Review: Barima Pages – The Warm Up EP

Criticism. Mockery. Taunts. Outright hate. These are tools people employ to demean or pressure others into quitting or derail their ambitions. You are mostly bound to lose yourself, your identity should you fall for these antics. You either capitulate or hide in the darkest part of the room as a form of self-protection. However, staying steadfast, shifting through the criticisms […]

Talking Verses: Okyeame Kwame’s Verse on Ringtone Remix

The year was 2010. Richie Mensah was the sought after producer when an artist wanted a hit. His label, Lynx, arguably had the best rapper at that time. Crunk music was in vogue and Richie was the ace producer with the tools to craft a crunk beat that could turn an artist’s fortune. Around that same time, Tinny’s fame was […]

Blitz The Ambassador -Accra City Blues

Accra, the city that became the capital of colonial Gold Coast in 1877 is a dreamer’s paradise. It is the heartbeat of Ghana, the country, and the heartthrob of many residing outside the perimeters of the city. In the eyes of many of such people, Accra is where dreams become reality. According to the 2012 population census figures, Accra is […]

Ebony Tribute: Long Live The Queen And Her Legacy

I can remember vividly where I was the first time I saw Ebony. It was at the house of Ebo Brew (video director at Slingshot Media)  around the West Hills Mall in 2015. The image of this beautiful, dark skin lady spotting weeks old dreadlocks singing and partying with her friends in the video for “Dancefloor” was beaming on 4Syte […]

THE CUTS: EP 05 VOL. 4

THE CUTS reviews songs, videos or albums we think deserve your attention. The songs or videos covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed or featured. THE CUTS is available every FRIDAY. Ayat ft Efya – For You Ayat has been busy these few months with his releases; something he is continuing from […]

Let’s Talk About A.I And His Verse On ”My Life” Remix

Put A.I on any record and you are hundred per cent guaranteed an excellent outcome. The genre of music is not going to be a restriction. And the tone of the song will not dissuade him from putting his foot on the neck of the record. For those who have followed his career path from 2014, A.I is the type […]

Akan – Edwom No Freestyle (Lord Kenya Cover)

Rapper, Akan went into his bag and came out with a freestyle that once again, exhibits his incredible rap skills and also, offers a hint of nostalgia to rap fans above age 20. Borrowing the beat of Lord Kenya’s “Endwom No”, Akan in 2 minutes, 34 seconds remind us of what hiplife used to sound like -a reference to the […]

THE CUTS: EP 05 VOL. 3

THE CUTS reviews songs, videos or albums we think deserve your attention. The songs or videos covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed or featured. THE CUTS is available every FRIDAY. Yung Pabi ft Worlasi – Undastand When Yung Pabi raps, be assured to hear something positive. His songs, over the years […]

Sarkodie and Akan Share Travel Tales on “All Die Be Die”

“I won’t play with my time on earth’, Sarkodie opines towards the end of ”All Die Be Die”, his latest single with Akan. The song explores the story of life and the agonies associated with trying to make it out hustle. The two rappers take turns to narrate their ‘personal’ ordeals in their attempts at breaking the mould of poverty […]

The FOKN Bois Know Their True Friends

True friends are hard to find. This is one of the oldest sayings about friendship. The litmus test for true friendship is confirmed when you find yourself in a desperate and need your friends to show up for you. Those who are ready and willing to go the extra mile for you, the risks notwithstanding, are the one true friends. […]