High-flying Ghanaian artiste, Black Sherif has unveiled the cover art for his much anticipated debut album, titled, ‘ The Villain I Never Was’, slated for Thursday, October 6 2022.
This comes off after impressive global charting year with singles like Second Sermon Remix, Kwaku The Traveller and recently, Soja.
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The 20-year- old rapper is poised for action as his sound has been co-signed by several industry greats such as Timberland, DJ Khaled, Busta Ryhmes, Popcaan among others.
Black Sherif in a tweet opined,”It took me everything to give life to this body. The one thing in my life that I gave everything up for.
There is life in this body, I hope it treats you good and speaks to you like I want it to.
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My debut album, “The Villain I Never Was”, available in all stores on October 7, 2022.”
Black Sherif – Musician
Born and raised in Konongo, a small city in the Ashanti region of Ghana, his cult following is now spreading across the globe as the local and national scenes in his hometown make headlines around the world.
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Born to a Liberian father and Ghanaian mother, Rock’s journey began in Liberia, where he spent his early years before relocating to Ghana in 2003 amidst the civil war.
He continued his education in Greater Accra, discovering his passion for music during his junior high school days at Oblogo D/A 1 JHS from 2003 to 2006 in Greater Accra, where he stayed with his aunt.
As a student at Sammo Senior High School in Cape Coast, Rock’s talent flourished, earning him a reputation as a skilled singer and dancer. He later became the entertainment prefect, setting the stage for his future success.
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Pursuing a degree in Mathematics Education at the University of Education, Winneba, Rock connected with like-minded friends and officially launched his music career. Rock’s dedication to his craft led him to become the Entertainment Committee Chairman of his department.
During his national service in 2014, he met Eka One, a renowned sound engineer, in Assin Bereku. he collaborated with Eka One, and their partnership has been instrumental in his growth. Notable producers, including DatBeatGod and Eka One, played a pivotal role in shaping his sound.
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Social media introduced him to Whisko, a US-based Liberian artist and businessman, who signed Rock to Unlymyted Entertainment in 2022, with Eka One as his manager in Ghana.
By day, Iam Rock serves as a professional teacher under the Ghana Education Service, but by night, he brings his vibrant energy to the stage.
Rock’s latest single, “Alewa,” produced by Eka One and directed by Dvice Keyz, showcases his artistry. He has eight tracks to his credit which includes; Romantic, Dah Lady, Charm, Bany, Alewa, Heat, Follow and Am Not A W-Rapper.
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With his unique blend of Afrobeat and Liberian-Ghanaian flair, “Iam Rock” is poised to make a lasting impact on the music scene.