Introduction
Sony Kwame Owusu (born July 6, 1991), known professionally as Kayso (styled as KaySo), From Tema or Beat Nyame, is a Ghanaian record producer, and recording artist from Ashanti Region. KaySo has produced singles for a number of well known artists in diverse genres, ranging from Hip Hop, Afrobeats, R&B, Afroswing, Hiplife and Highlife. Artists KaySo has worked with include Becca, Kwesi Arthur, KiDi, Sarkodie, Medikal, Ice Prince, Darkovibes, $pacely, Kofi Mole, Dj Mic Smith, Kirani Ayat, Wiyaala, Stonebwoy, Blaqbonez, Pappy Kojo, Cina Soul, Mugeez, Offei and Magnom.
Early life and music career
Kayso produced the single "Grind Day" by Kwesi Arthur and the remix which featured Sarkodie and Medikal. The song won "Hiphop Song Of The Year" award at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. He also produced KiDi's song "Say Cheese" which featured Teddy Riley.
Production credits
| Year | Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kirani Ayat | I Don't Know You (feat. KaySo) | Single |
| 2017 | Kwesi Arthur | Ade Akye
Free Grind Day Back On The Wall Devil Knocking |
Live From Nkrumah Krom, Vol I |
| 2017 | Cina Soul | Awo | Single |
| 2017 | Kwesi Arthur (feat. Sarkodie, Medikal) | Grind Day (Remix) | Single |
| 2017 | Stonebwoy | One Thing (feat. Damaris) | Single |
| 2020 | KiDi | Say Cheese | Blue (EP) |
| 2018 | Kofi Mole | Mensah (feat. Kwesi Arthur) | Single |
| 2018 | La Même Gang | Reveal (Fly You Out) | La Même Tape: Linksters |
| 2018 | Criss Waddle | King Kong (feat. Kwesi Arthur) | Single |
| 2018 | DJ Kess | Take Away (feat. Twitch & Kayso) | Single |
| 2018 | DJ Mic Smith | Yenkor (feat. Kwesi Arthur) | Single |
| 2018 | Twitch 4eva | Hwana | Single |
| 2019 | Kwesi Arthur | Colours | Live From Nkrumah Krom, Vol. II: Home Run |
| 2019 | Kirani Ayat | Mariama (feat. Sarkodie) | Single |
| 2019 | Twitch 4eva | Happy Everyday | Single |
| 2019 | Mugeez | Dripping (feat. Dj Mic Smith & Kwesi Arthur) | Single |
| 2019 | Offei | Santorini | Single |
| 2019 | Hama | Bounce | Single |
| 2020 | ZeeTM | Wayo | Single |
| 2020 | KaySo | Take It | Single |
| 2020 | Dj Mic Smith | Juju (feat. Blaqbonez, CKay, T'neeya, Pappy Kojo, Kweku Afro & J Derobie) | Single |
| 2020 | KwakuBs | Que Sera (feat. Hama) | Single |
Discography
| Year | Title | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Dumb" (featuring Kwesi Arthur) | Single | |
| 2017 | "About To Blow" (featuring Kwesi Arthur) | ||
| 2017 | "Lovey" (featuring Papa chie) | ||
| 2017 | "Your Type No Dey" | EP | |
| 2018 | "Abena" | Single | |
| 2019 | "Flourish (Amen)" | Single | |
| 2019 | "Money" | Single | |
| 2020 | "Take It" | Single |
Award and nominations
| Year | Award | Nomination | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3Music Awards | Producer Of The Year | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Ghana Music Awards (USA) | Producer Of The Year | Nominated |