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Does “Dare To Dream” And ” My Way” Point To E.L’s New Musical Direction?

E.L is rapping again. Not that he hasn’t been rapping. But, the raps haven’t been anything like what fans who have kept taps on the rapper since his Skillions days, through to the B.A.R series expect from him. On Sunday, he released a double header which confirmed his ability to rap when he decides to. “Dare To Dream” and “My […]

Opinions 3 min read

THE CUTS; EP 03 VOL. 22

THE CUTS review songs, videos or albums we think you need to hear or see. The music covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed here. THE CUTS is available each FRIDAY Mr. Eazi – Property When it comes to mellow, one-two step, minimal styled afrobeat tunes with very sing-along lyrics, nobody does […]

The CUTS 4 min read

How Sarkodie Is Staying Relevant In This Changing Music Scene Using His Bag of ‘Tricks’

Having success for a year or two; that’s being hot. We call it hot: that’s being in demand for a short period of tme. Excellence is being able to perform at high level for a long period of time. In a genre of music where it’s almost microwaved and where your career is almost like in dock years right; you […]

Music 4 min read

Video: Watch Ko-Jo Cue’s Rap Battle Styled “Wole Remix”

With all featured guests exhibiting their lyrical prowess, “Wole Remix” is what hip hop fans have been waiting to hear. It’s finally here. Days after announcing a remix version, Ko-Jo Cue has finally released the remix of his street anthem “Wole”; this time featuring some of the finest lyrical MCs you’d find on the music scene. “Wole”- a Ga word […]

Music 2 min read

Asem, Tough Times Don’t Last and How Fans Can’t Save A Waning Fame

I. The Question I guess it’s a two-way street with regards to feelings that come with the music career of Asem; once a beloved Ghanaian hip hop artiste. On one part, his fans are disappointed in him for abandoning his music to pursue other interests. Asem on the other hand (at least from my point), might feel disappointed with these […]

Music 5 min read

New Music: Listen To ‘Fireside’ By Bryan The Mensah, And Yaw Nnamdi’s Soulful ‘The Way You Are’

Bryan The Mensah – Fireside The latest single from Bryan The Mensah is a trip down memory lane; a reminiscing exercise about some of the events that marked his childhood and the inherent lessons in them. The trap heavy Fireside transport us back to his days in Class 3 (3rd Grade) where he lied to a colleague about owning a […]

Music 1 min read

A (Late) Track-By-Track Review of Pen & Paper

This review is late in coming. But, as they say, better late than never. Contributor-At-Large, Nana Safo (@forksafo‏ ) decided to write a track-by-track review of the album, settling on which rapper came in the hardest on each track. This article is also to wish Lil Shaker a happy birthday. Enjoy his analysis. The plan was for Shaker to release […]

Music 9 min read

“The Whole Truth” by Sizz The Truth Is Out

“The Whole Truth. This work of art challenges all existing stereotypes on African music and presents a multifaceted artist who who’s a listener with his dynamic skill. From inspiration to references on pop Ghanaian culture, a listener is taken across a wild ride! SizzTheTruth presents new frontiers to music made in Africa with his iconic blend of highlife undertones, Hip-Hop […]

Music 1 min read

Kobi Onyame and Wanlov Share Inspiration in “Still We Rise” Video

Self-belief. Chasing dreams despite the challenges on your path is the theme of ‘Still We Rise’, a song by UK-based Ghanaian rapper, Kobi Onyame and Wanlov (The Kubolor). “Still We Rise” has the two gifted rappers spread doses of positivism about life and success (chasing one’s dreams) as expressed these lyrics: ‘keep fighting on/ We’re upward bound/ seeing the sky […]

Music 1 min read

Interview: Rapper Lykay Talks Music and His Projections For 2018

In 2017, Lykay released his debut EP, “The Deity”, a hip-hop project that was greeted with an appreciable degree of acceptance from the ears that heard him. The 7 track EP is steep in real 90s hip hop with a few trap influences. His calm demeanor and strong voice makes me stand out among the many rappers out here who […]

Interview 5 min read