An alternative name for Ghanaian rapper Korsah would be “King of experiments.” The artist who hails from Atonsu in the Ashanti Region, despite churning out Afro-Hip-Hop sounds, tends to play with other genres such as Afro trap and sometimes drills. Songs like “Snapchat,” “Show Something,” and “Fa Ma Me,” attribute to his experimentation.
Staying true to his nature, Korsah dropped yet another Afro-hip-hop track with a new twist. The song titled “Hater,” was released on October 28, 2022. The song sees Korsah take a new path as a songwriter opening up about his feelings towards an incident with a hater who was disgused as a friend.
Having taken a break from releasing songs to work on his songwriting craft, “Hater” is proof of his maturity as a songwriter. A notable feature of the song is its beat produced by Dominican producer RC Beats and 610Music boss, Kofi Sonny.
The banging single was accompanied by dope visuals which feature Korsah enjoying a ride and dance with his label boss Kofi Sonny.
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Ghanaian dancehall and young afrobeats star, Larruso has released his 7-tracked sophomore LP dubbed “Sounds from the Slums” under label, Jadon Shatta Entertainment.
Listen to “Sounds from the Slums” here; https://onerpm.link/Larruso-SFTS
The young artist on his sophomore project connects with his past with a collection of songs that are profoundly personal and address issues like disappointments, poverty, hate, love, sex, betrayals, violence, and mental health.
On “Make a Way”, produced by Gigz Beatz, Larruso expresses his loneliness, isolation, and grudge with his ambitions during the COVID-19 era which had a toll on his mental health and it took his virtual performance on “From Milan With Love: Next Gen” Virtual Concert hosted by Roc Nation, Tidal, AC Milan and DJ Khaled to overcome his fears and achieve his goals. He is thankful to all forces who are positively behind his progress. He further fused his sexual fantasy and prowess with his nightlife on his second and third tracks “Midnight”, produced by Gigz Beatz, and “Inbox”, produced by Jusino Play.
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The young dancehall star believes everyone needs a chance and he is optimistic he will be ready for his big blow when it’s time. “DO NOT SIT STILL THERE’S STILL MORE TIME”; hard work is the hallmark of the singjay. He prays on this new song, “11:11”, produced by CaskeysOnit. On “Don’t Shout”, Larruso channels his afrobeat dexterity on an amapiano instrumentation as he believes he is God’s favorite child and he is blessed beyond expectations and will succeed despite the prevailing challenges that befall him. On the caskyesonit production, the young artiste further calls out all debtors to pay up. CaskeysOnit produced “Don’t Shout”.
On CaskeysOnit’s production, Larruso goes rude and reclaims his position as the dancehall wonderkid in Africa. “War” is to reassure every opponent that he is still a dancehall head who is experimenting with afrobeats. This is to clear the air on rumors about him switching to afrobeats totally.
On his last song, “Believe”, produced by ASWXG, Larruso inspires and reminds himself to believe in the dream and keep focusing regardless of the struggles he faces. This is an ode to himself and to generations after to never lose faith and they should be reminded to keep fighting till they win.
Larruso is keen on telling his stories through music as he develops his sound and we are here to support his journey through.
Hip Hop act Strongman has teamed with the Ministry of Sanitation, The World Bank and GAMA PCU to embark on a project to curb the rise in open defecation in the Ashanti Region. In the wake of the time where Kumasi is leading in the number of open defecation, it is in light of this that the parties came together to help build toilets at affordable prices for households.
As part of his social responsibility to the people of the region and Ghana, the musician has composed a theme song for the project titled ‘Di Who Ni’, which features singer cum producer Apya.
The project calls out to people living in low income areas with a 70% subsidy of the cost of household toilets to make the capital cost of accessing the toilets affordable to the low income residents. The beneficiary Assemblies include eight Metropolitans/Municipal Assemblies (MMAs) of the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area, comprising Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Asokwa, Oforikrom, Old Tafo, Suame, Kwadaso, Ejisu and Asokore Mampong Municipal Assemblies.
Having sighted as the mouthpiece of the youth of Greater Kumasi with his art and music, it was only prudent that Hip Hop act Strongman pens down a song that elaborates the details on this project to help reach the masses.
In due time, Strongman will be embarking on a tour to visit neighbourhoods in the region to propagate and educate them on cleanliness and how this project is beneficial in the development of the country. For more information on the project, Call: 0207811616
Samini after a long pause gets back on the music charts this week with his latest single “Be Alright”.
Shot on location in Calgary, Canada, the visuals to the song presents a ‘feel good’ mood to compliment the swooning lyrics sang by Samini. The fresh sound with top-notch production quality is tipped as a single off Samini’s upcoming EP. Location for the video was scouted by Yakubu Alhassan (Mo – @Deediaba). The Reggae classic also has Highlife underpinned to its production, as well as laced with Ska basics to strike a good balance and originality (as an a thoroughbred African Artiste, thus Ghana).
Production Credits:
Video Director: Carlos Pallares
Cinematographers: Thomas Garchinski, Lynden Kidd
Drone Pilot: Thomas Garchinski
Editor: Carlos Pallares
Record Label: Samini Music
Songwriter: Samini (Emmanuel Andrews Samini)
Composers: Bright Osei Boadu, Francis Kweku Osei, Cydric Kwaku Asare
Mixing: Francis Osei
Mastering: Loud City Music
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Ghana’s prolific visual storyteller and walking artist, Samuel Glenn Semakor widely known in show business as GlennSamm has been crowned Fashion Influencer of the Year at the Pulse Influencer Awards 2022.
The Pulse Influencer Awards aimed at engaging the influencer communities, highlighting the most consistent and impactful creators, and ultimately helped to strengthen the growth of digital media across Africa.
This year’s eventful and full-packed edition dubbed “Afro Excellence: Celebrating Culture and Creativity” acknowledged all pulse markets in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Ghana was held in Accra.
GlennSamm, who is also an outstanding model beats renowned media personalities and influencers such as Elikem Kumordzie,Berla Mundi, Nanaakua Addo, Empress Jamila, Zynnel Zuh, Ekow, Mclean, Eny Gh,Hajia4real and Cookie Tee to be crowned the laureate of the Fashion Influencer of the Year Category.
In an interview with the media, the Fashion Influencer of the Year expressed his excitement over the new feet he has clocked and the fact that his work has been recognized.
“I was so honored when l got nominated. And now winning the Fashion Influencer of the Year is big. It was a dream come through. I am just glad that my craft has been recognized by notable media.”
According to GlennSamm, winning such a prestigious award meant a lot to his brand.
“This is a different side of fashion I choose to represent. But because of how weird it is, breaking through the fashion and art industry hasn’t been easy. So to be recognized by such a big media platform, it’s a big win,” he said.
GlennSamm, who was also featured by Vogue Magazine and BBC Africa, believes that working hard, putting out more works, and encouraging people to understand his fashion as art is his profound desire.
He called for support and collaboration in order to put out more great works.
“I have been planning an art exhibition and with this big win, I think Pulse Gh should partner me as I launch my Street Art Festival.”
The Star Model, who has organised art installations at events such as Chalewote street art festival, Detty Rave, AFROCHELLA among others said fashion is art.
He stated that, in fashion, uniqueness stands out and one’s fashion sense must communicate and be understood even though it wouldn’t make enough sense to many.
He mentioned that art is timeless and urged stakeholders in the art industry to take a second look at the other coin of fashion as art by fast-tracking policies to harness it lucratively.
Other awardees at the 2022 Pulse Influencer Awards includes;
Health and Fitness Influencer – Dr. Louisa Setekla
Emmanuel Amoah Donkor, widely known as Phaize has cried out to the president of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo over the current economic crisis and high cost of living.
Phaize believes that as a mouth piece of his fans, followers and the general public, he has a responsibility to speak up and represent them when the need arises and for that reason, he composed ‘Metu Afri Ghana’, a song representing the cries of the average Ghanaian youth.
In this song, Phaize stated high cost of living, unavailability of jobs, unfavorable economy for entrepreneurs and investment, high cost of fuel are among many other reasons are forcing the work force of the country to seek greener pastures elsewhere.
In a recent interview with Code Micky, the young musician said things are no more funny as a sachet water is even becoming a luxury.
“Things are not easy, the youth are ready to work but the hardship is driving all of us away. You work hard and there’s nothing to show for it. We all want to leave Ghana and go outside to work and make some good returns.” He said.
Phaize is a budding Ghanaian musician who sings to inspire, entertain and educate. He featured on Shatta Wale’s ‘Ahodwo Las Vegas’ and has also worked with Fameye, Flowking Stone and many other Ghanaian musicians.
Ghanaian afrobeat-EDM music artist Mestar Oscar spreads the love with the release of the emotive tune titled Hollamo.
Mestar Oscar opens boldly with an emotional chill, leading down a certain sexual liberation path.
According to Oscar, Hollamo directs towards love and affection, it is a playful melody that bears a fusion of afrobeat, electronic dance music and high life.
Hollamo is produced by Dj segs.
The artwork for the single was developed and designed by Gyesi, the same creative genius behind Oscar’s previous single,Hollamo.
Mawuli Younggod daring creeps beyond his Home Region, Volta, and goes straight into Ashanti to pull some strategic features for his “Global Control” EP. He features “Down Flat” Hitmaker, Kelvyn Boy and the ever stylish Oseikrom Sikanii. The 7-tracked EP also features Missilea, Teflon Flex, Play Moni and only Billionz from Volta Region, who is part of his clique.
Mawuli Younggod presents a very unapologetic side of himself with the release of “Global Control” EP. Coming across as a vibrant voice for the Generation Z Community, he is a fast rising sensation among the millennials who form majority of his fanbase.
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The body of work is woven in undiluted realities of the youth; cutting across lifestyle, business, hustle, spirituality, struggle, among other key topical areas. Mawuli who always believes and defends ‘young and rich’ culture didn’t skip that trademark for himself in the EP. From the start of his career, he always highlights making money as an essential part of his style of music; this aspect was quite visible when listening to the songs on the EP. Mawuli did pelt haters, literally, with his lines in the record too. You might want to listen to the Full EP here (below), and find out more for yourself.
About Mawuli Younggod:
Real Name – Kelvin Mawuli Kayso. Mawuli Younggod was born to a Nigerian Father and a Ghanaian Mother. He is a Rap artiste who majors in Hiphop, Afropop, Afrobeats but quite versatile to find in other genres he finds comfortable. He was born on December 23rd in Aflao, one of the vibrant business communities in Ketu South District of the Volta Region of Ghana which shares close border with Lomé, Togo.
Throughout his Music career, Mawuli Younggod released multiple singles and 3 EPs, His debut EP came in May 2021 and he titled it “Take Over” a clear message to the public that a new superstar has arrived and ready to take over the Music scene. He followed up with another EP titled “Boi4romVolta”, released in August 2021. “Global Control” EP was a current one he released in 2022, with 7 tracks.
Mawuli Younggod has an enviable list of features with notable artistes like Kelvyn Boy, Kwesi Arthur, Joe B, Oseikrom Sikani, Billionz, Teflon Flex, Kay Stun and renowned Rapper, Edem.
Mawuli inked a mainstream nomination in early 2022 as a “Next Rated Act Of The Year (Volta Region)”.
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Stonebwoy will be headlining Accra for the sixth instalment of his annual African-Carribean concert series, BHIM Concert, the multiple-award-winning musician announced.
On Saturday (October 22), the Accra-based international reggae, dancehall and afrobeats artiste announced that the most patronized Ghanaian indoor concert will return to its ritual venue, the Grand Arena (Accra International Conference Centre, AICC), on December 23rd, 2022. Access presale tickets now via: https://www.bhimconcert.com/ or Dial *365*2022#
After a year hiatus due to the outbreak of COVID-19, Bhim Concert made a comeback in December 2021. The Burniton Music Group produced event, themed “Beam of Hope”, featured special guest, Jamaican reggae & dancehall heavyweight, Beenie Man, and some of the country’s most talented musical artistes, such as DBlack, MzVee, Samini, Sefa, Kofi Kinaata, and more who delivered noteworthy performances.
The goal of music’s biggest night, which attracts fans from all over the world, is not only to remain one of the most anticipated annual events in the city, but to connect the African-Caribbean roots through music, arts, and culture. The musician will perform songs from across his discography, backed by a full band.
Stonebwoy has been exceptionally busy this year, having recently signed a world record deal with Universal Music Group/Def Jam Recordings. The 2015 BET award-winner released two official singles, “Therapy” and “Gidigba”, and has performed at over 15 festivals across Europe and America, most notably SummerJam Festival, Reggae Sundance Festival, Global Citizen Festival, Afropunk Festival, Uppsala Reggae Festival, Afrobeats Festival, and the self-curated Ashaiman To The World Festival. He also scored enviable collaborations this year with renowned reggae musicians, Gentlemen and Alpha Blondy.
He released his last album, “Anloga Junction” in April of 2020; it featured Diamond Platnumz, Kojo Antwi, Jahmiel, Alicai Hailey, Zlatan, Keri Hilson. The album currently has over 100 million streams across all credit.
Meanwhile, Stonebwoy has scheduled two concerts for December: Afrochella Festival on December 28 & 29 and Afronation Festival on December 29 & 30.
Humans have a plethora of things to express about themselves, and being so strictly defined does not help with that. Confining yourself to a particular niche limits your forms of expression and denies the world something that “could have been”.
Liya’s new single, Skalala, is a far throw from her former projects, but it was selected because Liya wanted to express herself differently, to show the public a different side of her.
Alari, being Liya’s first EP, projected a certain energy. It gave us spiritual, traditional, and strong vocals. But that is not all that Liya is about. Liya is fun, goofy, funny, and energetic. We want to introduce the public to this version of Alari. Did you know that is actually her name? As much as we had other song options, we picked Skalala because it is a fun song. We picked fun.
When you listen to the single, Skalala, you can get a variety of meanings, but the message Liya is trying to pass across is that sometimes, we just need to forget our problems and have a bit of fun, which the song helps you do, focus on getting your affairs in order and making your “paper”. Whichever one you get while listening, just have fun with it.
Liya is a very determined artist who would do anything possible to achieve what she needs out of a song. In the process of working with different producers, she has been able to tap into her different sides and find her strength in music. Kdream is the producer she worked with on Skalala. This is not their first rodeo. She has frequently worked with him and he is someone that understands her kind of music.
We are very glad to be sharing this song and this part of Liya with the audience.
Adamx Bi – Back To Real Love (Feat. Kakra Kontonkyi)
Adamx Bi drops this single titled “Back To Real Love P3P33P3”. Tt’s All About LOVE UNITY AND PROSPERITY. It’s lovely Advice for lovers especially woman And man how stay peacefully without cheatings, equal rights And equal love that’s why P3P33P3 is About. This is from his Wake Up Wake Up Africa album. He features Kakra Kontonkyi on this record here. Download it here and stream as well.
King Paluta – Yahitte (Feat. Qwame Stika) (Prod. By King Paluta)
On the hit song YAHITTE, The Great King Paluta recruits his first born in rap, Qwame Stika.
Over the years, King Paluta has shone a light on his fellow rappers, allowing them to be heard by the masses; with the likes of Alhaji Bull, Sheriff Keita, Verbz, Nana Ba BIG, Star JunneYo, just to mention a few.
He is yet to unveil many other talents, since he (King Paluta) is not self-centered.
Due to his selflessness, it has earned him the street credibility he is enjoying now and his people treat him as the King he is now.
Let’s listen to this new one from King Paluta as he doubled up to earn the production credit.
Alorman is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter Afrobeats and dancehall artiste from the heart of Ga Mashie (Accra). In what seemed like a hobby of freestyling on social media and underground performance, his music career got started. In 2022, he decided to take the music hustle seriously and signed a deal with Ten64music (a record label in Ghana) hoping God will bless his efforts.
This deal birthed “Rebirth” EP. His EP has five songs; “Boyz, Link Up, Ghetto Youth, On God and Why Baby” are upbeat.
“On God” by Alorman. begins with a catchy guitar hook that progresses into a groovy Afrobeats rhythm and then keeps your attention with relatable lyrics. Alorman begins the music by singing that waking up in the morning is a blessing, but when he looks around, there is no one there. But when he looks up, he knows there is God.
He looks up He begins to pray, asking God to hear his cries. His pleadings are captured in a catchy chorus. “Everything on God… It is not easy, but we will survive. On God
Kindly stream and follow alorman on all social media platforms and stream on Spotify
Award winning Ghanaian singer and songwriter Wutah Kobby unfolds a new motivational and danceable music tagged, Living with life which features dancehall king Shatta Wale.
The record, living my life is a must-listen-to all sundry, Wutah Kobby who is known for engaging the fans with emotive lines and melodic sound infusion, really came through on this JMJ -produced track, that was unveiled to the general public in the year 2022.
Wutah Kobby – Living My Life ( Ft. Shatta Wale )
The highly rated singer Magdalene Combarieu from Ghana to feature on Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Jada Kiss collaborated album.
Signed on to Bentley Records, the singer after a contract extension with the record label received a boost and upgrade earning her the spot to be on the upcoming album.
After a listen to her yet to be released song, the trio were impressed and loved her sound, making her a right fit to the album.
Magdalene Combarieu is a soulful artiste and a fashion guru with a reputation of styling many top artist in Ghana, Nigeria and beyond.
A versatile musician by any measure Awuley the newest addition to the Ghana music industry, who doubles as a singer-songwriter and record producer, has set his sight on redefining the Ghanaian Afrobeat sound.
His debut single ‘Paris’ highlights his vocal dexterity and intelligent wordplay.
Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical genres, Awuley infuses his own unique style into every track he creates.
With his first single already generating buzz within the Ghanaian music industry community, it is clear that Awuley is poised to take the music world by storm.
Having his maiden career album GINA as one of the most anticipated body of work this year, Ghanaian rapper and songwriter Amerado has partnered with Africa’s biggest streaming platform, Audiomack, to outdoor four new songs off the album.
The service which is called Premiere Access allow fans who are termed as supporters donate to the artist or their projects. These supporters earn the right to exclusive contents from the artists
He made the announcement on his social media pages:
Four songs off the #GinaAlbum is now available to listen exclusively on Audiomack.
According to the tracklists released by the rapper, the songs ‘Back 2 Sender’ and ‘Grace ft Lasmid’ which are already out has surpassed a total of over 4 Million streams on the platform.
The four new songs available for the premiere access are ‘Nyame Dada ft Fameye’, ‘No Stress ft S1mba’, ‘Pay Me’ and ‘Black Change ft Gidochi’.
Herman Suede’s new release, “Kumbaya” symbolizes the end of the long wait for his debut record of the year.
This will be Herman Suede’s first release following the success of last year’s love-themed “Bittersweet” EP which earned him a 3 Music Awards nomination for “EP of the Year”, and spawned well-received singles “One By One”, “Meant For You” and “Naa Kwarley”.
Produced by burgeoning Nigerian producer Frosh Tunes, and mixed and mastered by Mike Mills; “Kumbaya” finds the young singer drawing from a range of influences and experiences in his life, as he reminds us that he is firmly grounded in faith, and in the strength and mercy of God through which he derives his purpose.
Speaking to Unorthodox Reviews, Herman Suede described his latest release as “a spiritual manifestation of good things to come for him and any listener who believes”.
Flexing his impeccable lyricism and flows on the anthemic piece, Herman prays for God’s protection as he navigates through the daunting stages of life and his music career. Crooning “Devil is a liar!”, he banishes bad energies existent in the world we inhabit and around him, vowing to remain silent amidst the temptation he may come across.
