I did not release ‘Up & Running’ album in pursuit of Grammy Award – Stonebwoy

The current TGMA Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy has categorically clarified that he did not release his new album, ‘Up & Running’ due to Grammy Awards.

Speaking to the press at the release party of his album on October 23, Stonebwoy explained that it would be a great disservice to his fans to release an album mainly for an award.

According to him, if the album is nominated and wins a Grammy Award, he would gladly appreciate as it’s worth it, however, he did not release the album with sole intention of winning a Grammy Award.

“Really and truly God knows my heart…If it does happen to qualify and win, it will be part of the things that will speed up my art and craft but then it is not my sole intention that I am creating this album for the Grammys else if it doesn’t win then I think that I will be doing a lot of disservice to the people who are beyond award schemes; the fans, the loved ones and those who relate to the music for their personal life.

“I do not really do music targeting an award scheme. It is good when you qualify, etc but I don’t think it makes sense to think that I am doing this particular album for the Grammys.

“If it does qualify for all the features that I have done, of course we must receive it because it’s worth it,” Stonebwoy said.

Stonebwoy, whose full name is Livingstone Etsa Satekla, is one of the many Ghanaian musicians who have not yet received a Grammy nomination. His album, 5th Dimension, almost missed the nomination spot in 2023.

On Wednesday, October 23, the ‘Manodzi’ crooner officially released his highly anticipated new album, “Up & Running.”

The album which features the monster hit “Jejereje,” was unveiled at a glamorous listening party held at the Alora Beach Resort inside Laboma Beach in Accra.

The star-studded ‘Up & Running’ album release listening party was attended by a host of celebrities, including former Shatta Wale manager Bullgod, actress Nadia Buari, TV personality Nana Mcbrown, rapper Kwaw Kese, and musician D-Black.

Source:onuaonline.com