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THE CUTS brings you a short, unbiased review of latest music and videos from Ghanaian artistes and artistes from other African regions each week. Once it is dope, it will be featured here. _________ Top (L-R) Sarkodie, M.anifest Below (L-R) Sister Deborah, Petrah SARKODIE feat Edem – MORE MONEY, MORE PROBLEMS (MMMP) More Money, More Problems! How many times have […]

The CUTS 2 min read

FILM REVIEW: THE GHALILEO – THOSE CHILDREN

Poet GhaliLeo conveys a powerful and thought provoking message through the revered tradition of death How does the theme of death become a convenient vehicle to not only express sorrowful emotions but stoke up vigour, hope and a sense of duty? Death connotes somberness. It is a period of celebration of life (of the departed). It is also a period […]

poetry 2 min read

GIVE THE DJ SOME: GHANAIAN DJS ARE VENTURING INTO MUSIC PRODUCTION

In 1987, South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka released an album titled ‘Thank You Mr. DJ’. The album’s lead single, which doubled as the title of the album passed as an ode to DJ’s worldwide, who were the direct link between the artiste, record companies and music consumers. The art of DJing has not changed much. DJs still play a […]

Music 5 min read

NEW MUSIC: IFKR FEAT ODUNSI – OMI GBONO

#IFKR was born through the upsurge in the appreciation of local talents, especially for artists who dare to do something different! It is made up of a duo, DJ K3V (@DJ_K3V) and DJ eff (@effthedj), who have both carved a reputation for themselves in the promotion and superb mixing of local and international house music. “Omi Gbono” (meaning “hot water”), […]

Music 1 min read

THROW BACK VIDEO: FREDDY MEIWAY –ZOBLAZO

I don’t remember the year Ivorian superstar Freddy Meiway’s classic single Zoblazo hit the Ghanaian music market. What I do remember, however is that, Zoblazo was a party starter and a people’s favourite tune. It was a song found on every DJs playlist and the reason was very obvious: it was so irresistible to ignore. Zoblazo instantly made Meiway a […]

Music 1 min read

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PRESENT: CONCERT OF CELEBRATION WITH OPOKU MENSAH

Alliance Francaise Present ‘Concert of Celebration’ featuring musician Opoku Mensah. The concert is to celebrate his achievements as the artist received the Best African Music Composer and Best African Pianist awards in Dubai and Benin respectively. Opoku Mensah has the potential talent and aspirations that could earn him a place among Ghana’s greatest ones like Ebo Taylor, Osibisa, ET Mensah, […]

Events 31 sec read

THE CUTS: AFTER BEEF BLUES EDITION

THE CUTS brings you a short, unbiased review of latest music and videos from Ghanaian artistes and artistes from other African regions each week. Once it is dope, it will be featured here. ___________ E.L- TALK DON’T BOTHER ME & LOVE GOD VGMA 2016 Artiste of the Year, EL, has within three days, released two songs which many describe as […]

The CUTS 2 min read

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 […]

Music 2 min read

BEEF: IS NOT ABOUT WHO WON. IT IS ABOUT WHAT NEXT FOR THE RAP GAME

‘Rap ‘beefs’ generates competition and excitement. The excitement leads to attention and who is the best rapper‘. From L-R : M.anifest and Sarkodie (photo via twitter) BEEF. This word provokes trepidation and excitement among music fans. The former, borne out of the infamous and violent ending of two talented American rap artistes-Tupac and Notorious BIG-at a young age, ending what […]

Music 6 min read

C-REAL @ KONA LIVE

Last Thursday, rapper C-Real teamed up with spoken word artiste Kacey Moore and thrilled the many fans who trooped to Kona Café & Grill, Osu Oxford Street, with lively and impeccable performances. The night also saw singer Adina and other artistes sharing the stage with the Em.CEO. Prior to C-Real taking the stage, Kacey Moore, who doubled as […]

Events 52 sec read

2025 EDITION OF PA GYA! A LITERARY FESTIVAL IN ACCRA (OPEN CALL)

Review: Ko-Jo Cue ft. Fameye – ”Abebrese”

Review: Ko-Jo Cue ft. Fameye – ”Abebrese”

Kweku Smoke is Solidifying His Stake in Hip Hop with ”Kweku Jesus”

REVIEW: ZED AY KAY FT. M3NSA – MITSI

The CUTS: S01 EP 2

Review of Nenebi Tony’s Book ‘’Everything That Happened And The People Who Made It”.

BLACKO SHERIF SZN IS HERE; AND IT’S NOT A MIRAGE: REMEMBER KWAKU THE TRAVELLER