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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Nana Kwabena
| background = solo_singer
| name = Nana Kwabena
| image = Nana Kwabena Tuffuor.jpeg
| image = Nana Kwabena Tuffuor.jpeg
| caption = Nana Kwabena in Fear & Fancy Studios, 2014
| caption = Nana Kwabena in Fear & Fancy Studios, 2014
| birth_name = Nana Kwabena Tuffuor
| birth_name = Nana Kwabena Tuffuor
| alias = {{hlist|Nana Kwabena|NANA}}
| alias = {{hlist|Nana Kwabena|NANA}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|3|25}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|3|25}}
| birth_place = [[Cleveland, Ohio]], United States
| birth_place = [[Cleveland]], Ohio, United States
| origin = [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], United States
| origin = [[Ghana]]
| genre = {{flatlist|
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
* [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
* [[World music|world]]
* [[World music|world]]
* [[Pop music|pop]]
* pop
}}
}}
| occupation = {{flatlist|
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* [[Record producer]]
* Record producer
* [[Rapping|rapper]]
* [[Rapping|rapper]]
* [[singer]]
* singer
* [[songwriter]]
* songwriter
* [[DJ]]
* DJ
* [[sound engineer]]
* [[sound engineer]]
}}
}}
| instrument = {{flatlist|
| instrument = {{flatlist|
* [[Drums]]
* Drums
* [[percussion]]
* percussion
* [[Keyboard instrument|keyboard]]
* keyboard
* [[logic pro]]
* [[logic pro]]
* [[pro tools]]
* [[pro tools]]
* [[vocals]]}}
* vocals}}
| years_active = 2009–present
| years_active = 2009–present
| label = Wondaland
| label = Wondaland
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* [[Jidenna]]
* [[Jidenna]]
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* [[Kanye West]]
* [[Kanye West]]
}}
}}
| website = {{URL|nanakwabena.com}}
| website = {{URL|nanakwabena.com}}
}}
}}


'''Nana Kwabena Tuffuor''' (born March 25, 1986), better known by his stage name '''NANA KWABENA,'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/nanakwabena/?hl=en|title=Instagram|last=|first=|date=|website=Instagram|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508011739/https://www.instagram.com/nanakwabena/?hl=en|archive-date=2017-05-08|dead-url=yes|access-date=}}</ref> is a Ghanaian-American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ and sound engineer.<ref name=":7" /> He is most noted for co-producing [[Jidenna]]'s certified platinum<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classic_Man|title=Classic Man Wiki|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>{{Better source|reason=per WP:CIRCULAR|date=April 2018}} single, "[[Classic Man]]."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #67: JIDENNA & NANA KWABENA|url = http://www.okayafrica.com/news/jidenna-nana-kwabena-africa-in-your-earbuds-mixtape-67/|website = Okayafrica|date = October 20, 2015|access-date = November 1, 2015}}</ref> In 2015, the song was nominated for a Grammy at the 58th annual [[Grammy Award]]s for [[Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration|Best Rap/Sung Collaboration]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = Flowking Stone Hits The Studio With Grammy Nominee; Nana Kwabena Tuffour|url = http://loudsoundgh.com/2016/01/flowking-stone-hits-the-studio-with-grammy-nominee-nana-kwabena-tuffour/|website = Loud Sound Ghana|access-date = 2016-01-22|language = en-US|first = Alfred|last = Aborga}}</ref> Tuffuor also co-produced "Made To Love" by [[John Legend]] and "[[Yoga (Janelle Monáe and Jidenna song)|Yoga]]," featuring Jidenna and [[Janelle Monáe]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title = VIDEO: Nana Kwabena, Jidenna's "Classic Man" Producer dances to Gasmilla's Telemo - Ghana Flow|url = http://www.ghanaflow.net/nana-kwabena-jidennas-classic-man-producer-dances-to-gasmillas-telemo/|website = Ghana Flow|access-date = 2016-01-22|language = en-GB|last = admin}}</ref>
'''Nana Kwabena Tuffuor''' (born March 25, 1986) is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ and sound engineer.<ref name=":7" /> He is most noted for co-producing [[Jidenna]]'s certified platinum single, "[[Classic Man]]."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #67: JIDENNA & NANA KWABENA|url = http://www.okayafrica.com/news/jidenna-nana-kwabena-africa-in-your-earbuds-mixtape-67/|website = Okayafrica|date = October 20, 2015|access-date = November 1, 2015}}</ref> In 2015, the song was nominated for a Grammy at the 58th annual [[Grammy Award]]s for [[Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration|Best Rap/Sung Collaboration]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = Flowking Stone Hits The Studio With Grammy Nominee; Nana Kwabena Tuffour|url = http://loudsoundgh.com/2016/01/flowking-stone-hits-the-studio-with-grammy-nominee-nana-kwabena-tuffour/|website = Loud Sound Ghana|access-date = January 22, 2016|first = Alfred|last = Aborga}}</ref> Tuffuor also co-produced "Made To Love" by [[John Legend]] and "[[Yoga (Janelle Monáe and Jidenna song)|Yoga]]," featuring Jidenna and [[Janelle Monáe]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title = VIDEO: Nana Kwabena, Jidenna's "Classic Man" Producer dances to Gasmilla's Telemo – Ghana Flow|url = http://www.ghanaflow.net/nana-kwabena-jidennas-classic-man-producer-dances-to-gasmillas-telemo/|website = Ghana Flow|access-date = January 22, 2016|last = admin|archive-date = December 28, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151228210132/http://www.ghanaflow.net/nana-kwabena-jidennas-classic-man-producer-dances-to-gasmillas-telemo/|url-status = dead}}</ref>
As a music producer, Nana Kwabena has collaborated with [[Kanye West]], [[Rick Ross]], [[John Legend]], [[Janelle Monáe]], [[Jidenna]], [[Kimbra]] and [[Kendrick Lamar]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title = John Legend Is 'Made To Love'|url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/17/john-legend-made-to-love-singer-new-single_n_3456000.html|website = The Huffington Post|access-date = 2016-01-24}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title = Nana Kwabena Tuffuor {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url = http://www.allmusic.com/artist/nana-kwabena-tuffuor-mn0003424427/credits|website = AllMusic|access-date = 2016-01-22}}</ref>
As a music producer, Nana Kwabena has collaborated with [[Jidenna]], [[Janelle Monáe]], [[John Legend]], [[Kanye West]], [[Rick Ross]], [[Kimbra]], [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Seun Kuti]], [[Mr Eazi]], [[Goldlink]] and [[Quavo]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title = John Legend Is 'Made To Love'|url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/17/john-legend-made-to-love-singer-new-single_n_3456000.html|website = HuffPost| date=June 17, 2013 |access-date = January 24, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title = Nana Kwabena Tuffuor {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url = http://www.allmusic.com/artist/nana-kwabena-tuffuor-mn0003424427/credits|publisher = AllMusic|access-date = January 22, 2016}}</ref>
Following his younger brother's passing from [[Sickle-cell disease|Sickle Cell Disease]] in 2011, Nana Kwabena founded AllOneBlood in 2012, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the disease.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title = Gala benefits CHOP sickle cell center|url = http://www.phillytrib.com/news/gala-benefits-chop-sickle-cell-center/article_b5b01a02-59d8-5ee7-980a-73c05f8fafff.html|website = The Philadelphia Tribune|access-date = 2016-01-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Everything seems to be 'OK' with Nana Kwabena Tuffour – Revealed!|url = http://ytainment.com/everything-seems-to-be-ok-with-nana-kwabena-tuffour-revealed/|website = Ytainment Arena|access-date = 2016-01-22}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|title = CLASSIC MAN CRUSH MONDAY #MCM: Nana Kwabena - LoveBrownSugar|url = http://www.lovebrownsugar.com/classic-man-crush-monday-mcm-nana-kwabena/|website = LoveBrownSugar|access-date = 2016-01-24|language = en-US}}</ref>
Following his younger brother's passing from [[Sickle-cell disease|Sickle Cell Disease]] in 2011, Nana Kwabena founded AllOneBlood in 2012, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the disease.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title = Gala benefits CHOP sickle cell center|url = http://www.phillytrib.com/news/gala-benefits-chop-sickle-cell-center/article_b5b01a02-59d8-5ee7-980a-73c05f8fafff.html|website = The Philadelphia Tribune| date=September 11, 2012 |access-date = January 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Everything seems to be 'OK' with Nana Kwabena Tuffour – Revealed!|url = http://ytainment.com/everything-seems-to-be-ok-with-nana-kwabena-tuffour-revealed/|website = Ytainment Arena|access-date = January 22, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|title = CLASSIC MAN CRUSH MONDAY #MCM: Nana Kwabena – LoveBrownSugar|url = http://www.lovebrownsugar.com/classic-man-crush-monday-mcm-nana-kwabena/|website = LoveBrownSugar| date=November 9, 2015 |access-date = January 24, 2016}}</ref>


Nana joined Fear & Fancy Social Club and Arts Collective in 2012.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title = INTERVIEW: "The door that opens you: Why Whippa Wiley brings you magic, fear and fancy."|url = http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/the-door-that-opens-you-why-whippa-wiley-brings-you-magic-fear|website = www.afropunk.com|access-date = 2016-01-22|last = Buford|first = Kathryn|deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20151213060025/http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/the-door-that-opens-you-why-whippa-wiley-brings-you-magic-fear|archivedate = 2015-12-13|df = }}</ref>
Nana joined Fear & Fancy Social Club and Arts Collective in 2012.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title = INTERVIEW: "The door that opens you: Why Whippa Wiley brings you magic, fear and fancy."|url = http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/the-door-that-opens-you-why-whippa-wiley-brings-you-magic-fear|website = afropunk.com|access-date = January 22, 2016|last = Buford|first = Kathryn|url-status = dead|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20151213060025/http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/the-door-that-opens-you-why-whippa-wiley-brings-you-magic-fear|archivedate = December 13, 2015}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Tuffuor was born in [[Cleveland|Cleveland, Ohio]] to Dinah Akosua Tuffuor and Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie. Tuffuor's mother is an accountant and founder of an elementary school in [[Ghana]] and his father is a computer engineer and entrepreneur.<ref name=":8" />
Tuffuor was born in [[Cleveland|Cleveland, Ohio]]. Tuffuor's mother is an accountant and founder of an elementary school in [[Ghana]] and his father is a computer engineer and entrepreneur.<ref name=":8" />
Nana grew up in [[Philadelphia|Philadelphia, PA]]. He attended high school at [[George School]].
Nana grew up in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. He attended high school at [[George School]].
Nana Kwabena graduated from the [[University of Pennsylvania]] in 2008 as a pre-med student with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in Health & Societies and a minor in both Sociology and Africana Studies.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":8" />
Nana Kwabena graduated from the [[University of Pennsylvania]] in 2008 as a pre-med student with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health & Societies and a minor in both Sociology and Africana Studies.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":8" />
After deferring his acceptance into George Washington University's [[Milken Institute School of Public Health]] for a year, Tuffuor later moved from Philadelphia to New York in 2010 to pursue his music career full-time.
After deferring his acceptance into George Washington University's [[Milken Institute School of Public Health]] for a year, Tuffuor later moved from Philadelphia to New York in 2010 to pursue his music career full-time.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Following the passing of his younger brother, Kwame Apau, from Sickle Cell in 2011, Nana Kwabena founded the non-profit organization AllOneBlood. This initiative expands public awareness of Sickle Cell disease through photo and video campaigns and celebrity hospital visits. The organization aims to raise money for existing organizations dedicated to finding a universal cure for the disease.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title = Nana Kwabena|url = http://soulsofa.com/nana-kwabena/|website = Soul Sofa|access-date = 2016-01-24|language = en-US}}</ref>
Following the passing of his younger brother, Kwame Apau, from Sickle Cell in 2011, Nana Kwabena founded the non-profit organization AllOneBlood. This initiative expands public awareness of Sickle Cell disease through photo and video campaigns and celebrity hospital visits. The organization aims to raise money for existing organizations dedicated to finding a universal cure for the disease.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title = Nana Kwabena|url = http://soulsofa.com/nana-kwabena/|website = Soul Sofa|access-date = January 24, 2016}}</ref>
Tuffuor is a member of Fear & Fancy, a social club that began in [[California]] in 2006. The society, reminiscent of the social aid and pleasure clubs of [[New Orleans]], is an international collective of entrepreneurs, activists, educators, scientists, and artists who host soirees, dinner parties, and demonstrations.<ref name=":4" />
Tuffuor is a member of Fear & Fancy, a social club that began in California in 2006. The society, reminiscent of the social aid and pleasure clubs of [[New Orleans]], is an international collective of entrepreneurs, activists, educators, scientists, and artists who host soirees, dinner parties, and demonstrations.<ref name=":4" />


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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Tuffuor supports several initiatives for social justice, especially pertaining to African Americans. He joined Janelle Monáe, Jidenna and other Wondaland artists in leading demonstrations to support the [[Black Lives Matter]] movement during the Wondaland [[Wondaland Presents: The Eephus|Eephus]] Tour.<ref name=":9" />
Tuffuor supports several initiatives for social justice, especially pertaining to African Americans. He joined Janelle Monáe, Jidenna and other Wondaland artists in leading demonstrations to support the [[Black Lives Matter]] movement during the Wondaland [[Wondaland Presents: The Eephus|Eephus]] Tour.<ref name=":9" />


== Production Credits ==
== Production credits ==


===2009===
===2009===


===[[Elliott Yamin|Elliot Yamin]] - ''[[Fight for Love (Elliott Yamin album)|Fight For Love]]''===
===Elliot Yamin – ''Fight For Love''===
*12. "Someday" <small>(Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />
*12. "Someday" <small>(Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />


===2013===
===2013===


===[[John Legend]] - ''[[Love in the Future]]''===
===John Legend – ''Love in the Future''===
*02. "The Beginning" <small>(Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />
*02. "The Beginning" <small>(Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />
*04. "Made To Love feat. [[Kimbra]]" <small>(Producer, Composer, Engineer, Drum Programming, Programming)</small><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web|title = John Legend Debuts EDM-Influenced Single 'Made To Love' Feat. Kimbra|url = http://radio.com/2013/06/18/listen-john-legends-new-edm-influenced-song-made-to-love-featuring-kimbra/|access-date = 2016-01-24}}</ref>
*04. "Made To Love feat. [[Kimbra]]" <small>(Producer, composer, engineer, Drum Programming, Programming)</small><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web|title = John Legend Debuts EDM-Influenced Single 'Made To Love' Feat. Kimbra|url = http://radio.com/2013/06/18/listen-john-legends-new-edm-influenced-song-made-to-love-featuring-kimbra/|access-date = January 24, 2016}}</ref>
*05. "Who Do We Think We Are feat. [[Rick Ross]]" <small>(Additional Producer, Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />
*05. "Who Do We Think We Are feat. [[Rick Ross]]" <small>(Additional Producer, Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />
*08. "Save The Night" <small>(Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />
*08. "Save The Night" <small>(Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />
*14. "You & I (Nobody In The World)" <small>(Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />
*14. "You & I (Nobody in the World)" <small>(Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />
*15. "Asylum" <small>(Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />
*15. "Asylum" <small>(Drum Programming)</small><ref name=":7" />


===2015===
===2015===


===Wondaland - ''[[Wondaland Presents: The Eephus|The Eephus]]''===
===Wondaland – ''The Eephus''===
*02. [[Jidenna]] - "[[Classic Man]] feat. [[Roman GianArthur]]" <small>(Producer, Composer, Drum Programming, Background Vocals, Arrangement)</small><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title = Photos: Jidenna takes his 'classic man' style to Dubai with producer, Nana Kwabena Tuffuor - AmeyawDebrah.Com|url = http://ameyawdebrah.com/photos-jidenna-takes-his-classic-man-style-to-dubai-with-producer-nana-kwabena-tuffuor/|website = AmeyawDebrah.Com|access-date = 2016-01-22|language = en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Jidenna Speaks On Being Dubbed "The Millennial Version Of Andre 3000"|url = http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34371/title.jidenna-speaks-on-being-dubbed-the-millennial-version-of-andre-3000|website = HipHopDX|access-date = 2016-01-22|language = en-US|first = HipHopDX -|last = http://hiphopdx.com}}</ref>
*02. [[Jidenna]] – "[[Classic Man]] feat. [[Roman GianArthur]]" <small>(Producer, composer, Drum Programming, Background Vocals, Arrangement)</small><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title = Photos: Jidenna takes his 'classic man' style to Dubai with producer, Nana Kwabena Tuffuor|url = http://ameyawdebrah.com/photos-jidenna-takes-his-classic-man-style-to-dubai-with-producer-nana-kwabena-tuffuor/|website = AmeyawDebrah.Com|access-date = January 22, 2016|archive-date = December 24, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151224183154/http://ameyawdebrah.com/photos-jidenna-takes-his-classic-man-style-to-dubai-with-producer-nana-kwabena-tuffuor/|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Jidenna Speaks On Being Dubbed 'The Millennial Version Of Andre 3000'|url = http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34371/title.jidenna-speaks-on-being-dubbed-the-millennial-version-of-andre-3000|website = HipHopDX| date=June 23, 2015 |access-date = January 22, 2016}}</ref>
*03. [[Janelle Monáe]] - "[[Yoga (Janelle Monáe and Jidenna song)|Yoga]] feat. [[Jidenna]]" <small>(Producer, Composer, Drum Programming, Background Vocals, Arrangement)</small><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":6" />
*03. [[Janelle Monáe]] – "[[Yoga (Janelle Monáe and Jidenna song)|Yoga]] feat. [[Jidenna]]" <small>(Producer, composer, Drum Programming, Background Vocals, Arrangement)</small><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":6" />


===[[Jidenna]]===
===Jidenna===
*00. "Long Live The Chief" <small>(Lyrics, Arrangement, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*00. "Long Live The Chief" <small>(Lyrics, Arrangement, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*00. "Extraordinaire" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Background Vocals, Synthesizers, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*00. "Extraordinaire" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Background Vocals, Synthesizers, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*00. "Knickers" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Background Vocals, Synthesizers, Vocoders, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*00. "Knickers" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Background Vocals, Synthesizers, Vocoders, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />


===2016===
===2016===


===[[Jidenna]]===
===Jidenna===
*00. "Chief Don't Run" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*00. "Chief Don't Run" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*00. "Little Bit More" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Palmas Handclaps)</small><ref name=":7" />
*00. "Little Bit More" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Palmas Handclaps)</small><ref name=":7" />


===[[Desiigner]]===
===Desiigner===
*00. "Timmy Turner Remix" <small>(Additional Producer, Drum Programming)</small>
*00. "Timmy Turner Remix" <small>(Additional Producer, Drum Programming)</small>


===2017===
===2017===


===[[Jidenna]] - ''[[The Chief (album)|The Chief]]''===
===Jidenna – ''The Chief''===
*01. "A Bull's Tale" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Sound Effects, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*01. "A Bull's Tale" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Sound Effects, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*02. "Chief Don't Run featuring [[Roman GianArthur]]" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*02. "Chief Don't Run featuring [[Roman GianArthur]]" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*03. "Trampoline" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Sound Effects, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*03. "Trampoline" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Sound Effects, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*04. "Bambi" <small>(Co-Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*04. "Bambi" <small>(Co-Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*05. "Helicopters / Beware" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Background Vocals, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*05. "Helicopters / Beware" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Background Vocals, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*06. "Long Live The Chief" <small>(Lyrics, Arrangement, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*06. "Long Live The Chief" <small>(Lyrics, Arrangement, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*07. "2 Points" <small>(Co-Producer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*07. "2 Points" <small>(Co-Producer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*08. "The Let Out featuring Nana Kwabena" <small>(Producer, Featured Artist, Lead Vocals, Composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*08. "The Let Out featuring Nana Kwabena" <small>(Producer, Featured Artist, Lead Vocals, composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*09. "Safari featuring [[Janelle Monáe]], [[St. Beauty]] and Nana Kwabena" <small>(Co-Producer, Featured Artist, Lead Vocals, Vocal Production, Composer, Arrangement, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*09. "Safari featuring [[Janelle Monáe]], [[St. Beauty]] and Nana Kwabena" <small>(Co-Producer, Featured Artist, Lead Vocals, Vocal Production, composer, Arrangement, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*10. "Adaora" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*10. "Adaora" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*11. "Little Bit More" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Palmas Handclaps)</small><ref name=":7" />
*11. "Little Bit More" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Palmas Handclaps)</small><ref name=":7" />
*12. "Some Kind of Way" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*12. "Some Kind of Way" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*13. "White N****s" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Sound Effects, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*13. "White N****s" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Sound Effects, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*14. "Bully of the Earth" <small>(Producer, Composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />
*14. "Bully of the Earth" <small>(Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer)</small><ref name=":7" />


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Nana Kwabena
Nana Kwabena in Fear & Fancy Studios, 2014
Nana Kwabena in Fear & Fancy Studios, 2014
Background information
Birth nameNana Kwabena Tuffuor
Also known as
  • Nana Kwabena
  • NANA
Born (1986-03-25) March 25, 1986 (age 38)
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
OriginGhana
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active2009–present
LabelsWondaland
Websitenanakwabena.com

Nana Kwabena Tuffuor (born March 25, 1986) is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ and sound engineer.[1] He is most noted for co-producing Jidenna's certified platinum single, "Classic Man."[2] In 2015, the song was nominated for a Grammy at the 58th annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.[3] Tuffuor also co-produced "Made To Love" by John Legend and "Yoga," featuring Jidenna and Janelle Monáe.[4]

As a music producer, Nana Kwabena has collaborated with Jidenna, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Kimbra, Kendrick Lamar, Seun Kuti, Mr Eazi, Goldlink and Quavo.[3][4][5][1]

Following his younger brother's passing from Sickle Cell Disease in 2011, Nana Kwabena founded AllOneBlood in 2012, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the disease.[6][7][8]

Nana joined Fear & Fancy Social Club and Arts Collective in 2012.[9]

Early life and education

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Tuffuor was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Tuffuor's mother is an accountant and founder of an elementary school in Ghana and his father is a computer engineer and entrepreneur.[8]

Nana grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended high school at George School.

Nana Kwabena graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2008 as a pre-med student with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health & Societies and a minor in both Sociology and Africana Studies.[6][8]

After deferring his acceptance into George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health for a year, Tuffuor later moved from Philadelphia to New York in 2010 to pursue his music career full-time.

Career

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Following the passing of his younger brother, Kwame Apau, from Sickle Cell in 2011, Nana Kwabena founded the non-profit organization AllOneBlood. This initiative expands public awareness of Sickle Cell disease through photo and video campaigns and celebrity hospital visits. The organization aims to raise money for existing organizations dedicated to finding a universal cure for the disease.[6][10]

Tuffuor is a member of Fear & Fancy, a social club that began in California in 2006. The society, reminiscent of the social aid and pleasure clubs of New Orleans, is an international collective of entrepreneurs, activists, educators, scientists, and artists who host soirees, dinner parties, and demonstrations.[9]

Personal life

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Tuffuor currently resides in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.[9]

Tuffuor supports several initiatives for social justice, especially pertaining to African Americans. He joined Janelle Monáe, Jidenna and other Wondaland artists in leading demonstrations to support the Black Lives Matter movement during the Wondaland Eephus Tour.[10]

Production credits

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2009

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Elliot Yamin – Fight For Love

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  • 12. "Someday" (Drum Programming)[1]

2013

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John Legend – Love in the Future

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  • 02. "The Beginning" (Drum Programming)[1]
  • 04. "Made To Love feat. Kimbra" (Producer, composer, engineer, Drum Programming, Programming)[1][5][11]
  • 05. "Who Do We Think We Are feat. Rick Ross" (Additional Producer, Drum Programming)[1]
  • 08. "Save The Night" (Drum Programming)[1]
  • 14. "You & I (Nobody in the World)" (Drum Programming)[1]
  • 15. "Asylum" (Drum Programming)[1]

2015

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Wondaland – The Eephus

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Jidenna

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  • 00. "Long Live The Chief" (Lyrics, Arrangement, Recording Engineer)[1]
  • 00. "Extraordinaire" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Background Vocals, Synthesizers, Recording Engineer)[1]
  • 00. "Knickers" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Background Vocals, Synthesizers, Vocoders, Recording Engineer)[1]

2016

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Jidenna

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  • 00. "Chief Don't Run" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)[1]
  • 00. "Little Bit More" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Palmas Handclaps)[1]

Desiigner

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  • 00. "Timmy Turner Remix" (Additional Producer, Drum Programming)

2017

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Jidenna – The Chief

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  • 01. "A Bull's Tale" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Sound Effects, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer)[1]
  • 02. "Chief Don't Run featuring Roman GianArthur" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)[1]
  • 03. "Trampoline" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Sound Effects, Recording Engineer)[1]
  • 04. "Bambi" (Co-Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Mixing Engineer)[1]
  • 05. "Helicopters / Beware" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Background Vocals, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer)[1]
  • 06. "Long Live The Chief" (Lyrics, Arrangement, Recording Engineer)[1]
  • 07. "2 Points" (Co-Producer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)[1]
  • 08. "The Let Out featuring Nana Kwabena" (Producer, Featured Artist, Lead Vocals, composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)[1]
  • 09. "Safari featuring Janelle Monáe, St. Beauty and Nana Kwabena" (Co-Producer, Featured Artist, Lead Vocals, Vocal Production, composer, Arrangement, Programming, Recording Engineer)[1]
  • 10. "Adaora" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Mixing Engineer)[1]
  • 11. "Little Bit More" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Palmas Handclaps)[1]
  • 12. "Some Kind of Way" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer)[1]
  • 13. "White N****s" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Sound Effects, Mixing Engineer)[1]
  • 14. "Bully of the Earth" (Producer, composer, Arrangement, Drum Programming, Programming, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer)[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad "Nana Kwabena Tuffuor | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  2. ^ "AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #67: JIDENNA & NANA KWABENA". Okayafrica. October 20, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Aborga, Alfred. "Flowking Stone Hits The Studio With Grammy Nominee; Nana Kwabena Tuffour". Loud Sound Ghana. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  4. ^ a b admin. "VIDEO: Nana Kwabena, Jidenna's "Classic Man" Producer dances to Gasmilla's Telemo – Ghana Flow". Ghana Flow. Archived from the original on December 28, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  5. ^ a b "John Legend Is 'Made To Love'". HuffPost. June 17, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c "Gala benefits CHOP sickle cell center". The Philadelphia Tribune. September 11, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  7. ^ "Everything seems to be 'OK' with Nana Kwabena Tuffour – Revealed!". Ytainment Arena. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  8. ^ a b c "CLASSIC MAN CRUSH MONDAY #MCM: Nana Kwabena – LoveBrownSugar". LoveBrownSugar. November 9, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  9. ^ a b c Buford, Kathryn. "INTERVIEW: "The door that opens you: Why Whippa Wiley brings you magic, fear and fancy."". afropunk.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  10. ^ a b "Nana Kwabena". Soul Sofa. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  11. ^ "John Legend Debuts EDM-Influenced Single 'Made To Love' Feat. Kimbra". Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  12. ^ a b "Photos: Jidenna takes his 'classic man' style to Dubai with producer, Nana Kwabena Tuffuor". AmeyawDebrah.Com. Archived from the original on December 24, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  13. ^ "Jidenna Speaks On Being Dubbed 'The Millennial Version Of Andre 3000'". HipHopDX. June 23, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
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