Ko-Jo Cue (Finally) Earns His Shine With ”For My Brothers”

There comes along an album which defines a generation, not only in terms of the cadences or punchlines but the message within the music. In a year where most mainstream rap albums failed to meet expectations; most of these releases felt more like collections of singles rather than cohesive, well-curated body of work. “For My Brothers”, by Ko-Jo Cue is […]

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The CUTS: EP 05 Vol. 14

THE CUTS is a weekly review of songs, videos and albums you need to hear. The songs and videos covered are not a genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it will be reviewed or featured. Cina Soul – Killi Mi “Every time you break me, I try to fix you. But what happens in the end when I’m […]

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Album Review: “Red Card: Minstrel Cycle” By Wanlov

If there is one thing Wanlov has been consistently great at, it is his continuous mission to steer our minds – and our eyes- towards the shenanigans of our political leaders, often carried out unapologetically and in broad daylight since the 1950s. Wanlov has a knack at presenting various instances involving our politicians who obfuscate our national progress. He does […]

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Talking Verses: ”Too Naughty” By Worlasi Is A Motivational Anthem

“You got it all/ We ain’t got shit but life goes on… I for hate but all you got dey motivate me” – Worlasi When Worlasi dropped his debut album ‘’Nus3″ in 2015, it was instantly hailed as a bona fide classic. And it was not hard to realize why after listening to it. The album was different, raw, matured […]

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“Palaver” Adds To The Long List of Ebo Taylor’s Catalog

I remember having a conversation with Kong George, singer, songwriter, producer and DJ on how he clears some of his samples. He had sampled an old C.K. Mann record, ‘’Fa W’akoma Ma Me’’ for one of his songs. That vintage C.K. Mann record was also covered and made popular among a section of young highlife fans by the legendary Rex […]

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Ko-Jo Cue – You Alone (Video)

Ko-Jo Cue emerges from the back of a crowd, pushing and shoving towards the front where the small congregated crowd stare at the photos of some great Ghanaian legends within the entertainment space who art had passed away. Images of legends like Super OD, Araba Stamp, Kiki Gyan, Charles Kofi (CK) Mann, Terry Bonchaka, Owusu-Ansah, Ronny Coaches plus others beam […]

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It’s Ms Fu With The Energy

There is a price to pay for desiring perfection. Nothing you ever do is good enough. Time is spent trying to create the perfect work. Seeking perfection is like chasing one’s shadow on a sunny day. No matter how much you try, you may never get to that point. Glitches are part of life and by extension, part of work […]

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A Radiant Orbital Pleasure Is What Gafacci Offers on “TASH BNM”

“TASH BNM” is hemmed with the tact and confidence of a seasoned producer“. If sonic experimentation had a face, it would surely be that of Gafacci. The Ghanaian producer has over a decade been a feature on the Ghanaian music scene; a fixture in the evolutionary process of the Ghanaian soundscape. As a producer, he has been involved with hip […]

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On “As Promised”, King Promise Made An Album With Replay Value

In 2017 when Ghanaians became aware of King Promise off the back of Vision DJ’s summer jam ‘Double Trouble’, the singer had been seeking a way to make an impression on the music scene. Two years prior to his appearance on ‘Double Trouble’, he had joined forces with producer Jayso on his single “So Special”. Comparing the two songs, one […]

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Super Jazz Club Is Here; Release First Single ”Couple Black Kids”.

You should have seen it coming if you have been following individual members of the collective, Super Jazz Club. They are not a team of old musicians who perform jazz songs. Neither is it the name of a jazz club. The Super Jazz Club is a collective of 7 young guys who are keeping jazz alive by embalming their songs […]

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