Appietus

Appiah Dankwah, popularly known as Appietus (born 12 March 1977) is a Ghanaian actor musician, music producer and sound engineer based in Accra, Ghana. The name Appietus gained prominence from his signature "Appietus in the mix". It was, however, coined from the phrase "Appiahs' Tools". He has been the winner of six music industry awards in the 10-year span from the start of his career. He won the Ghana Music Honours 2015 Best Music Producer and Sound Engineer award, Sun Shine Music Awards 2010 Best Sound Engineer award and the UK Ghana Music Awards, Best Sound Engineer in 2008. His remarkable work has also led him to represent the country in some international programs including WOMEX 2013 in Wales, UK, and Worldtronics in Berlin, Germany, 2012.

Life, career and style Early life Born Appiah Dankwah to Osei Poku and Susana Appiah His memorable audio signature was later discovered to be the voice of international Hiplife and ghanaian dancehall heavyweight Shatta Wale, formerly known as Bandana.

He has had the opportunity to be on the panel for the Vodafone Icons in 2012 and 2013. He mentored the group that won the 2012 Vodafone Icons and from which an eminent artist Wiyaala has emerged.

In 2014, Appietus collaborated with COPILOT Music and Sound on a cover of Carlinhos Brown's "Maria Caipirnha (Samba da Bahia)". The arrangement represented the musical instrumentation and styles of Ghana for Visa's "Samba of the World", a digital campaign for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Style Appietus is versatile in his work and has always preferred to give reverence to God on the success of his career. His versatility has been proven in his productions, from the various genres he produces and (or) records. His style has always been to adapt to the flow of what trends, he has recorded several genres of music (Afro-Pop, Hi-Life, Reggae, Gospel, Dance Hall, African Traditional, Hiplife, Azonto), which affirm his ability to easily adjust when the need arises. From his main profession as a sound engineer he has also actualized in some other professions such as singing and acting. He has further led the industry by introducing a reality show , that sought to hunt musical talents.

Appietus Idolz Appietus Idolz, was the first ever reality show to be organized in Ghana by a sound engineer. The idea was to produce real talents who were capable of making their own music after the competition. The show did not allow participants to sing songs of other eminent artists but rather sing one that they had originally composed to the beats of Apietus. The inspiration for this reality show came from the future of the music industry, as Appietus prospected a few upcoming rappers who needed someone to produce them. Upon various encounters with quite a number who wished that he produced them, he coined the idea to produce the best of all the talents who represented on his reality show. The winner of the show TJ, is currently being produced by Appietus under the label Creative Records.

Appietus Compilation The Appietus Compilation is a mix of Ghana's finest music stars on one platform. Appietus collaborates with an array of music stars on a single compilation. The essence of the compilation was for him to put together tunes that will leave endless rhythms in the minds of consumers. He has within a period of seven years (2008–2015) released three compilations: The Revolution, Tip of the Iceberg, and Appietus Compilation Volume 3 (Azonto Fiesta).

Discography Songs Recorded ArtistsSongs RecordedDaddy Lumba"Tokrom", "Obi Ato Meso Bour Remix", "Mensieda Remix", "Give and Take"Ofori Amponsah"Otoolege", "Emmanuella", "Owayey"Kwabena Kwabena"Aso", "Ohemaa Akua Konadu", "Menkoa", "Trodom"Wutah"Gusiganda", "Sakotosa", "Obayi Wo Ahoufe"Praye"Shody", "Angelina", "Kakyereno"Sarkodie"Azonto Fiesta"K.K. Fosu"Number One", "Obaapa", "Alomo", "6 Oclock", "Anadwo Yede Remix"Rex Omar"Didadadidida", "Play I"Okyeame Kwame"Faithful", "Mr. Versatile", "Wo Aniso", "Small Small"Kojo Antwi"Memmo", "Anansewaa"4x4"Yesi Yesi", "World Trade Center", "Waist & Power"Lucky Mensah"Onongbor", "Nakai Noorni", "Sweetie Jorli Diana", "Meni Obiaa"George Darko"Lucky Star"Ebo"Ones Twice"Sidney"Scent no", "Abuskeleke"Kofi Nti"Rakia, "Odo Nwom", "Atwetan", "Monica", "Kae Bo No"Samini"Gbeke Ke Dark"Obrafour"Heavy Onie"Castro"Front & Back", "Mamendowo", "Azonto 360"Bradez"419", "HipLife Review", "Dondo"Becca"Forever Remix"Kwaadee"Kawonan Toso"Kwaw Kese"I Feel Good", "Kwedo Sa"D2"Mama ne Dada", "Ewo", "Never Leave Me"5Five"Mujebaya-Move Back", "Bossu Kena", "African Girls"Asaase Abban"Wope Saa", "Boys Dey Pay"Don Itchii"Maso Bekete", "Yaayi", "Dundu", "Worrior", "Ohenebiba"

Compilations

2008:The Revolution 2010:Tip of the Iceberg 2012:Appietus Compilation Volume 3 (Azonto Fiesta)

Single 2014:Kuntunimu

Awards and nominations

Ghana Music Awards 2005 Himself Best Recording Engineer Ghana Music Awards 2006 Himself Best Recording Engineer Ghana Music Awards 2007 Himself Best Recording Engineer Ghana Music Awards 2008 Himself Best Recording Engineer UK Ghana Music Awards 2008 Himself Best Sound Engineer Ghana Music Awards 2009 Himself Best Sound Engineer Ghana Music Awards 2010 Himself Best Sound Engineer Sun Shine Music Awards Rowspan="1"|2010 Rowspan="1"|Himself African Best Sound Engineer Ghana Music Awards 2011 Himself Best Music Producer Ghana Music Awards 2012 Himself Best Music Producer Ghana Music Honours

Best Music Producer And Sound Engineer