Mista Shaw (born June 1, 1989) is a Ghanaian musician known for his involvement in the music duo PhootPrintz.[1] He was born in Tema.
Mista Shaw | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Samuel Shawcross Attah |
| Born | 1 June 1989 Tema, Ghana |
| Genres | Hiplife, Afro beat, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | singer/rapper |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | (2009–present) |
Music career
editIn 2013, Mista Shaw, along with Flyboy Geesus, formed the duo PhootPrintz and released the track 'Jackie Appiah,' featuring Sarkodie and Bisa Kdei, which gained prominence.[2] This debut hit, produced by Laxio Beats, marked their entry into the music scene.[3] Another single, 'Tell Me What You Want,' featuring Flowking Stone and produced by Magnom Beats, followed later that year.[4]
In 2016, Mista Shaw embarked on a solo career, parting ways with his musical partner.[5] He released his debut solo single "Popular" on November 17, 2016, produced by King of Accra, which gained recognition on SoundCity TV's Top 10 Ghana music countdown.[6]
Nominations
editThe PhootPrintz track Tell Me What You Want was nominated in the Best Group video category of the MTN 4syteTv Music Video Awards 2016.[7]
Discography
edit- 2016 – "Popular" – produced by King of Accra[8]
Videography
edit- 2016 – "Popular" – directed by Joy Williams[9]
References
edit- ^ "PhootPrintz releases official video". Mobile Ghanaweb. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "MUSIC: Flyboy Geesus - Welcome To Las Vegas (EP)". 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ "PhootPrintz – Jackie Appiah ft Sarkodie & Bisa Kdei (Prod by Laxio) - Ghanamotion.com – Ghana Music, Africa Music & Multimedia". Ghana Motion. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "PhootPrintz – Tell Me What You Want ft FlowKing Stone (Prod By MagNom) - GhXclusives.Com". GhXclusives. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ Asante, Sophia (21 July 2016). "Hiplife group Phootprintz collapses". ghana live television. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Mista Shaw – Popular (Prod. by King of Accra) - Ghanamotion.com – Ghana Music, Africa Music & Multimedia". Ghana Motion. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Full List Of Nominees For MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards 2016". beatznation. 30 October 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ Xerda (23 November 2016). "Mister Shaw - Popular - GhanaNdwom.com". Ghana Ndwom. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ Mista Shaw (13 November 2016). "Popular - Mista Shaw". Retrieved 30 June 2017 – via YouTube.