Ghanaian music producer Sammy Soso emerged as the creative force behind South African artist Tyla‘s Grammy award-winning song, “Water.”
The track, celebrated across diverse music platforms, secured the Best African Music Performance accolade at the 66th Grammy Awards, marking a significant triumph for both Tyla and the accomplished Ghanaian producer.
British Ghanaian producer Juls disclosed Sammy Soso’s instrumental role in the composition, recording sessions, and inspiration for the hit, with the revelation surfacing in a tweet on February 4, 2024.
Juls exclaimed, “Ghana actually won a Grammy tonight! The producer for @Tyllaaaaaaa record is Ghanaian! @SammySoSo!! Show love and respect! He’s been working and grafting! He’s Grammy-nominated already.”
Sammy SoSo, a Grammy-Nominated producer, songwriter, engineer, and DJ, began his DJ journey in his teen years as part of a multi-media enterprise, performing in renowned clubs from ‘Rep Your Country’ to Julie Adenuga’s ‘Don’t @ Me’.
In 2016, he crafted the ‘UK Top 15’ single ‘Transforming’ by KSI, marking the start of his successful collaboration with artistes like JME and Wizkid, contributing to hits such as ‘Pull UP’, ‘Sweet One’, ‘Grace’, and more on the album ‘Made in Lagos’.
Sammy’s influence extends to Wizkid’s latest album “More Love, Less Ego,” featuring standout tracks like “Bad To Me,” “Everyday,” and “Flower Pads,” as well as collaborations with Omah Lay, Young T & Bugsey, and Blxst.