Andrew Nii Commey Otoo (born 10 June 1996) known by the stage name Mr Drew is a Ghanaian Highlife and Afrobeats musician and dancer.[1][2] In 2021, he won the Best New Artist award at both Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and 3Music Awards.
Early life and education
Mr Drew was born in Accra in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He attended the Achimota Senior High School.
Career
Mr Drew started off as a dancer when he was in senior high school before later switching to become a musician full time.[3] His career officially started when he joined and became the first runner-up at the MTN Hitmaker Season 6 in 2017.[4][5][6] The MTN Hitmaker Mr Drew was signed to Highly Spiritual Music founded by music producer and engineer Kaywa.[7] He however parted ways with the label after working together for five (5) years due to unfavorable terms and conditions in the contract later discovered.[1]
For showing gratitude to Kaywa's Highly Spiritual Music, the award winning artist decided to relinquish his royalties to his former label boss, Kaywa.[2]
Mr Drew released his debut album in 2021 named ALPHA, the album featured names like Victor AD, Seyi Shay, Kwabena Kwabena, Kelvyn Boy, Raybekah and KiDi.[8]
Discography
Singles
- Gimme Love
- Simajorley
- Agbelemi Feat DopeNation & Incredible Zigi
- Dw3 Feat Sarkodie & KRYMI
- Dw3 Remix Feat Bosom P Yung, KRYMI, Kofi Mole, DopeNation, Quamina MP & Fameye
- Later Feat Kelvyn Boy
- Let Me Know
- This Year
- Mood
- Pains
- Shuperu Feat KiDi
- S3K3 Feat Medikal
- Dayana
- Mr Drew - Case ft Mophty
Album
- Alpha 2021
Track list
- One by One (feat. Victor AD)
- Falaa
- Some More (Feat. Seyi Shay)
- Fo (Cry) Feat. Kwabena Kwabena
- Good Vibes (feat. Kelvyn boy)
- Party
- Filomina
- Zombie
- Letter (feat. Raybekah)
- Yaayaa
- Somebody's Bae
- Shuperu (feat. KiDi)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Award | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Unsung Category | Himself | Nominated | [9] |
| 2021 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Best New Artist of The Year | Himself | Won | [10] |
| 2021 | 3Music Awards | Breakthrough Act of the Year | Himself | Won | [11] |
| 2024 | Ghana Music Awards | Best Collaboration |
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Nominated |
References
- ^ a b "Mr Drew on how his viral tiktok videos pushed his music to the top in a pandemic". Gq south Africa. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ a b Wemakor, Senanu Damilola (2020-06-18). "I support the 'Ghanaian artistes are hungry' movement - Mr. Drew — Starr Fm". Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "Mr. Drew Crushing On Afia Schwarzenegger". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "My win is surprise to me — Freda Rhymes". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "16 Finalists for MTN Hitmaker 6". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "MTN Hitmaker 6: Who gets the top prize?". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "Kaywa's Highly Spiritual Music outdoors Mr. Drew with 'Gimme Love' [Video]". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "Mr Drew touched my heart when he offered to sell his car for our music project – Producer Kaywa - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "Meet the future of Ghana's Music: 2019 VGMA Unsung Artistes". Ghana Music. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "See winners full list of 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ Appiah, Augustine. "Mr. Drew targets more success after winning breakthrough act award". gna ghana. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
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