KO-JO CUE KEEPS THE SHINE ON

From obscurity to stardom, Ko-jo Cue’s march towards becoming one of the best rappers in Ghana has assumed greater momentum with the release of the ‘The Shining’. When the artwork and track list of his album was released a couple of months ago, many were excited and expectant. Expectant to hear what the newest member of BBNZ LIVE, Ko-jo Cue […]

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VOCAL PORTRAIT 2 Review

‘Vocal Portrait 2 is an excellently produced album, concise and heavy on the issues of our times. The dedication and zeal of Kwame in elevating the poetry both as an art and a force in Ghana and beyond cannot be ignored’ VOCAL PORTRAIT 2 IS THE SOPHOMORE ALBUM by Ghanaian spoken word artist/poet Kwame Write (Kwame Ata Aidoo). Regarded by […]

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EL AND BBNZ SET THE B.A.R AND JUMPED OVER IT

‘’If there’s one forceful point the BAR Concert made it was that hip hop in Ghana is finally earning the bright halo it has been waiting all this while’’ When the numerous fans streamed through the entrance of the Alliance Francaise and braced the slight downpour last Saturday night (19th April, 2014) they came with one expectation: Leave with a […]

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HIGHLIFE- BRIAN ENO/KARL HYDE

Somewhere last week (July, 4th) in a quest to find an escape from stress, I chanced on an album that I’ve been hooked on since. Thing is, I have had enough of the contemporary R&B and the highly misogynistic and/ the porn of materialism themes of current hip hop. So, chancing on the legendary Brian Eno & Karl Hyde’s collaborative […]

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REVIEW OF COLLECTOR’S ITEM BY FRICKY

Fricky COLLECTOR’S ITEM is sonically refreshing, technically of high quality and lyrically impressive. Without a doubt would pass as one of the best projects ever done this year. Last year, I mentioned him in my ‘Bankable Artistes’ to watch in 2014 tweet -‘Bankable’ as to mean one of the artistes to watch. Now I can say without a doubt that […]

Music 4 min read

CAN I BORROW A CEDI? KAHAZ TAPE REVIEWED

the beauty of the mixtape lies in its simplicity-from beats to Kahaz’s flow The mixtape circuit in Ghana is becoming intense and competitive with both established and up-coming artistes pitching their tapes to the listener. This year has seen the likes of M.anifest, C-real and E.L (many will follow) releasing mixtapes to great reception. One of the up-coming artists to […]

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REALITY CHECK : LET THE TALK BEGIN

‘We Dance Like Ten Years Since Why? People No Get Nothing Talk Since?’ – C-Real C-Real speaking his mind In an era where it is safer for one to keep mute over happenings in their immediate circles (even though it may be inimical to their survival) so as not to be hated on or/ and be damned, it is such […]

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REVIEW OF APAE: THE PRICE OF FREE EP BY M.ANIFEST

‘’Manifest proves his talent and lyrical dexterity on this masterpiece. Awesome lyrics, good composure and great beats all wrapped up on Apae’ Despite his huge talent, which has been acclaimed by music critics, it wasn’t until he won the Best Rapper and Hip Hop Song of the Year accolades at the 2013 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) that caused many […]

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