Nate A-Eshun
Nathaniel Kwesi Afful-Eshun, known professionally as Nate A-Eshun, is a Ghanaian musical artist from Takoradi.[1][2] He fuses high life and Afrobeats mixed with elements of Electronic dance music, Trap and Drill in his musical compositions.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Nathaniel Kwesi Afful-Eshun |
Also known as | Nate, Nateocee, Ear Drvms |
Born | Takoradi, Ghana | March 31, 1991
Genres | Afrobeats, Afro-Fusion, Hip hop, EDM, Highlife, Hiplife |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Rapper, Songwriter and Record Producer |
Instruments | Vocals, Digital audio workstation |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Nate A-Eshun |
Associated acts | Kofi Kinaata, Ayesem, Pappy Kojo, |
He is known for his franchise musical albums "Native"[3][4] and "Back to The Future".[1]
Early life
Nate A-Eshun was born on 31 March 1991[5] in Takoradi and raised in Kumasi and Newcastle upon Tyne .
Nate attended Ghana Secondary Technical School , Takoradi Technical University and Ghana Communication Technology University.
Music career
Nate A-Eshun is known for his franchise musical albums "Native" and "Back to The Future" which have been an ongoing series since 2016.
His notable singles include “3y3 Makoma”[6] & “Kokonsa”[7] with fellow Westerners Kofi Kinaata & Pappy Kojo respectively.
Nate has also collaborated with the likes of Highlife legend Kofi Bentil, Ayesem and videographer Yaw Skyface.
In 2019 Nate won an award for collaboration of the year in the RTC Western Music Awards for the song "YOLO" by Sayvee[8] featuring Ayesem, Sarkodie and Himself.[9][10][11][12]
Nate took a break for two years due to family reasons.[13]
Discography
Official releases
Year | Title | Production | Ref |
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2022 | Heartbreak 101 | Ear Drvms | [5] |
2020 | Kokonsa | [14] | |
Move | [15] | ||
2019 | Back To The Future LP | [16] | |
Love $ong Remix | [17] | ||
2018 | Native 3: An Open Mind | Ear Drvms, Dyce, Swit | [3] |
Thankful | Swit | [18] | |
2017 | Native 2: It Must Be Love | Swit, Elorm | [4] |
3y3 Makoma | [19] | ||
Boss Chick | Swit | [1] | |
Dadie Anoma | [4] | ||
2016 | Native: In A True Love Story | Swit, Elorm | [20] |
This is Nate: EP | |||
2014 | Kelewele | Swit |
References
- "Nate A-Eshun Unveils The Back 2 Da Future Album With A Documentary Video". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "LISTEN UP: Nate premieres 'Boss Chick'". YFM Ghana. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Nate A-Eshun - Native 3 (Deluxe) (Full Album )". Urbanroll. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "ALBUM: Nate - Native 2: It Must Be Love". Urbanroll. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Nate A-Eshun releases new song after 2-year break". GhanaWeb. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Nate releases new single '3y3 Makoma' ft. Kofi Kinaata". GhanaWeb. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- Adinkra, Fiifi (20 December 2019). "Nate A-Eshun - Kokonsa (feat. Pappy Kojo) (Prod. By Ear Drvms)". GhanaNdwom.net. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "RTC Western Music Awards 2019: Full list of winners". GhanaWeb. 12 May 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Full list of nominees of RTC Western Music Awards 2019 | 233times". 233times.net. 5 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "2019 RTC Western Music Awards - List Of Winners". Ghanaclasic. 12 May 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "DOWNLOAD: Sayvee – YOLO ft Sarkodie X Ayesem X Nate A-Eshun". GhGossip. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- djevito (28 October 2018). "MUSIC: Sayvee ft. Sarkodie, Ayesem & Nate A-Eshun – Yolo » African DJS Pool". Africa & Nigeria #1 Free DJ Download Pool. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Nate A-Eshun returns with 'Heartbreak 101' after 2-year break". GhanaWeb. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Nate A-Eshun - Kokonsa (feat. Pappy Kojo) (Prod. By Ear Drvms)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- MztyHyper12 (31 March 2020). "Nate A-Eshun – Move [Prod. by Ear Drvms]". GhanaMix. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Nate A-Eshun - Back To The Future LP". Urbanroll. 7 December 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Nate A-Eshun's 'Love song' remix out". GhanaWeb. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Nate A-Eshun Releases 2 New Singles On His Birthday". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- Tigo, Joshua (3 February 2018). "Nate features Kofi Kinaata in new single". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- "Nate - Native ( In A True Love Story) (Album)". Urbanroll. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.