Kesse unleashes ‘the ugly truth’ claiming he is heading to the BETs and the GRAMMYs

Below is the press statement he sent.

Having been crowned the best male vocalist during the recently held VGMA, Industry Awards after being nominated with his single ‘OH YES” in two categories namely: the best reggae song of the year and the best male vocalist of the year which he won and the fact that this same song got kaywa to win the best sounds engineer of the year, it is time for him to let the world know what he is truly made of. This propelled Kesse to release a new 11 track, rated as the most internationally acclaimed and matured album to come out of Ghana, named the “Prodigy” with “the ugly truth” as the title track and other matured songs such as “the more I cry”, “superstar”, “treat her royal” featuring the 2011 artist of the year; Sarkordie. Most of the songs on this album are produced by the young creative genius selection Ghana’s emerging hit maker.

Kesse, who is affectionately called the Prodigy, says he is taking Ghanaian music to Africa, and taking Africa to the world. He is very optimistic of winning the best male vocalist every year and also makes sure his new album wins him lots of awards at the next GMAs, like the best record of the year, song writer of the year, album of the year and many more.

As if this dreams are not enough, Kesse says he is aiming at higher heights by making music that is matured enough to give him a platinum worldwide hit and place him on the MOBOs, Channel O Music awards, the MAMAs and ultimately the BETs and the GRAMMIES.

He also stated that, ‘ awards are not enough ‘, he hopes to make enough return on investment through album sales, merchandising, tours, celebrity endorsement, online integration other revenue areas and become a huge celebrity that will be respected, celebrated and become a catalyst of change on society through his music, performances and other social courses.

Kesse is happy to have been transformed from a music reality show contestant to a real time career musician, song writer and performer. He says his participation in “mentor” which he won and project fame which he came out first runner up with lots of fans across West Africa, was a grooming process that he benefited from immensely and now having signed with Aimers Africa, a sports and entertainment marketing and celebrity branding firm that is dedicated to promoting entertainment products and creating unique selling celebrities that drive passion, emotions, and profitability, he is ready to face the world with his genius musical talents and drive.

He finally commented on the music industry by saying “we are definitely growing, but as to whether this growth is positive or not, is a big topic to be debated. I see positive growth to be more returns on investment, being respected, celebrated and making impacts across the world. Music is life and quality music is one that has longitivity, transcends different target audience and communicates a message to the people. Let’s continue doing quality music and move Ghana onto the world wide map.”

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Femi Kuti Loses Grammy Award to Malian Band 'Tinariwen'

Afrobeat Maestro Femi Anikulapo kuti has lost this year's grammy award. Femi who got nominated for the third time through his Africa for Africa LP lost the highly coveted award to Tinariwen, a band of Tuareg-Berber musicians from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali.
Tinariwen won the newly-combined categories of the grammys . The world music album category had been previously been divided into traditional and contemporary categories.

Tinariwen

Other Nominees in the category include Latin/Roots music band AfroCubism, South African male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

GRAMMY GRAMMY GRAMMY.......WHAT WENT DOWN

The 54th Grammys Awards took place last night . British singer Adele made a comeback and received a standing ovation after performing her hit song Rolling in the deep . She walked away with six awards including best pop solo performance,album of the year,record of the year.Adele has matchedBeyonce for most Grammy wins in a night by a female act.She yelled at the end of her speech: "Thank you so much!",Other winners include Kanye west for Best rap album and best rap song.

Adele with an award

It was an interesting night. Nicki Minaj came out trying to be like Lady Gaga in her red cape and failing desperately at it. The “pope” in her arms didn’t help matters. Katy Perry left home with her very blue hair which ruined the fact that she wasn’t wearing anything plastic and killed the mood for her divorce-angry performance. Nicki Minaj on stage performing a Lady Gaga knockoff which almost had me going into cardiac arrest and saying my bedside prayers frantically.

Taylor Swift’s wearing her normal-stunned-look which made me happy that I didn’t see her win any awards. But the night’s experience cannot be complete without the good: country music renditions, Jennifer Hudson’s tribute to Whitney Houston which she did well although she didn’t hit the famous note in “Saving All My Love For You,” Adele’s goosebumps creating performance, and Adele winning all the categories she was nominated in.

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Rihanna and family

Fergie

Lady gaga ,jssie j

Miranda ,taylor swift

Common ,alicia keys and swizz beatz

Busta Rhymes ,Florida and girlfriend

Ice t and coco , Hillary scott

Diana ross , Adam levine

John legend and girlfriend chrissy , alicia ke

Mc Lyte , bruno mars & The smeezingtons

Kelly rowland ,Wiz khalifa and amber rose

Rick ross , LL COOL J

Adele , Taraji P. Henson

Katy Perry Fergie Ms Kelly

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The winners list:

Album of the Year

- ’21′ - Adele – WINNER

- ‘Born This Way’ - Lady Gaga

- ‘Wasting Light’ - Foo Fighters

- ‘Loud’ - Rihanna

- ‘Doo Wops & Hooligans’ - Bruno Mars

Record of the Year

- ‘Rolling in the Deep,’ Adele – WINNER

- ‘Holocene,’ Bon Iver

- ’Grenade,’ Bruno Mars

- ‘Firework,’ Katy Perry

- ‘The Cave,’ Mumford and Sons

Song of the Year

- ‘Rolling in the Deep,’ Adele – WINNER

- ‘Holocene,’ Bon Iver

- ‘Grenade,’ Bruno Mars

- ‘All of the Lights,’ Kanye West

- ‘The Cave,’ Mumford and SonsBest New Artist

- Nicki Minaj

- The Band Perry

- J. Cole

- Skrillex

- Bon Iver – WINNER

Best Pop Solo Performance

- ‘Someone Like You,’ Adele – WINNER

- ‘Yoü and I,’ Lady Gaga

- ‘Grenade,’ Bruno Mars

- ‘Firework,’ Katy Perry

- ‘F—–’ Perfect,’ P!nkBest Pop Duo/Group Performance

- ‘Body and Soul,’ Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – WINNER

- ‘Dearest,’ The Black Keys

- ‘Rave On Buddy Holly,’ Coldplay

- ‘Pumped Up Kicks,’ Foster the People

- ‘Moves Like Jagger,’ Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera

Best Pop Vocal Album

- ’21,’ Adele – WINNER

- ‘The Lady Killer,’ Cee Lo Green

- ‘Born This Way,’ Lady Gaga

- ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans,’ Bruno Mars

- ‘Loud,’ Rihanna

Best Dance Recording

- ‘Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,’ Skrillex – WINNER

- ‘Raise Your Weapon,’ Deadmau5 & Greta Svabo Bech

- ‘Barbra Streisand,’ Duck Sauce

- ‘Sunshine,’ David Guetta & Avicii

- ‘Call Your Girlfriend,’ Robyn

- ‘Save the World,’ Swedish House Mafia

Best Dance/Electronica Album

- ‘Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,’ Skrillex – WINNER

- ‘Zonoscope,’ Cut/Copy

- ’4×4=12,’ Deadmau5

- ‘Nothing but the Beat,’ David Guetta

- ‘Body Talk, Pt. 3,’ Robyn

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

- ‘Duets II,’ Tony Bennett & Various Artists – WINNER

- ‘The Gift,’ Susan Boyle

- ‘In Concert on Broadway,’ Harry Connick Jr.

- ‘Music Is Better Than Words,’ Seth MacFarlane

- ‘What Matters Most – Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman,’ Barbra Streisand

Best Rock Performance

- ‘Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,’ Coldplay

- ‘Down By the Water,’ The Decemberists

- ‘Walk,’ Foo Fighters – WINNER

- ‘The Cave,’ Mumford & Sons

- ‘Lotus Flower,’ Radiohead

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance

- ‘On the Backs of Angels,’ Dream Theater

- ‘White Limo,’ Foo Fighters – WINNER

- ‘Curl of the Burl,’ Mastodon

- ‘Public Enemy No. 1,’ Megadeth

- ‘Blood in My Eyes,’ Sum 41

Best Rock Song

- ‘The Cave,’ Mumford & Sons

- ‘Down by the Water,’ The Decemberists

- ‘Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,’ Coldplay

- ‘Lotus Flower,’ Radiohead

- ‘Walk,’ Foo Fighters – WINNER

Best Rock Album

- ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Honoring Les Paul,’ Jeff Beck

- ‘Wasting Light,’ Foo Fighters – WINNER

- ‘Come Around Sundown,’ Kings of Leon

- ‘I’m With You,’ Red Hot Chili Peppers

- ‘The Whole Love,’ Wilco

Best Alternative Music Album

- ‘Bon Iver,’ Bon Iver – WINNER

- ‘Codes and Keys,’ Death Cab for Cutie

- ‘Torches,’ Foster the People

- ‘Circuital,’ My Morning Jacket

- ‘The King of Limbs,’ Radiohead

Best R&B Performance

- ‘Far Away,’ Marsha Ambrosius

- ‘Pieces of Me,’ Ledisi

- ‘Not My Daddy,’ Kelly Price & Stokley

- ‘Is This Love,’ Corinne Bailey Rae – WINNER

- ‘You Are,’ Charlie Wilson

Best Traditional R&B Performance

- ‘Fool for You,’ Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona – WINNER

- ‘Sometimes I Cry,’ Eric Benét

- ‘Radio Message,’ R. Kelly

- ‘Good Man,’ Raphael Saadiq

- ‘Surrender,’ Betty Wright & the Roots

Best R&B Song

- ‘Far Away,’ Marsha Ambrosius

- ‘Fool for You,’ Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona – WINNER

- ‘Not My Daddy,’ Kelly Price & Stokley

- ‘Pieces of Me,’ Ledisi

- ‘You Are,’ Charlie Wilson

Best R&B Album

- ‘F.A.M.E.,’ Chris Brown – WINNER

- ‘Second Chance,’ El DeBarge

- ‘Love Letter,’ R. Kelly

- ‘Pieces of Me,’ Ledisi

- ‘Kelly,’ Kelly Price

Best Rap Performance

- ‘Look at Me Now,’ Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes

- ‘Otis,’ Jay-Z & Kanye West – WINNER

- ‘The Show Goes On,’ Lupe Fiasco

- ‘Moment 4 Life,’ Nicki Minaj & Drake

- ‘Black and Yellow,’ Wiz Khalifa

Best Rap Song

- ‘All of The Lights,’ Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie – WINNER

- ‘Black and Yellow,’ Wiz Khalifa

- ‘I Need a Doctor,’ Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey

- ‘Look at Me Now,’ Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes

- ‘Otis,’ Jay-Z & Kanye West

- ‘The Show Goes On,’ Lupe Fiasco

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

- ‘Party,’ Beyoncé & André 3000

- ‘I’m on One,’ DJ Khaled, Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne

- ‘I Need a Doctor,’ Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey

- ‘What’s My Name?’ Rihanna & Drake

- ‘Motivation,’ Kelly Rowland & Lil Wayne

- ‘All of the Lights,’ Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie – WINNER

Best Rap Album

- ‘Watch the Throne,’ Jay-Z & Kanye West

- ‘Tha Carter IV,’ Lil Wayne

- ‘Lasers,’ Lupe Fiasco

- ‘Pink Friday,’ Nicki Minaj

- ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,’ Kanye West – WINNER

Best Country Solo Performance

- ‘Dirt Road Anthem,’ Jason Aldean

- ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It,’ Martina McBride

- ‘Honey Bee,’ Blake Shelton

- ‘Mean,’ Taylor Swift – WINNER

- ‘Mama’s Song,’ Carrie Underwood

Best Country Song

- ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not,’ Thompson Square

- ‘God Gave Me You,’ Blake Shelton

- ‘Just Fishin’,' Trace Adkins

- ‘Mean,’ Taylor Swift – WINNER

- ‘Threaten Me With Heaven,’ Vince Gill

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

- ‘Barton Hollow,’ The Civil Wars – WINNER

- ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay,’ Jason Aldean Feat. Kelly Clarkson

- ‘You and Tequila,’ Kenny Chesney Feat. Grace Potter

- ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not,’ Thompson Square

Best Country Album

- ‘My Kinda Party,’ Jason Aldean

- ‘Chief,’ Eric Church

- ‘Own the Night,’ Lady Antebellum – WINNER

- ‘Red River Blue,’ Blake Shelton

- ‘Here for a Good Time,’ George Strait

- ‘Speak Now,’ Taylor Swift

World Music Album: "Tassili," Tinariwen

Best Pop/Vocal album-Adele -21

Best Country Album-LadyAntebellum -own the night

Producer of the year Non classical-Paul Epworth

Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical – Skrillex (“Cinema”)

Best Gospel Album – Kirk Franklin (“Hello Fear”)

Best Complication Soundtrack – “Boardwalk Empire: Volume 1″

Best Score Soundtrack – “The King’s Speech”

Best Song for Visual Media – “I See The Light” (from Tangled)

Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package: The Promise: The Darkness on the Edge of Town Story

Album Notes: Hear Me Howling!: Blues, Ballads & Beyond As Recorded by the San Francisco Bay

Historical Album: Band on the Run (Paul McCartney Archive Collection—Deluxe Edition)

Engineered Album, Non-Classical: Paper Airplane

Surround Sound Album: Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs

Instrumental Composition: Life in Eleven

Instrumental Arrangement: Rhapsody in Blue

Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s): Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance: “Jesus,” Le’andria Johnson

Gospel Song: “Hello Fear,” Kirk Franklin, Songwriter (Kirk Franklin)

Contemporary Christian Music Song: “Blessings,” Laura Story

Contemporary Christian Music Album: And If Our God Is for Us…, Chris Tomlin

Latin Pop, Rock, or Urban Album: Drama Y Luz, Maná

Regional Mexican or Tejano Album: Bicentenario, Pepe Aguilar

Banda or Norteño Album: Los Tigres Del Norte and Friends, Los Tigres Del Norte

Tropical Latin Album: The Last Mambo, Cachao