Kay Bryn
 | This article is an orphan, as no other articles link to it. Please introduce links to this page from related articles; try the Find link tool for suggestions. (November 2024) |
Evans Abraham Atta, known professionally as Kay Bryn (born July 6) is a Ghanaian afrobeats musician and songwriter.[1]
Early life
[edit]Kay was born to Ghanaian parents but moved to London in 2015 where he became a runway model and featured on at the London Fashion week.[2]
Musical influence
[edit]He mentions Okyeame Kwame, Daddy Lumba, and Ofori Amponsah as the musicians who influence his sound.[2]
Career
[edit]Kay began his career at an early age but it wasn't until the release of his maiden single, Rain on Me in 2020. This was quickly followed by the release of other singles Sherry Coco, Muse and Baa Sumo Mi in 2021.[2] The later earned him a nomination for the 'Afropop Song of the Year" at the Western Music awards[3] in that year .[4] He was also nominated in the "Best New Artiste" category but lost out to eventual winner, Naana Blu.[5]
In 2022, he released a single Hyira Me and featured DopeNation in 2022 and tackled infidelity in modern relationships with his single, Pack and Go.[6]
In the year 2021, he was nominated in the UK Based Uncovered category at the Ghana Music Awards UK.[7] The following year, he was nominated in UK-Based New Artist of the Year at the same award show.[8]
Career recognitions
[edit]| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Western Music Awards | Afropop Song of the Year | "Baa Sumo Mi" | Nominated | [9] |
| 2021 | Western Music Awards | Best New Artist | "Himself" | Nominated | [9] |
| 2022 | Western Music Awards | Western Diaspora Artist of the Year | "Himself" | Nominated | [10] |
| 2024 | Ghana Music Awards UK | UK-Based Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year | "Himself" | Nominated | [11] |
| 2024 | Ghana Music Awards UK | UK-Based Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year | "Fresh Boy" | Nominated | [11] |
| 2024 | Ghana Music Awards UK | UK-Based Artiste of the Year | "Himself" | Nominated | [11] |
References
[edit]- ^ xerda (2021-08-03). "Kay Bryn Grabs GMA-UK Nomination and Announces New Single "Dede"". GhanaNdwom.net. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ a b c "Kay Bryn: Afrobeats' newest 'Muse' who doubles as a fashion runway coach | Ghana Music". 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Segbefia, Sedem (2021-07-31). "Western Music Awards 2021 slated for August 7". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Full list: Western Music Awards releases nominees for 5th edition | 233times". 233times.net. 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Arthur, Erica Nana (2021-08-10). "Gospel sensation Navah wins 2021 Western Music Awards". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Cantora. "Kay Bryn Releases New Emotional Single " Pack And Go" And Exciting First Headline Concert". www.aculcoafricaradio.com. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Mustapha, Attractive. "Full list of nominees for Kab-Fam Ghana Music Awards UK 2021". Modern Ghana.
- ^ "Ghana Music Awards UK 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ a b "610Music Western Music Awards unveils nominees for 6th edition - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Sintim (2022-07-10). "Full List Of Nominees For the 6th Edition Of Western Music Awards 2022 Unveiled". Sintim Media. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ a b c "Kay Bryn's "Far From Original" Album Buzz Builds as He Scores a Hatrick in 2024 GMA-UK Nominations | Ghana Music". 2024-10-29. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  | This Ghanaian biographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |