Highest (Sarkodie album)

Highest is the fourth studio album by Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie. It was released on September 8, 2017, by Sarkcess Music. The album comprises 19 tracks, including three interludes. Primarily produced by Jayso, it features guest appearances from Suli Breaks, Jesse Jagz, Bobii Lewis, Jayso, Moelogo, Korede Bello, Flavour, Yung L, Runtown and Victoria Kimani.[2][3][4]

Highest
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2017
Recorded2016–17
StudioSarm Music Village, London
Genre
LabelSarkcess Music/Skillions Music/Dice Recordings
ProducerSarkodie (exec.), Jayso
Sarkodie chronology
Mary
(2015)
Highest
(2017)
Singles from Highest
  1. "Pain Killer"
    Released: February 3, 2017[1]

Background

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Highest is an inspirational album released by the rapper. He gained inspiration from his daughter Titi, who he said brought him happiness and changed him from who he was. Titi's image is featured on the album's cover art.[5][6]

Released signing

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After releasing the album on digital platforms, Sarkodie organized an autograph signing session at the West Hills Mall in Accra on Sunday, September 10, 2017.[7][8][9]

Accolades

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Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2018 3 Music Awards Album of The Year Won [10]
Ghana Entertainment Awards Won [11]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Sarkodie

No.TitleLength
1."Silence (feat. Suli Breaks)"4:07
2."Overdose (feat. Jesse Jagz)"3:24
3."Come to Me (feat. Bobii Lewis)"4:07
4."Interlude - Highest, Pt. 1"0:35
5."We No Dey Fear"4:05
6."Certified (feat. Jayso & Worlasi)"3:29
7."Love Yourself (feat. Moelogo)"3:00
8."Interlude - Highest, Pt. 2"0:35
9."Highest"3:00
10."Light It Up (feat. Big Narstie & Jayso)"4:57
11."Far Away (feat. Korede Bello)"4:36
12."Your Waist"3:33
13."Interlude - Highest, Pt. 3"0:35
14."Baby Mama (feat. Joey B)"3:12
15."All I Want Is You (feat. Praiz)"5:21
16."All Night (feat. Victoria Kimani)"3:23
17."See Only You (feat. Jayso)"3:33
18."Glory"3:22
19."Pain Killer (Bonus Track) (feat. Runtown)"3:30
Total length:59:44

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
Ghana September 8, 2017 CD, Digital download Sarkcess Music

References

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  1. ^ "Sarkodie – Pain killer Ft Runtown". GhEvent Plus. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Sarkodie Officially Unveils "HIGHEST" Album, Cover Art + Track List". GhKings.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Sarkodie Rapper releases "Highest" album". pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Sarkodie's 'Highest' album out on September 8". citifmonline.com. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  5. ^ "5 Facts You Didn't Know about Sarkodie's "HIGHEST" Album + Meaning". GhKings.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Sarkodie uses daughter's picture for 'Highest' album cover art". Ghana Web. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  7. ^ "PHOTOS: MASSIVE CROWD TURN UP FOR SARKODIE'S 'HIGHEST' ALBUM SIGNING". livefmghana.com. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Sarkodie pulls over 3,000 audience at "Highest" Album signing at West Hills Mall". globalfmonline.com. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  9. ^ "All The Photos: Stars Who Attended Sarkodie's "Highest" Album Signing". GhKings.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  10. ^ "3 Music Awards". Ebeneza DonkorLIVE. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  11. ^ "2018 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA | Full List of Winners". Ebeneza DonkorLIVE. Retrieved 2018-07-02.