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Desmond Kwesi Blackmore (born January 12, 1987), known by his stage name D-Black, is an anglophone hip-hop and Afrobeat musician and entrepreneur from Ghana. He has been described as "a successful entertainment mogul"
Early life
D-Black attended Ridge Church School then to Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary before the University of Cape Coast to study B.A Economics and University Of Ghana, Legon to study BFA Theatre Arts/Music.
Personal life
D-Black was born to a Ghanaian mother Adeline Boateng and a half Ghanaian half English father, John Derek Blackmore. He has 3 children. D-Black has nine siblings. The known ones are Pamela Blackmore, Anthony Blackmore, George Blackmore and Stanley Blackmore.
Career
D-Black had an Incredible career spanning over a decade. In 2009, D-Black began his career as an independent artist in the group D-Black & Kwaku T releasing a group album ‘Target Practice’. In 2010 D-Black and his rap partner both went solo. He went on to release three albums (Music, Love and Life, The Revelation, Lightwork’ 1 E.P (Smoke and Mirrors) and 1 mix-tape (Hunger & Thirst) over the years. He has been nominated for numerous awards and won several, including the 2011 BET Awards.
He has collaborated with some African acts including Davido, Mayorkun, M.I, Phyno, Ice Prince, Seyi Shay from Nigeria, Cassper Nyovest, Bucie, HHP from South Africa, Stanley Enow from Cameroon, Stella Mwangi from Kenya and Vanessa Mdee from Tanzania as well as Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, StoneBwoy, Castro, Bisa Kdei, Efya, King Promise, Kuami Eugene E.L, Kwabena Kwabena, VVIP and more from his homeland Ghana. D-Black's journey from a young dreamer in Accra to a celebrated musician and entrepreneur is a testament to his resilience, talent and unwavering determination.
In 2012, the musician released an album titled "The Revelation," which helped solidify his reputation as both a business mogul and rapper. He collaborated with notable artists such as Sarkodie, among others, further establishing his influence in the music industry.
D-Black, the multi-talented artist and entrepreneur, proudly represents Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka as its official brand ambassador in Ghana. Additionally, he secured a marketing partnership with Black Sun Energy Drink, showcasing his prowess in the beverage industry. With his distinctive style, he fronts his own Black Avenue Clothing Line, embodying fashion and sophistication. Notably, D-Black previously served as the esteemed brand ambassador for The Rlg Brand of VIVA phones in the West African Sub Region in 2013, highlighting his wide-ranging influence and expertise across various sectors.
Black Avenue Muzik
D-Black is the CEO of record label Black Avenue Muzik, with act including himself, DJ Breezy, S3fa, as well as music producer Rony Turn Me Up and Paul Noun. Former acts include Joey B, Freda Rhymz, Dahlin Gage, Ms. Forson, Osayo & Nina Ricchie & Wisa Greid. It won record label of the year at the 2018 Ghana - Naija Entertainment Awards in Lagos, Nigeria. and was nominated for the record label of the year at the 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards in New York.
Other ventures
= Black Avenue Clothing
=Founded in 2012, a design company, marketer and importer of men and women's apparel.
= Livewire Events
=Livewire Events is an events management company founded in 2015. In 2015 they produced the Bukom Banku vs Ayittey Powers boxing match at the Kumasi Sports Stadium. It included performances from Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Efya. Other notable events include the 2018 Kundum Festival Jam in Axim for the Ministry of Tourism.
= Black Avenue Films/TV
=He produced Why Should I Get Married movie starring John Dumelo, Maria Nepembe, Princess Shyngle, Eya, Prince David Osei, and The EFGH Show hosted by Peace Hyde in 2015.
= Hospitality
=D-Black as an entrepreneur owns Club Onyx, Oasis Lounge and La Maison restaurant all businesses within the hospitality industry in Ghana.
Discography
= Albums
=Target Practice (2009)
Music, Love & Life (2010)
The Revelation (2012)
Lightwork (2016)
Hunger & Thirst Mixtape (2017)
Smoke & Mirrors E.P (2019)
= Singles
="Move" w/ Kwaku T (2009)
Breathe" w/ Kwaku T (2010)
"Somebody" ft. Kwabena Kwabena (2011)
"Get On the Dancefloor" ft. D Cryme (2011)
"Ma Me Five" (2011)
"Asabone" ft. Reggie Rockstone (2011)
"My Kinda Girl" ft. Sarkodie (2012)
"Change Your Life" ft. E.L (2012)
"Vera" ft. Joey B (2012)
"Black Clouds' ft. Waje (2013)
"Conference Call" ft. Kwaw Kese, Sarkodie (2013)
"Woara" ft. Kesse (2013)
"Setewaa D3nky3" (2013)
"Party Gbee" (2013)
"Carry Go" ft. Davido (2013)
"Personal Person" ft. Castro (2014)
"Seihor" w/ Castro (2014)
"Kotomoshi (2015)
"Champ" ft. M.I Abaga (2016)
"Omega" ft. Sarkodie (2016)
"Bottles" ft. Medikal (2017)
"Julie" ft. Bisa KDei (2017)
"Makoma" ft. Mayorkun (2017)
"Nobody" ft. King Promise (2018)
"Badder" ft. Kuami Eugene(2019)
"Dat Ting" ft. Joey B (2019)
"Obiba" ft. Kidi (2019)
"Miracle" (2019)
"Falaa" ft. Medikal (2019)
"Heaven Or Hell" ft. Sefa (2019)
"Stay" ft. Simi (2019)
"Sheege" ft. Gyakie (2021)
Awards and nominations
References
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