{"id":71798,"date":"2026-05-13T22:47:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T22:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/international-songwriting-competition-isc-announces-2025-winners-ghanaian-american-sam-opoku-takes-home-the-overall-grand-prize\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T22:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T22:47:43","slug":"international-songwriting-competition-isc-announces-2025-winners-ghanaian-american-sam-opoku-takes-home-the-overall-grand-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/international-songwriting-competition-isc-announces-2025-winners-ghanaian-american-sam-opoku-takes-home-the-overall-grand-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2025 Winners Ghanaian\/American Sam Opoku Takes Home the Overall Grand Prize."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt Hip Hop Magizine News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9431463036\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the winners of its 2025 competition. This year\u2019s competition attracted approximately 13,000 entries from more than 120 countries, highlighting both emerging and established talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For over two decades, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has been renowned as the premier songwriting competition in the world and has remained committed to discovering and supporting songwriters at all stages of their careers. By providing both aspiring and established artists with the opportunity to have their music heard by an elite group of Grammy Award winners, iconic artists, and influential music industry leaders, ISC continues to foster creativity and celebrate the art of songwriting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ISC\u2019s top honor, the overall Grand Prize, is awarded to Sam Opoku, a Ghanaian\/American songwriter and artist known for his authenticity and emotionally direct writing style. His remarkable winning song, \u201cOld,\u201d contemplates getting older and finding the spark that makes you feel like a child at any age, despite the regrets of life. It is a masterclass in raw emotion, vulnerability, and songwriting craft \u2013 and it exemplifies the artistry and authenticity that ISC seeks to recognize.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><iframe title=\"Sam Opoku - Old &quot;Acoustic&quot; (Official Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eoVLSd_7DFA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Sam Opoku - Old &quot;Acoustic&quot; (Official Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eoVLSd_7DFA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Born in Ghana, West Africa, Opoku immigrated to the USA at the age of eight years old after his mother won the visa lottery, a significant achievement considering that the chance of selection is less than 1%. During high school, his passion for the arts propelled him to become a two-time Poetry Out Loud champion, sparking his interest in songwriting and music. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with some of his childhood inspirations, including <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/tag\/timbaland\/\"><strong>Timbaland<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and Darkchild, which led him to write for artists <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/tag\/kehlani\/\"><strong>Kehlani<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, Maroon 5, and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/tag\/chris-brown\/\"><strong>Chris Brown<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. His creative curiosity is shaped by a broad range of influences, but the real magic of Opoku lies in his songwriting where he delivers deeply moving reflections on the human experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Opoku receives a prize package of $25,000 (USD), music equipment, services, and industry exposure, positioning him for a major breakthrough on the global stage. His win is not just a personal achievement but is also an example of the diverse voices redefining modern songwriting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65479\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ISC.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ISC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ISC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ISC-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ISC.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65479\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ISC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ISC.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ISC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ISC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ISC-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<a title=\"Hip-Hop hats, buckets, snapbacks, beanies.\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64516 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hip-hop-hats.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hip-hop-hats.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition to the Grand Prize, ISC honors a First, Second, and Third Place winner in 23 categories, and these winners represent the best in each field. Each category winner stood out for strong songwriting, originality, and execution within their genre and their talent deserves recognition among a highly competitive field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cEvery year, ISC reveals an inspiring new wave of songwriters whose music moves us, challenges us, and connects us,\u201d said Candace Avery, Founder and Director. \u201cThese winners have raised the bar yet again. 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