M.O.G Beatz
Background information
Birth nameJohn Dosunmu-Mensah
BornAccra, Ghana
GenresAfro-pop, R&B, Hip hop, Afrobeats, Highlife, Hiplife, Fuji
Occupation(s)Record producer
Instrument(s)
  • Keyboard
  • music sequencer
  • drum machine
  • synthesizer
  • sampler
  • beatboxing
  • vocals
Years active2009–present
Websitehttps://www.mogbeatz.com/

John Kwesi Dosunmu-Mensah better known as M.O.G Beatz, is a Ghanaian record producer who specializes in Afro-pop, Hip hop, Afrobeats, R&B, Hiplife, Fuji and Highlife.[1][2][3]

Early life and Music career

In 2016, M.O.G produced the hit single “RNS” by Sarkodie, The song won "HipLife Song Of The Year" award at the Ghana Music Awards UK and was nominated for "HipLife Song of the Year" at the 2017 edition of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[4] He won "Producer of the year" awards for Four consecutive times at 3music Awards making him the first and only producer Ghanaian music producer to achieve this.[5] In 2023, M.O.G produced the new version of Bob Marley And The Wailers’ song ‘Stir It Up featuring Sarkodie.[6]

Production credits

Awards and nominations

Year Prize Award Result Ref
2018 Producer of the Year Ashiaman Music Awards Won [8]
2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Nominated [9]
3Music Awards Won [10]
3rd TV Awards Won [11]
Muse Africa Won [12]
2020 3Music Awards Won [13]
Muse Africa Won [12]
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Won [14]
SoundCity MVP Awards Nominated [15]
Ghana Music Awards USA Nominated
2021 3Music Awards Won
2022 Won [16]
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Won
Ghana Music Awards UK Nominated
Ghana Music Awards US Nominated
SoundCity MVP Awards Nominated
3Music Awards Won
2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Won
GEA USA Won
Afrimma Nominated

References

  1. Addo, Charles (11 March 2018). "Meet the Ashaiman-based singer and producer M.O.G". Yen Ghana. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  2. "M.O.G Beatz Biography". BeatzNation. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
  3. "Seven Ghanaian music producers who have produced hit songs in 2017". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
  4. "The Nominees: 2017 Ghana Music Awards – Hiplife Song of the Year". Ghanaweb. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  5. "Here are the WINNERS of the 3Music Awards 2022". 27 March 2022.
  6. "Sarkodie stir it up with Bob Marley and The Wailers". The Guardian. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  7. "Shatta Wale - Amount (Official Video)". YouTube.
  8. Sadat (2018-09-01). "Full-List-Of-Winners-Ashaiman-Music-Awards [www.LOUDinGH.com]". Get Free Latest Ghana Mp3 Music Download Updates. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  9. "Full VGMA 2019 nominees list | Ghana Music | Lists". Ghana Music. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  10. "Winners at 2019 edition of the 3Music Awards". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  11. "Full VGMA 2019 nominees list | Ghana Music | Lists". Ghana Music. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  12. 1 2 "M.O.G Beatz is Producer of The Quarter (Full List of Winners- 2020 Muse Africa Bangerz Of The Quarter)". Beatz Nation. 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  13. "List of winners: 3 Music Awards 2020 | Ghana Music | Top Stories". Ghana Music. 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  14. "VGMA21: M.O.G Beatz Wins 'Producer of The Year' + Full list of winners at the 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". Beatz Nation. 2020-08-29. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  15. "Burna Boy win three awards for Soundcity MVP Awards". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
  16. Hansen, Gabriel Myers (14 February 2022). "3Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
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