The Ghanaian music industry has sometime now seen people changing their professions to become musicians.
One of such instance, which is unbelievable, is a chief priest who is now a musician. He goes by the name Don King and has just landed on the music scene with his debut album titled ‘Kotogye’, which will be written in the history books of Ghanaian music.
He is also known as the second Okomfo Anokye. Okomfo Anokye was known for doing so many exploits. Therefore, for Don King his unique symbol is doing music.
The energetic album comprises of nine songs of different Ghanaian music genres and two instrumentals. For now, the most requested song on radio is ‘Kotogye’. The baffling thing about this album is that promotion has not yet started but its booming on radio.
To add more excitement to it, he just finished doing a video clip of ‘Kotogye’ in order to add more meanings to the song.
With several songs unreleased under his belt, Don King is poised to be one of the best artistes this year and the ones to come.
Ghana Music.com: Do you have time for these fetish activities?
Don King:? If you have many farms, you are able to cultivate on all of them. There is time for everything.
I have personally listened to ‘Kotogye’s’ mesmerizing beat and well thought and chosen lyrics and indeed it will send people to the dance floor. Don King wants to lend a helping hand to the Vice President’s initiative to fight against indiscipline.
He goes on further to say that in the old days, respect was valued a lot but that is not so now. All Don King wants to say to the young ones is that they should respect the elderly people.
Sound engineers who blessed the lyrics of Don King with their beats were RoRo (Roland), Jay Q and Hammer. Also featured on the album were Chicago of Efo Drum Entertainment, Dogo, K. K. Fosu, Nana Ama, RoRo and Screwface. The album was recorded at Hush Hush and Best Brain. ?
Don King popularly known as “Hiplife Promoter” wants to go international by collaborating with foreign artistes.
He has surprised everyone as a fetish priest coming out as a musician and in two years time, he hopes to do gospel music.
Don King also helps his wife run her NGO called Queen Care International (Queencaf) which supports and cares for women and children in deprived areas.
Don King hopes to set eyes on American Boxing Promoter Don King whom he has dedicated a track to for his immense contribution to the boxing sector.
Don King wants to thank his wife and anyone who has helped in diverse ways. He can be reached on 233 24 516 585 or 233 24 4 376 134 for collaborations, shows or music deals.
Don King's debut album promises to set the pace for Ghanaian music in the coming years. Don King’s unrelenting drive, talent and frankly his ‘realness’ is something else. Also watch out for his official website www.ntampe.com coming very soon.