Tinny & Jay Q Beef: A Detailed Investigation

When music producers Hammer (Last 2) and Jay Q took their turn on #BehindDaHitz a couple of months back, one could distil the level of respect and profound conviviality between the two producers. The veteran producers shared backstories on some of the records they produced, the artists they worked with and how they came up in the game, together. On […]

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Agyekum’s Classic “Hohuo Asem” And Hammer’s (Last 2) Regret

In 2011, legendary music producer Hammer (Last 2), produced a song that became a treasured record among a crop of music lovers. Unlike most of his renowned works, this particular single did not become a national hit. However, the song has become an almost cult classic among some fans. As Hammer would admit, he did not ‘put resources” behind the […]

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Talking Verses: Joey B’s Flawless Verse On ”Kate”

Joey B has come a long way from his days as a Skillionaire to his current position as the patriarch of the new wave. He is indeed the leader of the new school. Joey B has mastered the art of subtlety influencing a new wave of artists with both his music and fashion sense. One thing I find interesting yet […]

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Throwback: The Sermon Was Delivered By Tinny On ”Dzormo”

At a point in the career of an artist, he/she is likely to make a record that deeply reveal who he/she is. Such song(s) bring out the humanity of the artist, reveal their perspectives on life, and what keeps them awake at night. These songs reflect, clearly the soul of the artists. It’s not the banging, made-for-the-club songs or details […]

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THROW BACK: Sounds of Our Time: Okra & Motia-The Workshop

Every producer and A&R hopes their artistes become superstars in the future. One of the main reasons that fuel this hope is the depth of talent the artiste possesses. The hope for rapper Okra Tom Dawidi (David) and Motia to succeed and become formidable rappers within the Ghanaian rap scene was high in 2004.  And even Mantse (voice of Last […]

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AKAN DROPPED A LOW-KEY CONTROL VERSE ON ‘EFFORTLESS’

  Since releasing his debut mixtape in 2015, Akan has seen his profile rise within the hip hop/hip life circles albeit a steady one. Songs by Akan hasn’t become a staple for mainstream radio yet but, he is building a dedicated fan base. First time listeners to his songs get enchanted by his lyricism and the content expressed in his […]

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