| Kayso | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sony Kwame Owusu |
| Also known as | |
| Born | Tema, Ghana |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | record producer, singer, songwriter, audio engineer |
| Instrument(s) | Digital audio workstation, vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 2014–present |
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Sony Kwame Owusu (born July 6, 1991), known professionally as Kayso (styled as KaySo), From Tema or Beat Nyame, is a Ghanaian record producer, and recording artist from Ashanti Region. KaySo has produced singles for a number of well known artists in diverse genres, ranging from Hip Hop, Afrobeats, R&B, Afroswing, Hiplife and Highlife. Artists KaySo has worked with include Becca, Kwesi Arthur, KiDi, Sarkodie, Medikal, Ice Prince, Darkovibes, $pacely, Kofi Mole, Dj Mic Smith, Kirani Ayat, Wiyaala, Stonebwoy, Blaqbonez, Pappy Kojo, Cina Soul, Mugeez, Offei and Magnom.
Early life and music career
Kayso produced the single "Grind Day" by Kwesi Arthur and the remix which featured Sarkodie and Medikal. The song won "Hiphop Song Of The Year" award at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. He also produced KiDi's song "Say Cheese" which featured Teddy Riley.
Production credits
| Year | Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kirani Ayat | I Don't Know You (feat. KaySo) | Single |
| 2017 | Kwesi Arthur | Ade Akye
Free Grind Day Back On The Wall Devil Knocking |
Live From Nkrumah Krom, Vol I |
| 2017 | Cina Soul | Awo | Single |
| 2017 | Kwesi Arthur (feat. Sarkodie, Medikal) | Grind Day (Remix) | Single |
| 2017 | Stonebwoy | One Thing (feat. Damaris) | Single |
| 2020 | KiDi | Say Cheese | Blue (EP) |
| 2018 | Kofi Mole | Mensah (feat. Kwesi Arthur) | Single |
| 2018 | La Même Gang | Reveal (Fly You Out) | La Même Tape: Linksters |
| 2018 | Criss Waddle | King Kong (feat. Kwesi Arthur) | Single |
| 2018 | DJ Kess | Take Away (feat. Twitch & Kayso) | Single |
| 2018 | DJ Mic Smith | Yenkor (feat. Kwesi Arthur) | Single |
| 2018 | Twitch 4eva | Hwana | Single |
| 2019 | Kwesi Arthur | Colours | Live From Nkrumah Krom, Vol. II: Home Run |
| 2019 | Kirani Ayat | Mariama (feat. Sarkodie) | Single |
| 2019 | Twitch 4eva | Happy Everyday | Single |
| 2019 | Mugeez | Dripping (feat. Dj Mic Smith & Kwesi Arthur) | Single |
| 2019 | Offei | Santorini | Single |
| 2019 | Hama | Bounce | Single |
| 2020 | ZeeTM | Wayo | Single |
| 2020 | KaySo | Take It | Single |
| 2020 | Dj Mic Smith | Juju (feat. Blaqbonez, CKay, T'neeya, Pappy Kojo, Kweku Afro & J Derobie) | Single |
| 2020 | KwakuBs | Que Sera (feat. Hama) | Single |
| 2021 | Sarkodie | Rollies and Cigars | Single |
Discography
| Year | Title | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Dumb" (featuring Kwesi Arthur) | Single | |
| 2017 | "About To Blow" (featuring Kwesi Arthur) | ||
| 2017 | "Lovey" (featuring Papa chie) | ||
| 2017 | "Your Type No Dey" | EP | |
| 2018 | "Abena" | Single | |
| 2019 | "Flourish (Amen)" | Single | |
| 2019 | "Money" | Single | |
| 2020 | "Take It" | Single |
Award and nominations
| Year | Award | Nomination | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3Music Awards | Producer Of The Year | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Ghana Music Awards (USA) | Producer Of The Year | Nominated |
References
- "Ghanaian music producer Kayso drops new single". www.ghanaweb.com. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- "Meet the new Generation of Ghana Music – Singer/Producer KaySoFromTema | Ghana Music | Featured Artiste". Ghana Music. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- "Kwesi Arthur - Grind Day (Prod. by KaySo) Urbanroll". Urbanroll. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- "Kwesi Arthur got something to say on Live from Nkrumah Krom Vol 2". PAM – Pan African Music. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- "MyJoyOnline.com – Ghana's most comprehensive website. Credible, fearless and independent journalism". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- Tetteh, O. (14 August 2020). "KiDi makes Ghana proud; features US singer Teddy Riley on Say Cheese remix". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- BellaNaija.com (13 May 2020). "New Video: KiDi – Say Cheese". BellaNaija. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- "Kofi Mole Drops Official Video Of "Mensah" Ft. Kwesi Arthur". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- Maxwell (20 July 2019). "The 'Africaness' Of La Même Gang's Reveal | iMullar". Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "DJ Mic Smith features Kwesi Arthur on 'Yenkor'". www.ghanaweb.com. 21 July 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- "Take It | iMullar". Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- "Ghana: 3Music Awards 2021 announce nominees". Music in Africa. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021.