3rd May 2023 4:30:09 PM
4 mins readAmerican rapper Rick Ross has promoted Stonebwoy’s recently released album titled '5th Dimension'.
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The Grammy-award-winning artiste reposted the intro video of the album on his Instagram story to show his support and love for the Afro-dancehall musician’s album.
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Rick Ross also commented on the album under Stonebwoy’s post with fire emoji which clearly shows how the Maybach Music boss had fallen in love with the project.
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The 5th Dimension album which was released on Friday, 28 April has gained massive attention around the world and it has recorded over 9 million streams on Spotify and Audiomack respectively.
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“5th Dimension” is a collection of sounds that showcase the Grammy nominee’s ability to seamlessly fuse different genres and cultures into his music.
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The 17-tracked album features both local and international artists such as British rapper Stormzy, Grammy award-winner and African singer Angelique Kidjo, Iconic Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido, South African DJ Maphorisa, and Jamaican reggae rapper Shaggy, Dexta Daps (Jamaica) and Mereba (US), and Jaz Karis (UK).
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After releasing the much-anticipated body of work '5th Dimension', Stonebwoy together with a selected audience partied at the Polo Beach Club in Accra on Friday night to celebrate the release.
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The party was to give the audience a feel of the album.
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Stonebwoy thrilled the audience with all the seventeen songs on the album having with him Jamaican Sprinter Asafa Powell.
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This counts as the fifth body of work of the Bhim president.
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Stonebwoy, whose real name is Livingstone Etse Satekla, is a Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artist who has gained widespread recognition for his music. He was born on March 5, 1988, in Ashaiman, a suburb of Accra, Ghana.
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Stonebwoy began his music career in 2009 with his debut album "Grade 1 Album." Since then, he has released several successful albums, including "Necessary Evil," "Epistles of Mama," and "Anloga Junction."
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Stonebwoy has won numerous awards for his music, including the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa in 2015 and the Vodafone Ghana Music Award for Artiste of the Year in 2015 and 2019. He has also collaborated with several notable international artists, including Sean Paul, Beenie Man, and Morgan Heritage.
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In addition to his music career, Stonebwoy is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare. He founded the Livingstone Foundation to support these causes, and has also been involved in several other charitable initiatives.
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Overall, Stonebwoy is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential musicians in Ghana and beyond, and his impact on the reggae and dancehall music scene continues to be felt.
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He is a role model to many young people in Ghana and beyond, and his music and advocacy work have helped to raise awareness about social issues such as youth unemployment, inequality, and environmental degradation.
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5th Dimensions by Stonebwoy.
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Stonebwoy is not letting up on his run as an Afro-dancehall front-runner, and the release of his fifth studio album, 5th Dimension, is further proof of that. The body of work features Stonebwoy’s signature reggae dancehall sound, and includes appearances from an impressive roster of artists like Angelique Kidjo, Stormzy, Shaggy, Mereba, and Davido.
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The album consists of 17 tracks that showcase the celebrated Ghanaian artist’s ear for the Afro-dancehall sound and beyond. Stonebwoy’s ability to code switch and tinker with different genres shows itself in the album, underscoring the singer’s distinct story-telling ability.
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Earlier in February, Stonebwoy released “More of You,” a lyrical love song and a clarion call coaxing the woman of his dreams to open up more. He kept the momentum going when he released “Far Away” a month later, a rhythmic, effortless, fusion of amapiano and dancehall.
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Since his rise to fame in 2012, Stonebwoy — born Livingstone Etse Satekla — has been making waves in the music industry, putting Africa firmly on the musical map through his international touring, high-profile collaborations, and chart-topping singles.
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Over the course of his career, the award-winning superstar has collaborated with renowned artists like Keri Hilson, Sean Paul, Trey Songz, Burna Boy, and Alpha Blondie, among others. In many ways, Stonebwoy has become a connoisseur of music, experimenting with different sounds to pin down what exactly works for him. One would describe his sound as ever-evolving, as it often combines his Ghanaian roots with international influences, making it appealing to a global audience. Although he has come a long way since his Grade 1 days, and has since released several successful albums, one thing is certain: he continues to push musical boundaries and put Ghana on the map.
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