Kwabs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kwabs
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Kwabs on stage in 2015
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| Birth name | Kwabena Sarkodee Adjepong |
| Born | 24 April 1990 London, England |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Atlantic |
| Associated acts | Sohn |
Kwabena Sarkodee Adjepong (born on April 24, 1990), known to many as Kwabs, is a talented singer and songwriter from England. He is most famous for his big international hit song, "Walk".
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Kwabs' Early Life
Kwabs was born in London, England. His parents were from Ghana. He grew up in an area of London called Bermondsey.
When he was in school at The Charter School, his music teacher helped him discover his talent. She introduced him to the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Kwabs joined the orchestra and became their main singer for four years! He also studied jazz music at the Royal Academy of Music.
Kwabs' Music Career
Starting Out (2011–2012)
In 2011, Kwabs appeared on a TV show called Goldie's Band: By Royal Appointment. This show was created by a musician named Goldie. It looked for young, talented musicians across the UK. Kwabs was one of twelve artists chosen to create new music. They even performed at Buckingham Palace! Kwabs sang a song called "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" at this special event.
In 2012, Kwabs started making cover songs. He sang his own versions of "Like a Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae and "The Wilhelm Scream" by James Blake. His version of "The Wilhelm Scream" became very popular online, spreading quickly on YouTube.
Soon after, he signed a record deal with Atlantic Records. He worked with other artists and released his first collection of songs, called an EP, titled Wrong or Right. People really liked it!
Love + War and "Walk" (2014–Present)
After Wrong or Right, Kwabs released two more EPs: Pray for Love and Walk EP. These EPs had a more pop music sound. The Walk EP included his most famous song, "Walk". This song came out on October 5, 2014.
"Walk" became a huge hit, especially in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It even reached number one on the iTunes Music charts in some places! In the United Kingdom, it also did well, reaching number 71 on the music charts.
In April 2015, Kwabs released another song called "Perfect Ruin". Then, on September 11, 2015, he released his very first full-length album. It was called Love & War.
Kwabs' Music Releases
Kwabs has released several albums and EPs. Here are some of his main works:
Studio Albums
- Love + War
- Released: September 11, 2015
- Label: Atlantic Records UK
Extended Plays (EPs)
- Wrong or Right
- Released: February 4, 2014
- Pray for Love
- Released: May 19, 2014
- Walk
- Released: October 3, 2014
Singles
Kwabs has released many singles, which are individual songs. His most well-known single is "Walk".
- "Wrong or Right" (2014)
- "Walk" (2014)
- "My Own" (2015)
- "Signals" (with Regard) (2021)
Other songs he has released include:
- "Fight for Love" (2014)
- "Pray for Love" (2014)
- "Perfect Ruin" (2015)
- "Look Over Your Shoulder" (2015)
- "Hurt A Little" (2022)
Songs Where Kwabs Was Featured
Kwabs has also sung on songs by other artists.
- "Willing and Able" (2015) by Disclosure featuring Kwabs.
Images for kids
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Kwabs on stage in 2015
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Kwabs performing in 2015
See also
In Spanish: Kwabs para niños
