Joey B Has Found A Style; And Is Sticking To It

“An identity would seem to be arrived at by the way in which the person faces and uses his experience” – James Baldwin An artist’s claim to fame usually goes beyond just the music they make. Their brand-what they stand for and what they are promoting is as important as what they wish to project and be known for. The […]

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THE CUTS: EP 04 VOL. 4

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 EL – Thinkin’ Rapper EL released the first single off his anticipated ‘’BAR V’’ mixtape today. The single ‘Thinkin’ carries a striking trap bounce […]

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Video: Sarkodie Has An Advice For Shatta Wale

When the frog ingest too much water, it dies. So goes a very popular Akan proverb. The inference is that, when someone seems to have had enough of a situation, the person react; sometimes with very grievous outcomes. Ghana’s foremost rap act, Sarkodie seem to have had enough of the antics of fellow artist, and friend, Shatta Wale. The self-acclaimed […]

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“Things We Do For Love” Portrays The Beauty of Vintage And Modern Art.

“Things We Do For Love”, was the gold dust that stood out on “Pen & Paper”; the joint album that Ko-Jo Cue and Lil’ Shaker released last year. With its infectious and glittering highlife groove, the song captivates the listener. So, when a remix, featuring Sarkodie was announced a couple of months ago, it was clear to see what the […]

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THE CUTS EXTRA: Songs You Must Hear

For two weeks, your favourite segment, THE CUTS has not been up due to some important reasons for which we apologize. With a backlog of songs from the past two weeks, we decided to sift through them, picking those we think you must hear, Kwesi Arthur feat KiDi – Don’t Keep Me Waiting One can criticize the generic afropop template […]

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On “Headstrong”, A.I. Scores A Little Below Excellent Despite A Brilliant Showing.

Being talented could be problematic. It could sometimes, injure the talented person through constant self-doubt and self-consciousness. The question of whether what they are putting out would satisfy the fans has the potential of capping their ability to create what they may consider great. The quest for perfection and no room for errors, even if minor, could be a chip […]

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Pop Cultural Coast (Music): A brief reference to the contemporary cultural scene in Ghana

A Pop Cultural canvas with its painting brush, perhaps, held by some of the best contemporary tastemakers — such as animator Prince Ampofo Osei Bonsu (Feoisugly); Ghanaian-Béninoise photographer Daron Bandeira and photojournalist Ofoe Amegavie; couturiers like Atto Tetteh; curators like BZDRKO; sound engineers like Nxwrth; defiant artists like artsoulkojo and  filmmakers like Akosua Adoma Owusu and the eccentric Togbe Gavua […]

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Lord Kenya And His Epistles About Money

‘’You got the money, you got the power’’. This refrain is a favourite of my granny. She says it with all the vigour an octogenarian could muster whenever you joked that she is rich. I couldn’t help laughing out loud the first time I heard her utter those words. The year was 1997. I was in my first year in […]

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3 Expectations As A.I Readies The Release of “Headstrong” EP

Settling on “Headstrong” as a title for a debut EP sounds both bold, defiant and, to an extent, reflect a reality. The title also project the mindset of a guy who walks the fine lanes of perturbation and self-belief. He hears the chirps from fans who want more, listens to the critics who question his ‘pop up’ and vanish’. It […]

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THE CUTS: EP 04 Vol. 2

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 Reynolds TheGentleman feat O’Bkay – Skeeyaya I don’t know what “Skeeyaya” actually means. Whatever its meaning, the slang is fun to say. In the […]

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