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MUSIC REVIEW: THE DROP OFF BY LVIN RED

For those who have their ears and eyes on what is often described as the ‘underground’ hip hop scene in Ghana, the name Lvin Red might not be new. For the others, the artiste, formerly known as Red Mic’ is introducing himself to them through his new mixtape, The Drop Off, released a few days ago. The Drop Off is […]

Music 4 min read

CONCERT REVIEW: FATOUMATA DIAWARA ROCKS ACCRA

She stood on the stage lost in her own musical world. Her slender frame draped in a resplendent African print with a matching Masai-like bead adorning her neck, stroking gently soothing grooves off her guitar. Her sensuous, alluring voice rising calmly whiles letting out short, congratulatory smiles as if to applaud her own performance. The hundreds who filled the terraces […]

Events 2 min read

MAKING A CASE FOR DJ VYRUSKY

SINCE THE NOMINATION LIST FOR THIS YEAR’S GHANA DJ AWARDS WAS RELEASED, the question of who deserved the ultimate prize of the night-BEST DJ OF THE YEAR– has been on-going. The list features some of the best hands on the turntables. One DJ who has exhibited stellar qualities on the decks and blown the minds of many music lovers as […]

Opinions 2 min read

FATOUMATA DIAWARA, OTHERS SET TO THRILL AT ALLIANCE FRANCAISE

Malian music sensation, Fatoumata Diawara is set to headline this year’s Francophone Festival at Alliance Francaise, Accra in a concert to mark the official opening of a week-long celebration of French music, film and arts. Fatoumata Diawara, who was born in Cote D’Ivoire to Malian parents and now lives in France, is renowned for her ability to infuse traditional Malian […]

Events 49 sec read

DONZY & KOFI KINAATA’S THE CRUSADE IS THE MOST CREATIVE SONG OF 2015

It is not surprising that the recently released Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) Nomination list had The Crusade shortlisted in 3 categories namely Hip life Song of the Year, Best Collaboration of the Year. The two artistes, individually secured nominations in Best New Artistes category. This surely is a testament to the work put in by newcomer Donzy and the […]

Music 3 min read

FEATURE: THE COME UP STORY OF LIL’ SHAKER

If I’m not mistaken, Philip Yaw Akoto is the birth name. I am sure the first time I heard him was in the early 2000’s on Radio Universe’s rap show Space Jam. And for those who do not know him; Lil Shaker, is a Ghanaian musician known for rapping, singing and producing beats. He is credited for the choruses on […]

Music 6 min read

IS EFYA’S JANESIS ALBUM A MIRAGE?

Some would argue that an artiste who has picked four awards, consecutively in the same category, at the biggest musical festival in this country, without an album could be forgiven for not releasing an album. For these section of fans, the singles are enough. An album would be excellent but who really cares if it does not happen. Others […]

Music 5 min read

X.O SENAVOE SPOKE FOR COLLEAGUE RAPPERS ON GHOST

Hearing a highly respected artist mention on a song, his respect for a colleague artiste is endearing. It is even remarkable when the artiste who is getting the props is not hugely popular. It’s like hearing Kendrick Lamar mention Killer Mike’s name as doing authentic hip hop yet his albums aren’t hitting platinum standards although hip hop fans say […]

Music 6 min read

CASH FLOCK -Chaucer B

On #PenMen today, Chaucer B pours another deep and thought provoking rhymes. The inspiration for this is embedded in the lines. Read through carefully VERSE ONE They put the city on hold to let pastor Chris pass Even the Catholics would envy this pastor Chris Mass In this new charismatic wave The preacher and his sporting waves I wonder […]

Uncategorized 2 min read

THE CUTS

The Cut bring to readers each week music or albums that the writer deem worth listening or having in your playlist. The music is not genre and/or regionally specific. Once it is good, it will be covered here. DEX KWASI feat. Kojo- Cue – EYEZ You cannot mention Dex Kwasi and Afro-Trap in different sentences. He has found a way […]

Music 21 min 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