Citizen Kay is an Australian Canberra-based hip hop artist.
Citizen Kay's EP ''Demokracy'' was nominated for
ARIA Award for Best Urban Album at the
ARIA Music Awards of 2015
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Citizen Kay's debut album, ''With the People'', was nominated the next year.
Biography
Kojo Owusu-Ansah was born in Ghana and moved to Australia (in 2000) when he was six. He is the older brother of
Genesis Owusu
Kofi Owusu-Ansah (born 1998 Ghana), known by his stage name Genesis Owusu, is a Ghanaian-Australian singer from Canberra. He is the younger brother of fellow hip hop rapper, Kojo Owusu-Ansah Citizen Kay. Owusu's debut studio album, ''Smili ...
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He released this single, "YES!" in 2013 and followed it up the next year with an EP called ''Demokracy'', released in November 2014. The EP was nominated for Best Urban Album at the ARIAs and Best Independent Hip-Hop Album Release at the
AIR Awards of 2015
The AIR Awards of 2015 (or Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards of 2015) is the tenth annual Australian Independent Record Labels Association Music Awards (generally known as the AIR Awards) and was an award ceremony at The Meat Market, North Me ...
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In October 2015 he released his debut album ''With the People''.
Citizen Kay released ''Belly of the Beast'' in August 2017.
Discography
Albums
Extended plays
Singles
Awards
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
History
The inaugural 2006 awards were held at ...
) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
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AIR Awards of 2015
The AIR Awards of 2015 (or Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards of 2015) is the tenth annual Australian Independent Record Labels Association Music Awards (generally known as the AIR Awards) and was an award ceremony at The Meat Market, North Me ...
, ''Demokracy''
, Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album
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ARIA Music Awards
The
ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of
Australian music.
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2015
, ''Demokracy''
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Best Urban Album
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2016
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, ''With The People''
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Best Urban Album
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National Live Music Awards
The
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse and successful live industry, celebrating the diversity and success of the Australian live scene – recognising the best vocal talents and musicians alongside ...
(NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
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National Live Music Awards of 2016
The National Live Music Awards of 2016 are the inaugural National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse and successful live industry, celebrating the diversity and success of ...
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, ACT Live Voice of the Year
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National Live Music Awards of 2017
The National Live Music Awards of 2017 are the second National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse and successful live industry, celebrating the diversity and success of the ...
, themselves
, Live Hip Hop Act of the Year
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National Live Music Awards of 2020
The National Live Music Awards of 2020 are the upcoming 5th annual National Live Music Awards.
The nominees will be revealed on 7 September 2020, which is when general public voting commences. The event is scheduled for 20 October 2020.
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References
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Ghanaian emigrants to Australia
Australian hip hop musicians
Musicians from Canberra
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
People from Koforidua