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

Notes from Yoyotinz Shrine

For two days, the Old Kingsway Building at James town (for those unfamiliar, it’s next to Ussher Fort) was home to hip hop. Rappers, both semi-mainstream and up-coming, took their turn to thrill, selliing their artistry to the hundreds present within the graffiti blemished walls of this iconic ground. The organizer of the event was Yoyotinz, a media outlet with […]

Events 4 min read

Bryan The Mensah is moving at his own pace on ‘Friends With The Sun’ EP

  Knowing how to move in this young and vibrant, yet fast changing Ghanaian music industry is an advantage. Knowing your worth as an artist is the gunpowder to your survival. While some break through by following the latest trends, those who adopt the often long and arduous road to success need to have the patience of a Buddhist monk. […]

Music 4 min read

Beat Bang: Skillions boss Jayso shares his Top 5 Productions

“I only got interested in production because I couldn’t find a producer who made the kind of beats I wanted” – Jayso told BeatPhreak JAYSO needs no introduction as far as the music scene in Ghana is concerned. His imprints on the scene is as huge as those of a bear on a muddy land. His profile and influence strides across […]

Beat Bang 5 min read

THE CUTS: EP 01 Vol. 10

THE CUTS is your weekly round-up of songs and videos-and anything that has caught our attention and think you must hear or see. The music featured here aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY _______________________________________________  C-Real – Feel The Vibe It was Reggie Rockstone who on one of his songs, Mbosuo, called on artistes to switch up their […]

Music 4 min read

DRILIX bids farewell to fans

  The life of Drilix was not just a journey but an experience. From His early days in school through to university, To a few Drilix has been an advocate and a rising pillar in the Hip-Hop community in Ghana even though the credit is not openly given, From “The Solution Mixtape (2010), “Urban Mixtape (2012) to “HipHopLives (2015), his […]

Music 1 min read

Music Review: DEITY EP by LYKAY ABUBAKAR

Often times, what attracts you to an artiste’s music, especially in hip hop, isn’t much about the intelligently woven rhymes and punchlines. Sometimes, a simple melody or the artiste’s voice and his/her simple yet relatable lyrics or story lines is enough attraction. The power of Lykay Abubakar (Abel Brobbey), a Ghanaian hip-hop artiste lies in the latter-his baritone voice and […]

Music 2 min read

An Interview With Nigerian Artist DE BOSS

For the many who have their ears on the Nigerian music scene, the name De Boss wouldn’t be a strange one. The Nigerian born, Texas based rapper is set to release a new album in June. The album would feature G-Unit acts Tony Yayo and Young Buck along other African artistes. De Boss, who has been in the music industry since […]

Interview 3 min read
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