If Life Is A Lottery, Akan Is Staking For The Win on ”Banker 2 Banker”

Akan has mastered the art of turning everyday subjects into a class act on records. It doesn’t matter how much that subject has been explored by others, he always brings a certain touch of brilliance or a new perspective to the topic, especially on songs. And when Twisted Wavex, his longtime producer and collaborator is involved, you are assured of […]

Music 1 min read

THE CUTS: EP 05 VOL 5

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. Joojo Addision – Yessa Massa ‘Yessa Massa no dey spoil work/ plenty talk no dey write cheque’. With these words, Joojo […]

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Blitz The Ambassador ft Akan – Fire (The Burial of Kojo Soundtrack)

Rapper and filmmaker, Blitz The Ambassador is raking in the Ws (WINS) one move at a time. Since debuting his highly acclaimed film, “The Burial of Kojo”- a film that centres around a family feud triggered by the death of Kojo, an unfortunate development caused by Kojo’s brother. The movie will be screened on Netflix on March 31 after it […]

Music 2 min read

Kyei Nwom’s “Damebi” Is The Song You Didn’t Know You Needed

One of the cardinal sins of the music industry and its issue of over saturation of music is that, many good songs by young, unpopular artists get lost in the maze. If you are lucky or belong to the group of music diggers who don’t consume most of what mainstream radio serves, you are bound to find some of these […]

Music 4 min read

NiiQuaye Invites All To Dance To His Highlife Tune “Twa Wonan Ase”

There is a song for every situation in one’s life; be it for the good or bad. These songs tend to vividly capture an experience that you feel the musician or songwriter was lurking somewhere observing your situation. That was my sentiment when I heard “Twa Wona Ase”, a song by NiiQuaye. The multi- instrumentalist and music producer recruited AYAT […]

Music 1 min read

“Afrobeats LOL” Stands As FOKN Bois’ Most Commercial Album (Thus Far)

The FOKN Bois are your quintessential agent provocateurs. Their music tend to speak truth to power and also tackle issues that afflict humanity, especially those society  refuses to address despite their debilitating impact. So, themes like corruption- be it political or economic, social inequality, religious exploitation,lawlessness and indiscipline are the linchpins of most of their musical or cinematic creations. Take […]

Music 5 min read

Akyeame Set The Sonic Template For Hiplife With ”Me San Aba”

So, the story went like this: Two young rappers keen on recording an album approached an established music producer to help them realize their dream. The first question the producer asked them was whether they had money to pay for his services, to which they responded in the negative. He therefore asked them to go and bring whatever money that […]

Music 3 min read

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 […]

Music 3 min read

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 […]

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