1ucid
Kwadwo Bedihene | |
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| Born | Kwadwo Bedihene Accra, Ghana |
| Other names | 1ucid, 1UCID |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, songwriter, music producer, creative professional |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Known for | "Miss You" |
| Notable work | "Miss You", "It's Giving" |
Kwadwo Bedihene, who performs under the stage name 1ucid (often stylized as 1UCID), is a Ghanaian vocalist, songwriter, creative professional, and music producer residing in the United States. He rose to prominence through his track Miss You, which achieved chart positions on iTunes across the US, Netherlands, Ghana, Nigeria, and France.
Early life and education
Originally from Accra, Ghana, Kwadwo relocated to the United States when he was nine years old. He pursued higher education at the University of Akron.
Career
Kwadwo launched his artistic journey in 2021 by creating a documentary influenced by the sermon "A Generational Thinker" delivered by Ghanaian theologian Mensa Otabil.
In 2022, he introduced two singles titled "Miss You" and "It's Giving," earning a spot on Pulse Nigeria's Future Sounds playlist. By January 2023, he was highlighted by P.M. News as one of the emerging artists to watch. Subsequently, Audiomack recognized him as a leading trending artist alongside Snazzy the Optimist, Asake, and Kizz Daniel, ranking him among the most streamed musicians in early February 2023.