Yaw Tog is a rising hip hop artist from Ghana who shot to fame in the early months of 2021 with his hit song 'Sore'. The song quickly became an anthem for the youth of Ghana and has amassed millions of views on YouTube.
Yaw Tog was born in Kumasi, Ghana in 2003. He grew up in a family who were passionate about music and his parents played a major role in encouraging him to pursue a career in the arts. He began his music journey at an early age and was soon performing at local events and open mic nights.
In 2020, Yaw Tog partnered with his friends O`kenneth, City Boy, Reggie and Jay Bahd to start the music movement 'Kumerica'. The movement gained a lot of attention on social media and helped Yaw Tog and his friends to gain more exposure in the music industry.
In September 2020, Yaw Tog released 'Sore' - a song that quickly went viral. The song featured the other members of the Kumerica movement and had an instant impact. The music video featured scenes of the group riding through the streets of Kumasi on motorbikes and became a sensation.
'Sore' caught the attention of some of Ghana's biggest artists, including Ghanaian-American rapper Vic Mensa and British rapper Stormzy, who later featured on the official remix of the track. The song's success has propelled Yaw Tog to the forefront of Ghanaian hip hop and he has become one of the most talked-about artists in the country.
Yaw Tog's music is an eclectic mix of hip hop, trap and drill, with lyrics that often reflect the struggles and experiences of young people in Ghana. He is known for his energetic performances and charismatic stage presence and has been praised for bringing a new sound to the Ghanaian music scene.
Yaw Tog has expressed his desire to collaborate with more international artists and hopes to take his music to a global audience. With his talent, drive and growing fanbase, it seems likely that he will achieve his goals and become one of Ghana's biggest music exports.