Michael Owusu Addo (born 10 July 1985),[2] known professionally as Sarkodie (/sɑːrˈkɔːdiɛ/), is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema.
he can perform in, Sarkodie is referred to as a "multifaceted rapper" and frequently raps in his native language, Twi.
He attended Tema Methodist Day Senior High School and proceeded to IPMC College of Technology, where he earned a degree in graphic design.
Impressed by his rap flows, Hammer allowed Sarkodie to record two tracks for Edems maiden album Volta Regime.
[12] The album's lead single "Baby" which features Mugeez of R2bees became an instant hit and gave Sarkodie exposure.
The album was supported by five singles: "Good Bye", "One Time For Your Mind", "You Go Kill Me", "Living Legend", and "Onyame Nhyira".
Sarkodie was also featured on the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher alongside Talib Kweli, Jean Grae and Ab-Soul.
[17] On 27 August 2012, Sarkodie performed alongside R2Bees, Fally Ipupa and Iyanya at the Africa Unplugged Music Festival.
Primarily recorded in Twi, the album features guest appearances from Fuse ODG, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Banky W., Timaya, 2 Face Idibia, Efya, Mugeez, Obrafour, Burna Boy, Vivian Chidid, Vector, Silvastone, Sk Blinks, Stonebwoy, Joey B, J Town, Lil Shaker, Raquel, Sian, Kofi B, and AKA.
Sarkodie also released the songs "Megye Wo Girl", "Love Rocks", "Chingum", and "Whine Fi Me" under the label.
[24] In June 2014, Sarkodie collaborated with Mi Casa, Lola Rae, Davido, Diamond Platnumz and Tiwa Savage to record "Africa Rising", a song for DSTV's campaign of the same name.
Written by the two artists and produced by CedSolo, "New Guy" is an African hip hop and hip-hop song that contains alternating rap verses, while its lyrics deal with Sarkodie's desire and motivation for success.
Development for "New Guy" began in early 2015 when Sarkodie paid a total of $25,000 to cover the production fees associated with the recording.
The concert featured additional performances from Fuse ODG, R2Bees, Wizkid, Samini, VVIP, Efya and Shatta Wale.
[33] On 11 March 2016, Sarkodie performed with the music band, The Composers at the O2's Indigo venue; the event was hosted by DJ Abrantee.
[35] Released through Sarkcess Music and Dice Recordings, the album features guest appearances from Jesse Jagz, Moelogo, Flavour, Korede Bello, Victoria Kimani and Big Narstie.
Highest was primarily produced by Jayso, with additional production from Masterkraft, TSpize, Ced Solo, Nova and Guilty Beatz.
[40] It features guest artists such as Mr Eazi, Efya, Donae'o, Idris Elba, Stonebwoy, Tekno, Maleek Berry, Herman Suede, King Promise and Kizz Daniel.
[43] The album features Wale, Vic Mensa, Giggs, Cassper Nyovest, Harmonize, Oxlade, Kwesi Arthur, Darko Vibes, Medikal, and MOGmusic.
[44] Sarkodie in the latter parts of 2022 released the album, Jamz which had features from Black Sheriff, King Promise, Inkboy and many top Nigerian acts as well.
[46] Sarkodie has announced his upcoming tour for 2023 – the JAMZ World tour- via his YouTube page in September 2023.
On 30 October 2019, he was appointed as an ambassador for the Year of Return campaign; the honour was conferred on him at the Creative Arts Industry Forum.
The campaign was done to rally parents and guardians to start and encourage a day and night tooth-brushing routine with their children.
'[74] Shatta Wale and Sarkodie had a very beautiful relationship but no one knew what triggered a sudden beef between the two heavy weight musicians.
Sarkodie at a point also became fed up with Shatta Wale's continues attack on his brand so he also replied him with a one diss track "Advice".
[80] The renowned artist, Sarkodie recounted a distressing incident where he faced a near-death experience with Delta Airline.
The ordeal involved an emergency landing on a remote island in Portugal, casting a somber shadow on his memories of Saturday, the 9th of September 2023.