Teephlow

Lukeman Ekow Baidoo (born 20 June 1991), who performs under the stage name Teephlow, is a Ghanaian award-winning hip hop recording artist.[1][2] He was first noted at the maiden edition of the 2012 "Next Big Thing in GH Hip Hop" Talent Hunt Show. He released his debut single, The Warning, in 2014 featuring Sarkodie.[3][4]

Teephlow
Birth nameLukeman Ekow Baidoo
Also known asPhlowducator, Mr bar for bar, Ay3 Ready Ah
Born (1991-06-20) 20 June 1991
Kotokuraba, Cape Coast, Ghana
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter, producer, singer, philanthropist
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2012–present
LabelsTeePhlow Music/ Revolve Music, The Last Two Music Group
Associated acts
Websiteteephlowmusic.com

Early life

Teephlow last of six children was born in Kotokuraba, a township in Central Region capital Cape Coast to Mr Mohammed Baidoo an educationist and Mrs Khadija Baidoo, a businesswoman. He attended Ekumfi T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School and earned a BSC Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.[5][6][7]

Musical career

2012–15: Early beginnings

Teephlow began his music career in his tertiary days, rapping on campus building a strong fanbase at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He gained national recognition during the Maiden Edition of the "Next Big Thing in Gh Hip-Hop" where he came out as the first runner-up.[8] He was signed by Ghanaian producer Hammer of the Last Two Music Group, after the talent hunt show. He had a first taste of exposure when Hammer featured him on Kwaw Kese’s song "Swedru Agona"and released his first single "The Warning" under the Last Two Label in 2014. .[9]Teephlow is currently with TeePhlow Music/Revolve records which is his own creation and is managed by his blood brothers Ibrahim Kwame Baidoo ( Artist Manager) who has been his road manager since 2013 and Hameed Baidoo ( Brand and Creative Development). He has Kwame Asante as his official DJ and Elorm Beenie as the project publicist.

2016–17: Phlowducation EP

In 2017, Teephlow released his debut tape “The Phlowducation EP” [10] with Production from SnowBeatz, Possigee, Carl Zeus, Two Bars, and Seshi as well as guest appearances from Reggie Rockstone, Edem, Epixode, FlowkingStone, Worlasi, BigBen and Novo. The EP which was launched at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra.

Teephlow won his first award, "Record of the Year" from the 8th song “State of the Art” of the Phlowducation EP at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[11][12]

Last Two Departure

In December 2016, he parted ways with The Last Two Label and signed a 4-year management deal with Spyder Lee Entertainment.[13][14][15] However he's currently under his own creation by name TeePhlow Music/ Revolve Records.

Tracklist
Track Title
1 Dues
2 Honeymoon
3 Weather No
4 Shine
5 Ash3daa
6 Riding
7 Phlowducation
8 Money
9 Amen
10 Hosanna
11 God Bless You
12 Handkerchief
13 Koomi
14 Sei Hor
15 Dab on DeM
16 Outside
17 Dede
18 The Warning
19 Enter
20 State of the Art
21 Preach
22 Red Velvet
23 Forgive
24 Blessing
25 Gemini
26 Fetu

Awards and nominations
List of awards and nominations received by Teephlow
Year Event Prize Nominated work Result Ref
2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA Best Hiplife/ Rap Act Nominated
2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Rapper of The Year Preach Nominated [16]
Song Writer of The Year Forgive Nominated [17]
2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Record of the Year State of the Art Won [18]
Best Rapper of the Year State of the Art Nominated [19]
Hip-hop Song of the Year State of the Art Nominated [20]
2017 Central Music Awards Best Rapper Of The Year Phlowducation Won [21]
2016 Central Music Awards Male Artiste of the Year Self Won [22]
Best Music Video of the Year The Warning feat Sarkodie Nominated [22]
Song of the Year Weather No Won [22]
Best Rapper of the Year Self Won [22]
2015 Jigwe Awards Discovery of the Year JIGWE Discovery of the Year Won [23]

Competition
  • 2012: Next Big Thing in GH Hip Pop: 1st Runner Up

References
  1. "TeePhlow". ghanaweb.com. 26 January 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  2. "VGMA 2018: Teephlow beats Sarkodie, Samini, others to win Record of the Year". ghanaweb.com. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  3. "New Music: 'The Warning' By TeePhlow Feat. Sarkodie". ghanacelebrities.com. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  4. "Music Video TeePhlow - The Warning feat. Sarkodie". pulse.com.gh. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  5. "Teephlow". musicinafrica.net. 26 September 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  6. "Music pays – Teephlow". showbiz.com.gh. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  7. "DOWNLOAD: TeePhlow – Yolo (Jaawuley) Ft. Fameye (Prod. By SsnowBeatz)". AaceHypez. 2019-12-30. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
  8. "Strongman Wins Next Big Thing". peacefmonline.com. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  9. "Hammer Signs Rapper Teephlow, Set To Release First Single With Sarkodie". ghanavibes.com. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  10. https://itunes.apple.com/gh/album/phlowducation/1328950619
  11. "VGMA 2018: Teephlow beats Sarkodie, Samini, others to win Record of the Year". showbiz.com.gh. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  12. "VGMA 2018: Teephlow beats Sarkodie, Samini, others to win Record of the Year". citinewsroom.com. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  13. "Teephlow". discogs.com. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  14. "Teephlow signs management deal with Spyder Lee Entertainment". myjoyonline.com. 14 December 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  15. "Teephlow signs 4 year deal with SpyderLee Entertainment". nydjlive.com. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  16. "Why Teephlow must win VGMA Best Rapper Award". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  17. "Why Teephlow must win VGMA Best Rapper Award". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  18. "Know all the winners for the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2018". Ghana Web. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  19. "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2018 Nominees". glammynews.com. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  20. "Nominees List For 2018 VGMA Released". ghanacelebrities.com. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  21. "Teephlow crowned "Best Rapper of the Year" at Central Music Awards 2017". YFM Ghana. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  22. "TEEPHLOW TOPS AT 2016 CENTRAL MUSIC AWARDS | SEE FULL LIST". Ghana Guardian. 24 December 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2018.


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