The 2018 VGMA Came With A Bit of Twist

For the first time in the history of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), the ceremony-organized by Charter House and sponsored by Vodafone- came with a lot of twists, shattering expectations of many who have observed over the years, how the awards have followed a particularly predictable pattern. This year, the top award of the night was conferred, deservedly on […]

Opinions 5 min read

THE CUTS: EP 03 VOL. 10

THE CUTS is a weekly round-up of songs and videos that has caught our attention or think you must hear. The music featured here aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY Cuppy feat Sarkodie – VYBE From the desert lands comes this belly dancing inspired video from Cuppy and Sarkodie. “Vybe” is couched in afropop sentiments and bothers […]

Music 3 min read

Kwesi Arthur Remixes ‘Grind Day’ And Releases New Video

‘Don’t remix an already banging song unless you are going to make it better’. This has been a sermon I’ve been preaching for a while. But, as it is with artists, a hot song is one they often can’t resist laying a verse(s) on for variety of reasons. Tema based and GroundUpChale artist, Kwesi Arthur has seen his influence grow […]

Music 1 min read

Sarkodie celebrates love, solidifies his spot as the best on ‘Highest’

For Sarkodie, the pressure was on to prove that he is still the indomitable force within the music scene, the rapper whose spot everyone wants, the Negus of his time. Changing his moniker from ‘King’ to ‘Highest’ were all calculated to drum home his credentials. For his fans, Sarkodie was infallible. Critics, however, had their own perceptions especially when Sarkodie […]

Music 5 min read

“Gaffaci did that?” Producer accuses Sarkodie of ‘remaking’ his beat on ‘Highest’ Album

Three days after releasing his highly anticipated, well received fifth studio album, ‘The Highest’, rapper Sarkodie is taking heat for allegedly remaking an original production for a song on his album. Gafacci, a producer, and DJ took to twitter to air out his concerns. In a chain of tweets, Gafacci who is also the lead producer/DJ for JOWAA, an Afro-Electronic/Global Bass […]

Music 2 min read

Why they became fans? 6 Sarkodie fans share their story ahead of ‘Highest’ release

Tomorrow is a big day for Sarkodie. And even more huge for his fans. Tomorrow, September 8th is the day his much anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Highest’ will be released.  An 18 track album produced almost exclusively by Jayso, ‘Highest’ is expected to cement Sarkodie’s legendary status within the music stratosphere. Regarded as the biggest rapper in Ghana since his […]

Interview 5 min read

Sarkodie host album listening for his album ‘Highest’

The Electroland office space in the Samsung building at the Ring Road played host to a Sarkodie private album listening session yesterday. With journalists, bloggers and friends present, Sarkodie answered questions from a section of the audience on his career, family, experiences and his new album. The ‘Highest’, slated for release on Friday, September 8th, will be Sarkodie’s fifth studio […]

Events 3 min read

One Year On: The birth of a ‘godMC’

Thursday 30th June, 2016. History is replete with iconic moments that end up impacting the world in a positive manner.  These moments move from mere incidents to great encounters that outlive generations. Nostalgia is what it provokes in those who lived to witness it. For the others who get to be told, fascination is what fills them up. For many […]

Music 3 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
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