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M.anifest Navigates The Street of Love and Life On His EP ‘’The Gamble’’

How does an artiste navigate the realm of social media in this 21st century when the expression of feelings by fans happens in real time? Unlike the days before social media where the badgering of artistes were done by journalists and through fan mails, lately, the outpouring of emotion is done right in the artistes face. M.anifest has tasted the […]

Music 6 min read

THE CUTS: EP 05 Vol. 15

THE CUTS is a weekly review of singles, videos and albums you must hear. The songs and videos covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it will be reviewed or featured. MsFu – State of Mind Thursday’s are ”MsFu Day”. The rapper has dedicated herself to releasing a song every Thursday till her music vault is […]

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Top M.anifest Music Videos

Music videos are an important tool in the arsenal of any artiste. They provide another avenue to express the meanings behind any song. Whether it’s a simple video of an artiste singing in a studio or one as elaborate enough to exhaust a small film budget, music videos help extend a musician’s story. Much like a beat maker adds depth […]

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Bryan The Mensah Has Hit “Level 2” On His Own Game.

The Bunny Sigler sample from “Shake Your Booty” set the record up right. With its not so conspicuous trap drums and head nodding bounce from the production boards of OKAIWAV, Bryan The Mensah rips through the beat with his unmistakable sing-rap delivery. The message: money dreams. That is, the young rapper has his eyes set on things bigger than just […]

Music 1 min read

THE CUTS: EP 05 VOL. 13

THE CUTS is a weekly review of songs, videos and albums you need to hear. The songs and videos covered are not a genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it will be reviewed or featured. Jean Feier – Star Baby “My sauce extra special, mi no me y3 different/ you don’t need nobody to tell you who you […]

Music 3 min read

THE CUTS: EP 05 Vol. 10

THE CUTS is a weekly review of songs, videos and albums you need to hear. The songs and videos covered are not a genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed or featured. Kwesi Arthur – Thoughts From King Arthur 4 (New York State of Mind) Kwesi Arhtu has heard all the criticism from fans in […]

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Sarkodie’s “Alpha” Will Be Remembered For Its Stellar Production Than Content

‘‘Alpha’ has its moments of brilliance in terms of production aesthetics and some songs. The 6 track EP is composed of songs that did not make the final cuts during the making of ‘’Mary’’ and ‘’Highest’’. The general output is not a homerun for Sarkodie but one cannot overlook his attempt at satisfying his rap loving fans’’. Sarkodie does not […]

Music 4 min read

If Life Is A Lottery, Akan Is Staking For The Win on ”Banker 2 Banker”

Akan has mastered the art of turning everyday subjects into a class act on records. It doesn’t matter how much that subject has been explored by others, he always brings a certain touch of brilliance or a new perspective to the topic, especially on songs. And when Twisted Wavex, his longtime producer and collaborator is involved, you are assured of […]

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Review: Barima Pages – The Warm Up EP

Criticism. Mockery. Taunts. Outright hate. These are tools people employ to demean or pressure others into quitting or derail their ambitions. You are mostly bound to lose yourself, your identity should you fall for these antics. You either capitulate or hide in the darkest part of the room as a form of self-protection. However, staying steadfast, shifting through the criticisms […]

Music 3 min read

Blitz The Ambassador -Accra City Blues

Accra, the city that became the capital of colonial Gold Coast in 1877 is a dreamer’s paradise. It is the heartbeat of Ghana, the country, and the heartthrob of many residing outside the perimeters of the city. In the eyes of many of such people, Accra is where dreams become reality. According to the 2012 population census figures, Accra is […]

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