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 […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: VILLY & THE XTREME VOLUMES – HUMANIMALS

Villy & The Xtreme Band air out their frustrations about leadership and injustice in Africa in a defiant yet enchanting manner over amazing grooves on their latest EP ‘Humanimals’     Villy & The Xtreme Volumes new EP is short and heavy in content. Humanimals is a 6 track EP which runs for 32 minutes. The heaviness of the album […]

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THE CUTS

The Cut bring to readers weekly music or album list by mostly but not limited to Ghanaian artistes which this writer deem worth listening or having on your playlist. The music is not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it will be covered here. KO-JO CUE Feat. Mr. Eazi – My BayBey How to do express your gratefulness […]

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THE CUTS

JAYSO – 0106 A couple of months back during the premiering of ‘Little Monsters’ video and the official launch of his album Making Tasha Proud, I posed a question to JaySo: whether it was deliberate on his part to produce almost entirely his debut album. His answer was short and simple: the producers he asked beats from did not send […]

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PRESS RELEASE: SISTER DEBORAH RELEASES ‘GHANA JOLLOF’

The debate between Ghana and Nigeria, over who cooks the best jollof is about to be settled by Afro-pop artiste, Sister Deborah with her new single ‘Ghana Jollof’. Produced by Kuvie (KuvieMadeTheBeat), Ghana Jollof, co-written by Wanlov (her brother and musician) carries an infectious mellow afro-trap bounce and appealing melody as well as humour ridden lyrics; a trademark of the […]

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THE CUTS

The Cut bring to readers a weekly music or albums list by mostly but not limited to Ghanaian artistes which this writer deem worth listening to or having on your playlist. The music are not genre and/or region specific. One it is good, it will be featured here. WORLASI – ONE LIFE feat Sena Dagadu, Six Strings For a young […]

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SONG & VIDEO REVIEW: SARKODIE – TAKE IT BACK

When you are a leader, it is incumbent on you to do two things: help preserve the legacy bequeathed to you and build upon it to a desired level AND also, speak against those who are doing their bit to derail or deface the beautiful image you all love and cherish. For many times, critics of hip life have bemoaned […]

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CONCERT REVIEW: AFRABA CONCERT WITH ADOMAA

For those who thought Adomaa was just hype or quizzed if she could hold her own on a stage not as a supporting act but the main act I’m sure after her show at Alliance on Saturday, the assumption was altered. Her performances were well crafted; her composure was one of confidence; her energy was infectious and her vocals-which is […]

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VIDEO REVIEW: BUK BAK – AKWASI BRONI

The musical catalogue of Buk Bak is huge and impressive. The award winning duo comprised of Prince Bright (Bright Sparkles) and Ronnie Coaches (who unfortunately is late). The group, which initially began with three members-Bright, Ronnie and Shoetan- was by the time they released their second album in 2000, without Shoetan (Papa Shoto).   Awensem (Proverbs) was released under then […]

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VIDEO REVIEW: RED RED – HOW FAR FEAT. MENSA

Finally, Mensa has released visuals for his political and socially correct single HOW FAR, off his up-coming collaborative album with Hungarian DJ/Producer ELO of Irie Mafia. The album, Red Red is more of an experimental album-it explores different musical influences but is primarily driven by electronic sounds. Shot by filmmaker/documentarian Jareth Merz-known for his ‘African Election’ documentary, the video opens […]

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