THE CUTS: EP 05 VOL. 4

THE CUTS reviews songs, videos or albums we think deserve your attention. The songs or videos covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed or featured. THE CUTS is available every FRIDAY. Ayat ft Efya – For You Ayat has been busy these few months with his releases; something he is continuing from […]

Music 4 min read

On “Gloria EP”, Phlow Has Everything Perfectly Aligned

“I’m ready for anything/ But ain’t trying to be everything… I’m leading, tryna delegate/ And be relevant”. The above bar confirms something about Phlow: She is very conscious of who she is as an artist. And ready to make an impact with her art. These hints are prevalent on her short, concise and excellently packaged six (6) track ”Gloria EP”. […]

Music 3 min read

Concert Review: In The End, M.anifest And Music Won At “Manifestivities”

It was meant to be a momentous event. And so it was, after five-and- half hours of power pack performances from the main act of the night, rapper M.anifest, guest artists and surprise guests. Despite unbridled loyalty and dedication of “Manifans” (the name M.anifest’s fanbase) – their willingness to be present at the December 23 event, it was the announcement […]

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Video: Sarkodie Drops “Biibi Ba” Video; Reminds Us To Make Money

Famed Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie has gotten to a point in his life- and career- where every move of his is received with optimism or cynicism. The divisive debate any move of his actions generate, especially online can be hilarious and intense at the same time. Whether it’s his tweets which most often are flaccid or his call to duty, Sarkodie […]

Music 2 min read

M.anifest Reflect On His Musical Journey With Kwesi Arthur On ‘’Feels’’

‘’Feels’’, the latest single from M.anifest is a celebration of his victories from the time he started out as a novice to his current status as one of the known faces or voices on the Ghanaian rap scene. In what qualifies as a recollection of his experiences, M.anifest emphatically state how he had ‘no roadmaps when I wrote raps’ in […]

Music 1 min read

OTI’s Hip Hop Leanings Shine On ‘Untold Story Project’

The art of storytelling is one of the principal pillars on which hip hop or rap music thrives. Rappers use the medium of storytelling to convey not only their musical compositions, but also document their experiences – real or observatory; their struggles, thoughts and dreams. As some have pointed out, rappers are historians documenting inner city struggles- of death, crime, […]

Music 3 min read

The Maiden Edition of the Yoyo Tinz Festival Set To Start In 2 Weeks

  From Monday 19th to Sunday 25th November 2018, the Accra based collective yoyo tinz will invite Accra’s population to experience its very first hip hop festival. yoyo tinz is a cultural organisation aiming at promoting, documenting and archiving hip hop culture in Ghana and beyond, with a strong emphasis on sharing knowledge about the culture and the societies from […]

Events 2 min read

Joey B Has Found A Style; And Is Sticking To It

“An identity would seem to be arrived at by the way in which the person faces and uses his experience” – James Baldwin An artist’s claim to fame usually goes beyond just the music they make. Their brand-what they stand for and what they are promoting is as important as what they wish to project and be known for. The […]

Music 4 min read

THE CUTS: EP 04 VOL. 3

THE CUTS reviews songs, videos or albums we think deserves your attention. The music covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed here. THE CUTS is available every FRIDAY Omar Sterling – Death Before Dishonor “Death before dishonour/I promise on my honour/Do what you want/ but remember life’s full of karma”. With these […]

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Admire The Hustle: How Bryan The Mensah is Defining The Concept of ‘Indie Artist’

In an industry with no recognized structures -big labels, financial backing and major distribution channels – the work of the independent (indie) artist is back breaking. These young, passionate creatives put their feet to the pedal to create; find the best cost-effective ways to sell their works while cultivating a fan base in the process. All this is done on […]

Music 3 min read
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