Strongman Burner

Strongman Burner, known in real life as Osei Kwaku Vincent (born on 10th  of February,1993) is a Ghanaian Hip hop, Hiplife and Afropop Artiste^[1] known for his lyrical and unique rap style. He started active music when he was still a student at T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi and he has over the past few years won the hearts of most Ghanaians including fellow artistes^[2].

Early life and education

Strongman Burner was born and raised in Buokrom, a residential town in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He completed his secondary education at the T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi. He continued his tertiary education at University of Cape Coast to earn a degree in Business Admin in 2016^[3].

Musical career

He saw himself in the limelight after winning the “Focus fm Freestyle Friday” in 2010^[4], “Kfm Freestyle Saturday” in 2011^[5] and “Tha Next Big Thang In Gh Hip-hop” in 2012^[6]. In fact, Strongman Burner is regarded as the most creative rapper in Ghana.

Strongman has then worked with many great artiste in Ghana which include Sarkodie^[7], Bisa Kdei, Okyeame Kwame, Flowking Stone, Edem etc. and  has also been on tune with DJ Black^[8] and many other great DJ’s

Strongman was a member of the MicBurnerz Music^[9], with Azee Ntwene who helped him in progressing in his rap career. He owned a record label known as “Strong Empire‘^[10], the Oseikrom rapper does indigenous rap in a proverbial manner more like Obrafour’s style of rap. But he can be the greater Obrafour because his career prospects look good!

He is currently signed to Sarkcess Music owned by Sarkodie^[11].

Major Singles

• Transformer Featuring Akwaboah Produced by Tubhani Muzik^[12]
• Baby Girl Featuring Kwame Eugene Produced by Tubhani Muzik^[13]
• Odasani Featuring Sarkodie Produced by Jayso^[14]
• Change Featuring Kumi Guitar Produced by KC Beatz^[15]

References