Universal Music Group (UMG) label divisions Def Jam Recordings, 0207 Def Jam and Def Jam Africa announce the global signing of Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and beloved reggae musician and pioneer, Stonebwoy to the global Def Jam artist family.

As an award-winning African artist, Stonebwoy has been placing the continent firmly on the musical map with his international touring, standout collaborations and popular singles since 2012. Stonebwoy is one of Ghana’s most relevant superstars, and has released his brand new single, ‘Therapy’, globally via Def Jam Recordings, 0207 Def Jam and Def Jam Africa, supported by UMG labels. ‘Therapy’ comes off the back of Stonebwoy’s prestigious career so far of four albums, multiple hit tracks and movie roles, not to mention his philanthropic work as part of the ‘Livingston Foundation’, educating young Africans and elevating the youth of Ghana. 

Sipho Dlamini, CEO, South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa, Universal Music, has been said to be excited to add yet another African megastar to the Def Jam roster. “Stonebwoy is a true African talent. He works to lift the heart and spirit of those around him, whilst producing fresh sounds that keep blowing the world away. We look forward to what 2022 has in store for him.”

“I’m excited to welcome Stonebwoy to the Def Jam Family in partnership with Sipho and 0207,” said Def Jam chairman and CEO Tunji Balogun. “The Def Jam brand is recognized all over the world as a stamp of excellence in black music, and as we continue to strengthen our musical bond in important markets like Africa and the UK, it’s dynamic, talented artists like Stonebwoy that will lead the way. This is great music from a special artist who needs to be heard everywhere.”

Alec & Alex Boateng, co-Presidents,  0207 Def Jam added, “Stonebwoy is one of the great Ghanaian based modern music artists and ambassadors. The opportunity to amplify his outstanding talent alongside Sipho, Def Jam Africa and Tunji with Def Jam Recordings is very exciting, especially him becoming a part of our world class Def Jam artist family. Hopefully this is the first of many more collaborative projects to come.”

/// The single ‘Therapy’, is out now across all streaming platforms and its accompanying red-hot video shot in Ghana. ‘Therapy’ is essentially a love song, that kicks hard with a driving beat and all the right flavour for dance floors worldwide.

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