Happenings in 2021: Part 1

I remember vividly where I was on 1st Jan 2021. I also recall how a meeting with an executive of a global music company changed the career trajectory of a budding artist. more on that later. A lot happened in 2021 on the Ghanaian music and art scene, specifically with music.  The old legends kept their turf guarded while cultivating […]

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YGA ( O’Kenneth ) – Until It’s All Said And Done REVIEW

Being the last to close the year on your label’s roster comes with some level of responsibility and anxiety.  You get the chance to make a claim by crafting something epic to cement your own status as well as the label you represent. After all, you are able to pick notes from the outcomes of earlier releases by your fellow […]

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Review: Kwaku DMC Shares Street Tales and Ambition on ”Road To Trap House 3”

Kwaku DMC is a chronicler of street life, Gen Z fantasies and debauchery lifestyle in his music. And on his new 8-track tape, all these themes converge in an interesting way It’s interesting how Kwaku DMC, one of the pillars of “Asakaa”/drill music; the Hip-Hop genre sweeping across the country, continues to intrigue and charm through his music. As a […]

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Review: Zed Ay Kay- ”Versatility” Album

In an industry where the perks of recognition does not often fall on the plate of some of the best talents, it would not be a surprise if the name of Zed Ay Kay does not register immediately. His music has not crossed over into the mainstream fold, not because the songs are not great. Rather, the songs do not […]

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PRESS RELEASE: German-Ghanaian Rapper, Serious Klein Should Be Your New Favorite Rapper

Born Kelvin Boakye, Serious Klein is a globally recognized rap powerhouse, of Ghanaian origin, with a very impressive catalogue that spans high-ticket projects with names like Anderson Paak, Denzel Curry and many more. Among other impressive feats, the fast-to-fame mega rapstar is famous for co-headlining blockbuster events around the world notably Dubai’s hottest concert ‘’Sole DXB’’ alongside Pusha T and […]

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Bantama Bros: Ko-Jo Cue and Kofi Jamar’s Bromance

It’s often said that words are powerful. That, whatever one says is bound to happen with immediacy or after some time- days, months, years, century or millennium. When words are spoken from a place of love or hate, the consequences could have a happy or bitter ending. That’s why when someone showers words of praise and goodwill on you, you […]

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Evolution of Hip Hop And The DIY Acumen of Ghanaian Acts

Armed with DIY (Do It Yourself) spirit, hip hop artists in Ghana are finding ways beyond their talents to evolve with the times as they sell their creativity to the rest of the world In the aught of 1994, Reggie Rockstone and DJ Rab Bakari randomly met and together changed the face of Ghana music for the better. Reggie Rockstone, […]

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Is Life Living Records the Most Influential Label of 2020?

2020 might have been a fucked up year, globally. The COVID-19 pandemic, which engulfed the world from the aught of January 2020 had left in its trail devastating consequences. The vermin has devoured almost everything on its path. The human casualties are in the millions, global economic gains have been eroded, jobs have been lost, and businesses have shut down. […]

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THE CUTS: EP 06 VOL. 12

THE CUTS is a weekly review of newly released songs and videos. The songs and videos covered are not genre or region-specific. Once we find it dope, we’ll share our thoughts on it here. Jay Bahd – Condemn Life Living Record artist, JAY BAHD is here fanning the flame the Kumericans have launched in this last quarter of the year with […]

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Review: Temple’s Hip Hop Cred Shines Across “We Are Who We Are”

Temple stays true to his hip hop background on his features heavy album. “Chale, my tape go drop soon… E lef some few things to work on”. I can count the number of times Temple had assured me of his impending album release whenever we had crossed path. One thing I’ve come to realize in the music space especially with […]

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