2015 Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year Stonebwoy has signed a global distribution and label services deal with ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artiste services arm of Warner Music Group.
The partnership with ADA, through Stonebwoy’s own Burniton Music Group, also covers Stonebwoy’s upcoming sixth studio album, slated for release later this year.
“This deal marks another stride forward in bringing my music to the global stage via ADA’s network. My aim has always been to unite people through the fusion of African music (Afrobeats), Reggae, Dancehall, RnB, and Hip Hop. They say creativity flourishes in freedom, so owning my creativity is essential for me to make a meaningful contribution to the global music landscape.”
Stonebwoy
Cat Kreidich, President of ADA Worldwide, lauded Stonebwoy’s unique style and global impact.
“Stonebwoy is in a league of his own. His genre-blending style has resonated with millions of fans around the globe and he’s helped shine a light on the rich and vibrant sounds coming out of Africa. Stonebwoy is spreading positivity, love and unity with music that makes you move and makes you feel. We can’t wait to support his unique creative vision even further across the international stage.”
Cat Kreidich
Casey Kobia, Stonebwoy’s Talent Manager, expressed gratitude for brokering the partnership, highlighting ADA’s unwavering support and excitement for the next phase of Stonebwoy’s journey.
“I’m glad on behalf of KVO Talent to have brokered this global partnership between Warner Music’s ADA Worldwide and Stonebwoy’s label Burniton Music Group. The energy and excitement from the team at ADA since our first conversation has been just what is required to unlock the next chapter in Stonebwoy’s journey and I am grateful to have him join this family – special thanks to April Pope and Bryan Roberts for making this happen.”
Casey Kobia
The deal marks a continuation of growth for ADA in the African music space following active partnerships with Africa’s leading digital music distribution company Africori and Nigeria’s most influential independent record label Chocolate City, among others.
Sammy Flex Defends Shatta Wale Amid His Rants
Sammy Flex, manager of Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale clarified his artiste’s rants and agitations on stage during the recent Abeka Salahfest.
Two of the top Dancehall and Reggae musicians, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy, were billed to perform on Thursday, April 11 at the Abeka Salahfest.
However, Shatta Wale was left furious and agitated after Stonebwoy boycotted the event despite waiting for several hours to perform after Stonebwoy had done his performance.
Sammy Flex disclosed the reason for Stonebwoy’s boycott, claiming that organizers of the event had informed them that due to Shatta Wale’s inclusion in the concert, Stonebwoy decided to boycott despite earlier agreement to perform.
“The organisers had given us 2am as time for performance because they said Stonebwoy would perform first for us to follow. So, it delayed our performance because it was around 3 am before I called Shatta and informed him that from the look of things, the organizers do not think that Stonebwoy will perform.
“From the conversations with the organisers, they made us understand that it was because Shatta was included in the event that is why Stonebwoy did not come to perform.”
Sammy Flex
According to Sammy Flex, there were prior agreements for Stonebwoy to perform earlier after which Shatta Wale would follow suit with his performance. However, Stonebwoy did not show up at the concert.
A viral video on social media shows Shatta Wale lamenting about the incident during his performance on stage.
Shatta Wale also made some unsavory comments against Stonebwoy for boycotting the concert.
Responding to his artiste’s [Shatta Wale’s] rants on stage, Sammy Flex noted that Shatta Wale’s furiousness stemmed from the background information he had received concerning his colleague’s boycott of the event.
He stressed that his artiste could not fathom why Stonebwoy would do such a thing particularly when he had performed at Nima Salahfest the same night of the event.
“’We are doing this for our fans, so if you claim because of me, you will not perform, what does it mean?’ I am sure that is what he was addressing. Sometimes when you have some background information to some issues, how you may attack it would be different.”
Sammy Flex
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