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Multiple award-winning Ghanaian artiste, Stonebwoy, has dismissed speculation that his latest album, \u201cUp & Running,\u201d was released with the primary goal of winning a Grammy Award.<\/p>\n
At the album\u2019s release party on October 23, Stonebwoy, who is the current TGMA Artiste of the Year, noted that prioritising an award over his fans\u2019 satisfaction would be a \u201cgreat disservice.\u201d<\/p>\n
He clarified that while a Grammy nomination and win would be welcomed, it was not the driving force behind the album\u2019s creation.<\/p>\n
\u201cReally and truly God knows my heart\u2026If it does happen to qualify and win, it will be part of the things that will speed up my art and craft but then it is not my sole intention that I am creating this album for the Grammys else if it doesn\u2019t win then I think that I will be doing a lot of disservice to the people who are beyond award schemes; the fans, the loved ones and those who relate to the music for their personal life.<\/p>\n
\u201cI do not really do music targeting an award scheme. It is good when you qualify, etc but I don\u2019t think it makes sense to think that I am doing this particular album for the Grammys.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf it does qualify for all the features that I have done, of course we must receive it because it\u2019s worth it,\u201d Stonebwoy said.<\/p>\n
Despite his impressive career, Stonebwoy, born Livingstone Etsa Satekla is among Ghana\u2019s top musicians yet to receive a Grammy nomination.<\/p>\n
Reggae musician, Ricky Dawuni is the only Ghanaian artiste who has earned a number of Grammy nominations. Unfortunately, he is yet to grab a Grammy Award after four attempts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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