Yaw Tog

Yaw Tog.
Background information
Birth nameThorsten Owusu Gyimah
Also known asYT, Young Bull
Born (2003-05-08) 8 May 2003 (age 21)
Kumasi, Ghana
GenresDrill music, rap, hip pop
OccupationRapper
Years active2019–present
LabelsTog Life Music

Thorsten Owusu Gyimah (born 8 May 2003),[1] popularly known as Yaw Tog,[2] is a Ghanaian rapper who majors in drill music, known in Ghana as Asakaa.[3][4][5] He is best known for his viral song "Sore" which featured O'Kenneth, City Boy, Reggies & Jay Bahd and also Kwesi Arthur and Stormzy on the remix produced by Chris Rich.[6][7]

Education

Gyimah was a student of Opoku Ware Senior High School.[8][9] He wrote his final WASSCE paper on 7 October 2021.[10]

Personal life

Yaw Tog lived all his life in Santasi in Kumasi before fame found him through music[11]

Discography

EPs

Singles

Concerts

He performed at the 17th Ghana Party in the Park UK Concert with his manager Joe Avneri.[18][19][20]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2021 3Music Awards Breakthrough Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated [21]
Viral Song of the Year Sore Nominated
Hiphop Song of the Year Sore Won
Global Music Awards Africa Most Influential Ghanaian Act of the Year Himself Nominated [22]
Telecel

Ghana Music Awards (TGMA)

Best New Artiste Himself Nominated [23]
Best Hip-Pop Song of the Year Sore Won [24][25]
Hiplife/Hiphop Artist of the Year Himself Nominated [26]

References

  1. ^ "Yaw Tog Biography". Biegyanation. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Yaw Tog is overhyped – Mr Logic - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  3. ^ "ProfileAbility – Yaw Tog". ProfileAbility. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Get To Know: Yaw Tog". DJMag.com. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  5. ^ "It's 'Time' for Ghana's Yaw Tog to take the reins". Voice Online. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Ghanaian drill MC Yaw Tog recruits Stormzy for "Sore" remix". The FADER. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Yaw Tog Calls On Stormzy, Kwesi Arthur For "Sore" Remix". Complex. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Yaw Tog, Biography". Ghana Web. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Gyakie and Yaw Tog to release a song when school breaks". GhanaWeb. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  10. ^ "'No more go and learn': Yaw Tog delighted as he completes SHS on Thursday". GhanaWeb. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Unitedshowbiz.com.gh". Unitedshowbiz.com.gh. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Asakaa Star Yaw Tog Returns With Triumphant 'TIME' EP". Complex. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  13. ^ pit, Jullian (8 August 2022). "Ghana's breakout star Yaw Tog new single about Southy girl named 'Sophia'"". topcharts. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  14. ^ Powell, Jon (5 March 2021). "Stormzy joins Yaw Tog and Kwesi Arthur on "Sore (Remix)"". REVOLT. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  15. ^ Giannis, Gautier. "Yaw Tog - Y33gye (Prod. by DG)". www.crateshub.com. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  16. ^ Giannis, Gautier. "Yaw Tog – Africa (Prod. by Khendi Beatz)". www.crateshub.com. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  17. ^ a b c d e f "Download MP3: Yaw Tog – Daben | Halmblog.com". www.halmblog.com/. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  18. ^ "Patrons enjoy thrilling performances at 16th Ghana Party in the Park-UK - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  19. ^ "Home". Ghana Party In The Park. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  20. ^ "Sarkodie, Darkoo steals show at 'Ghana Party in the Park'". GhanaWeb. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  21. ^ "3Music Awards 2021: See full list of nominees - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  22. ^ "Global Music Awards Africa 2021: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  23. ^ Ibrahim, Faruk (4 April 2021). "VGMA 2021! Yaw Tog Grabs Nomination For Best New Artiste Award". GBAfrica. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  24. ^ GRAND FINALE: 22ND VODAFONE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS NIGHT | #VGMA22, retrieved 26 June 2021
  25. ^ Aryee, Naa Ayeley (26 June 2021). "Yaw Tog beats Medikal, others to win 2021 VGMA Best Hip Hop song of the Year". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  26. ^ "Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards". Pulse Ghana. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

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