Ghanaian Afro-Fusion artist, Camidoh, born Raphael Kofi Attachie, has shared the story behind his transition from rapping to singing.

Camidoh had been rapping from 2008 to 2017—almost a decade of lyrical grind—until he decided to switch lanes in December 2017.

Sharing the reasons behind the switch, Camidoh, during an interview on Hitz FM, the Sugarcane hitmaker explained that the rap scene became too demanding for him as an independent artist.

Efforts to make hit songs as an independent artist without the support of a record label that will take charge of production, promotion, among others, weren't easy, Camidoh said.

“I just felt that rap became a lot of work for me because, as time went on, I had to be reading a lot. I had to be doing so much work because the bar is always being raised. So that was a lot of work for me

“It’s not like we had big labels that were signing us, and when you are signed, everything else is done for you. It’s like, bro, we are hustling for ground up, so there is no time for luxury," he said.

Unlike rap, Camidoh said singing comes easily. Rap often demands 'bars' mostly to impress, but when it comes to singing, he can sing and also produce independently.

"I am not here to say I am writing raps to catch up. I can do this one. I can produce and I can sing. And the singing comes to me easily,” he said.

The former member of the Belce group added that now “I cannot freestyle a rap, but I can freestyle singing.”

Camidoh began his musical journey with the intention to project the Volta culture to the world in collaboration with a friend called KD Bakes, whose real name is Wisdom Rudge Dela. They formed a group called Belce.

The duo was first signed to Myco Music in December 2008, shortly after they began collaborating at Bishop Herman College in the Volta Region.

After working with Myco for about eight years, they were later signed by 3FS Productions, a UK-based record label, in April 2016, after impressing the team with a live performance at the Mercedes-Benz African Fashion Festival. They remained with 3FS until December 24, 2017, when the group split and Camidoh took his path career-wise.

Before their signing in 2016, Belce released their debut song Richlove, in 2015.

The first song released by Camidoh right after his separation from Belce, “For My Lover”, which dropped in December 2018.

Later, in April 2016, they were signed by 3FS Productions, a UK-based record label, after impressing the team with a live performance at the Mercedes-Benz African Fashion Festival. They remained with 3FS until December 24, 2017, when the group split and Camidoh launched his solo career.

Camidoh kept the momentum, releasing about 8 songs, including an EP. The EP was just him with no features from other artists. However, he had a few songs featuring artists like Kelvyn Boy, Kwesi Arthur and Eugy.

Camidoh released 'The Best' featuring Kelvyn Boy in 2019, marking one of his early collaborations that helped him gain traction. In 2020, he dropped 'Maria' as part of his Contingency Plan EP, a project that showcased his vulnerability and songwriting depth. That same year, he also released 'Dance With You' featuring Kwesi Arthur, which quickly gained popularity on YouTube and expanded his fan base.

'Mama (Nana Refix), a heartfelt reinterpretation of Peruzzi’s original, came out in 2019 and highlighted Camidoh’s ability to infuse emotion into covers. 'Available' featuring Eugy was released in April 2021 and became a smooth Afropop anthem that resonated across streaming platforms. 'Find Me and Yawa', both from the Contingency Plan EP, were released in 2020 and reflected Camidoh’s introspective side, blending soulful melodies with honest lyrics.

Subsequently, Camidoh's breakthrough came in 2021 after he released his hit song 'Sugarcane' on November 19 that year. The song, produced by Phantom, became a massive success across Africa and beyond, especially after the remix featuring King Promise, Mayorkun, and Darkoo dropped in April 2022.

In 2023, he released his debut album L.I.T.A (“Love Is The Answer”), a 15-track project that blended Afrobeats, R&B, and soul. The album featured collaborations with Stonebwoy, King Promise, Mayorkun, Kwesi Arthur, and Eugy, and explored themes of love, resilience, and growth.

That same year, he earned a BET Awards nomination for Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act, placing him alongside global stars like Asake and Libianca. He also performed in Portugal and hinted at a surprise collaboration with Snoop Dogg, which had already been filmed by late 2023.

2024 appeared to be a challenging year for Camidoh. He suffered a broken heart after his fallout in a relationship he said he built his life around. It took a great toll on him emotionally, so he had to see a therapist as part of his recovery.

The emotional journey, as painful as it could be, however, inspired some of his hit songs like “Nothing Lasts Forever (Breakfast)”, “NFL (No Fake Love)”, which were released in June 2024.