THE B.A.R MIXTAPE – A REVIEW

As we await the release of rapper EL’s B.A.R 2 mixtape (three singles are out already), music head Selasie of hype360gh blog reminds us of how the B.A.R I  became a toast among hip hop fans and showcased EL as a versatile musician.    Referring to one’s self as the Best African Rapper is a contentious claim to make after […]

M.ANIFEST OUT WITH NEW TUNE ‘FORGET DEM’

M.anifets is not slowing down in 2015. he is carry the force that propelled him through 2014 into the new year. The award winning rapper has released a new single ‘Forget Dem’ produced by award winning producer KillBeatz. This is the first time the two have worked together. ‘Forget Dem’ carries a highlife vibe and talks about the need for […]

12 PREDICTIONS FOR THE 2015 MUSIC SCENE

The year has just begun and we are still reveling in the wonders of 2014. From all indications 2015 will continue from where 2014 left off in the music and entertainment sphere. Here, I list my predictions for the New Year. NOTE: this is just a prediction. Some may likely come to pass. If they don’t, please don’t come after […]

BBC AFRICA BEATS FEATURES M.ANIFEST

Award winning Ghanaian rapper, M.anifest (Kwame Tsikata) kicks off this new BBC Africa Beats series by performing songs from his “APAE’ EP. M.anifest breaks down the inspiration behind the performed songs – Debi Debi (One Day) and Someway Bi. He is backed by renowned Ghanaian band ‘Ohia B3y3 Ya’ (Poverty Is Pain) led by Kwame Yeboah. Shouts to my Kenyan […]

2014 VGMA NOMINATIONS: THE CHALLENGE OF CHARTER HOUSE

The nomination for the 14th Edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (#VGMA14) has been released by the organizers, Charter House. The list didn’t provoke much uproar (compared to previous years); where some artists and managers have been livid for not making the list. Theresa Ayoade of Charter House Despite this good work by the board, I was one of […]