Darkovibes Explained

Darkovibes
Birth Name:Paul Nii Amu Andrew Darko
Birth Place:Apapa, Labone, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Origin:Labone
Genre:Hip hop, Afropop, Afrobeats, Afro-Trap
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2012-present

Paul Nii Amu Andrew Darko (born 1995) [1] known as Darkovibes, is a Ghanaian born singer songwriter. His music categorizes as experimental music where he blends highlife, hip hop and rap.[2] Darkovibes is known for his 2016 single "Mercy".

Early life and career

He earned recognition as a nominee in the hip hop song of the year category at the Ghana Music Awards 2017 for his feature on Edem’s hit ‘Egboame’ the Remix.[3] [4]

Collaborations and influences

Darkovibes has collaborated with artists including Omar Sterling of R2bees, Joey B, Edem, Efya, Magnom, Vacs (Music Producer), Pheelz Mr. Producer from Nigeria, and Kuvie (Music Producer). In 2016, he worked with MTN Ghana by writing and performing the theme song for the MTN Pulse Campaign.[5] [6]

As a member of the creative collective, La Meme Gang, he has collaborated with all the other members, namely, Kiddblack, Nxwrth(no longer part),RJZ, $pacely and Kwaku BS(no longer part). La Meme Gang released their first collaborative studio tape, La Meme Tape, in 2017.[7] [8]

Fashion style

In 2017, Darkovibes, among a few others, was picked by Vogue Magazine UK to describe his distinctive style in music and fashion at Ghana's annual art and culture festival – ‘Chalewote’.[9]

His fashion sense infuses unique fashion styles of colored hairstyles,[10] side bags and fashion elements from the 80's.[11]

Discography

Album

Singles

Features

Albums

Singles

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2017Darkovibes - Tomorrow (Official Video)Darkovibes & Babs[31] [32]
2017Darkovibes & Kiddblack - Placebo (Official Video)KTO, Darkovibes & Kiddblack[33]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bio: Darko Vibes - Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students . Kuulpeeps . 2020-02-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191010054102/https://kuulpeeps.com/2018/01/darko-vibes/ . 2019-10-10 . live .
  2. News: Darkovibes announces media tour. Mawuli. David. 2018-03-12. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180313093703/http://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/darkovibes-afro-trap-artiste-announces-media-tour-id7107164.html. 2018-03-13. live.
  3. News: Nominees for 2017 VGMAs named [Full list] - Ghana News]. 2017-02-25. Ghana News. 2018-03-12. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180310005236/http://citifmonline.com/2017/02/25/nominees-for-2017-vgma-named/. 2018-03-10. live.
  4. News: Full List of Nominees for Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2017. Ghana. YFM. YFM Ghana. 2018-03-12. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20240426032122/https://yfmghana.com/full-list-of-nominees-for-vodafone-ghana-music-awards-2017/. 2024-04-26. live.
  5. Web site: Bio: Darko Vibes Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313093139/https://kuulpeeps.com/2018/01/darko-vibes/ . 2018-03-13 . 2018-03-12 . kuulpeeps. . en-US.
  6. News: Darko Vibes. 2018-03-07. Hip Hop Africa. 2018-03-12. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180313093128/http://hiphopafrica.net/2018/03/07/darko-vibes/. 2018-03-13. live.
  7. Web site: Darkovibes Ready To Leave La Meme Gang, Does He Have The Guts? – Loud Sound GH . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313222903/https://loudsoundgh.com/2018/01/darkovibes-ready-to-leave-la-meme-gang-does-he-have-the-guts/ . 2018-03-13 . 2018-03-13 . loudsoundgh. . en-US.
  8. News: New Ghanaian Collective, La Même Gang Shares Debut Tape.. 2017-09-13. The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). 2018-03-13. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180313093624/http://culturecustodian.com/la-meme-gang-shares-debut-tape/. 2018-03-13. live.
  9. News: In Ghana, Festival Style Is Colorful, Free-Spirited, and Cool. Ijewere. Alex Frank, Nadine. Vogue. 2018-03-12. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319030616/https://www.vogue.com/projects/13535625/accra-ghana-chale-wote-street-style/. 2018-03-19. live.
  10. News: Celebrities Rocking Dyed Hair. Larbi-Amoah. Lawrencia. Ghafla! Ghana. 2018-03-13. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180314042316/http://www.ghafla.com/gh/celebrities-rocking-dyed-hair/. 2018-03-14. live.
  11. News: Vogue magazine features Ghana"s Darkovibes. Mawuli. David. 2018-03-12. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180312192902/http://www.pulse.com.gh/lifestyle/fashion/photos-vogue-magazine-features-ghanas-darkovibes-id7220576.html. 2018-03-12. live.
  12. Web site: Afrobeats Artist DarkoVibes Drops "Kpanlogo" Ft. Mr. Eazi & More. HNHH .
  13. Web site: dcleakers . 14 January 2018 . Darkovibes – Bo Noor (Only You) (Prod. by My Pheelz Mr Producer) DCLeakers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313153347/http://www.dcleakers.com/darkovibes-bo-noor-only-you-prod-by-my-pheelz-mr-producer/ . 2018-03-13 . 2018-03-12 . DcLeakers . en-US.
  14. News: Darkovibes - Bo Noor (Only U) (Prod. By Pheelz Mr. Producer) • urbanroll. 2018-01-15. urbanroll. 2018-03-12. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180313092700/https://www.urbanroll.com.gh/darkovibes-bo-noor-only-u-prod-by-pheelz-mr-producer/. 2018-03-13. live.
  15. News: Darkovibes – Shutdown (Prod. By NOVA). 2017-10-31. TalkMediaGhana. 2018-03-12. en-US.
  16. Web site: DARKOVIBES & KIDDBLACK - Placebo Lyrics Musixmatch. musiXmatch. en. 2018-03-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20180313094131/https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/DARKOVIBES-KIDDBLACK/Placebo. 2018-03-13. live.
  17. Web site: 16 January 2018 . Full List: Kuulpeeps presents Emergers 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313092620/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Full-List-Kuulpeeps-presents-Emergers-2017-617775 . 2018-03-13 . 2018-03-12 . GhanaWeb. . en.
  18. News: DarkoVibes - Mercy. 2016-12-16. GhKings. 2018-03-13. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20190224140041/https://ghkings.com/darkovibes-mercy/. 2019-02-24. live.
  19. News: DarkoVibes - Shuga (Prod by Vacs). 2016-09-22. GhKings. 2018-03-12. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180313095248/https://ghkings.com/darkovibes-shuga-prod-vacs/. 2018-03-13. live.
  20. Web site: Darkovibes - Siamese (ft. $pacely) (Prod by Kuvie) - OctoSounds . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313153544/http://octosounds.com/track/251/darkovibes-siamese-ft-pacely-prod-by-kuvie . 2018-03-13 . 2018-03-12 . octosounds. . en.
  21. News: Joey B Reveals New EP titled. 2017-05-27. GhKings. 2018-03-12. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180313093649/https://ghkings.com/joey-b-ep-darryl-tracklist-cover-arts/. 2018-03-13. live.
  22. Web site: 24 November 2017 . Magnom drops 'Bam Bam' featuring Spacely . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313092433/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Magnom-drops-Bam-Bam-featuring-Spacely-603496 . 2018-03-13 . 2018-03-12 . GhanaWeb. . en.
  23. News: New Ghanaian Collective, La Même Gang Shares Debut Tape.. 2017-09-13. The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). 2018-03-12. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180313093624/http://culturecustodian.com/la-meme-gang-shares-debut-tape/. 2018-03-13. live.
  24. Web site: PAQ's "Afrobeat Tape" album climbs to No. 2 on iTunes World Album Chart - Proudly Ghanaian! EnewsGH . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313094107/https://enewsgh.com/2017/07/23/paqs-afrobeat-tape-album-climbs-no-2-itunes-world-album-chart/ . 2018-03-13 . 2018-03-12 . E -News Ghana . en-US.
  25. Web site: 10 January 2018 . D Black releases his first Mixtape 'Hunger and Thirst' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313092514/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/D-Black-releases-his-first-Mixtape-Hunger-and-Thirst-615994 . 2018-03-13 . 2018-03-12 . GhanaWeb. . en.
  26. News: DOWNLOAD MP3 : Darkovibes ft. KiDi – Bless Me. Ghana Songs. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191101001117/https://www.ghanasongs.com/download-mp3-darkovibes-ft-kidi-bless-me/. 1 November 2019. live.
  27. Web site: Stay Woke. www.ghxclusives.com. en-GB. 2018-11-26.
  28. Web site: Bangers. www.ghxclusives.com. en-GB. 2018-11-26.
  29. Web site: Edem – Egboame (Remix) ft Gemini x Medikal x Teephlow x Cabum x Ayat x Bebelino x Mac M X Darko GhXclusives.Com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313094139/http://www.ghxclusives.com/edem-egboame-remix-ft-gemini-x-medikal-x-teephlow-x-cabum-x-ayat-x-bebelino-x-mac-m-x-darko/ . 2018-03-13 . 2018-03-12 . GhXclusives. . en-GB.
  30. News: Ikechukwu - $pacely ft Darkovibes. Aftown. 12 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190828203633/https://aftown.com/listing/1563/ikechukwu---pacely-ft-darkovibes. 28 August 2019. live.
  31. Web site: Darkovibes - Tomorrow (Official Video). YouTube. Darkovibes. 24 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171102062433/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eoxu9K_Exfg. 2 November 2017. live.
  32. Web site: Pulse . Music Video: Darkovibes - Tomorrow . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313093720/http://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/music-video-darkovibes-tomorrow-id7699078.html . 2018-03-13 . 2018-03-12 . Pulse Ghana . en-US.
  33. Web site: Darkovibes & Kiddblack - Placebo (Official Video). YouTube. 10 September 2017.