Gyidi
Gyidi | |
---|---|
| |
Background information | |
Birth name | George Kofi Asare |
Origin | Accra, Ghana |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | |
Instruments | |
Years active | 2012–present |
Associated acts | Worlasi, Kwesi Arthur, Cina Soul, Efya, Akan |
Website | https://twitter.com/gyidi_ |
George Kofi Asare known in the music industry as Gyidi, is a Ghanaian contemporary singer, songwriter and actor.[1] He was nominated for the Best International Male Artist in 2014 at the Gospel Music Awards Italy.[2]
Early life
Gyidi was born and raised in Accra, to Ghanaian parents. He is a native of Kwahu, Eastern Region, Ghana. He had his High School education at the Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School, and continued to the University of Ghana, where he graduated with a Major in Information Studies.[2]
Musical career
Beginnings and band
Gyidi first stepped into the music industry as one of the four-member music band X4G.[3][4] The group released their first single in July 2012, titled I’m for God, which begun to make waves shortly as Christian hip hop was gaining traction in Ghana at the time.[5] The group went ahead to release three other singles shortly after and debuted their album in 2013 and a sophomore in 2016.[6] The group performed across platforms in Ghana including the National Theatre for On-Point 2013 whiles holding two concerts, Xmas Get2Geda in 2015 and seleXion in 2016.[7]
Solo and Believe EP
Gyidi’s first single outside of the band was Grateful which featured on the bands sophomore album.[8] It was followed by Acoustic videos, then another single PhD (featuring AVMB).[9] In 2017, He released You Got It, a refix of Runtown’s Mad Over You.[10] Gyidi’s debut project, the Believe EP[11] which was launched in April 2018 was a compilation of songs he has released over the years 2017 and 2018.[12]
Performances
Gyidi, aside band performances has performed on various stages. In 2018, he performed at the Golden Movie Awards as one out of two artistes who were given the opportunity to perform through a poll conducted by the event on their website.[13]
Artistry
Influences
Gyidi’s cites artist like M.anifest and Sarkodie as fellow acts that have inspired his work from their ethics but denies influence of their act.[4] Gyidi admits his music is derived from personal experiences and his desire to change society through art.[6][14]
Music style
Gyidi boasts of a raspy yet unique voice. His music is sung mostly in Pidgin and sometimes the Ga and Twi dialect of Ghana. Gyidi's art and genre of music, though experimental, stems dominantly from Afrobeat, notable on his EP, Believe.[15]
Discography
Collaborative albums
Featured singles
Extended Plays
Videography
Year | Title | Director | Ref |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | PhD (feat. AVMB) | Prince Dovlo | [19] |
2017 | You Got It (Mad Over You refix) | Eli Pius | [20] |
Christmas Song | Peter Dsane & Eli Pius | [21] | |
2018 | Nothing New | Eli Pius | [22] |
Filmography
- Neighbors Film[2]
Awards and nominations
2014
Event | Prize | Recipient/Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gospel Music Awards Italy | Best International Male Artist | Himself | Nominated | [23] |
2016
Event | Prize | Recipient/Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
AFOH Awards | Song of the Year | Grateful | Won | [8] |
Overall Best Talent | Himself | Won | ||
Producer of the Year | Won | |||
Artiste of the Year | Won | |||
Best Male Vocalist | Won | |||
Collaboration of the Year | PhD (feat. AVMB) | Won | ||
2017
Event | Prize | Recipient/Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
AFOH Awards | Artiste of the Year | Himself | Won | [24] |
Overall Best Talent | Won |
References
- ↑ "Gyidi". Music In Africa. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- 1 2 3 Sagoe, Margaret. "Try Something New! Take A Look At This Wavy Artiste: Gyidi". KuulPeeps. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ Amissah, Francis. "Gyidi Releases Debut EP Believe". TalkMediaGhana. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- 1 2 Dyza, Kubi. "Gyidi Talks Career, EP And More On KubiLiveChat". KubiLiveChat. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- 1 2 "Music: X4G (eXcellence for God) - "I'm For God" - Gospel Centric". Gospel Centric. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- 1 2 "Exposed Vocals Interviews Gyidi". Exposed Vocals. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- 1 2 "What you must know about the must-attend SeleXion Concert". DECAM Communications. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- 1 2 "Gyidi wins highest honour at AFOH Awards". AirNewsOnline. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ Faisal, Kelly. "Pull him down(PHD) – Gyidi(X4G) ft. AVMB". 233Live. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "Audio: You Got It (Mad Over You – Refix) by Gyidi". Ghana Music. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "Audio: Believe EP by Gyidi". Ghana Music. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ Cobbinah, Theophilus. "MUSIC: GYIDI – HANDS UP". Unorthodox Reviews. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "Golden Movie Awards Africa". Golden Movie Awards. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ Cobbinah, Theophilus. "10 QUESTIONS: GYIDI". Unorthodox Reviews. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ Bello, Notiki. "Gyidi Experiments With Variety Of Sounds In New EP, "Believe"". RADRonline. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "Audio: Love Who You are by Mimi Elsa feat. Gyidi". Ghana Music. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ Scratch, Sammy. "Alinkin – Always Winning ft Gyidi (Prod by AzeyBeats)". Gh Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ Dee, Temy. "Stream & Download Gyidi's "Believe" EP Album". Temy Dee Magazine. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "Gyidi - PhD (Pull Him Down) feat AVMB (Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "Gyidi - You Got It (Mad Over You refix)". Youtube. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "Gyidi - Christmas Song (Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "Gyidi - Nothing New (Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "BREAKING NEWS! GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS (GMA) ROME ITALY 2014 OFFICIAL RESULT". Gospel Music Awards Italy. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ↑ "Gyidi wins double at AFOH Awards". Ghana Web. Retrieved 10 July 2018.