Stonebwoy official joins Def Jam Recordings Africa.
Def Jam confirmed the signing on its Facebook page on May 3, 2022. Stonebowy also confirmed this news in one of his posts on instagram;
Ghanaian afro-dancehall megastar, Stonebwoy born Livingstone Etse Satekla has been confirmed to have joined Def Jam Records.
The fulfilling news was announced by the Record label via their social media pages.
Def Jam Africa will represent his music across Africa, whilst Def Jam Recordings will become his label home in the U.S. with 0207 Def Jam supporting the record in the U.K. This partnership between labels showcases UMG’s global commitment to introducing Stonebwoy’s eclectic sound and Ghanaian music culture to new audiences around the world.
The recipient of two Billboard plaques releases new song on May 3, 2022 titled “Therapy” via Def Jam Recordings, 0207 Def Jam and Def Jam Africa, supported by UMG labels around the world.
Therapy comes off the back of an already illustrious career of four albums, countless hit tracks and movie roles, not to mention his philanthropic work as part of the ‘Livingston Foundation’, educating young Africans and elevating the youth of Ghana.
The potential hit “Therapy” becomes the first singly released by the trailblazer under his new roof, Def Jam, home to some of the biggest names in hip-hop, Afrobeats and trap talent from the continent, and is the lead single from Stonebwoy’s brand new album due to drop mid-2022.
Sipho Dlamini, CEO, South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa, Universal Music is excited to add yet another African megastar to the Def Jam roster.
At the moment, the terms of agreement between the two camps are not known.
