Stonebwoy released his first radio track “Makuma” (My Heart) in his second year at Senior High School and several others later that same year. By his third year, he had acquired himself a stable underground popularity and was thereby able to release another track titled “Empress” which held him up even after leaving school in 2007. After that, things have happened in quick succession and Stonebwoy started work with S24 studios, the studio responsible for hits from artists such as Samini, Tic Tac, Kwaw Kese, Okomfuor Kwaade, Afro Moses, Buk Bak to name a few. There he met Samini in 2008 and clicked.
Stonebwoy has been building up his repetoire of major artists that he has shared stages with and the 30th December 2011 show at the Accra International Conference Centre, The Dome was no different. Stonebwoy performed at the “Resolution 2012” put together by Badhabbits Entertainment which hosted Ghanaian artists such as Black Prophet, Eazzy, Edem, Castro, Iwan, Jupiter, Kaakie, Samini and Sonniballi and featured International acts such as Kiprich and Busy Signal.
Prior to Stonebwoy’s album launch, three new singles featuring Irene Logan “Ghetto Love”, Edem “Above The Sky” and Tinny “Onumadé” received and are still receiving a lot of airplay, not just in Ghana but in Europe, especially in Italy and Spain as well. Under the management of Samini Music, Stonebwoy released his much awaited debut album called ‘Grade #1′ on 6th March 2012 to coincide with Ghana’s 56th Independence Day and his birthday weekend. Along with the most played track Climax, some of the other tracks on the album include the popular Rat Race, Rudegyal, Pullback, Crazy and more.
Stonebwoy brands himself as the “Prince of African Dancehall” and goes with a baritone music descant – ‘BHIIM’ – which has gradually caught the lips of most of his fans in Ghana and beyond. With his first album ‘Grade #1′ to his credit, he is looking forward to climbing international stages and handling other music projects with all acts across the globe.
He connected with Jamaica’s Karamanti in August 2012 and featured her on his song X-Factor which is currently being played on Jamaican radio and other stations in the Caribbean.
My Name
Stonebwoy Lyrics
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Oh what a life Stonebwoy
After you make it
Better watch who you keep around you
Naugh a dem a fake it
Tough time come dem no sticking with you
Don’t call mi name
Oh what a shame
Why do you want me to fail at the end of the day
Don’t call mi name
If you no hustle with me from the beginning
Oh what a shame
Why do you want me to fail at the end of the day
You only know my name
You don’t know my story oh no no
Oh no no no
As me hustle for the paper
I and I put life first and a ask God fi favor
Wishing good fi me neighbor
A where the hater deal there fo go help with the labor
No where to find them
Only a few was kind and
Like a diamond from the dust I new my star will shine
Don’t call mi name
Don’t call mi name
If you no hustle with me from the beginning
Oh what a shame
Why do you want me to fail at the end of the day
Don’t call mi name
If you no hustle with me from the beginning
Oh what a shame
Why do you want me to fail at the end of the day
You only know my name
You don’t know my story oh no no
Oh no no no
Ni no know why dem want me expire
Mi house fi catch fire
Flat just like a care tire
Mi na stop pray to the Messiah
The devil is a lair
I just keep going higher
Aiya ya ya ya ya
See dem know my name
Dem no know my story na na na na na
Talk your own to me it no matter yee
Don’t call mi name
If you no hustle with me from the beginning
Oh what a shame
Why do you want me to fail at the end of the day
Don’t call mi name
If you no hustle with me from the beginning
Oh what a shame
Why do you want me to fail at the end of the day
You only know my name
You don’t know my story oh no no
Oh no no no
I don’t owe you nothing
Just keep pushing my thing
You don’t owe me nothing
Better focus on your thing
I don’t owe you nothing
Just keep pushing my thing
You don’t owe me nothing
Better you focus on your thing
In "My Name," Stonebwoy expresses the importance of having a tight inner circle, especially after achieving success. He acknowledges that many people may fake support, but when tough times come, they won't stand by his side. Thus, he sends out a warning, asking that those who did not hustle with him from the beginning not to call his name because they may have ill intentions. He questions their motives for wanting him to fail even though he wishes them well. Stonebwoy shows resilience and faith in God as he continues to push forward despite the challenges that come his way.
The song highlights the fact that success can come with a price, including fake friends seeking to take advantage of one's hard work. Stonebwoy's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has reached a level of success, finding the courage to cut off negative energy and focus on their goals. The track is an introspective look at the music industry's harsh realities, where betrayal and jealousy lurk in the shadows. Stonebwoy shows the value of having a supportive network and staying true to oneself in pursuit of one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey hey hey bihm
Stonebwoy's energetic introduction to the song.
Oh what a life Stonebwoy
Reflecting on the journey that has brought him to the point where he is being recognized and he expresses gratitude for the life he has.
After you make it
Once you have achieved success.
Better watch who you keep around you
Be mindful of the people you associate with because not everyone will have your best interests at heart.
Naugh a dem a fake it
Many people pretend or fake a relationship with you in order to benefit from your success.
Tough time come dem no sticking with you
When tough times occur, those who pretended to be with you will not stick around and will abandon you.
Don’t call mi name
Do not refer to me or seek my help if you did not support me from the beginning of my journey.
If you no hustle with me from the beginning
If you did not work hard with me from the beginning of my career.
Oh what a shame
Stonebwoy finds it unfortunate that people only seek to associate with him or seek favors from him now that he has achieved great success.
Why do you want me to fail at the end of the day
Stonebwoy questions why people would want him to fail in the end after he has worked so hard to achieve success.
You only know my name
People may know who Stonebwoy is based on his popularity, but that does not mean they truly know him or his story.
You don’t know my story oh no no
People do not know the challenges and sacrifices that Stonebwoy faced to get where he is today.
As me hustle for the paper
As Stonebwoy works hard to make money.
I and I put life first and a ask God fi favor
Stonebwoy prioritizes his life and asks God for favor in his pursuits.
Wishing good fi me neighbor
Stonebwoy desires good things for those around him.
A where the hater deal there fo go help with the labor
Stonebwoy suggests that those who hate or are not supportive should help with the work or efforts involved.
No where to find them
He cannot count on those who pretend to be his well-wishers and supporters when he needs them most.
Only a few was kind and
There were only a few people who were genuinely kind and supportive.
Like a diamond from the dust I new my star will shine
Just like a diamond that has to be polished to shine, Stonebwoy knew he too would shine, despite the struggles and difficult situations he went through.
Ni no know why dem want me expire
Stonebwoy does not understand why some want him to stop achieving and succeeding.
Mi house fi catch fire
Stonebwoy feels some may even go to the extent of setting fire to his house or causing him harm.
Flat just like a care tire
This line demonstrates the level of hopelessness and despair that Stonebwoy feels when he contemplates his plans being derailed by those who do not want him to succeed.
Mi na stop pray to the Messiah
Stonebwoy will not stop praying to God for guidance and protection from his enemies.
The devil is a lair
Stonebwoy recognizes that the devil is a liar and tries to keep him from achieving his goals.
I just keep going higher
Stonebwoy will not stop striving to reach new heights and succeed, despite the challenges he faces.
See dem know my name
People may know Stonebwoy's name, but they do not know what he has been through or how hard he has worked to achieve success.
Talk your own to me it no matter yee
Stonebwoy does not care what others have to say about him because he knows the truth.
I don’t owe you nothing
Stonebwoy owes no one anything for his success.
Just keep pushing my thing
He will keep working hard on his own thing, regardless of what others may say or do.
You don’t owe me nothing
Those around Stonebwoy do not owe him anything either.
Better focus on your thing
The focus should be on the individual's own pursuits and successes rather than what others are doing.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ARMZ HOUSE, LIVINGSTON ETSE SATEKLA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tmcafrosounds
Timeless music, still playing in 2021
@musanjobe7271
OMG this the best song in this generation I swear 😭😭😭 anytime I listen I cried 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I'm sarjo from The Gambia in west Africa 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲
@jeremiaharyeetey9877
Swear bro . Ghana
@harryotoo8565
Top 5 songs of all time . The words just motivate me everyday
@motivationthinking850
Im from the USA by the way of washington dc stonebwoy is the truth
@jeremiaharyeetey9877
Listen to stay woke
@amanquahdesmond8837
God bless you man
@kojoboateng999
I’m surprised this song hasn’t reached over 100m views. People don’t like good music
@josephdankyi763
Well said n thank you
@tmcafrosounds
For real