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Hometown: Accra, GH
Label: BlackStar SR Entertainment
Management: Stephen Creppy
Website: www.twitter.com
Genre: R&B/Soul
BlackStar SR Entertainment© ,RAQUEL
Raquel comes from a family of four siblings, she being the third born. Her Mother, Sister Dinah Asabea (Caterer, Teacher, and First Aider) raised all four children mostly alone and worked hard in giving them a good life. Raquel’s father Mark Ayitey Ammah (Farmer and Chef) spent more time traveling.
Raquel attended school in London from Kindergarten to University level. After Secondary School Raquel was then accepted into Sixth Form. There she studied English Literature and
Drama. After completing the first year Raquel’s English Teacher recommended that she start fresh at college doing something more practical. She believed that Raquel’s focus point was on Acting, Singing and Dance and because of this Raquel’s concentration in her usual class was never a hundred percent. According to several of her teachers Raquel was a pleasure to have in Hounslow Manor Secondary School over six years. A true teacher’s pet. Now was the time for her to move into other ventures and Institutions to then concentrate on her Art skills and abilities.
Raquel studied an NDPA (National Diploma) in Performing Arts and Extra Dance/Choreography Class at West Thames College. She also worked part time as a student mentor in her previous Secondary School and then as a sales assistant in the fragrance department of Debenhams. Raquel’s Triple Distinction (3+A) and Merit (1+B) Grade landed her a scholarship to any University of her choice.
Roehampton previously The University of Surrey was her preferred University where she studied a BA in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies a three year course. Raquel after two years of studying took a one year gap intending to return but ever since entering her music career has never gone back. Raquel’s tutor claims that ‘Raquel in completing her degree would have definitely graduated with a First class BA but indeed welcomes Raquel at any point in her life where she feels to return however for now they support Raquel in her decision to try and pursue her music career.
Raquel has been signed to her Management BlackStar SR Entertainment and Executive Record Label [Trublackstarz Muziq] since the year 2005.
Growing up as a child Raquel expresses how much influence her Mother and Father had on her musically. She recalls hearing a lot of Reggae including the likes of Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Culture, Lucky Dube, IJAH Man, Peter Tosh to name a few and also Hi life music from Pat Thomas, Kojo Antwi, Amakye Dede and more. She also grew up listening to the likes of Prince, Kool and the Gang, Michael Jackson, Millie Jackson, Shirley Brown, Betty Wright, Whitney Houston, Tracy Chapman, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Eddy and Charles, Pointer Sisters, Sister Sledge, Shalama, Diana Ross and more. She also admitted how much influence her senior brother had on her with bringing hip hop music into her life with the likes of Wu tang clan, Nas, Mobb deep, Da brat, Tupac, Junior Mafia etc.
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She and her Older sister Matilda formed a group called ‘Sister Sister’ and later changed it to ‘The Sister Act’ taken from the Movie. Together they would write, sing/rap, and choreograph dance steps holding hair brushes and remote controls for microphones as they performed in front of small audiences. Sometimes they would perform pieces by
Destiny’s Child, Jade, SWV or 702. The two resembled the modern Mel and Kim.
Raquel’s voice resembles the likes of many including Brandy, Kelly Rowland, Beyonce,
Randy Crawford, Aaliyah, Mary J Blige, Monica, Jasmine Sullivan and Shirley Brown.
Raquel officially moved to Ghana in 2008 where she resides in Accra. She has ever since been pursuing her music career. Raquel was first noticed commercially through her hit songs ‘Odo’ and ‘Sweetio ft Sarkodie’ which in total scored over 500,000 views worldwide on YouTube and 250,000 downloads plus on each record, making her one of the top female artist in Ghana. Sweetio was released in 2010 under the executive producers BlackStar SR Entertainment and trublackstarz records, Recorded at and Produced by De Genius
Selection studios.
Prior to the above history, Raquel was also known for her underground hit records such as
‘Pressure ft Guru’, ‘Be In love’, ‘Min sum)b) ft Jay B’, ‘Get Wild ft Guru and Sarkodie’, and ‘This Is Me’ which featured as a soundtrack in the 2009 Shirley Frimpong Manso Movie ‘A Sting In A Tale’.
The first Official single ‘Odo’ (with element of Twi and English) was released in 2009, under the executive producers BlackStar SR Entertainment and trublackstarz records, Recorded at Hush Studio’s, Produced by Kwadwo and Mixed by Jays0 (Ebuzu/Skillions Record), the Video was shot by Abraham Ohene Djan (OM Studio’s).
Raquel has graced many big stages since entering the industry professionally such as ‘Miss
Ghana UK 2005, December2Remember, Mario Live in Ghana, Loud In GH, Movado Live In Ghana, Red Lipstick, Rapperholic Concert, Ghana Fashion Week, Lloyd Live In Ghana, World Aids Day, YFM Launch, VGMA In Takoradi, Saturday Night live, Okyeame Kwame’s (The Versatile Show) and more. She has also headlined her own shows organised by BlackStar
SR Entertainment such as Raquel Live at +233 Jazz Bar and Grill Valentine’s Day special (Raquel’s Cupid Party), Raquel Live on the Dodi Princess, Raquel Live at Vanity plus more.
Raquel played the lead role of ‘Maria’ in the old time classic film ‘Sound Of Music’. It was a stage production. Several media houses were present and called Raquel’s performance spectacular and breathtaking, funny and witty and recommend that she play the role again in case the chance pops up.
In 2010 ‘Sweetio’ became a jargon for every Ghanaian and even people from outside used the word as a house pet name or in referring to another person in a sweet way. Raquel confirmed that the song was influenced by her passion for sweet foods and her sweet tooth and was also influenced by the movie ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’
“Got to love it!!! Credits to Elisha Boie and BlackStar SR Entertainment. Enjoy these amazing shots from the songbird Raquel, follow @raquelmusiclive @blackstarsrent @trublackstarz for more information.
In an interview with okromouthAfrica, Raquel has hinted two singles with a feature from the ‘Koko’ hit maker E.L, to be released before the Christmas festivities, after successful releases earlier this year with ‘I Slay’ ft Medikal Produced by (Magnom Beats), ‘Happy Birthday’ Produced by (Slimbo) and ‘Lakabo’ Produced by (Shaker) .
Get interactive with us on social media and subscribe to her YouTube channel @raquelmusiclive for more visuals.”
Credit: OkromouthAfrica - CHECK OUT THESE NEW PHOTOS FROM THE SENSATIONAL RAQUEL (2017)
“Raquel is indeed one of the few if not the best vocalist in Ghana and even Africa as she proves that in her latest release this year titled ‘I Won’t Cry’ produced by Ben Kusilin. Raquel is known for bringing her fans Fun, Happy and loving music, she has everlasting hits to her name and her fans range from different age groups from the old to the young. In this new song Raquel shows a more serious side to her music and talks about a different kind of love, one that has been broken and filled with pretense and resentment. Her vocal range on this song is incredibly powerful, emotional and shows growth and strength.
The video, which was shot nearly two weeks ago, was directed by Emmanuel and it is in editing stages at the moment so we look forward to seeing how it will translate the song. I Won’t Cry is definitely a piece of art that has been missing in our industry for some time, very unique, inspiring and we hope to hear more of this form our Songbird…Listen to the song right ”
www.okromouthafrica.com - CHECK THIS OUT! RAQUEL SHOOTS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE TITLED “I WON’T CRY”
“Ok hold up!!! This is definitely the ultimate Valentine’s Day event in Ghana point blank!!!
Check out these first officially released photos from one of the best entertainment companies in Ghana BlackStar SR Entertainment. I have been promised more in Videos and Photos!!! The Raquel’s Cupid Party [4th Edition] 2014,was held @ the plush +233 Jazz Bar and Grill with over 1000+ attendees on this explosive night of musical blissfulness by the unstoppable and naturally gifted sensational songbird “Raquel” !...”
www.okromouthafrica.com - RAQUEL SHUTS-DOWN THE CITY OF ACCRA WITH AN EXPLOSIVE VALENTINE SHOW; THE “RAQ
““BlackStar SR Entertainment” officially announces the 4th Edition of The Most Popular and Biggest Annual Valentine Concert in Ghana the RAQUEL’S CUPID PARTY!!!
With 3 massively successful editions consistent within the last 4 years the “RAQUEL’S CUPID PARTY” held at the plush ,prestigious and all new +233 Jazz Bar & Grill is the place to be in the capital on Valentine’s Day Friday the 14-02-2014. Now; I have personally had the chance to witness all three editions and indeed it is what I will describe as a concert worth the price of its selling tickets.
The 3 times Sold-out!!! Valentine Concert is expected to draw in just over 500 plus people to fill the locations capacity .Indeed one may want to acquire your tickets early to avoid any disappointments.”
www.okromouthafrica.com - THE 4TH EDITION OF RAQUEL’S CUPID PARTY
“Check out these EXCLUSIVE Photos from the maiden edition of the first ever and successful music concert “The Dansoman Christmas Jump-off” produced solely for a single artist “Raquel” on the 27-12-2013 and organized by the most reputable entertainment and music management and record label in Dansoman, Accra Ghana BlackStar SR Entertainment. This maiden event was powered by Vanilla Bar & Restaurant in collaboration with Prestigious Swedish Vodka and Moos Elk Schnapps. Enjoy the flicks!!!
Please follow Raquel’s pages for more exclusives www.raquelmusiclive.com | www.twitter.com/raquelmusiclive | www.facebook.com/raquelmusiqlive | www.youtube.com/raquelmusiclive”
www.okromouthafrica.com - RAQUEL SHUTS-DOWN DANSOMAN WITH AN EXHILARATING PERFORMANCE!!!WATCH THE SHOW
“WOW!!! IS THIS THE GHANAIAN - UK SONGBIRD “RAQUEL”...?
Check out these EXCLUSIVE images of the young and talented, beautiful and sensational songbird Raquel. These FAB pictures also expose a true African woman’s beauty engulfed in a pool of musical and artistic talent.
Please follow Raquel’s pages for more exclusives www.raquelmusiclive.com | www.twitter.com/raquelmusiclive | www.facebook.com/raquelmusiqlive | www.youtube.com/raquelmusiclive
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www.okromouthafrica.com - WOW!!! IS THIS THE GHANAIAN – U.K SONGBIRD “RAQUEL”...?
“Ghanaian UK songbird Raquel, found herself sharing the same stage as Legendary 90’s Grammy Award Winning Rap Trio Naughty By Nature, Reggie Rockstone [Award Winning Hiplife Grand Papa] and Obrafour [Award Winning Hiplife King], at the Back In The Day Concert which was held last Friday 6th December at the International Conference Centre, thrilling many Ghanaian fans was brought to you by Empire Entertainment. The show portrayed the true meaning of a 'Hip Hop Concert' as all three legend’s stepped on stage and represented the culture and the definition of 'Hip Hop' and Hiplife.
Reggie Rockstone and Obrafour came head to head dressed as Kings performing all their hit songs whiles the energetic crowd sang along. The center of attraction however was Ghana’s beautiful and sensational Award Winning songstress 'Raquel' who came on stage dressed as a Queen with a mask on. The on looking energetic crowd went ecstatic as she walked on stage with her perfect sexy figure ‘8’ body shape..”
www.okromouthafrica.com | www.facebook.com/okromouthafrica | www.facebook.com/ - RAQUEL CAUGHT -IN- BETWEEN NAUGHTY BY NATURE, REGGIE ROCKSTONE & OBRAFOUR
“The inspirational and soulful singer is the proud winner of The National Youth Adorable Female Artist of the Year; 2013.The sensational singer has been nominated to receive this year’s topmost award at the third edition of the Ghana High School Entertainment Awards Ceremony held on Monday 16th September, 2013 at the citadel of the entertainment National Theater
The Award, according to the organizers Motion Haus Ghana, is to acknowledge her style, creativity and impact on the entertainment industry and especially on the females in Ghana High Schools. Her Originality is a good example for upcoming young female artist in Ghana. We leave no doubt in our minds that her music is for the youth, inspired by the youth and with the youth.
In a correspondence to the Management of Raquel, the organizers also stated that her recent collaboration with Okyeami Kwame called ‘Woara’ has inspired many parents and female youth to follow her style and trend in the creative arts industry... ”
okromouthafrica.com - RAQUEL RECEIVES HONORING AWARD TODAY!!! NATIONAL YOUTH ADORABLE FEMALE ARTIST [
“This is GOING to be the FIRST ever and Biggest ALL WHITE 3X CITY CLUB TOUR PARTY to hit GHANA.3X CITIES!!! Within 3DAYS!!! To celebrate the Ghana Founding Father’s day Weekend in a Grand Style at KUMASI, ACCRA AND TAKORADI.
The Party Train Starts on Friday 20TH September with OSIEKROM ALL WHITE PARTY at Kumasi APHRODISIAC NIGHT CLUB live with performances from the award winning and sensational Raquel supported by T Flow .
Accra on Saturday 21st September with ACCRA ALL WHITE PARTY at APHRODISIAC NIGHT CLUB ,Accra live with performances from the award winning and sensational Raquel ,Ruff N Smooth, Chemphe ,Double and many more
The Party Train Finally makes a turn in Takoradi with TAADI’S ALL WHITE PARTY on Sunday 22ND September at the plush Vienna City Beach and Night Club for the after party!!!
DJ’S: DJ PIZARO, DJ VYRUSKY, DJ NAT AND DJ MONEY
MC’S: FILASTONE AND MC NICE
Event is powered by: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ8Nqx_aaCg&feature=c4-overview&list=UUazykQiviO”
okromouthafrica.com - GHANA’S ALL WHITE 3X CITY CLUB PARTY TOUR WITH RAQUEL, CHEMPHE, RUFFnSMOOTH &
“As promised in her recent press release the song bird has given us another one to enjoy.
Raquel always succeeds in giving us the goods when it comes to music. Here is another club banger that is bound to keep fans singing and on their feet. Produced by De Genius Selections, the record is set to be a clear winner and a definite addition to her hit singles Odo, Sweetio and Lovi Dovi. Check out the new single ‘Yawa’ via the link below or the attachment to your mail.
Please follow her online pages for more exclusives www.raquelmusiclive.com | www.twitter.com/raquelmusiclive | www.facebook.com/raquelmusiqlive | www.youtube.com/raquelmusiclive
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AKUTU MEDIA - RAQUEL’S NEW BANGER ‘YAWA’ IS OFFICIALLY OUT!!!
“It already sounds like another hit…Our princess, the award winning songstress Raquel [Blackstar SR Entertainment] calls this one ‘YAWA’.
Set to drop at Ghana Meets Nigeria today the 29-06-2013 for the first Time. Here is a snippet of the much awaited new single Proudly Produced by the De-Genius Selections.
The new Single ‘YAWA’ will officially be released on Tuesday the 2nd of July,2013.Follow @raquelmusiclive ,like her page www.facebook.com/raquelmusiqlive ,subscribe to her channel www.youtube.com/raquelmusiclive and visit her website for more exclusives at www.raquelmusiclive.com
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Alvin Ayitey, Akutu Media - WOW!!! RAQUEL DO ‘YAWA’!
“April 2009, in a small suburb in Accra metropolis in an area called Santa –Maria, I stood in a relatively underground typical Ghanaian studio listening to a hip-hop beat by a young producer called Nii-King of Accra. But I was not alone in the studio. Standing in the booth; there was a young Guru attempting to write to the instrumental, I was hearing him spit Kasahere .Not long before a young gentleman walks in with a straight face and another man enters and introduces himself as Angel. The youngman he was with was called Sarkodie. In the midst of time another fellow comes in and is introduced as E.L, a rapper and a producer. By this time I had also noticed a young Lady sitting in the far right corner of the studio clutching on to her pen and a note pad listening, bopping heads and writing. The young lady was introduced as the beautiful Raquel, a songstress about to record her first vocals here in Ghana after coming back from the U.K to continue her music from the U.K hear in Ghana.”
Alvin Ayitey | Akutumedia - RAQUEL@25 DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE APRIL 2013
“After the Azonto Fiesta Remix, The sensational and ever popular, award winning Ghanaian music Princess Raquel form BlackStar SR Entertainment has come back again to speak on behalf of the ladies. This time with the famous RnB Nigerian Prince Banky W’s ‘Yes/No’. She does her own cover responding with ‘Should I be your Lover Yes No Yes No Yes…’ The song was re produced by the talented De Genius Selections. Raquel with her silky, velvet, melting voice gives Banky W all the answers he needs. We hope he will accept the yes in good faith. Right now it seems like Raquel is on top of her game when it comes to female artist in Ghana, giving us hits after hit and truly representing for the meaning of ‘Love’ and everlasting ‘music’ as now we have two great songs on the radio airwaves including the ‘Yes/No’ cover and her latest single ‘Let You Go’ featuring the award Hip-Pop Star D Black.
Listen and download Yes/No right here… http://hu.lk/otia2qkll340
Listen and dow”
Edward Shuttan Addo | Akutumedia - RAQUEL SAYS YES! TO BANKY W ???
“It is finally here, the song that everybody has been talking about. The song that will become Africa’s No 1 hit record coming off the @25 Debut Album called ‘Let You Go’.
A song by Ghana’s Award winning sweet sensational song bird ‘Raquel’ and one of Ghana’s No 1 Award winning Hip-hop Artist ‘D-Black’ the Ghana Bwouy, a perfect song represented by two camps BlackStar SR Entertainment and Black Avenue Muzik. The record was produced by Sammie Blacc the official Producer at BAM studios.Mr.Blacc has several hits to his credits like the current Alhaji D-black ft Joey B, Falling D-Black ft Nigeria’s Mo Cheddah,the song went on to win a Channel O Award in 2012 South Africa.
Raquel’s lyrics describe a situation of loving someone you cannot be with, yet her personality on the song also signifies some degree of happiness and still some down hearted emotions.
Raquel and D Black are giving us the double release this year with ‘Happy’ off the ‘Revolution’ Album and”
Marvis Donsor | Akutumedia - RAQUEL & D-BLACK IN A LOVE SCANDAL
“Fast growing Ghanaian Vocalist Raquel seizes to stay out of saga news as recent reports claim that she was pissed on by her boyfriend (N.W) while shooting a music video for her latest hit single, ‘Lovi Dovi’. Rumor has it that on set at the video shoot last month, Raquel’s boyfriend got very dissatisfied with some scenes he felt was quite disrespectful to their relationship. According to a crew man on set, an attempt by Raquel’s boyfriend to raise concern, shot to a serious argument that escalated to having Raquel’s man piss on his girl.
Further inquest with ‘BlackStar SR’ management of the vocalist, to verify this rumor turn out that to be partly true. ‘BlackStar SR Entertainment’ explained that the very intriguing incident in Raquel’s yet to be premiered ‘Lovi Dovi’ video stays only as a scene and not a reality. The Lovi Dovi Video Premiere is happening live on the 30 NOVEMBER, 10.00PM SHARP @ Club Invasion, Krysty’s Lounge, East Legon
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Konkonsa Africa - RAQUEL GETS PISSED ON BY BOYFRIEND WHILE SHOOTING NEW VIDEO
“Raquel seems to be musically unstoppable. She gave Ghana ‘Odo’, then She did it last year in a collective effort to bring 'Sweetio' to life, the songstress also brought us ‘Set Me Free’ and now she has single-handedly delivered another commercial classic masterpiece called ‘Lovi Dovi’ ! .Touching base with Raquel before the press release, she describes Lovi Dovi as a Fun, Happy Love Song, with very simple words. She also pointed out that she kept it simple because she wants the song to cut across from the young to the old. Everyone will love and dance to this record as she ends her statement with a beautiful smile”.
Indeed she does keep her listeners smiling, listening to Lovi Dovi you will notice the comical and humorous side of love and romance…..she sings ‘’….Kw3 M) Sane ?? Ohani Iwei Ga’’ ,as if to say that the abundance of love and romance can make one speak another language or perhaps make one speak their own mother tongue in a way that they never”
Lartey L. Lamptey | Akutumedia - IS RAQUELS ‘LOVI DOVI’ THE BIGGEST MODERN HI-LIFE SONG OF THE YEAR??
“Raquel the lady with the silky, harmonizing and soothing voice, Jaw dropping beauty and sensational artistic charisma behind the hit songs “Sweetio” and “Odo” is back in love again. Fans of Raquel across the globe are set to embrace another massive record to be released under her label BlackStar SR Ent. In an interview with the beautiful Raquel, the songstress tipped this song as her next biggest hit record on her up and coming Debut Album titled @25, she later disclosed that the song was produced by one of Africa’s renowned international Nigerian producer /sound engineer who goes by the name of TEE-Y MIX.
TEE-Y MIX the Super A-list Producer, as he’s widely regarded, is talent unrestrained. His indelible imprint in the unending buzz of the 21st Century Music Industry is deemed priceless. The quality of his production, up to date; has attracted brilliant International records such as Naeto C’s ‘’10 over 10’’and ‘’Kini Big Deal’’.”
Story By: Stash Grey/Akutu Media - RAQUEL FALL’S INLOV AGAIN’
“'Sweetio' the biggest Afropop single released in Ghana last year has enjoyed massive airplay and reviews, comments and attention for the past years and still running ,making waves on the airways.It has also been confirmed by BlackStar SR Entertainment that the international superstar songstress debut Album is set to be release early August 2012.
The 5x 2012 VGMA nominees hit single 'Sweetio' is an Afro-pop record with and Azonto feel and a touch of Hip-life. The record features the 2012 VGMA award wining Artist and BET Nominee 2012; Sarkodie. The song made its way onto the music scene approximately a year ago and is still a favorite of music lovers. The video has finally been shot and is ready to be served to the fans.
Earlier last week, the singer’s management released pictures from the video shoot just for fans to have a feel of what went into making the video shoot possible.. The most anticipated video of the year is set to be released on 6th July at Club 11 (former Cinderella”
Written By Ian Otchere - Raquel Drops Hints of Sweetio Video Release & Debut Album Launch!
“The 5 times Vodafone Ghana Music Awards nominee for 2012 has been busy in the studios doing hard work just to satisfy her numerous fans, supporters, audience and listeners with yet another hit track titled “SHAKE YOUR BODY” which features Ghana’s favorite reggae/dancehall artiste Samini who doubles as the King of African Dancehall.
The single which currently would be the 4th to come off the album that would soon be heard and released first on Friday 6th July 2012 at Raquel’s “Sweetio” Video Premiere, that will be happening live at the club 11 (former Cinderellas night Club) via all Mobile Networks.
MTN Subscribers can dial 1303 OR TEXT “START” TO 1303 to listen and Download
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Written By @stashgreyonxfm - RAQUEL HAS DONE THE TRIPLE ‘S’
“Today the 29-01-2012,the beautiful songstress Raquel.. drops her 3rd Official Single "Set Me Free -Raquel [Prod:De=Geniuse Selection], Off the up and coming album.The Official Mix will be released Internationally with a Video later in February 2012.The official CLUB MIX is first premiered on air in Ghana on all the Top Radio Stations on the 30-01-2012.Currently GH's Best Soul and RNB star is in the studios finishing up the most anticipated album of the year 2012.The Album is Set to be released mid this year .Watch out for unforgettable music,music for the soul and music that makes you dance and love.All time classics”
BlackStar SR Entertainment - Raquel Anticipated Album
