awards 2017 Winners And Pictures". www.georgebritton.com. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  47. ↑ "Full List Of Nominees: 2017 UMB Ghana Tertiary Awards – KubiLive". kubilive.com. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
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