Stonebwoy, the Afro-dancehall phenomenon, has signed a worldwide distribution and label services agreement with ADA Worldwide, Warner Music Group's independent label and artist services division.
Stonebwoy's own Burniton Music Group is the conduit for this cooperation with ADA. Stonebwoy's sixth studio album is scheduled for release later this year.
Stonebwoy said, "This deal marks another step forward in getting my music on the global stage via ADA's network." "My goal has always been to bring people together by fusing hip hop, dancehall, reggae, and African music, or afrobeats.
Since it's been said that creativity thrives in an environment of freedom, I must own my creativity in order to meaningfully contribute to the world of music.
"Stonebwoy is unmatched by anybody. Cat Kreidich, President of ADA Worldwide, said that "his genre-bending approach has struck a chord with millions of fans worldwide and he's helped shine a light on the rich and vibrant sounds coming out of Africa."
"He uses upbeat, emotionally charged music to spread love, positivity, and unity." We are eager to help him further on the global stage with his own creative vision.
"I'm happy on behalf of KVO Talent to have brokered this global partnership between Warner Music's ADA Worldwide and Stonebwoy's label Burniton Music Group," said Stonebwoy's talent manager, Casey Kobia.
Since our first chat, the ADA team has been full of enthusiasm and energy, which has been exactly what Stonebwoy needs to open the next chapter in his journey. I am happy that he has joined our family, and I would especially want to thank April Pope and Bryan Roberts for making this possible.
Originating from Ashaiman, Ghana, Stonebwoy's music combines dancehall, reggae, and afrobeat elements in a captivating blend.
With his 2017 album Epistles of Mama being the first Ghanaian artist to appear on the Billboard World Albums list and his 2023 album 5th Dimension making its debut in the Top 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, the multifaceted singer has left his mark.
He became the first Ghanaian artist to get one million views on YouTube in only 24 hours after the release of his popular song "Blessing." More recently, he became the first artist from Ghana to reach 100 million listens on Audiomack.
A highly regarded performer, Stonebwoy appears on the Grammy-nominated album Avrakedabra by Jamaican reggae band Morgan Heritage. He has collaborated with a number of notable artists, including Burna Boy, Stormzy, Keri Hilson, Sean Paul, Trey Songz, and more.
Throughout his career, Stonebwoy has won several accolades, such as Artist of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards and Best International Act at the BET Awards.
An innate live performer, he co-starred with Burna Boy at the historic Afrochella Festival (now known as Afrofuture) in 2022. In the last year, he has headlined events in over 15 countries, most recently at the Rolling Cocoa Festival.
Stonebwoy is an entrepreneur who runs Burniton Music Group, his own entertainment organization, as CEO. With this agreement, ADA will expand its presence in the African music industry even further, building on its successful collaborations with notable labels like Nigeria's most significant independent label, Chocolate City, and Africori, the continent's top digital music distributor.
