Throwback: Tommy Wiredu – Wo Do Mu Y3 Du

First things first, RIP to Tommy Wiredu, one of the most beautiful voices that graced the Ghanaian music scene in the late 90s till his untimely his death-through suicide on April 7th 2003. The circumstances surrounding his death wasn’t readily confirmed-albeit speculations suggested he was driven to his untimely death by debt. Tommy Wiredu had before his death become a […]

A (Late) Track-By-Track Review of Pen & Paper

This review is late in coming. But, as they say, better late than never. Contributor-At-Large, Nana Safo (@forksafo‏ ) decided to write a track-by-track review of the album, settling on which rapper came in the hardest on each track. This article is also to wish Lil Shaker a happy birthday. Enjoy his analysis. The plan was for Shaker to release […]

Press Release: Producer DredW Announces ‘Learning Seasion’

Young Ghanaian producer, DredW has announced the release of his next project titled ”Learning Sessions”. Born Winfred Ametepe, the producer announced this via his Instagram page. After releasing his first single ‘Choco Milo’ featuring WondaBoy, a record which did well, it’s only right that he drops another project. Speaking to DredW, he said ”This project would be different from his […]

“The Whole Truth” by Sizz The Truth Is Out

“The Whole Truth. This work of art challenges all existing stereotypes on African music and presents a multifaceted artist who who’s a listener with his dynamic skill. From inspiration to references on pop Ghanaian culture, a listener is taken across a wild ride! SizzTheTruth presents new frontiers to music made in Africa with his iconic blend of highlife undertones, Hip-Hop […]

THE CUTS: EP 03 Vol. 4

THE CUTS is a weekly round-up of songs and videos that has caught our attention or think you must hear. The music featured here aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY Kiddblack – About You ‘About You’ has the potential to kick Kiddblack from semi- obscurity to the limelight. This love song is couched to emit rhythmic pleasure and […]

Throwback: Noble and Sandra – ”Ayalolo”

  “You can’t run The time is now, do what you can don’t you know Look at us now, our ancestors have seen Canaan But we are just seeing things in this world” The above lyrics is part of the opening lyrics to “Ayalolo”, a song performed by Noble and soul singer Sandra Huson. The lyrics portray a song about […]

Kobi Onyame and Wanlov Share Inspiration in “Still We Rise” Video

Self-belief. Chasing dreams despite the challenges on your path is the theme of ‘Still We Rise’, a song by UK-based Ghanaian rapper, Kobi Onyame and Wanlov (The Kubolor). “Still We Rise” has the two gifted rappers spread doses of positivism about life and success (chasing one’s dreams) as expressed these lyrics: ‘keep fighting on/ We’re upward bound/ seeing the sky […]

Album Review: Burna Boy Proves He’s Not A One Dimensional Artist on “Outside”

On “Calm Down”, the penultimate song of his recently released album “Outside”, Burna Boy hints: ‘Got me moving in slow motion/ I’m tryna walk on top of the ocean‘. Though a reference to an overdose on drugs, this declaration, is a summary of his career. Over these years as an artist, the Afro-fusionist hasn’t received much credit for his immense […]

Watch Video: Ayorkor Covers Songs By Wulomei and Flavour

The name AYORKOR may not resonate with many music fans at the moment. She is a young musician who’s charting her own course by taking a route that is becoming all too familiar lately. In a new series by Musical Lunatics dubbed ‘Fret Board Series’, Ayorkor shares her beautiful voice with the rest of the world by mashing up two […]