THE CUTS: EP 03 VOL. 10

THE CUTS is a weekly round-up of songs and videos that has caught our attention or think you must hear. The music featured here aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY Cuppy feat Sarkodie – VYBE From the desert lands comes this belly dancing inspired video from Cuppy and Sarkodie. “Vybe” is couched in afropop sentiments and bothers […]

Music 3 min read

Bayku’s “Release Your Body” Is A Call To Enjoy Life

When discussions about hip life is being had, especially it’s genealogy by old heads and people who were around to witness it’s ‘official’ birth, one group’s name keeps coming up, as one of the early protagonists of localized hip-hop. That group was Talking Drumz. Made up of three individuals, the group was the first to ‘officially’ make rap records in […]

Music 2 min read

Video: M.anifest Navigate The Pits of Love on “Me Ne Woa”

Ghanaian rapper, M.anifest finally released his ‘long-awaited‘ video for “Me Ne Woa“, the enchanting love song featuring young crooner, King Promise and produced by the multi-talented Reynolds The Gentleman. Fans of M.anifest (called Manifans) for 48 hours kept asking for the video after M.anifest teased with a short visual of the song. On Thursday, M.anifest finally released the video to […]

Music 1 min read

Video: Nigerian Crooner Brymo screams “Heya”

Brymo is noted for his unconventionality. His bravery to push the boundaries of music and his art is revealed in each project he releases. He’s among a few Nigerian artists who defy pop culture stereotypes. His songs are mostly meditative; eschewing the up-tempo, party music engravings that abound today. The incorporation of afrobeat elements and his social commentary clad lyrics […]

Music 2 min read

Opinion: What’s Happening To EL, Chale?

A six worded tweet was all it took to attract comments that ranged from those of best wishes to pure disparagement, from followers and non-followers alike. The tweet came from EL. It was simply an expression of his desire to become the first Ghanaian rapper to win a Grammy. First Ghanaian to Win a Grammy! — LOMI (@ELgh_) January 31, […]

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THE CUTS: EP 03 VOL. 9

THE CUTS is a weekly round-up of songs and videos that has caught our attention or think you must hear. The music featured here aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY Ebo Taylor –Mumudey Mumudey If there’s any Ghanaian artist who makes better afrobeat than Ebo Taylor, then I’m yet to know him or her. For more than […]

Music 4 min read

Tribute: CK Mann Made Music That Transcended Generations

I know I rocked the “Adwoa Yankey” tye-and-die fabric before I came to know the lyrics of the song from which the fabric got its name. My grandpa operated a very popular shop in Cape Coast known for trading in batik tye and dye as well as other African fabrics. Thankfully, the shop has been passed on to the next […]

Music 4 min read

Interview: Yung Pabi Discusses ”BushMan” And Why Honest Lyrics Matter

Ask Yung Pabi what music means to him and his answer is as direct as the lyrics he shares on his songs: “Music is the art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions by using rhythms and melody”. Since the release of his socially conscious song ‘’BushMan’’, the rapper has seen his stock steadily rising. His name is becoming recognizable […]

Interview 9 min read

Efya’s Latest “Whoman; Woman” Is a Celebration of Womanhood

  When was the last time you heard award winning songstress, Efya sing in a tone that’s so relax and almost playful? Well, on her new single “Whoman; Woman“- the first in 2018- she takes that path, laying an inspirational song that celebrates the African woman and mothers. The song title is a play on the question: Who’s A Man […]

Music 1 min read

THE CUTS: EP 03 Vol. 8

THE CUTS is a weekly round-up of songs and videos that has caught our attention or think you must hear. The music featured here aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY Guilty Beatz feat Mr. Eazi, Pappy Kojo and Patapaa – Akwaaba Vibez sͻͻ, Vibes Sͻͻ (apologies LaMeme Gang). This new GuiltyBeatz tune is straight up a jam. […]

Music 6 min read
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