Universal Music Group (UMG) Label division Def Jam Recordings, 0207 Def Jam and Def Jam Africa announces the new member reggae/dancehall and afropop crooner Stonebwoy, to the global Def Jam artist family.
The label is said to represent his music across Africa, whilst Def Jam Recordings will become his label home in the U.S. with 0207 Def Jam supporting the record in the U.K..
This partnership between labels showcases UMG’s global commitment to introducing Stonebwoy’s eclectic sound and Ghanaian music culture to new audiences around the world.
The heavyweight reggae/dancehall and afropop artiste Stonebwoy, as part the partnership has releases a new soul music “Therapy”, which he anticipate on his TikTok handle, days before it’s release.
Universal Music Group’s Def Jam Recordings announced the release of the song and signing on twitter……
“We are buzzing as we welcome Ghanaian Afro-pop legend @stonebwoy to the Def Jam Recordings Africa Family. Stay tuned for fresh fire as he drops his brand-new single and lyric video, #Therapy.”
We are buzzing as we welcome Ghanaian Afro-pop legend @stonebwoy to the Def Jam Recordings Africa Family.
Stay tuned for fresh fire as he drops his brand-new single and lyric video, #Therapy pic.twitter.com/T5Y9kMIMob
— Def Jam Recordings Africa (@defjamafrica) May 3, 2022
It’s official! @BurnitonMSG x @defjam 🚀🌍 https://t.co/Qna6oIM6JH
— 1GAD (@stonebwoy) May 3, 2022
“The single is the first release for his newly signed record deal with Def Jam, Stonebwoy’s brand new album due to drop mid-2022.
Def Jam chairman and CEO Tunji Balogun is much excited to work with Stonebwoy as he said the artist is one of the talent that will lead the way in strengthening musical bond and excellence in black music.
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“I’m excited to welcome Stonebwoy to the Def Jam Family in partnership with Sipho and 0207”. “The Def Jam brand is recognized all over the world as a stamp of excellence in black music, and as we continue to strengthen our musical bond in important markets like Africa and the UK, it’s dynamic, talented artists like Stonebwoy that will lead the way. This is great music from a special artist who needs to be heard everywhere.”
“The single Therapy, is out on the 3rd of May across all streaming platforms and its accompanying red-hot video shot in Ghana, is out on 13th May.” – myjoyonline
Stonebwoy, aka Livingston Satekla is no stranger to success. Having been the recipient of multiple acclaimed awards such as Best International Act: Africa at the BET Awards, Artist of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards and two Billboard plaques, he has been described as the king of ragga and dancehallin’ for Africa in his career.
