At 52, Daddy Lumba is still a phenom

In 2015, Daddy Lumba emerged on the scene, again with a single that shifted the focus of many on to highlife music, a genre pushed to the periphery by the ever towering hiplife/hip-hop and dancehall genres. That single was ‘Ye Nie Woho Beto Wo’ (‘Yentie Obiaa’). The song dominated radio, parties, weddings, political campaign platforms and many social events. The […]

Music 6 min read

Meet GHOST: The Bass Head who believes in experimentation

We live in an age where a producer’s name doesn’t only live on the album sleeve or cover of a musicians work. Producers are leaving their signatures (taglines) on songs, and it is rightly appropriate. With the ever increasing dwindling fortunes of physical album copies and more digital releases, producers are not enthused with just their name on a sleeve. […]

Interview 8 min read

Throwback: Joe Osei – Mepe W’asem

One of the profound effects of music is how it transport you back to the very moment, the very minute that you heard it first. That nostalgic transportation is something many who loves music may have experienced. I once crowned Joe Osei the best highlife artist in Ghana, at least in 1999, after hearing his song, ‘Me P3 W’asem’ for […]

Music 2 min read

Sister Deborah to Perform at ‘Life Is Eazi Culture Fest’, London

Ghanaian Afropop artist, Sister Deborah, will be performing at the maiden edition of ‘Life Is Eazi Culture Fest’, at Roundhouse, London on 23rd September, 2017. Sister Derby, as her fans love to call her, captured global attention following the release of her sensational single ‘Uncle Obama’. With her mesmerizing stagecraft, funny and easy to sing along songs, The African Mermaid […]

Events 42 sec read

FRA! Releases final single ‘Crazy’ before departing VI Music

VISION INSPIRED MUSIC Record Label and label favorites, the contemporary Afro-fusion band FRA! may be parting ways, but they are doing so on a high, with the release of yet another great single.  ‘Crazy’ is the fourth and final single the band has released with the label, to add to ‘Dumsor,’ ‘Ozimzim Party’ and concert favourite ‘Happy Yourself.’ It features […]

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THE CUTS: EP 02 VOL 10

THE CUTS is your weekly round-up of songs and videos that has caught our attention and think you must hear or see. The music featured aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY.              Akan – aBUSUAPanyini Akan continues to prove why he’s one of the most valuable rappers around. A gifted lyricist with a grip on […]

Music 3 min read

TIME TO SAY FAREWELL: VI Music part ways with FRA Band

It is with mixed feelings that we announce the departure of our enigmatic band FRA! from the VI Music family on an official basis. After 2 amazing years of exchanging ideas, putting out great tunes (‘Happy Yourself’ will always be one of the best things we’ve worked on) and some amazing performances, our brothers will not be renewing their contract […]

Music 1 min read

Notes from Yoyotinz Shrine

For two days, the Old Kingsway Building at James town (for those unfamiliar, it’s next to Ussher Fort) was home to hip hop. Rappers, both semi-mainstream and up-coming, took their turn to thrill, selliing their artistry to the hundreds present within the graffiti blemished walls of this iconic ground. The organizer of the event was Yoyotinz, a media outlet with […]

Events 4 min read

Sarkodie host album listening for his album ‘Highest’

The Electroland office space in the Samsung building at the Ring Road played host to a Sarkodie private album listening session yesterday. With journalists, bloggers and friends present, Sarkodie answered questions from a section of the audience on his career, family, experiences and his new album. The ‘Highest’, slated for release on Friday, September 8th, will be Sarkodie’s fifth studio […]

Events 3 min read
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