Republic Bar: A Spot For Music Videos

Opened on 1st July, 2012; a significant date in the political history of Ghana- the country assumed its Republican status on July 1- The Republic Bar and Grill has for Ghana, has for the past 8 years become one of the best outdoor spots in the nation’s capital. Founded by two brothers – Kofi and Raja Owusu- Ansah, “Republic”, as […]

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THE CUTS: EP 06 VOL. 5

THE CUTS is a short weekly review of songs, videos and albums that you need to hear. The songs and videos covered are not genre or region specific. If we find it dope, we’ll share our thoughts on it here. BiQo – Mafe Wo BiQo’s new single “Mafe Wo” is one I never saw coming. Yes, he is a talented […]

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Talking Verses: Copta Is A Problem

Reconciling the man I met and once interviewed last year, courtesy the “Accra Mayor” Joey Chase for the acclaimed Accra We Dey Podcast, and the voice I hear on records appear and sound different. The rapper is fiery, competitive, confident when delivering verses over beats. The guy I saw relaxing in a couch at the RRG studios, along with Kxng […]

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Review: E.L Can Take Off (Again) With “Songs For Girls 3”

With love as its centrepiece, “Songs For Girls” reveals all the musical influences that have defined E.L’s career across the years. Bumps are inevitable. They often occur on the highway of life when everything is going on as planned. The bumps and the inertia it stirs are mostly wake up calls. They offer a moment for self-introspection, as well as […]

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How D-Cryme Stole A Moment And Won Our Hearts On “Get On The Dancefloor”

If D-Cryme had given up music after his nationwide hit “Kill Me Shy”, Ghanaians would still have remembered the Tema based rapper with reverence as we do Jay Dee of “Alampan” fame. D-Cryme’s stake in today’s music has not been as resolute as many would have hoped. He was tipped for greater things after earning his breakthrough: first off a […]

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THE CUTS EP 06 VOL. 4

THE CUTS is a short weekly review of songs, videos and albums that you need to hear. The songs and videos covered are not genre or region specific. If we find it dope, we’ll share our thoughts on it here. Supa Gaeta – Never Again Two days before his birthday, Supa Gaeta dropped his first single of 2020 titled ‘Never […]

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Album Review: “GreySkies Are Smokescreens” By Sizz The Truth

Two years ago, Sizz The Truth offered a glimpse into his art with “The Whole Truth”, a 10 track album that had features from Ko-Jo Cue and Cina Soul. The tape also boasted some notable records like “Never Told”, “Longest Round” and “Fatality”. It also exhibited Sizz’s love for melodious rap. In our review of the album, we described Sizz […]

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Becca Is Missing The Point

My heart aches a little when a veteran musician is moved to -as the social media generation would say- for either lack of tact in speech, action or for handing out an underwhelming performance. The response from social media users is usually swift, unapologetic, blatantly disrespectful and traumatizing. On social media, unfiltered opinions are an everyday meal. Becca, the Ghanaian […]

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