Dj Gizy continues to excite music lovers. What happens when three of the finest creatives combine forces? Nothing short of a thrill.
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Dj Gizy
Who is Dj Gizy?
Known in private life as Musah Abdul Fatawu, he has carved a niche for himself as a deejay in the Upper East Region. The fans and industry know him as Dj Gizy, however, the affectionate disc jockey also doubles as an ICT expert in the banking sector. His love for music and the turntable took him to the studios of Radio Builsa and subsequently other radio stations in the Upper East Region. He currently hosts the Weekend Plug In on Dreamz 101.9fm in Bolgatanga. The show airs from 10am – 1pm every Sunday. Through this show, he has been able to plug more music from artistes from the Upper East and beyond by offering airtime.
About the Collaboration
One of Upper East Region’s finest Deejays, Dj Gizy has released a lovely tune as part of his birthday celebrations. The song features Stew Gang’s Boss Teflon Flexx, and the man with the Northern Melodies, Mani Mandela.
Titled My Love, it chronicles the desire to formerly win over a beautiful damsel. Performed in English & Buli, the two featured artistes present their wow sides to compliment rhythmic and throbbing instrumentals.
Teflon FlexxMani Mandela
Despite being frontiers of the new generation of Builsa born musicians, this is the first time they appear on a song together.
Dee Limit inspires the street with a new hip hop song.
Ghanaian Rapper Dee Limit has curated a street anthem collection dubbed the Hustler’s Anthem EP. Living up to the street-oriented nature of Hiphop, the rapper has put in several months of work to ensure there is a song for all his themeing fans. For Dee Limit, his talent is useless if he doesn’t encourage the fans to keep pushing. Thus, his EP is bringing together varied messages all geared at propelling the fans to strive on.
Dee Limit 1
Contents of the Hustler’s Anthem EP
Dee Limit’s Husler’s Anthem EP has 5 well-produced songs and features 3 other artists. The Album Opens with Hustler’s Anthem the title track. It is a heavy HipHop song with a simple message but thrilling sound.
The rapper then delves into ‘Physical’, another Hip Hop song which features UEMA Artiste of the Year Nambawan. The song is performed in English and Gurune, his native language.
The Rapper then recruits Soorebia as he delves into the realm of love with ‘Love Story’. He bemoans the struggles of being in love, staying in love, and upholding love. the Choice of Soorebia compliments the impressive vocals unleashed by the unassuming rapper.
Producer Azkonnah then opens ‘Pog Saare’ with impressive strings; the feel of the strings mixed with other musical instruments gives Dee Lemit another opportunity to impress with his rap prowess in English, Twi and Gurune. And as expected he delivered adorable vibes in verses to impress an amazing woman he refers to as Pog Saare. The song basically talks about how much love he holds for a lovely woman.
Last on the list of tracks on the Hustler’s Anthem EP is ‘Champion’, on this track, rapper Dee Limit exudes his stature by extoling his worth. He tells the story of neglect and how he overcame through music. Typical story of many upcoming artists, however, he tells the story of endurance and will-power. On this song he also shows appreciation to many of those who have helped him in his journey as a musician and ICT professional.
Dee Limit is originally from the Upper East Region; however, he currently resides in the Ashanti Regional Capital of Ghana, Kumasi. He is a computer programmer by profession and a very creative rap artist.
Listen to the whole Hustler’s anthem EP on and all other digital music platforms.
Hustler’s Anthem is a story of thoughts, pursuit, love, dominance, and endurance.
Get 1 free download from the EP below.
Listen & Download Yen Da Ntem from Hustler’s anthem below.
Nashberry readies a new banger titled “shame on you” featuring Best Gally. However, the affable act is already in the news for very good reasons. Reasons that demand another look at the success of musicians in this era of digital domination. The world of tech is now dotted with digital music sale platforms. And by the day, the need for a deliberate attempt to make sales via these platforms is resounding in all marketing ploys for musicians.
The era where stage performances bring the bulk of revenue is gradually creeping to an end. Digital streams are far more enduring, and a guarantee for a lifetime source of revenue for all musicians.
Nashberry
The entire savanna belt of Ghana has arguably 3 big musicians, Fancy Gadam, Wiyaala, and Maccasio. These three have proven strong due to the impressive following they have. However, a cursory look brings up names like Fadlan, WizChild, Don Sigli, Mani Mandela, Teflon Flex, Soorebia, Rockcity, Honcho Negga, and many others. These are very amazing artistes. But the question is, how much does their impressiveness bring when it comes to streams on platforms like Spotify?
The top-most streamed artistes from the North of Ghana
A few days ago, OneMuzikgh carried a story on Nashberry’s relevance as one of the most-streamed artistes from the savanna of Ghana, especially on Spotify.
Whilst it may not be news to many, an artiste from the Upper West Region scoring such huge streaming numbers is definitely worth celebrating.
Nashberry comes in 3rd with over 145,000 streams.
Fancy Gadam who is obviously a bigger artiste also has some over 300,000 streams, making him 2nd. Interestingly about half of his streaming numbers are coming from a collaboration with Sarkodie.
Wiyaala sits at number one with around 400,000 streams. These statistics suggest Nashberry is a major force to reckon with. No matter how his stature isn’t viewed as a Fancy Gadam or Maccasio, his drive definitely transcends a visit to the studio.
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Asonya Gh, a blogger who doubles as a digital music expert called on musicians to create a thriving digital presence. This for him was a way to make revenue at a time the world was on lockdown. Now, going outside the scope of a pandemic, success on the back of multiple streams of income is easier. So, given the opportunities available online, the call is prudent.
Asonya’s call for action
Having identified what can be a panacea for the poverty-stricken music industry of the savanna regions, the know-how is also a challenge. Asonya Gh has therefore availed himself to assist all interested musicians to create this digital presence.
Nashberry is actually one of the first musicians he signed on. He has indeed taken Nash’s relevance from zero to over 145k streams. You can reach Asonya Gh on Facebook for any dealings.
Considering the dynamism that governs the business of music of now, artistes must make major incursions to own a market share. In the process, expanding on the financially rewarding aspects of the industry. Suffice to say, the opportunities that come with technology today are one every artiste must take seriously.
Nashberry is a budding musician from the Upper West Region.
The most anticipated musical work of art from Navrongo is finally here as scheduled. Honcho Neggar promised to drop an impressive musical memoir a day after his birthday, and true to his words, he has delivered. The Experiences EP is now on all major streaming and music service platforms.
The Experiences EP
With the options of either streaming or buying, fans can wholly own or always return for a nice dose of LIFE in the eyes of this incredible rapper.
What he serves with The Experiences EP
The Experiences EP is the journey of a man born in Navrongo. A man whose journey transcends travel time, endeavors, the pursuit of education, the struggles of being a Ghanaian, and the desire to belong. This has informed his view of the world, which probably may be alien to me and you. It is the true-life story of one of Navrongo’s finest rappers, Honcho Neggar.
The Experiences EP By Honcho Neggar
For nearly two years, the talk of chronicling his life in an album has dominated his social media timeline. Despite jumping on several songs with other artistes, Honcho Neggar apparently kept the focus on what is arguably his biggest project yet. Released with the Apprise Music Distribution label, The Experiences EP is setting a standard.
Whilst releasing music on commercial platforms does not necessarily mean a major feat. The Savanna Regions of Ghana is yet to fully appreciate the business of music. Whereas many release their music on platforms for free, they still assume music sales who shoot up. It is therefore commendable that, from the onset, Honcho Neggar has chosen to see this as a business.
Songs like Bloodsuckas are an indication of the heart put into this body of work.
I’ll be doing a review of the album in the coming weeks.
Stream it, buy it, and leave comments.
More and More artistes from the North of Ghana are raising the bar in music.
Starboy Saruata is lowkey one of the most prolific musicians from the Upper East Region. Despite his busy schedule as a trained teacher, the amazing singer who sometimes expresses his rap background has proven to be a major force in the region. As an artist who represents the Zongo community of the Upper East Region, it came as a shock when he released Waawa Yataaka.
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About Wawa Yataaka
That particular song took a swipe at the controversial Showboy; another enigma within the Zongos of Bolga. The two were believed to have courted some beef, luckily it stayed on beats. On Wawa Yataaka, the known singer veers to exhibit his skill as a rapper; weaving between Hausa, English, and Gurune to prove his true stature.
Collaborating with Showboy
In a sharp contrast to the content of Wawa Yataaka, Starboy Sarauta has been featured by Showboy in a thriller of a song. The collaboration appears to be an extension of peace between the two. Showboy who is known for his controversial, yet entertaining nature did well to live up to up to expectations.
Kings By Show Bowy x Star Boy Sarauta
Titled Kings, the two artistes compliment thier value as muscians representing a significant section of Bolga and the Upper East Region. True to their entertaining nature, their performance on the rythmic song cam out as purely spiritual jam.
Who is Showboy?
Showboy is one of the most controversial artistes to ever emerge in the Upper East Region. Sometimes referred to as the Shatta Wale of Upper East Region, he’s built a career spanning almost a decade.
Tamale has in recent times caused a lot of eyeballs to roll on Ghana music scene. This is as a result of the achievements of artistes like Fancy Gadam & Maccasio. Their successful self-titled, sold-out events have caused the Ghana Music Industry to listen to music beyond Accra. Whilst we celebrate their successes, we make room to accommodate new talents like Double Tee.
Double Tee
The Feat
The “Shie Ko Shie” hit maker has chalked another feat best described as testing the ability team and street love. The Boss Family member staged a street Carnival on Wednesday 13th December as a surprise to fans. What makes the event newsworthy is the fact that publicity on the event happened within 30minutes to the start of the show; surprisingly the turnout was beyond impressive. This feat can only be likened to the effects of a being major player on the rap scene in Tamale.
Who is this incredible artist?
Signed unto the Boss Family Record which houses SKY The Tamale Boy, DJ Ojah & One9ra, it remains no surprise the level of creativity he employed in delivering beautiful rap music to fans. He recently released a 6 episode Music-Film titled “Ahyi”, a piece that counsels people against hypocrisy. As a rap sensation, the wit in his lyrics albeit a flawless Dagbanli Flow is his claim to fame.
Ghana music is opening up, and talents like him will make their input and earn their due. Let’s support Ghana music to grow.
When it inspires, I call it art for humans; Sal Pawuni is one such song. One 9ra, the Boss Family singer is here again with something best described as awe-inspiring. This masterpiece of a song can only be attributed to amazing acts.
Despite the fact that One 9ra has lived in Tamale for years, I never really thought he had such command over Dagbanli. The sultry singer veered from his usual lovey-dovey songs to caution the youth.
About Sal Pawuni
Stating the obvious fact that man isn’t God; he reveals the wicked nature of evil friends who feign love but in actual fact seek your downfall. Relating such people to money, he states that “If man was money, he doubts if one could spend”.
The rhythmic song beautifully lets out the message, of tactfully living with man, and allowing God to truly be your source of wisdom and direction.
One 9ra aka “Son of the North, Son of Africa” is enjoying the ride to stardom with ease. His concentration on what I call good and quality music is preparing him for a peerless stand when he eventually earns his place.
Sal’ Pawuni is a beautiful Dagbanli song for every minute of your life.
She is arguably the most prolific female musical gem blessing the Tamale music scene; her energetic, and animated performances continue to serve as a thrill wherever she performs. With a laudable vocal strength, she matches her male counterparts with frequent releases.
Diva 1
Her consistency in the industry exudes the characteristics of a focused individual. One might attribute her resilience to a formidable team, but the enigmatic performer is yet to land a record deal – if you are looking to manage or produce an artiste whose skill and commitment to the art is peerless, then you should reach out to her.
Life & Music of Diva 1
She remains one of the most consistent female artistes from Tamale. Not only is she consistent, but she is also respected as the foremost talent amongst her peers in contemporary music. Joggling between rap, dancehall, and rap, her versatility makes her one of the best musicians from Tamale.
Diva 1 Goes for Beef
In an obvious display of temerity, the high-energy performer has dropped another song titled “drop that sh*t”. Unfortunately, the lyrics and tone of the song professes insecurity. The song makes her appear to be threatened by the emergence of a particular new artiste. Performed in Dagbani, English & Pidgin, Diva 1 jabs an unnamed person she referred to as “Local Girl”.
Diva 1 doesn’t seem to rest on her oars, a demeanour that has got her performing different genres effortlessly. However, her recent singled titled “drop that sh*t” may cast a dent on what she represents as a brand; Diva 1 appears to have thrown caution to the wind and launched an unwarranted attack on another artiste.
Even though goes at her target without explicitly stating who it is, one doesn’t need a soothsayer to detect the animosity deeply enshrined in “drop that sh*t”.
Tamale has been saddled with so much musical “beef”, a situation that transcends the loyalty of fans. Whilst “beef” has culminated into success for some artistes, it’s also led others to an abyss, an oblivion beyond redemption.
For the budding industry to truly become a huge economic success, tact and strategy must dominate the actions or inactions of artistes. To survive a religiously polarized society, one needs to employ a lot of thought into all they do.
Whilst many might jump to an explicit and raunchy song, they will rather patronize music that entertains and educates them wholly in a very creative way. So, the release of “drop that sh*t” is not only a deviation from the fun-nature of Diva 1’s songs but an attempt at confusing some of us who have fallen in love with what she brings to the musical buffet.
As one of the few ladies giving the male dominated music industry in Tamale a true taste of what a lady-musician brings to the table; shifting focus from entertaining music to war-like music is not in your best interest. The gangster posturing of artistes in the name of appearing street comes with a price, and if that’s the path she has chosen to travel, she should state that explicitly.
Tamale’s Diva 1 has made a significant shift in her music, opting for a more confrontational approach. The artist’s recent discography and collaborations showcase a departure from her previous style. However, it is important for Diva 1 to explicitly acknowledge the implications of this new direction, as it involves adopting a street persona. Controversy continues to surround Tamale’s music scene.
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