Derex Nodo – God Do (Feat. Ko-Jo Cue) (Official Video)
It’s a crazy world we live in with all the struggles, hustle and bustle every day. Kwame Fosuhene known with the stage Derex Nodo sees the need to appreciate the Maker in the Heavens on “God Do”. It takes a slow groove as he sings on this one here.
BBnZ crooner Ko-Jo Cue is featured on this video here and he drops some bars on this record here. The video was directed by Mr Twist. Enjoy the inspiration this video has for us here.
Ratty Beatz is a recording artiste and producer who have been doing music for almost 5 years now. He has released a couple of singles and produced a lot as well. He is finally back with full force and ready to sweep Ghanaians off their feet with ‘Chairman’ produced by Tubhani Muzik
‘Chairman’ in this context means the overall boss and saw Ratty Beatz narrating what his girl says about him. Basically the song is about a guy being called or regarded as the boss by his girl and will choose that guy over everyone else.
Undoubtedly, a big shot in the gospel fraternity now and a possible candidate for the VGMA gospel artist of the year if KobbySalm continues to raise the bars like this.
He (KobbySalm) releases his third musical video this year and he calls this THE BLOOD which features sensational singer and Project Fame 2008 runner up Nii Soul.
The song is a composition from The Black Blood Riddim prod by Vacs and talks about the blood of Jesus Christ which redeemed us from sin and reconciled us back to the father.
KobbySalm known for his weird music titles and top notch music videos didn’t disappoint with this new video which was shot and directed by Rex.
Medikal broke the news on social media expressing his joy of becoming the Cancer Ambassador in Ghana. An organization known as SONAT Cancer Foundation, appointed the music star as their official Cancer Ambassador. Medikal has taken on a task which will save millions of life and bring awareness to million others.
Speaking to Medikal about this, he told Loud Sound GH that, he’s honoured to be part of this because, becoming a source to help others prevent Cancer, makes him very happy. He went on to say that, he has pledged his dedication to this course and to help make the world a happy one without Cancer.
Blackstarx is a musical duo composed of King Koss and Young Flame two childhood friends with a mixture of talents that range from Afro-beats, Hip-hop, Traditional Music to dancehall.
As young boys growing up in the streets of Sanzulee, Ghana “King Koss” from Togo and “Young Flame” from Sierra Leone, they both survived the frustration of civil wars, broken dreams, to nights with no meals. The hard life was not the only thing they have in common as they discovered each other’s talents and harmonized it, seeking to conquer the world through their music.
The dream was to show the world what they’ve got and now the world is beginning to stand up and take notice of the talented duo known as Blackstarx. Awarded by Lift International Foundation as the outstanding musical group in Arizona, Blackstarx is making good music and gaining fans all over the world.
Opening the stage for African superstars like Bracket and 2face to starring the main event in Las Vegas, Blackstarx is a force to be reckoned with. Currently the Group has a video out titled “Time no dey” which features Dc Empire’s President Donzy and Robby Adams.
Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy says he is content with congratulatory messages he has received from Ghanaians and colleagues and does not need one from Shatta Wale.
While many believe that Shatta Wale should put his differences with Stonebwoy aside and congratulate him on his nomination for the 2017 edition of Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, latter says he should save it.
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The ‘Go Higher’ hit singer will be competing with Wizkid (Nigeria), Davido (Nigeria), Tekno (Nigeria), AKA (South Africa), Nasty C (South Africa), Mr Eazi (Nigeria), and Babes Wodumo (South Africa) for the award this year.
After winning the award at the 2015 edition, Stonebwoy expressed worry in a post on Instagram that Ghana received only a nomination in this year’s awards while Nigeria and South Africa have four and three nominations respectively because of the lack of unity in the industry.
Shortly after the nominees were announced, several persons took to social media platforms to troll Shatta Wale for missing out on the awards again this year.
Shatta Wale reacting to the nominations said he was not worried about missing out. In a series of posts on Twitter and Facebook, he urged his fans not to be upset about the development.
“I dont want any fan of mine to feel bad about any BET…My skin is too strong now for such Nkwasias3m from this educated fools in our industry..” he said.
His comments received widespread condemnation from pundits and the general public who believed that Shatta Wale could have at least, put their differences aside and congratulated Stonebwoy.
Speaking in an interview on Cosmopolitan Mix on Joy FM with Doreen Andoh, Stonebwoy revealed that “a lot of people sent in tweets… a number of people posted it up…” but he does not a congratulatory message from Shatta Wale.
Touching disunity in the industry, the dancehall act explained that, “We don’t have to be friends but we should also remember that we are doing the same business so if we can. On the professional side of things, all things come together to make it work – the rumours, the fights – but how professional are we about that?”
“At a point like this, I feel so happy and elated but I’m not filled with pride…” he said.
In the spirit of fostering unity, the ‘Baafira’ hit singer said he called Shatta Wale on stage at the 4Syte Music Video awards. “Who does that. You have to be a pro to do that. You have to let aside all other things to lead.”
Stonebwoy tapped his chest and stressed that he is the first ever African artiste to win BET Award and any attempt to “disregard it as much as you can, only shows you are envious. That only shows how weak you are because that is what I faced over the time and I decided to keep mute about it and smile.”
Whenever a promoter of an event decides to book an artiste for an event, there is an agreement which is signed. All parties involved need to make sure they perform their duty to ensure its success and create a healthy relationship.
Bullet of Ruff & Smooth (CEO Ruff Town Records) as well as Allen Kofi Anti (Brands Manager) and EduCenter signed an agreement for Ebony to perform at the Takoradi Technical University GNUTS Awards Night which was to be held on 20th of May, 2017. The organizers in the contract were supposed to fulfill their duty as at 19th of May but pleaded with Ebony and her team to come to Takoradi with the assurance that everything will be sorted out before the performance takes place.
Ruff Town Records publicist Kofi Anderson (Xerda) and a rep from the team arrived at 4pm to ensure everything was set for the event. The rest RuffTown & AVO team followed up with Ebony as the organizers had promised to settle the rest of the agreement. As at 10pm, they still had not fulfilled their part of the contractual agreement. 2 extra hours was given as an opportunity to make things right. Unfortunately they wanted to play smart and in the end, the team decided to leave since the level of disrespect was bad. A risk was taken by leaving Takoradi at 12am just to arrive at Accra by 4am. She went to her residence and not a birthday party as some people are insinuating.
Ebony never had any contact with the students of the Takoradi Techinical University as the lodge was quite a distance from the campus. The female dancehall act was ever ready to perform at the Takoradi Technical University Awards Night GNUTS but circumstances didn’t allow it.
A section of the Ghanaian public now knows what is keeping one of the vibrant music group in Ghana, Gallaxy together.
The group’s lead singer, Kwesi David Adjewoda, known in music circles as Kwesi Dav, on Saturday, made an some interesting revelations when he was hosted by Samuel Baah Flex on ‘Entertainment City’ live on Atinka TV together with Joshua of Keche to basically talk about music groups and what keeps them going.
According to Kwesi Dav, they started as friends over twelve years ago in Ashaiman, a suburb of Accra where they grew up. They later discovered their potentials and started learning, relating more till they started professionally in 2012.
He also reveals that a music group is like being in a love relationship; you have to share your mutual woes and respect your differences.
He added that they disagree and agree everytime during production but later come back to agree on what is the best for the and the music lovers out there.
He also told Sammy Flex that, the effort of the management team at Harbour City Recordz has also been acting professionally not to bring any conflict in the line of their duty as musicians.
He agreed music groups come with their own challenges but that is what they choose to do for the rest of their life.
He however cautioned the up and coming ones not to be scared of forming music group. It’s the matter of getting connected with the right person.
Gallaxy as a group has been on the music scene since 2012 under the management of Harbour City Recordz and last year won Jigwe Music group of the year. They have nominations both home and abroad with a catalogue of good songs to their credit.
The group made up of Kwesi Dav and rapper Bra Chiky is on record to have told NyDj in Kumasi that they will never break up until corruption ends in Africa.
Starr FM’s Anita Erskine has won the coveted title of Female Radio Presenter of the year in the just ended Ghana Entertainment Awards in the USA.
Erskine, who is one half of Accra’s most excitable radio duo, Giovanita on the Starr Drive, was in an extremely competitive category, which had some of the major female players on Accra’s urban radio landscape.
Anita Erskine made a grand entrance onto Ghana’s radio scene in 2015, when she was unveiled as The BossLady, seated next to Bola Ray on the Starr Drive.
After more than a decade of working in the Media, it was her first mainstream, commercial radio hosting opportunity. Prior to that, she worked on Toronto’s first ever Urban radio Flow 93.5 FM as the host of The Word, Flow’s award winning weekly radio gospel program.
After two years of using her gift of speech and unique voice to entertain, inform and motivate listeners, Erskine has developed a deeper passion for radio than she envisioned she would.
“Radio is a powerful tool. It is the one unique medium that is able to penetrate corners of every community and society even in the most dire of circumstances. Truth be told, television for me is the spine of my existence.
However, I am extremely attached to my radio life and in awe of how effective it is in my quest to use my voice to change the world” says Anita Erskine.
Undoubtedly Anita and Giovanni Caleb make an electrifying radio couple, since the latter took over from Bola Ray in 2016. Their partnership has carved a niche that no one even knew existed – a Drive Belt jointly hosted by a Male and Female. The duo has an exhilarating and thriving way of entertaining their audience no matter the climate!
Anita Erskine is a bonafide Pan African broadcaster with a keen eye and a finger on the pulse of Women’s Affairs, Girls’ Education and Youth driven Entrepreneurial pursuits. Her television shows are globally acclaimed. Winning this award also comes at a time, when the Boss Lady is about to launch a new radio endeavour.
“I am humbled by this recognition. I absolutely have to use this opportunity to thank God for choosing to give me this voice. My team is essential to my success – Giovanni, Vyrusky and David Dei Awuku my producer are on a constant path to keep me at my best and I am grateful.”
Anita Erskine can be heard on Starr 103.5FM daily from 2pm to 5pm on the Starr Drive. She owns and runs Anita Erskine Media – a boutique communications consultancy and is the founder of the Women’s Elevation Fund which provides education scholarships and tuition bursaries for exceptionally gifted but needy Girls across Africa.
Despite missing out on the Best Campus DJ award at the recent Ghana DJ Awards, Di’Jaymatic continues in his quest to discover new and fresh talent who are giving birth to new sounds.
On the third episode however, is VGMA unsung nominee, Deon Boakye. The sultry singer, song writer and graphic designer was born in Kumasi but raised in Takoradi and he promises a lot of talent. Featuring popular songs, such as Dab and Guy Guy, Deon Boakye gives the monarchy mixtape something it has been craving for, a male singer. Though his new single, Wavy didn’t make the mixtape, we are pretty sure you are going to be a fan (if you already aren’t) if you listen to this mixtape/podcast.
I believe in every talent I put on this mixtape, and Deon is no different. He breathes a fresh sense of talent and creativity that is special, unseen and craving to be heard. Trust me, he has a great future ahead of him.
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GHG’s signed sonstress, Renner is out with brand new banging joint. ‘Ma Guy’ as she calls it, was produced and mastered by GHG’s in house music producer, Ssnow Beatz for We Are GHG.
The sensational singer, Apaatse returns with a groovy love song. Titled “My Name”, produced by Genius Selection, the song is a classic masterepiece well crafted with easy to sing-along lyrics as you dance to it.
Introduction: The perception of gospel music being exclusive to just a certain ‘church-people’ is gradually getting displaced by some artistes.
Former member of music duo Dobble, Ennwai, has released a song that praises God. It is a beautiful song you would love to listen to.
Instrumentation: The song, titled ‘Halle Halle’ is in a highlife vein and is sung in Key B Flat Major. The sound quality is good. The production was done by, Itz CJ, one of the fastest growing music producers in Ghana.
Song arrangement and style: ‘Halle Halle’ starts with an intro that has strings and some piano works. He comes in to sing in Pidgin English and Twi telling how God has changed him from bad to good. After that, comes the chorus again. There is an interlude before the second verse. Another chorus comes and them the songs slips into instrumentation till fade.
He also employs rhymes so much in his verses; the type of rhyme that is typical of rap.
Vocals: Ennwai sings in his usual ‘Dobble’ style. He may not be counted among the top vocalists in Ghana but he did justice to the song with his vocal ability. The harmonies also come out well and make the song so soothing to the ears.
Content: He talks about God taking him from the slums and making him better than before. He says because of God’s goodness, he will sing ‘Hallelujah’ to his name. It has a chorus that can easily be sung along; that is the trick to having a hit song. Simple and catchy choruses travel faster.
Morale: The song affirms the beliefs of the religious person. It tells one to be thankful to their God for they good they have done for them. In Christianity that is one of the main purposes of worship. It is believed that adoring and thanking God makes Him open more doors of blessings for you.
Is ‘Halle Halle’ a gospel song?: What is gospel or not has over the years been limited to whether or not a particular song can be performed at church or has been composed by a ‘church-person.’
‘Halle Halle’ is a real gospel song that is done in a style that is more marketable to the contemporary gospel lover.
It may not be performed in church because of the Ghanaian hypocrisy but I have always said, what a song is, made up of is more important than what it is called.
Here’s brand new Hiphop joint fused with Dancehall performed by Oil City – T’adi finest act, Starbowy Ratty.
