Daboy Kenzi out with sizzling new Afrobeats Song ‘Your Body’

Daboy Kenzi showcases his knack for sweet words on his first release of the year, ‘Your Body.’ The new Afrobeats song was teased on the fast-rising star’s TikTok account in January and is already in line to become one of this month’s champion sounds. Don’t believe us? Listen to it here: https://music.empi.re/yourbody ‘Your Body’ sees Daboy Kenzi go full-on casanova […]

Kwaw Kese’s Quest to Reclaim the Hot Spot with ”Awoyo Sofo”

The last time Kwaw Kese had a hot song was in 2019 when he released the remix to the Skonti produced “Dondo remix“. The song featured Medikal, Skonti, Mr Eazi and Sarkodie, whose verse reminded many of his unsatiated hunger for rapping, confirming his “I’m still the man” mentality. After experimenting with trap and Afrobeats inspired songs, Kwaw Kese seems […]

Highlife Artist, KOFI BRUCE Readies New Single ”Popular Stranger”

Singler, songwriter, and producer KOFI BRUCE is scheduled to release of his new single, “Popular Stranger,” on February 29, 2024. Armed with a silky voice and unwavering work ethic, KOFI BRUCE continues to solidify his place in the afro-alternative music scene. The palmwine and highlife musician’s new song offers him a platform to express and share encouraging thoughts with the world. ‘’Popular Stranger’’, […]

Handling Fame and Attention As a Viral Star

The road to stardom is often long, arduous, and expensive. While many never climb atop the mountain of stardom, some settle for the few viral moments they attain, advancing the fame into a sustaining enterprise. For a number of weeks, months, and, in some cases, years, those who attain virality become everyone’s favorite. Half the audience love them while the […]

#OccupyJulorbiHouse: Dear Artists, Here Is  Why You Need To Give A F**K!

“He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Who benefits from protests? Which crop of people are to lead a protest? How does one ensure a buy-in from across all sections of […]

Rap Is Not Dead!

For a nation that is known for its rap music across, at least two decades, I find it laughable that a statement by an afrobeats singer would get some people rattled. The statement by Wizkid that the rap genre is dead and not worth listening to. ”If I’m being honest, I don’t listen to any other genre of music anymore”, […]

SUCCESS IS HOW YOU DEFINE IT: A MUSIC CAREER TRUTH

By: Nana Kojo Mula (@NanaKojoMula) I have always been that consumer who always want the very best for the artists I love and follow. However, for some time now, I have realized that no matter how much a consumer may appear to want more for the artiste, we can never want it more than the artiste. That is because, as a consumer, you may […]

Metadata and Its Importance in Sanitizing The Music Scene

By: KWESI ALLEN “Metadata is the currency of the music industry, providing the necessary intelligence to accurately track and report music usage, royalties and payments. It is the linchpin of any successful music enterprise.”- Head/GM of African Music Strategy & Culture at Sony. Music creation, distribution and monetization has evolved with some unprecedented changes in the past century. Music was largely dominated by live performances, with recordings and distribution limited to a few large companies (gatekeepers). This ‘’System’’ created a direct revenue channel for most relevant artists during their era. Over the years, […]

CULART Picks: 2023 Artistes To Watch

Article by: Jennifer Elorm We are in the month of February, and many people are still recovering from December’s excitement—the concerts, parties, and jams that filled the city. The year 2022 blessed us with lots of good music which we enjoyed, albeit the impact of the songs paled in comparison to previous years. With that said, let’s gauge what the year 2023 have in store […]