Talking Verses: M3NSA on “Far Away”

“Sometimes I just need to be alone/Sometimes I just want to be in my own zone”. M3NSA croons on the short bridge connecting his rap verse to the hook of “Far Away”, the sixth song- and one of the instant standouts off Joey B’s recently released “Lava Feels”. Having listened to the song a couple of times, I’m still surprised […]

Music 3 min read

The Radiance of NiiQuaye’s “Atomic Muse” Lies In Its Production And Features

“Atomic Muse” is a seven-track tape released by the multi-talented artist, NiiQuaye about a week ago. His name might not toll on the music scene in Ghana- he is not a front line or mainstream artist, yet. NiiQuaye’s talent, however, has been heard on many hit songs released over the years in this country. His contributions have come mostly by […]

Music 4 min read

KiDi Proves His Versatility With Blue: The EP

If you’re an OG KiDi fan (way before the Hitmaker days), you are well aware that the music he has been putting out since 2015 is different from what he was making earlier in his journey. Before he became a nationwide sensation on the music competition show, he was known mostly as an RnB/Soul artiste with unmatched vocal prowess among […]

Music 4 min read

Review: On “Lava Feels”, Joey B Punched Below Expectation

Joey B is like Peter Pan; caught up in his world of youthfulness and scared to emerge out of that cocoon despite his abundant potential. “7 years, are you not entertained?”. Joey B quizzed on his star-studded trap anthem “La Familia”. The accuracy of his calculation in terms of his active years as a rapper could be challenged but one […]

Music 6 min read

A New Wave of Artists Are Re-Awakening Live Performances In Ghana

A new generation of artists are re-awakening the art of live performances – and some of them are not even singers.  The death knell on live band music, a staple of Ghanaians of the 50s through to the late 70s, was the numerous military interregnums that engulfed the country, mostly in the 70s to the early 80s. For many observers […]

Opinions 5 min read

“No Long Talk”, M.anifest Declares

Perfect timing is everything. Knowing when to outdoor a new thing to elicit the right response from people takes a lot of analyses. Bad timing has robbed great products of impact. The opposite is also true. An aspect of perfect timing is that element of surprise; where you release the product when people least expect. The lasting effect you seek […]

Music 3 min read

Album Review: Marince Omario Charts His Path on “Oblitey”

Marince Omario describes himself in an interesting manner: “a musical creative and my music seeks to inspire and motivate the youth all the while promoting Ga traditional culture and lifestyle“. Marince knows himself and what he wants to do, especially with his music. His ability to reflect his culture in songs is what “Oblitey“, his latest 5-track EP embodies. In […]

Music 3 min read

Talking Verses: Pappy Kojo Dazzling Verse on “All Black”

Black has been my favourite colour for as long as I remember. It has come to underline a basic philosophy of life that I hold. My love for black almost led to a rare disagreement between myself and my dad. I was about to enter the University. As it was, I had to get new clothes for school. Shopping money […]

Music 4 min read

THE CUTS: EP 06 Vol.7

THE CUTS is a weekly review that introduces you to new songs and videos. The songs and videos covered are not genre or region-specific. Once we find it dope, we’ll share our thoughts on it here. Seyyoh – Get It Right The quarantine season has offered much more than a period of rest. After all, how does one rest when […]

Music 3 min read
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