Dr Ray Beat Explained

Dr Ray Beat
Birth Name:Nana Yaw Nkrumah
Alias:Dr Ray Beat
Birth Place:Accra, Ghana
Origin:Breman Asikuma, Ghana
Occupation:Record producer, sound engineer
Instrument:Piano
Years Active:2008–present
Label:Talent House Records

Nana Yaw Nkrumah born in Accra, professionally known as Dr Ray Beat is a Ghanaian record producer and sound engineer, who produces music ranging from Afrobeat, Hip hop, Hiplife, Azonto, Dancehall and Afropop.[1] [2] He also produced for Guru, Kwaw Kese, Kofi Kinaata and more.

Early life

Dr Ray Beat was born in Accra, raised and started his education at Agona Ododen in the Breman Asikuma District.

Career

He started working as a record producer officially in 2008. He has since worked with and produced several Ghanaian artistes such as Atumpan and Kofi Kinaata.[3] He was nominated for Producer of the Year at the 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards for his production on Atom's 2015 hit song "Yewo Krom".[4] [5]

Discography

YearAlbum/SongArtistCredit
2015Y3 Wo Krom[6] Atom & Kwaw KeseMusic Producer
2014Oh Azaay[7] Kofi KinaataMusic Producer
Street Popping[8] Guru & EnnwaiMusic Producer
2016I love you[9] Kwaw Kese & Abena AkuabaMusic Producer

Accolades

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef
2016Ghana Music Awards UKProducer of the YearHimself[10]
2016Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsProducer of the YearHimself[11]
2017Ghana-Naija Showbiz AwardsProducer of the YearHimself[12]
2021Face Of Ghana Youth AwardsProducer Of The YearHimselfWon
2021Best Song of the yearTop Entertainment Awards GhanaHimselfWon[13]
2021Producer of the yearGreater Accra Music Awards (GAMA)HimselfWon[14]
2021Sound Engineer / Producer of the yearGhana Entertainment Choice AwardsHimselfWon[15]
2021Global Music Awards AfricaSound Engineer Of The yearHimselfWon[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr Ray Beat . 30 October 2017 . Beatznation..
  2. Web site: Music producers signatures in songs unprofessional – Dr. Ray Beatz . 30 October 2017 . Ghanaweb..
  3. Web site: Kofi Kinaata drops "Kunfu Party" . 30 October 2017 . Ghanaweb..
  4. Web site: Here Are The Nominees For The 2016 Ghana Music Awards . 30 October 2017 . Omgvoice..
  5. Web site: 2016 VGMA Nominees - Full List . 30 October 2017 . Peacefmonline..
  6. Web site: Atom – Y3 Wo Krom (Remix) ft Kwaw Kese (Prod by Drray) . ghanamotion. October 30, 2017.
  7. Web site: Oh Azaay (Prod. By Dr.Ray). reverbnation. October 30, 2017.
  8. Web site: Guru – Street Popping ft Ennwai (Prod by Dr Raybeat) . October 30, 2017 . GhanaMotion.
  9. Web site: Kwaw Kese – I Love You ft Abena Akuaba (Prod By Dr Ray) . October 30, 2017 . GhanaMotion.
  10. Web site: Dr Ray Producer aims high at 2016 Ghana Music Awards UK . 30 October 2017 . Pulse Ghana.
  11. Web site: 26 February 2016 . 2016 VGMAs Full List of Nominees . 30 October 2017 . GhanaMotion..
  12. Web site: Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards 2017 nominees list: Tmghlive.com, Sarkodie, others nominated . 30 October 2017 . GhanaWeb..
  13. Web site: Safo. Ebo. 2021-02-12. Dr Ray Beat Bags 4 Major Awards in 1 month (Check Out Video). 2021-04-06. Ghana News Online. en-US.
  14. Web site: Safo. Ebo. 2021-02-12. Dr Ray Beat Bags 4 Major Awards in 1 month (Check Out Video). 2021-04-06. Ghana News Online. en-US.
  15. Web site: Safo. Ebo. 2021-02-12. Dr Ray Beat Bags 4 Major Awards in 1 month (Check Out Video). 2021-04-06. Ghana News Online. en-US.
  16. Web site: Stylish . Kweku . 2021-03-21 . Check : Here Is The Full List Of 2021 Global Music Awards Africa Complete Winners . 2021-04-06 . TRENDINGINGHANA. . en-US.

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