Desmond Kwesi Blackmore (born January 12, 1987),[1][2] known by his stage name D-Black, is an anglophone hip-hop and Afrobeat musician and entrepreneur from Ghana.

[9] He has collaborated with African acts including Davido, Mayorkun, M.I, Phyno, Ice Prince, Seyi Shay from Nigeria, Cassper Nyovest, Bucie, HHP from South Africa, Stanley Enow from Cameroon, Stella Mwangi from Kenya and Vanessa Mdee from Tanzania as well as Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, StoneBwoy, Castro, Bisa Kdei, Efya, King Promise, Kuami Eugene E.L, Kwabena Kwabena, VVIP and more from his homeland Ghana.

[10][11][citation needed] D-Black's journey from a young dreamer in Accra to a celebrated musician and entrepreneur is a testament to his resilience, talent and unwavering determination.

[2] D-Black is the CEO of record label Black Avenue Muzik,[2] with acts including himself, DJ Breezy, S3fa, and music producers Rony Turn Me Up and Paul Noun.

[20] He produced the film Why Should I Get Married, starring John Dumelo, Maria Nepembe, Princess Shyngle, Eya, Prince David Osei,[21] and The EFGH Show hosted by Peace Hyde in 2015.