ASEM Versus TEMA: A Detailed Investigation

If there is anything good that this Coronavirus induced global lockdown has contributed to the entertainment scene, it is the fact that it has made people creative. Rappers and DJs have found a way to spend time with their fans via social media. Instagram Live has become the concert hall where many go to have a good time. In the […]

Music 10 min read

Talking Verses: Okyeame Kwame’s Verse on Ringtone Remix

The year was 2010. Richie Mensah was the sought after producer when an artist wanted a hit. His label, Lynx, arguably had the best rapper at that time. Crunk music was in vogue and Richie was the ace producer with the tools to craft a crunk beat that could turn an artist’s fortune. Around that same time, Tinny’s fame was […]

Opinions 3 min read

The Real Heat: Top 12 Ghanaian Rap Remixes

Remixes, as far as hiplife (rap) is concerned, are not commonly done. One cannot really point to any reason(s) why (especially with the current state in our music scene, where contact between artistes is very cordial and reaching out to one another is easy) remixes should not be a common thing. Unfortunately, unlike the norm in the States, where a […]

Music 5 min read

Asem, Tough Times Don’t Last and How Fans Can’t Save A Waning Fame

I. The Question I guess it’s a two-way street with regards to feelings that come with the music career of Asem; once a beloved Ghanaian hip hop artiste. On one part, his fans are disappointed in him for abandoning his music to pursue other interests. Asem on the other hand (at least from my point), might feel disappointed with these […]

Music 5 min read

Name Drop! Here Are 7 Artists Who Named The FOKN Bois On Their Songs

Rappers and hip hop acts love to compare themselves to figures that are either polarizing or standout for their genius level accomplishments. These comparisons are geared towards enhancing the rappers own credibility and prominence among their peers – it could be to emphasize a claim of notoriety or riches. Name dropping is a common trait in hip hop. Name dropping […]

Music 6 min read

DREAM TEAM: THE STORY OF ASEM AND MAGNOM BEATS

Ask me about any prominent personality from my alma mater, St. Peter’s Senior High School, outside the entertainment industry and I would be found wanting. Why speak about others when you have names like C-Real, Bebelino, Dampoo, 2Ras, 99Kay, Kwabena Kwabena, Obrafour just to mention a few. Back in school ( a decade ago – 2005), there was a rap group […]

Music 7 min read

12 PREDICTIONS FOR THE 2015 MUSIC SCENE

The year has just begun and we are still reveling in the wonders of 2014. From all indications 2015 will continue from where 2014 left off in the music and entertainment sphere. Here, I list my predictions for the New Year. NOTE: this is just a prediction. Some may likely come to pass. If they don’t, please don’t come after […]

Music 2 min read
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