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  • TGMA 2024: Mix Master Garzy honored with ‘Audio Engineer of the Year’

    TGMA 2024: Mix Master Garzy honored with ‘Audio Engineer of the Year’

    Renowned in the music industry for his prowess as a record producer and sound engineer, Mix Master Garzy received a prestigious accolade at the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) as the recipient of the “Audio Engineer of the Year” award.

    The event took place at the Grand Arena in Accra on Saturday, June 1, where Mix Master Garzy was recognized and honored for his outstanding contributions, including his distinctive approach to mixing and mastering, as well as his expertise in shaping sound engineering standards not only in Africa but also globally.

    This recognition is a testament to Garzy’s dedication and innovative techniques that have significantly impacted the music scene. The award, which is meticulously judged by a board of experts, is presented to the audio engineer directly responsible for the recording, mixing, and technical production of the “Record of the Year.” In this case, the winning song was ‘Manodzi,’ Track 17 from Stonebwoy’s acclaimed “5th Dimension” album.

    Garzy’s creative production, meticulous mixing, and masterful mastering of ‘Manodzi’ showcased his exceptional talent and contributed to the success of the track. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Mix Master Garzy has established himself as a leading figure known for his originality, commitment to quality, and pursuit of excellence.

  • TGMA must involve different engineers to improve sound quality – Ashis to Charterhouse

    TGMA must involve different engineers to improve sound quality – Ashis to Charterhouse

    Following the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), there’s been a flurry of criticism, particularly regarding the performances of the featured artists. King Promise‘s performance has particularly sparked widespread attention on social media, with many netizens heavily criticizing his vocal delivery.

    However, amidst the debate, artist manager Nana Poku Ashis has weighed in on the matter. He believes that King Promise shouldn’t bear all the blame for the performance mishap, attributing part of the issue to poor sound quality at the event.

    During a conversation on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning show, while discussing the various aspects of the event, Nana Poku Ashis proposed a solution to prevent such occurrences in future editions. He suggested that the awards require additional sound engineers and personnel to provide support in various capacities. According to him, Charter House, the organizers, should bring in more sound experts to enhance the overall quality of the sound production.

    “I would like to suggest inviting different professionals to join us next year to assist with sound because sound quality is crucial,” he remarked.

    He also shared an anecdote comparing sound experiences from past events, particularly highlighting a scenario involving Samini and Tarrus Riley’s performances at Blitz on the Hills in Kwahu. Despite Samini’s well-received performance, he noted a significant improvement in sound quality when Tarrus Riley’s engineer took charge, albeit after some initial adjustments.

    Contrary to public opinion, he emphasized that King Promise wasn’t singing off-key but was struggling with key notes due to the sound he was hearing on stage.

    In essence, Nana Poku Ashis advocated for a collaborative effort involving experienced sound engineers to ensure better sound quality and improved performances in future editions of the TGMA.

  • Stonebwoy gets artist of the year nomination at TGMA

    Stonebwoy gets artist of the year nomination at TGMA

    The nominations for the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) were announced yesterday, with multiple-award-winning artist Stonebwoy receiving eleven nominations, the highest of the night.

    His nods include the prestigious Artiste of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste, Record of the Year (Manodzi), and Album/EP of the Year (5th Dimension).

    Stonebwoy is also in contention for Most Popular Song (Into the Future), International Collaboration of the Year (Manodzi ft. Angelique Kidjo), Best Reggae Song (Non-Stop), Best Music Video (Manodzi), Best Afropop Song (Into the Future), and Best Highlife Song (Manodzi).

    Award-winning rapper Sarkodie, hoping to clinch a record third Artiste of the Year title, secured nine nominations.

    His other nods include International Collaboration of the Year (Till We Die ft. Ruger), Best Rap Performance (Otan), and Most Popular Song (Otan).

    King Promise, who had a stellar 2023, received five nominations: Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song, Best Afrobeat/Afropop Artiste, Best Afropop Song, and International Collaboration of the Year.

    The “Terminator” hitmaker is considered a strong contender for Artiste of the Year but faces stiff competition from Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene, Black Sherif, Nacee, and Kuami Eugene.

    The New Artiste of the Year category will be fiercely contested, featuring King Paluta, Maya Blu, DSL, Banzy Banero, Olivetheboy, and Oseikrom Sikanii. King Paluta is a standout favorite in this category.

    In the gospel music field, nominees for Best Gospel Artiste of the Year include Nacee, Diana Hamilton, Joyce Blessing, Mabel Okyere, Perez Musik, Piesie Esther, Joe Mettle, and Scott Evans.

    The nominee announcement and 25th-anniversary launch were highlighted by musical performances from legendary Nat Brew, Piesie Esther, Celestine Donkor, Olivetheboy, Banzy Banero, Boasiako, and Fra.

    The main TGMA awards gala is set for Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre.