THROW BACK : AKATAKYIE – ODO ESISI ME

Ask any watcher of the hiplife scene to mention some of the hit songs from the early 2000s, and Odo Esisi Me by Akatakyie would make the list. Odo Esisi Me, the debut single of the music duo, remains one of those songs that, for some inexplicable reason, registered on your memory after hearing it. And continues to years after […]

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RAPPER ENO REMINDS US ABOUT THE STRUGGLES OF MAKING MUSIC ON ‘KING OF QUEENS’

    If you thought the art of making music, as it is today was easy and cheap a decade ago, Eno has something to tell you. When it comes to conversations about music in Ghana, the paucity of female rappers/singers is a prominent feature. The number of female artists seriously pale in comparison to their male counterparts. This situation […]

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THROW BACK THURSDAY: VIP MUYI WASA

The tales of the music group VIP (now VVIP) would be written in golden ink by music journos and historians in the future. Since bursting onto the music scene almost two decades ago, they have evolved into a force, surviving turbulent times in the process. They can be compared to the proverbial phoenix which rises out of its ashes, soaring […]

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VIDEO REVIEW: JOEY B-89

‘‘What’s the word/ what’s the world. The sound is back” Just yesterday, I tweeted about how evocative Joey B’s artwork for his single Otoolege was. Hours later, he released the visuals for his latest tune 89, which by all account IS a certified hit. 89 also happens to be the title of his soon to be released debut album. Look […]

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AN INTERPRETATION OF ‘NYAME BRA’ BY PAPPY KOJO

On Nyame Bra, Pappy Kojo tells the world he is ready to carve and walk on his own path  First off, let me put this across that I’ve not watched a video as many times as I have watched Pappy Kojo’s Nyame Bra. I have watched it four times since its release last Thursday. The only music video I watched […]

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SONG & VIDEO REVIEW: SARKODIE – TAKE IT BACK

When you are a leader, it is incumbent on you to do two things: help preserve the legacy bequeathed to you and build upon it to a desired level AND also, speak against those who are doing their bit to derail or deface the beautiful image you all love and cherish. For many times, critics of hip life have bemoaned […]

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VIDEO REVIEW: BUK BAK – AKWASI BRONI

The musical catalogue of Buk Bak is huge and impressive. The award winning duo comprised of Prince Bright (Bright Sparkles) and Ronnie Coaches (who unfortunately is late). The group, which initially began with three members-Bright, Ronnie and Shoetan- was by the time they released their second album in 2000, without Shoetan (Papa Shoto).   Awensem (Proverbs) was released under then […]

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THROW BACK VIDEO – KG & PM -MMRE BI BEBA

In 2004, Obrafour’s record label teamed up with Last Two to put out Execution Diary; a compilation album which was produced by legendary record producer Hammer. The album was to shine the spotlight on new, young, hungry and talented artistes. Most of these artistes were members of the Last Two ‘academy’; where they have spent months and years honing their […]

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TOP 10 OKYEAME KWAME VERSES

Okyeame Kwame is a legend when it comes to the hiplife terrain. Since emerging on the music stage at the turn of the new millennium, as part of the rap duo Akyeame, he has and continues to thrill and amaze listeners with his music, rap skills, poetry and versatility. He doesn’t just rap or make music; he does it with […]

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