Beeztrap KOTM
Beeztrap KOTM | |
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| Born | Edwin Eshun October 17, 1999 Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana |
| Origin | Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana |
| Genres | Asakaa, Ghanaian drill, hip hop, Hiplife, Afrobeats |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Label | Independent |
Edwin Eshun (born 17 October 1999),[1][2] known professionally as Beeztrap KOTM, is a Ghanaian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is a leading figure in the Asakaa drill scene and fuses drill with hiplife, hip hop, Afrobeats, and highlife.[3] He won Best New Artiste at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards and Next Rated Act at the 2024 3Music Awards.[4]
Early life
[edit]Edwin Eshun was born on 17 October 1999 in Kumasi. He attended Kumasi Anglican Senior High School for his secondary education[5]
Career
[edit]Beeztrap KOTM began his music journey in 2018 with releases such as "Cinderella" and "Distance Relationship".[6]
In 2023, he released an extended play Different Type of Gangster (2023), a seven-track project featuring O'Kenneth, Reggie, and City Boy.[7] In 2024, he released the single "Fly Girl" featuring Oseikrom Sikanii, followed by a remix with Gyakie.[6] [8]
Beeztrap KOTM released his debut studio album, Power, in August 2025, a 16-track album which features Sarkodie, Gyakie, Himra, and other artists.[9]
He has collaborated with other musicians including Sarkodie, Tulenkey, Skyface SDW, Camidoh, Stonebwoy. among others.[10]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Power (2025)
EPs
[edit]- Different Type of Gangster (2023)
Selected singles
[edit]- "Distance Relationship" (2018)
- "Cinderella" (2022)
- "Yesu" (2024)
- "Bad Feeling" (featuring Tulenkey) (2024)
- "Obaa Hemaa" (with Skyface SDW) (2023)
- "Fly Girl" (featuring Oseikrom Sikanii) (2024)
- "Fly Girl (Remix)" (featuring Gyakie and Oseikrom Sikanii) (2024)
- "Amen" (with Sarkodie) (2024)
- "Adult Tempo 128" (2025)
Awards and nominations
[edit]Telecel Ghana Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Best New Artiste | Himself | Won | [4] |
| 2025 | Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste | Himself | Nominated | [11] |
| 2025 | Best Hip Hop Song | "Fly Girl" | Nominated | |
| 2025 | Best Hiplife Song | "Bad Feeling" | Won | [12] |
| 2025 | African Song of the Year | "Fly Girl" | Nominated | |
| 2025 | Best Afrobeat Song | "Yesu" | Nominated | |
| 2026 | Best Collaboration of the Year | "Shoulder" | Won | [13] |
3Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Next Rated Act | Won | [14] |
References
[edit]- ↑ Adeyemi, Boluwatife (11 October 2024). "Where Is Asaaka Today?". The NATIVE. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ "Beeztrap KOTM Biography: Age, Birthday, Parents, Siblings, Wife, Children, Family Girlfriend, Nationality, Songs, Net Worth". 13 January 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ "Beeztrap KOTM Redefines Ghana's Drill Sound". AfricaOne News. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- 1 2 "TGMA 25: Beeztrap KOTM wins 'Best New Artist' of the year". Pulse Ghana. 10 May 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ RecentMusic – Beeztrap KOTM New Releases. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Beeztrap KOTM: A Game-changer in Ghana's Music Scene". Ghana Music. Archived from the original on 5 October 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Different Type Of Gangster by Beeztrap KOTM". Apple Music. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ "Beeztrap KOTM Has Released His Latest High‑Energy Single, Adult Tempo 128". 3Music. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Beeztrap KOTM releases debut album 'Power'". Ghana Music. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Beeztrap KOTM: building an impressive catalogue in record time with release of 'Boa Me' remix featuring Stonebwoy". News Ghana. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ "Full list of nominees for the 2025 TGMA announced". GhanaWeb. 16 March 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ "2025 TGMA: Tulenkey & Beeztrap win Best Hiplife Song with 'Bad Feeling'". Adomonline.com. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ "21st – 27th GMA Edition Winners". Telecel Ghana Music Awards. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ "Beeztrap KOTM wins Next Rated Act of the Year at 2024 Bo 3Music Awards". 3Music. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2026.