The FOKN Bois Know Their True Friends

True friends are hard to find. This is one of the oldest sayings about friendship. The litmus test for true friendship is confirmed when you find yourself in a desperate and need your friends to show up for you. Those who are ready and willing to go the extra mile for you, the risks notwithstanding, are the one true friends. […]

Akwaboah Keeps The Fine Spirit of Highlife On ‘M’afutusem’.

The enchanting beauty of highlife music lies in its great rhythmic compositions, real life stories the musicians expertly craft, the soothing feel the music exude. These elements or properties end up pulling you, the listener, along. As you nod and do your one-two steps, you are also fed with profound life lessons. Concerns have been expressed by some highlife veterans […]

Aside Contents, Falz Scored High With The Samples on Moral Instruction.

“What is the essence of debating, when you know the truth in our mind” – Falz, Hypocrite 2018 was the year Nigerian rapper cum social commentator, Falz earned his recognition as one of the most socially conscious rappers of his generation. This accolade came at the back of his “This Is Nigeria” song and video released in May. The song […]

Ko-Jo Cue Flosses On This Peewezel Produced Single ”Alidu”

If you ever attended a public school in the 90s, you’d be familiar with the story of ‘Alidu and His Goat’. A humor laden tale about a man who told the world he could get his goat talk. After his numerous attempts at pulling the act failed, the agitated crowd decided to flog him. But, before the cane dropped on […]

Throwback: Charles Amoah – Medofo Pa

Two things are poignant in the songs ace highlifer, Charles Amoah has created: first is the fusion or incorporation of electro funk and disco elements in his songs; and second, his love for improvisation. With the latter, Charles Amoah ‘sings’ the melodies reserved for either guitar or horn players. Charles Amoah is one of the foremost pioneers of burger highlife, […]

Video: Trigmatic Explores The Beauty In Giving On “My Life (Remix)”

A simple act of generosity can go a long way to make an impact on a person’s life, and that of others. Often times, we fail to see or wrap minds around the fact that, what may be ‘worthless’ to us might turn out to be someone’s treasure. The mantra ‘one man’s meat is another man’s poison’ aptly fit this […]

Video: Mr.Eazi Pays The Prize For Cheating In ‘Miss You Bad”

Accepting you are wrong in a relationship is not an act many are ready or willing to without some level of equalization – pointing out a wrong the other partner might have committed. Often, such tactic is employed to keep one party in the relationship or justify their act. Mr. Eazi said it best on the pre-hook of “Miss You […]

Watch: Klu and Edi Young Are Unapologetic On “Sweet Mistake”

Klu doesn’t get enough props for his contribution to trap music in Ghana. As one of the fervent disciples of the trap sound – along with Dex Kwasi- the rapper and producer was pushing the genre way before its explosion. Klu was exploring and experimenting with this ‘unknown” sound when his compatriots were chasing the popular sound of the late […]

THE CUTS: EP 05 VOL. 2

THE CUTS reviews songs, videos or albums we think deserve your attention. The songs or videos covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed or featured. THE CUTS is available every FRIDAY. Jeff Ottis – On Them (Prod. By Flower Papi) Jeff Ottis’ name has been popping up on my TL for a […]

That Time Obrafour And Scooby Selah Went To War On “Asem Sebe”

When legendary Ghanaian rapper, Obrafour is going to war, he prepares very extensively. He goes into battles to mutilate his rivals. As a reputed rapper whose eloquence and mastery of the Twi language is as impeccable as a seasoned linguist, he chooses his words with care; each lyric carved to pierce the heart and body of his enemy, one line […]