Sarkodie Profile and Discography

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Sarkodie

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Michael Owusu Addo, professionally known as Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian rap artist and entrepreneur. He is usually referred to as the fastest rapper in Africa. His music career began when he participated in a popular rap competition and his punch lines and rapping prowess caught the attention of his former manager, Duncan Williams.Thereafter, he got a double feature on "Volta Regime" album and released of his debut album, "Makye." He also performed alongside Busta Rhymes at a Live concert in Ghana.

Discography

Albums⁷

JAMZ2022 • AlbumTracks: 10

No Pressure2021 • AlbumTracks: 16

Black Love2019 • AlbumTracks: 15

Highest2017 • AlbumTracks: 19

Mary2015 • AlbumTracks: 11

Sarkology2014 • AlbumTracks: 30

Rapperholic2012 • AlbumTracks: 18

EPs²

The Championship2024 • EPTracks: 6

Alpha2019 • EPTracks: 6

Singles⁶⁵

Brag2024 • SingleTracks: 1

Imali2024 • SingleTracks: 1

Otan2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Freaky & Naughty2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Try Me2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Landlord2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Labadi2022 • SingleTracks: 1

VIP2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Vibration2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Coachella2021 • SingleTracks: 1

No Fugazy2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Come Back2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Ahobrase 32020 • SingleTracks: 1

Hasta La Vista2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Gimme Way2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Brown Paper Bag2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Fa Hooki Me2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Sub Zero2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Overload 12020 • SingleTracks: 1

Overload 22020 • SingleTracks: 1

Bumper2020 • SingleTracks: 1

CEO FLOW2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Oofeets2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Regular2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Party & Bullshit2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Saara2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Who Da Man2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Do You2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Lucky2019 • SingleTracks: 1

All Die Be Die2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Year of Return2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Friends to Enemies2019 • SingleTracks: 1

I Know2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Biibiba (feat. Wyse Addy)2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Homicide2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Black Excellence2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Can't Let You Go2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Hope (Brighter Day)2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Ye Be Pa Wo2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Check Your Pay2018 • SingleTracks: 1

End Time2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Didi2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Wake Up Call Road Safety2018 • SingleTracks: 1

BiiBi Ba ft. Toyboi, Tulenkey, Kofi Mole, Frequency, Yeyo, Lyrical JoelJ, Amerado, 2fyngers, Obkay and CJ Biggerman2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Gboza2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Just in Case2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Almighty2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Rich Nigga Shit2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Pain Killer2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Ghetto Youth2016 • SingleTracks: 1

MMMP2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Asante Ni2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Bossy2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Take It Back2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Raw Guys2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Dumsor2015 • SingleTracks: 1

NewGuy2015 • SingleTracks: 1

Adonai2015 • SingleTracks: 1

Love Rocks2014 • SingleTracks: 1

Chingam2014 • SingleTracks: 1

Azonto Fiesta2012 • SingleTracks: 2

Daabi2011 • SingleTracks: 1

Fair Warning Aka Tema Part 22011 • SingleTracks: 1

U Go Kill Me2011 • SingleTracks: 1

Happy Day20 • SingleTracks: 1

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