R2Bees is a Ghanaianhip hop and hiplife duo from Tema made up of two cousins, Faisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugeez. They were nominated at the 2013 BET Awards.[1] In March 2019, the duo released their third studio album Site 15.[2]
R2BEES's first single, "Yawa Gal", was released in August 2008. They then went on to release "I Dey Mad", which featured Unda melodies. The song topped most Ghanaian Radio Music Charts for weeks. In 2010, R2Bees released "Kiss Your Hand" as their third single.
In 2009, R2Bees released a 17-track album Da Revolution which has already released songs; ‘Yawa Girl’, I dey Mad’, ‘T.E.M.A’, ‘Kiss Your Hand’ with new songs; ‘Radio’, ‘One more Chance’ and ‘Africa’ with production from KillBeatz (Joseph Addison) as well as guest appearances from Wande Coal, Sarkodie, Samini, Kwaw Kese and a host of others.[3]
2013–present: Da Revolution II: Refuse to be BrokeEdit
Their second studio album, Refuse To Be Broke – Da Revolution II, was released on 29 March 2013. The album had guest appearances from Wizkid, Sherifa Gunu, Davido, Tinchy Stryder and Voicemail. The album's production was handled by KillBeatz.[4] R2Bees released their first official single for 2014, "Lobi". The highlife influenced song video was released on 25 September 2014.
Recognition and music styleEdit
R2Bees often sing and rap in their native language Twi and Pidgin. R2bees is one of the top purveyors of Ghanaian hip pop subgenre hiplife, which mixes rap with sounds of highlife (African pop music) and reggae. In 2012, R2Bees was featured in the Forbes list of "African celebrities to watch in 2013".[5] R2Bees have performed on the same stage with international musicians such as American R&B singers Mario and J Holiday.[6]
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R2Bees is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife duo from Tema made up of two cousins Faisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugeez They were nominated at the 2013 BET Awards 1 In March 2019 the duo released their third studio album Site 15 2 R2BeesBornTema GhanaGenresAfrobeats hip hophiplifehighlifeOccupationsSinger songwriterYears active2007 presentLabelsR2Bees EntertainmentStarboy EntertainmentMembersFaisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugeez Contents 1 Career 1 1 2007 2012 Da Revolution I 1 2 2013 present Da Revolution II Refuse to be Broke 2 Recognition and music style 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 4 Awards and nominations 4 1 BET Awards 4 2 Ghana Music Awards 4 3 The Headies 4 4 Nigeria Entertainment Awards 5 Selected videography 6 ReferencesCareer Edit2007 2012 Da Revolution I Edit R2BEES s first single Yawa Gal was released in August 2008 They then went on to release I Dey Mad which featured Unda melodies The song topped most Ghanaian Radio Music Charts for weeks In 2010 R2Bees released Kiss Your Hand as their third single In 2009 R2Bees released a 17 track album Da Revolution which has already released songs Yawa Girl I dey Mad T E M A Kiss Your Hand with new songs Radio One more Chance and Africa with production from KillBeatz Joseph Addison as well as guest appearances from Wande Coal Sarkodie Samini Kwaw Kese and a host of others 3 2013 present Da Revolution II Refuse to be Broke Edit Their second studio album Refuse To Be Broke Da Revolution II was released on 29 March 2013 The album had guest appearances from Wizkid Sherifa Gunu Davido Tinchy Stryder and Voicemail The album s production was handled by KillBeatz 4 R2Bees released their first official single for 2014 Lobi The highlife influenced song video was released on 25 September 2014 Recognition and music style EditR2Bees often sing and rap in their native language Twi and Pidgin R2bees is one of the top purveyors of Ghanaian hip pop subgenre hiplife which mixes rap with sounds of highlife African pop music and reggae In 2012 R2Bees was featured in the Forbes list of African celebrities to watch in 2013 5 R2Bees have performed on the same stage with international musicians such as American R amp B singers Mario and J Holiday 6 Discography EditStudio albums Edit Da Revolution I 2009 Da Revolution II Refuse to be Broke 2012 Omar Sterling Victory Through Harmony 2017 Site 15 2019 Back 2 Basics 2021 7 Awards and nominations EditBET Awards Edit Year Nominee work Award ResultBET Awards 2013 R2Bees Best International Act Africa Nominated 8 Ghana Music Awards Edit Year Nominee work Award Result2015 R2Bees Group of the year 9 NominatedLobi Highlife song of the year 9 NominatedKilling me softly Afro pop song of the year 9 Nominated2014 R2Bees Group of the year 10 WonHiplife Hip Hop Artiste of the Year 11 NominatedArtist of the year 11 Nominated Slow down Best Collaboration of the Year 10 NominatedVodafone Song of the Year 10 Nominated2013 R2Bees Artiste of the Year 12 WonHiplife Hip Hop Artiste of the Year 12 WonGroup of the Year 12 WonSlow down Best Collaboration of the Year 12 WonLife Vodafone song of the Year 12 Won Odo Highlife Song of the Year 12 WonBayla Trap Hip Life Hip Hop Song of the Year 12 NominatedOdo Male Vocal Performance 12 NominatedMugeez Song Writer of the Year 12 Nominated2011 Kiss your hand Afro pop song of the year 13 WonCollaboration of the year 14 WonR2Bees Hip pop Hiplife artist of the Year 14 NominatedThe Headies Edit Year Nominee work Award Result2013 R2Bees Best African Artiste 15 2014 NominatedNigeria Entertainment Awards Edit Year Nominee work Award Result2013 R2Bees Western African Artist or Group of the Year Nominated2014 African Artist of the Year Non Nigerian NominatedSelected videography EditThis list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items February 2016 Year Title Director Ref2015 Gboza Featuring Davido Justin Campos of Gorilla Films 16 2016 Tonight Featuring Wizkid Sesan Ogunro 17 2017 Plantain Chips ThisIsbutta 18 References Edit R2bees 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