Vision DJ (born 8 April 1987), known in private life as Francis Essah Aboagye,[1] is a Ghanaian radio, event, artist DJ and singer who co-host the "Ryse ‘n Shyne" at Y107.9FM.[2][3]
Vision DJ | |
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Birth name | Francis Essah Aboagye |
Also known as | DJ Vision or Vision DJ (Knack Dem) |
Born | Accra, Ghana | April 8, 1987
Origin | Accra, Ghana |
Genres | Highlife, Hip hop, Afro-pop, R&B, Afrobeat |
Occupation(s) | DJ, artist DJ, singer |
Instrument | Turntables |
Years active | 2008–present |
Website | Official Website |
Career
editBeginning
editFrancis Essah Aboagye[4] was born on 8 April 1987 in Accra. At age 18 years old, Vision started his deejay days during his secondary school years at Koforidua Senior High Technical School. Following completion, he attended Central University College in Tema, where he was a banking and finance graduate. He continued pursuing his career in the music industry throughout college, and played on Vibe FM(now Life FM) from 2007 to 2009, before joining YFM.[5][6]
Music career
editVision DJ released one of his singles in the latter part of November 2016. Entitled Grind which features A.I., the single enjoyed massive airplay after its release, which brought him into the music limelight.[7][8]
Concerts and Radio
editVision has shared platforms playing at 020live concerts and in the VIP ‘Red Room’ at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. Vision DJ has shared the stage with the likes of Trey Songz, Ludacris, Fabolous, Red Cafe, D’banj, Neato C, Ice Prince and WizKid as DJ. In 2013, he was an In house Dj at the Big Brother Africa event.[9][10][11] He is the official DJ for dancehall act Kaakie.[12]
Since 2009, Vision has rocked the weekly morning drive with Ms Naa on Y107.9FM's Ryse ‘n Shyne. His famous ‘Loud ‘n Lyve’ mixes kept his listeners locked in every morning.[13]
Major concerts
edit- ‘Wave Club Tour’ with Joey B and Pappy Kojo (WAVE Concert- 2017)
- Christmas Show (Dejavu Night Club, Liberia -2012)
- Harare International Festival of Arts (Zimbabwe – 2015)
- HIFA Music Festival in Zimbabwe[14]
- Zambia International trade fair (Ndola, Zambia – 2015)
Awards and nominations
editGhana DJ Awards
editAwards
edit
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Wins | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Nominations | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Note
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Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2013 | Himself | Discovery DJ of the Year[15] | Won |
2017 | Himself | Best DJ and Artist Collaboration of the Year[16] | Won |
2017 | Himself | DJ Song of the Year – Grind[17][18] | Won |
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017 | Himself | Afropop Song of the Year-Grind[19] | Nominated |
Ghana Music Honours
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017 | Himself | Best DJ Honour[20] | Nominated |
Ghana Entertainment Awards
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017 | Himself | Best DJ of the Year[21] | Nominated |
Discography
editMajor singles
edit- Wobeba featuring EL Produced by Guilty Beatz[22]
- This Year featuring Mr Eazi Produced by Otee Beatz[23][24]
- Grind featuring A.I Produced by Otee Beatz[25]
- Double Trouble featuring Sarkodie and King Promise Produced by Kuvie[26][27][28]
- Like December featuring Samini Produced by Juls[29][30]
- Chuku featuring VVIP & Miyaki Produced by Guilty Beatz[31][32]
Videography
editYear | Title | Director | Ref |
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2016 | Grind | Nana Kofi Asihene | [33] |
2017 | Like December (with Samini) | Yaw Skyface | [34] |
2017 | Double Trouble (with Sarkodie x King Promise) | Lex Mccarthy | [35] |
References
edit- ^ "Vision DJ Welomes Baby Boy". ModernGhana. 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2017-12-02.
- ^ "I won't quit DJying for music career – DJ Vision". Ghana Web. 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2017-11-22.
- ^ "Meet Background Music Group's DJ Kess, Vision DJ and M3dal". YFM Ghana. 2016-08-01.
- ^ "It's A Baby Boy For Vision DJ - Daily Guide Africa". dailyguideafrica.com. 2017-09-12. Archived from the original on September 14, 2017. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Vision DJ Biography". 15 March 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ "Vision DJ For Ghana Entertainment Awards USA - Daily Guide Africa". dailyguideafrica.com. 2017-05-09. Archived from the original on May 15, 2017. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "LISTEN DJ Vision releases third single titled 'Grind'". Ameyaw Debrah. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
- ^ "Ghanaian artistes Vision DJ & A.I call out Burna Boy over New Single "Chilling Chillin'"". Bella Naija. 2017-05-08. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
- ^ "Vision DJ". 13 July 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ Frimpong, Enoch Darfah. "DJ Vision to spin for Big Brother". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "YFM's DJ Vision To Rock Big Brother Africa on Saturday". 31 July 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ "Vision DJ". 20 September 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ "Photo: Yfm Ghana's DJ Vision Proposes to girlfriend on her birthday". 5 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ "VISION DJ IS THE REAL DEAL". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "Full List Of The Ghana DJ Awards Winners". Modern Ghana.
- ^ "Ghana DJ Awards 2017: Full List of Winners". Pulse.
- ^ "Andy Dosty, DJ Black, King Lagazee, Ohemaa Woyegye win at DJ Awards". Myjoyonline.com. 2017-05-08.
- ^ "DJ Mic Smith and DJ Vision of YFM, DJ Adviser Pick up 2017 Best DJ's Awards". Etvghana.om.
- ^ "Full list of winners from the 2017 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". ghanamotion. 2018-07-09.
- ^ "YFM's Vision DJ and Mic Smith nominated for Ghana Music Honours". YFM Ghana.
- ^ "Vision DJ For Ghana Entertainment Awards USA". ghanaweb.
- ^ "ListenUp: DJ Vision ft E.L- Wobeba". Nydjlive.com. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "This Year - Vision DJ Ft. Mr Eazi". naijaglee.com. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Vision DJ – This Year ft Mr Eazi (Prod By Otee Beatz)publisher=ghxclusives.com". Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Video Vision DJ - Grind feat. A.I". pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Vision DJ recruits Sarkodie, King Promise for single 'Double trouble'". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "AUDIO: Vision DJ ft. King Promise & Sarkodie – "Double Trouble"". Naija Music Hub. 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "Grind (feat. A.I.)". iTunes. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "Vision DJ premieres video for 'Like December' featuring Samini". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Like December (feat. Samini) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "Vision DJ – Chuku ft VVIP & Miyaki (Prod. Guilty Beatz)". notjustok.com. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Vision DJ – Chuku ft. VVIP & Miyaki (Prod. By GuiltyBeatz)". tooxclusive.com. 2017-11-20. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ Ghana Music (2016-12-22), Official Video: Vision DJ ft A.I.-Grind, retrieved 2017-11-26
- ^ "Vision DJ - Like December ft. Samini (Official Video)". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2017-11-26.
- ^ "Video Vision DJ - Double Trouble Feat. King Promise & Sarkodie". www.pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 2017-12-07.