Bursting onto the Ghanaian music scene in 2016 with “Thank You” featuring Fuse ODG, King Promise (formerly known as Boy P) has grown artistically from a musician known for delivering catchy choruses to a music powerhouse in Ghanaian music, consistently showcasing his talent with every tune he churns out. It came as no surprise when he was nominated for Artiste of the Year at the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
As he heralds a new era in his artistry, with his constant experimentation of Afro-pop tracks, King Promise extends his sonic conquests with songs that persistently broaden his appeal and propagate his melodic dominance from the homefront to the farthest reaches of the globe.
In this listicle, we have compiled five songs from King Promise that have made Global Impact:
1. Terminator
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Released on May 8, 2023, and produced by Killbeatz, ‘Terminator’, written and performed by King Promise, has amassed over 34,994,951 streams on Spotify, and ranked number one on Boomplay’s Top 100 Africa chart in August 2023. The infectious tune’s catchy hook garnered widespread popularity especially in Asia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the UK. The sing-along chorus of “Terminator,” accompanied by its beautiful choreography, fueled its viral success. The song went on to win the Most Popular Song of the Year and Best Afro-Pop song at the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
2. Terminator Remix
On July 7, 2023, a remix of ‘Terminator’ featuring Nigerian music producer and artist Young Jonn quickly followed the original song, capitalizing on its global appeal and the milestones it achieved. The song dropped with a visual that has racked up over 45 million views on YouTube. The remix accumulated over 30,735,108 streams on Spotify.
3. Perfect Combi
Still persistently dominating the airwaves with mesmerizing melodies, King Promise released “Perfect Combi” featuring Gabzy on October 26, 2023. An overstimulating and groovy song perfect for the ladies and suitable for the clubs as well. The song sparked a viral music challenge on TikTok, especially in Ghana and the UK. The song secured the 42nd position on Apple Music’s top 100 chart in Ghana.
4. Paris
Hinting at more sonic hits in his music arsenal in the latter part of 2023, King Promise confidently kicked off 2024 with the dance track “Paris”, released on March 8, 2024. Known for unveiling new dance moves to complement his Afro-pop songs, “Paris” was accompanied by a fresh dance challenge to boost its promotion, much like its predecessor “Terminator.” The song secured the number one position on Spotify’s 2024 Global Impact List.
5. Favourite Story
Debuting at number two on Apple Music’s Top 100 chart in Ghana and number four on Apple Music’s Top 25 songs in Accra, “Favourite Story” is a creative blend of Afrobeat and a highlife sample of Kwabena Kwabena’s “Aso.” In this classic song, King Promise solemnly bemoans his disappointment with a woman who shattered his heart. The song also features a calm and introspective verse from Sarkodie, which vividly paints a broken heart story for listeners, along with a concluding perspective from OlivetheBoy, who equally bears his heart out as the third love interest.
