Ghanaian musicians signed under Ground Up Chale

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Ghanaian musicians signed under Ground Up Chale.

Ground Up Chale: Counting the Ghanaian Artists Signed Under the Movement

Ground Up Chale is one of Ghana’s most influential music movements a hybrid of a record label, creative platform, and digital promotional engine that helped launch and elevate multiple voices in Ghanaian hip-hop, Afrobeat, and hiplife. It has often operated less like a traditional major label and more like a talent incubator, providing exposure, distribution, and support for emerging artists.

Core Ghanaian Artists Associated With Ground Up Chale

While Ground Up Chale doesn’t always operate with the extensive, clear signing rosters typical of major labels, several Ghanaian musicians are widely recognized as part of its core signed or incubated artists—many of whom built their careers with the platform’s backing are:

1. Kwesi Arthur – One of the biggest names to emerge from the movement, Kwesi Arthur’s breakthrough was tied closely to Ground Up Chale in his early career.

He was signed in 2017, and his music has influenced Ghana's hip-hop scene, giving voice to younger audiences through hits such as Grind Day and Winning.

Kwesi Arthur

2. Quamina MP—The singer-rapper who gained prominence with the movement and mainstream hits.

He linked with and began working with Ground Up Chale around 2017/2018, which led to his breakout success with the hit song "Wiase Y3d3". While widely associated with the label.

According to him, he did not sign a formal, long-term contract but operated under a management/partnership deal, leaving the label later to pursue independent growth.

Quamina MP

3. Kofi Mole—Known for his energetic style and hit songs, he’s another artist tied to Ground Up.

He joined Ground Up Chale movement around 2018, releasing his breakout single "Mensah" under the collective that year.  

Kofi's passion to do music started when he was a kid. He released the lead single "Mensah" in 2018.

He subsequently featured on the 2018 hit "Biibi Ba" by Sarkodie. 

Kofi Mole

4. Twitch 4EVA—Hip-hop artist who also released music under the Ground Up umbrella. 

Twitch 4EVA was closely associated with and nurtured by the Ground Up Chale platform, beginning around 2016. 

He was a prominent artist on their roster, reports indicate that this relationship was based on an informal, brotherly understanding rather than a formal, written contract. 

Twitch 4EVA

5. Dayonthetrack—is a Ghanaian singer who gained prominence as part of the Ground Up Chale collective. He has featured on projects like "Father" with Kwesi Arthur and J. Derobie and released music through the platform. He is also affiliated with the KWW team, which evolved from Ground Up. 

Dayonthetrack

6. KaySo—An artist associated with the Ground Up roster. He joined Ground Up Chale around 2016–2017, producing tracks for the label during that period. 

Details regarding KaySo's time at Ground Up Chale: "Grind Day" 

Production: KaySo produced the hit song "Grind Day" (released in 2017), which helped launch Kwesi Arthur while he was associated with Ground Up."Dumb" 

He released the track "Dumb" with Kwesi Arthur under Ground Up Chale as early as September 2016.

In January 2026, KaySo stated he was never paid for his work on "Grind Day" and other projects from that time. 

KaySo

7. Tulenkey—Another name credited on Ground Up releases. He was active part of the early Ground Up Chale scene, appearing alongside other emerging talents like Kofi Mole, Pappy Kojo, and Kwesi Arthur.

Total core Ghanaian artists often cited as signed or part of Ground Up Chale: 7 — though this can vary depending on how membership in the collective vs. formal contract is interpreted.

But What Counts as “Signing”?

The definition of who is “signed” with Ground Up isn’t always straightforward:

Ground Up Chale began as a movement and promotional platform, supporting artists with exposure online—not always through traditional label contracts.

Some artists, like Kwesi Arthur, later moved to independent status or complained publicly about contract limitations, suggesting label ties were contractual rather than purely promotional.

Others—such as Twitch 4EVA—appear to have been affiliated but have since left the roster quietly.

Beyond the Core Roster

In addition to the names listed, Ground Up Chale has supported other emerging talents through collaborations, promotional releases, and collective projects. These include acts featured on joint tapes or microsites—but not all have formal long-term signing agreements.

Impact on Ghana’s Music Scene

Ground Up Chale’s role extends beyond simple artist signing:

It bridged social media with mainstream radio success for several artists who might otherwise have remained underground.

The platform is credited with elevating Ghanaian hip-hop and Afrobeat voices to larger audiences regionally and beyond.

Its model—blending digital virality with collaborative mixtapes—has influenced how newer creatives approach music careers in Ghana.