M3NSA Taps Amaarae For “SDI”

A collaboration between the amazing M3NSA and the incredible Amaarae was bound to happen at a point. Fortunately, we did not have to wait for too long to hear these two artists on a song. “SDI”, which translate in full as “Still Dey Inside” is a fusion of EDM and hip hop elements into a riveting song with relatable themes- […]

OTI’s Hip Hop Leanings Shine On ‘Untold Story Project’

The art of storytelling is one of the principal pillars on which hip hop or rap music thrives. Rappers use the medium of storytelling to convey not only their musical compositions, but also document their experiences – real or observatory; their struggles, thoughts and dreams. As some have pointed out, rappers are historians documenting inner city struggles- of death, crime, […]

The Maiden Edition of the Yoyo Tinz Festival Set To Start In 2 Weeks

  From Monday 19th to Sunday 25th November 2018, the Accra based collective yoyo tinz will invite Accra’s population to experience its very first hip hop festival. yoyo tinz is a cultural organisation aiming at promoting, documenting and archiving hip hop culture in Ghana and beyond, with a strong emphasis on sharing knowledge about the culture and the societies from […]

The Musical Influences of Apolo And Kuvie Melt Perfectly on ‘Fila’

Two striking things you notice on Apolo’s 7 song, collaborative EP with producer Kuvie are the excellent production; and strong melodic offering. Mellow tropical vibes vibrate across the EP, like how the sun breaks through a cloudy sky after a rainfall. What makes this collaborative effort interesting is that, Kuvie brings on board his experience as a producer responsible for […]

Boomplay And Universal Music Group Announce Landmark Distribution Partnership In Africa

Boomplay, Africa’s leading music streaming and download service and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment today announced the signing of a landmark licensing agreement covering multiple markets within Africa. UMG is the first major music company to license its catalog to Boomplay, which has quickly established itself as the most popular streaming service in Africa. Under […]

THE CUTS: EP 04 VOL. 6

THE CUTS reviews songs, videos or albums we think deserves your attention. The music covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed here. THE CUTS is available every FRIDAY Fuse ODG feat Damian Marley – Bra Fie Saying Fuse ODG has been representing Ghana in the diaspora would be an understatement. Aside Wiyaala, […]

Throwback: Sass Squad – Tuma

A lot has been written or said about the paradox that Africa is: a blessed continent saddled with enormous problems. From academics like Walter Rodney to Ali Marzui; and from the Bretton Woods Institutions to local politicians, uncountable number of references has been made about the richness of Africa – both its mineral wealth and human resource. In 1979, Ali […]

The Battle Of Equals: How Lil Shaker And Ko-Jo Cue Sold Out A Battle.

A lot has happened in the musical lives of Lil_Shaker and Ko-Jo Cue since last year. The release of their album, ”Pen & Paper”, was acclaimed by both fans and critics. They held a concert- The Pen & Paper Concert– to celebrate its release last year. A few months ago, they picked the award for Best Special Effects Video at […]

Press Release: Apolo Releases 7 Track EP “Fila”

  Nigerian musician, author and creative, Apolo Imon dropped a 7 track EP entitled Fila. The crooner brings forth a mix of vibely mid-tempo beats and a dynamic voice to create the perfect post summer wave. The project was made in less than a week but does well to keep the audience bopping to each song. This is confident expression […]

Hama Breathes Heat In New “Big Up Freestyle” Video.

The consensus among those who have heard or know Hama is uniform: he’s one exciting talent. A reggae artist who always bring the requisite energy to records. He’s, simply put, a breath of fresh air. Over a short period, Hama has built a relatively good buzz for himself, albeit on few featured verses. Hama keeps proving his worth as one […]