Introduction
Rich Kwame Amevor, who performs as Kwame, is an Australian rapper and producer. He has released two EPs: Lesson Learned in 2017 and Endless Conversations in 2018. His music has been described as having "the experimentalism of Brockhampton and the laid-back confidence of Vince Staples".
Biography
Born to Ghanaian parents in Auckland, New Zealand, Kwame migrated to Australia at the age of two with his family. Kwame grew up in Glenwood, in the Hills District of Western Sydney. He attended the same church as fellow Ghanaian-Australian rapper Manu Crooks.
When he was 16 years old, Kwame began to make music. He first rose to prominence following a 2016 ASAP Ferg concert in The Metro Theatre, at which he was invited on stage to perform freestyle rap.
Through Triple J Unearthed in 2018, Kwame won a competition to open Splendour in the Grass, and received the J Award for Unearthed Artist of the Year. His single "Clouds" was premiered by Zane Lowe on Beats 1.
Kwame has supported a range of artists on tour, including Migos, 6lack, Skepta, AJ Tracey, Peking Duk, and Tkay Maidza.
Discography
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Lesson Learned | 2017 |
| Endless Conversations | 2018 |