NEW MUSIC: IFKR FEAT ODUNSI – OMI GBONO

#IFKR was born through the upsurge in the appreciation of local talents, especially for artists who dare to do something different! It is made up of a duo, DJ K3V (@DJ_K3V) and DJ eff (@effthedj), who have both carved a reputation for themselves in the promotion and superb mixing of local and international house music. “Omi Gbono” (meaning “hot water”), […]

THROW BACK VIDEO: FREDDY MEIWAY –ZOBLAZO

I don’t remember the year Ivorian superstar Freddy Meiway’s classic single Zoblazo hit the Ghanaian music market. What I do remember, however is that, Zoblazo was a party starter and a people’s favourite tune. It was a song found on every DJs playlist and the reason was very obvious: it was so irresistible to ignore. Zoblazo instantly made Meiway a […]

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PRESENT: CONCERT OF CELEBRATION WITH OPOKU MENSAH

 Alliance Francaise Present ‘Concert of Celebration’ featuring musician Opoku Mensah. The concert is to celebrate his achievements as the artist received the Best African Music Composer and Best African Pianist awards in Dubai and Benin respectively. Opoku Mensah has the potential talent and aspirations that could earn him a place among Ghana’s greatest ones like Ebo Taylor, Osibisa, ET Mensah, […]

THE CUTS: AFTER BEEF BLUES EDITION

THE CUTS brings you a short, unbiased review of latest music and videos from Ghanaian artistes and artistes from other African regions each week. Once it is dope, it will be featured here.  ___________ E.L- TALK DON’T BOTHER ME & LOVE GOD VGMA 2016 Artiste of the Year, EL, has within three days, released two songs which many describe as […]

END OF BEEF: JAYSO SET RECORDS STRAIGHT ON ‘PREACH’

Rapper and Producer JaySo states fact for beef between rappers Sarkodie’s and M.anifest on new single, Preach  When rapper Sarkodie, a few days ago released ‘Kanta’, a response to M.anifest’s diss track ‘god MC’, one man who chose to remain silent on the issue was JaySo despite his privileged position. JaySo, who has worked with both artistes -and is close […]

BEEF: IS NOT ABOUT WHO WON. IT IS ABOUT WHAT NEXT FOR THE RAP GAME

‘Rap ‘beefs’ generates competition and excitement. The excitement leads to attention and who is the best rapper‘. From L-R : M.anifest and Sarkodie (photo via twitter) BEEF. This word provokes trepidation and excitement among music fans. The former, borne out of the infamous and violent ending of two talented American rap artistes-Tupac and Notorious BIG-at a young age, ending what […]

C-REAL @ KONA LIVE

  Last Thursday, rapper C-Real teamed up with spoken word artiste Kacey Moore and thrilled the many fans who trooped to Kona Café & Grill, Osu Oxford Street, with lively and impeccable performances. The night also saw singer Adina and other artistes sharing the stage with the Em.CEO.   Prior to C-Real taking the stage, Kacey Moore, who doubled as […]

THE CREATIVITY OF KOJO ANTWI GOES BEYOND HIS MUSIC

When Terry Abban (@TerryAbban) tweeted me the link to his newly made Kojo Antwi playlist on iTunes, I hit him right back, asking him to include some omitted songs by the Ghanaian music maestro. Later, scrolling through the playlist, something else caught my attention. It was not the carefully put together classics from the over 15 albums (it could be […]

THE CUTS

THE CUTS brings you a short, unbiased review of latest music and videos from Ghanaian artistes and artistes from other African regions. Once it is dope, it will be featured here. __________________ M.anifest, Reynolds,Akotowaa, Robin-Huws, Poetyk Prynx M.ANIFEST – GOD MC Ghana twitter woke up today to a new tune from award winning rapper, M.anifest with many interpreting the lyrics as […]

PRODUCER ODUNSI HOLDS LISTENING SESSION FOR DEBUT EP ‘TOOL’

  Tea Baa, at Osu Ako Adjei, last Friday hosted the EP listening session for Nigerian musician, producer and Ghana frequenter, Odunsi’s (The Engine) debut EP TOOL. TOOL, an acronym for ‘Times Of Our Lives’ is a six (6) track EP boasting diverse musical influences which Odunsi grew up on. The EP borrows from Neo-soul, Reggae/dancehall, Afro-funk and house. Those […]