Kwajo Cinqo facts for kids

Kwajo "Cinqo" Boateng is a talented artist, producer, and CEO. He is also a member of the hip-hop group Ghetto Concept, which has won two Juno Awards. Kwajo started his music journey in 1992. He first worked with Dolo (Lowell Frazer) and later with Infinite (Desmond Francis), who joined in 1994. Today, Kwajo is the President and CEO of Global 7 Entertainment Inc. (G7). He also creates music as an artist and producer under G7 Records, which is part of Global 7 Entertainment Inc.

Kwajo Cinqo's Music Career

Before starting Global 7 Entertainment in 2010, Kwajo created 7Bills Entertainment in 1996. This company helped new artists like Angel Duss, Blacks, and Ray Smoove. It also released two important albums: Ghetto Concept (1998) and Ghetto Concept Presents…7Bills All-Stars: Da Album (2002). These albums featured songs with famous artists such as Snow, Maestro, Kardinal Official, Red-1, Ironside, and Sticky Fingaz. Sticky Fingaz is an American rapper and actor from the hip-hop group Onyx.

In 2004, Kwajo helped create the music for the movie Soul Plane. He worked as a producer and writer for several songs on the soundtrack. Other big names like Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, Nelly, and Lil Scrappy also had songs on this soundtrack. Kwajo has also collaborated with legendary groups like Run-DMC and Brand Nubian, and even with Eminem. He also helped produce mixtapes for other artists, such as Reema Major’s I Am Legend (2011) and JJ Money’s Time Is Money (2011).

On March 22, 2011, Kwajo and Dolo from Ghetto Concept performed together again. This was at the CBC’s Hip-Hop Summit. Many other famous Canadian hip-hop artists were there, including Michie Mee, K-Os, Dream Warriors, and Maestro. Kwajo also appeared in a documentary called Love, Props and the T.Dot. This film was about hip-hop and was hosted by Dwight Drummond of CBC Toronto. In the documentary, Kwajo was recognized for his big impact on Canadian hip hop.

Beyond Music: Gold Cedi Goldfields

While music is a huge part of Kwajo’s life, he has also worked in the business world. He is involved with Gold Cedi Goldfields Ltd. (GCG). This company is based in Toronto, Canada, but also has offices in British Columbia and Ghana. Ghana is Kwajo’s family's home country. GCG helps people in Ghana by providing jobs and supporting students. They offer scholarships for Ghanaian students to study in Canada.

Kwajo Cinqo's Music Releases

Here are some of the music projects Kwajo Cinqo has been a part of.

Discography

Ghetto Concept

• "Certified" (1993) - Single
• "E-Z on Tha Motion" (1994) - Single
• "Much Love" (1996) - Single
• Ghetto Concept (1998) - Album
• Ghetto Concept Presents…7Bills All-Stars: Da Album (2002) - Album
• "Here We Go Again" feat. Lil' Flip (2004) - Single

Kwajo Cinqo

• Corporate Hustle (2011) - Album

Awards and Achievements

Kwajo Cinqo and Ghetto Concept have received several awards for their music.

• 1995: Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year for the song "Certified" (with Ghetto Concept)
• 1996: Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year for the song "EZ On Tha Motion" (with Ghetto Concept)
• 2000: Canadian Gold Certification for the song "Too Much" (with Ghetto Concept/Baby Blue Soundcrew)