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Kingsen Bars Vol 2 is a gift from Gingsen

Who is Gingsen?

Gingsen is a formidable rap force prepping his repertoire to curate the best of hip-hop playlists. The young enigma has gone from telling Aisha’s story, flowing unapologetically, dropping the dialogue, his Lemon Paper Freestyle, and Me flow to print his name permanently in hip hop.

Kingsen Bars Vol 2 is here. Worthy to be rated as a proper gift to rap afficionados.

Call him the Boy wonder, and you are not far from truth.

His Previous Musical releases

Gingsen’s Kingsen Bars Vol 1 gave an impression of a dope rapper set for greatness. Through the EP, the rapper got numerous features, and even earned a spot on EL’s recent Bar 6 Album.

After which, he joined Tamale’s Young Bull, Fad Lan to mesmerize the industry with Okay.

In pursuit of an enviable growth trajectory, the rapper has released Kingsen Bars Vol 2. A 5-track EP, Kingsen Bars Vol 2, present yet another opportunity to retain the respect associated with his brand. The rapper brings lyrical dexterity to bare, whilst switching between styles for fluidity in flow. Kingsen Bars Vol 2 retains the grit of hip hop, the bouncy beats, sultry vocals to complicnt rap, and multi-lingual lyrics.

Other Reads : Brand New! Dj Gizy, Teflon Flexx & Mani Mandela on one song

The purely hip hop EP is perfomed in Hausa, Twi, English, & Gurune. With features from Freddy Wyse, RicchKid & Quad Gee , Kingsen Bars Vol 2, is the official road trip EP.

The EP was produced by Treyvonne, Young White, Vel Beatz, Quad Gee & Gingsen himself.

Stream the Kingsen Bars Vol 2 on all music platforms.

Brand New! Dj Gizy, Teflon Flexx & Mani Mandela on one song

Dj Gizy continues to excite music lovers. What happens when three of the finest creatives combine forces? Nothing short of a thrill.

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.

Despite being frontiers of the new generation of Builsa born musicians, this is the first time they appear on a song together.

Enjoy this beautiful song.

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Teflonn Flexx & Mani Mandela are perceived to have an unhealthy relationship, this feature by Dj Gizy could break the ice.

Whatever was thought to exist is now diffused.

A KiDi Reign, Kuami “feature” dominance, Gyakie Queendom and a Blacko Entry

Ghanaian Music is alive, and so are we. Over the last two years, as Covid-19 kept us largely at home, entertainment gave us some respite, but sweet holy sound—music—gave us somewhere to go. It transported us, mentally, into the pits or peaks of our emotions; to imagined escapes and unimagined adventures.

Some Artistes churned out some of their best work yet in 2021. There has been plenty fare ready for the dance floor, be the rave at home or at work, from chartbusters like Kuami Eugene through to singers like Abiana to Dj’s like Nektunez and some amazing new entrants into mainstream Ghanaian Music.

In 2021, Ghanaian music charted a new course, broke into world charts, filled event venues, and created household names. Last year saw KiDi follow up the success of “Say Cheese” with an amazing international breaking release – Touch it. Amaarae set and broke all sorts of records last year, “Chic” has simply been on fire. Yaw Tog caused a stir with his collaboration with Kwesi Arthur and UK International – Stormzy and toped it up with a BET Amplified feature as did Amaarae.

The year 2021 was an eventful one of releases, milestones, and recognition of Ghanaian music. As established talents like Sarkodie and Stonebwoy kept the pace with releases, new names like Black Sherif & Gyakie did enough to stake their claim with critically-acclaimed projects that shot them right atop the echelon.

Below is a list of the top 10 songs released in 2021 which had the most airplay. Do note that there are songs which might have done better than those which made it into the year’s chart but were released the year before.

10. Praise – Fameye

Praise is easily one of the best records of 2021 and perhaps the best Fameye has delivered in his entire career. The song is simply a masterpiece, so well composed and arranged. If any tune could bring the dead back to life it would be the wonderful coral harmonies and melodies of this song doing the trick.

It is a song you cannot stop listening to, it’s a Praise of Fameye’s career, it is as though the rapper/singer sort to showcase his writing skill and exhibit all the music in him.

Praise shares the story of his life and could but for a few words pass for Gospel song of the year.

9. Biibi Besi – Kwame Yogot ft. Kuami Eugene

Biibi Besi is an absolute euphoric jam. Listening to the song, it seems almost criminal that Kuami Eugene and Kwame Yogot had never collaborated before. The ease with which two of today’s most revered songwriters share this track is astonishing—their voices the perfect complement in tone, timbre, power, and style.

The beautiful reggae tone track blends an afro and dance vibe which is off the hook. Yogot delivers his comic rap in a flawless manner. I’m convinced that they’re just trying to tie our brains into knots. There are tempo changes and random style left turns.

8. Echoke – S3fa ft. Mr. Drew

The Queen of Black Avenue Muzik, S3fa, served a hot dance dish with Mr. Drew on the ones and twos. This song was the party in itself as it became the heart of the dancefloor. Easily S3fa’s biggest hit and arguably the most successful song of her label, the song took her places and saw the singer dominate charts for weeks.

The song had an attention grabbing video and a beautiful dance to it. This song put S3fa on the music map and has had her chocked with shows.

7. Dollar on you – Kuami Eugene

Kuami Eugene reclaims his place as a bona fide hit maker with “Dollar On You”. His first release of 2021 was on steroids. He sings about treating his lover to nothing but money. In an Interview, the ‘Rockstar’ said “Dollar on you talks about the Significance of Sharing”.

The song quickly became a regular feature on radio, street corners, pubs and parties. Kuami’s showing after his “Son of Africa” album was strong and impressive. The song has a captivating afro dance vibe and was accompanied by an amazing star studded video.

It would certainly be safe to put your dollar on this outright banger.

6. Yeeko – Okyeame Kwame ft. Kuami Eugene

In the hay days of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah there was a popular phrase used to describe him; “Nkrumah Never Dies” – This best describes Okyeame Kwame’s spell in the Ghanaian Music Industry. Most rappers ascend and over a decade and half lose their hold significantly. Kwame has been the exception to this rule. For over two decades, Okyeame Kwame has been relevant and churns out a huge hit every 3 years or so. 2021 was no different as he teamed with Lynx Entertainment’s Kuami Eugene to produce an outright street anthem

Anytime one has felt that the hot air balloon of confidence that accompany Kwame’s timely records seem to be deflating, the eccentric rapper pulls his magic wand and boom – a hit.

5. 1st Sermon – Black Sherif

Black Sherif has released 1st Sermon to the elation of an eager audience. The 3-minute drill project formed part of his “Road To The Tape” series. Several top entertainment personalities drooled over the progress of this fast-rising act. The release satisfied the thirst of music lovers as they waited impatiently for its release after leaked footages were extensively shared and greatly admired.

The song amplifies daily hustle, the need for loyalty and survival in the music business. Sherif got his congregates so drunk on his sermon that he became a house hold name overnight.

4. Sore Remix – Yaw Tog ft. Stormzy & Kwesi Arthur

Yaw Tog hit a huge milestone with the remix of his chart-topping single ‘Sore’ featuring South London-based rapper Stormzy and Kwesi Arthur. With over 3.4 million streams on music streaming service Spotify by July, the song was the second behind Sarkodie’s biggest commercial hit song – Adonai which featured Castro with 17 million streams. This was the story until KiDi “Touched it”.

The music video for the song which was shot in Kumasi and directed by KooPoku Studios has over 5 million views on Youtube.

3. 2nd Sermon – Black Sherif

Black Sherif’s introductory hit ‘First Sermon’ was only a sequel to the singular 2021 hit before, on and after arrival song – Second Sermon. The song depicts a raw and fearless street spiel, that blasted him to the status of a viral sensation.

The song was produced by Stallion and is ferried in aching desire and rebellious glamour. This proper hustlers anthem got the streets crazy and turned “Angels” to Blog Breakdown analysts.

The self-styled leader of Sad Boys Country – Kweku Frimpong has a delicate responsibility; thus far, he has kept to his promise of delivering nothing but trouble. The song has attracted the attention of several local and international artistes culminating in a remix with “the African Giant” – Burna Boy

2. Forever Remix – Gyakie ft. Omah Lay

This is perhaps the most criticized remix in 2021. “Forever” was doing great and I dare say loved by foes of the young talent. To many a pundit, it was unnecessary and thus energies and resources should have been directed towards another project.

However, months down the lane “Team Gyakie” has been proven right with the tune blowing the tightly shut and closely guarded Nigerian Music market wide open. It is one of the most Streamed foreign songs on the Nigerian Market. The video did awesome for the young talent and the original video is about 10million views shy of the remix which has some 23million views.

By September, the song had been Streamed some 5million times on Spotify alone. By end of year, she had become the most Streamed Ghanaian Female Artiste on Spotify. The song has “forever” opened doors for the talent.

1. Touch it – KiDi

This song was simply untouchable. It became the most Streamed Ghanaian song ever on Spotify and set all sorts of records after only a few months of release.

It is easily the most decorated song of the year. At the VGMA’s when KiDi said he would be back, little did we know that comeback was of a song and the height it would conquer. Touch it is back and in style. Here are a few records the song blessed the industry with…

21 million + streams on audio platforms

16.9 million+ views on YouTube

125+ million views on Tiktok

It’s #11 on Billboard World Digital Sales

It’s #7 on UK Afrobeat Chart

It’s #61 Global Shazam Chart

Trending in over 28 countries on Shazam

Charting in over 51 countries on Spotify

Charting in over 49 countries on Apple Music

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Richmond Adu-Poku

Ghana Music Live

The Experiences EP : A journey to Victory in 1 album

Creating The Experiences EP

Pius, known in musical circles as Honcho Neggar is about to set “rap-dom” off with pure genius lyrics. Known for his grit-filled bars in English, Kasem, and occasionally Twi. Expectations can only be as high as the heavens. His stand apart nature breeds one of the highest anticipated EP’s in recent times. Ordinarily, one would view the craving as a supposition, however, Honcho Neggar’s previous body-of-work lends credence to what we all anticipate.

What to Expect

The Experiences EP is an embodiment of everything rap and Hip hop. Suffice to say, despite being a musical genre, rap music is a tool that allows for infusions that spiral growth in many areas. It doesn’t just stay entertainment, and that is what the quick-witted Honcho Neggar specializes in. Having churned out many songs to prove relevance, dexterity, depth as a thinker, as well as a force to reckon with; one of Navrongo’s foremost lyricist is set to outdoor his first EP, The Experiences EP.

In a post on Facebook, the enigmatic rapper had the following to say about The Experiences EP.

“A man largely is a product of his environment. Whatever he experiences becomes his reality, unless after he encounters another culture that challenges his ways and he succumbs.”

This reveals a lot about what to expect. The chronicles of what makes a man, the effects of acculturation, and the possibility of coming up trumps. All beautifully put on beats.

According to Honcho Neggar, The Experiences EP captures vividly his experiences from birth to date. This encompasses all spheres of his socio-cultural experiences. From faith, all through to politics. Aspiring to leave his audience with an impressive memory with picturesque lyrics, he goes candid on all verses.

Preview of the EP

The Experiences EP has only two features; Alaptawan, and Tangasugu.

A precursor to this thought-winding EP was released sometime last year.

Bloodsuckers was more of a swipe at what politics in Ghana truly stands for. The song received ovatious reviews, what would the public say about The Experiences EP?

He’s assured listeners of themes that revolve around his Personal Life, Alcoholism, Tribalism/Ethnocentrism/Racism, Unity, among other sub-themes. All the songs were produced and mastered by three of Navrongo’s finest beatmakers: Masta Khen, D’fly, and KobbyBeats.

The six-track EP is a potpourri and is set to be released on the 24th of October, a day after Honcho Neggar’s birthday.

Brand New Show Bowy & Starboy Sarauta

Who is Starboy Sarauta?

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.

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.

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.

Listen to this very bouncy jam below.

Pikworo Slave Camp – How slaves Journeyed to the Unknown 1

Pikworo Slave Camp – A place of memory

The sight and the overall experience of Pikworo slave camp takes away all doubts about the veracity and reality of the slave trade in Africa. The presence of empirical evidence in the form of relics is enough to disabuse all doubting minds. Perhaps the cliché, “seeing is believing” should be the emphasis here.

Pikworo Slave Camp is geographically situated approximately 3 KM West of Paga in the Upper East regions of Ghana. It’s located in a village called ‘Nania’. The camp is one of the few tourist sites in Africa with remarkable routes of historic relevance and is known in history as the hoarding, auctioning, and transmission point of slaves. It acted as a transit camp for the slave trade. Slaves were held hostage in the Pikworo slave camp before being transferred to Salaga in the Northern Region. In short, it acted as an intermediary between slave traders.

The Story behind the Camp.

Legend has it that, the Pikworo Slave Camp was founded by a brave hunter and farmer. The village (Nania) was then developed into a trading centre for the Hausa, Mossi, and Zambrama traders where their exchange activities took place.

The story of the slave trade sound is really gory sometimes. However, coming face to face with the facts of history gives a refreshing feeling of how far we have come as humans in our very existence. It’s sometimes incomprehensible and shocking how the purpose of a fully-fleshed human being could be altered and converted to the extent of being a slave. But the evidence available is more factual than fiction.

Centuries back, the slave trade was a very lucrative business activity and because of its dominant nature, it enriched slave masters and other people of higher ranks in the slave market. Nania became the first stopover and an auction market for slaves captured in surrounding lands as well as those brought from the Sahara. It was situated in a very rocky area hence the name ‘Pikworo’ which means ‘rocks of fear’. The rocky nature of the place largely defined the living conditions of the slaves in the camp.

Living the Camp before a journey to the unknown

Life in the camp could best be described as rude and crude. Unlike the luxuries we enjoy today, slaves captured and sent to Nania had to be tied against trees and rocks to sleep. They ground cereals on rocks. They prepared food on rocks. They ate from holes created on rocks and drank from a non-drying opening in rocks.

They walked barefooted and experienced inhuman treatments as penalties for wrongdoing or non-compliance with directives. For instance, there was a site of the camp dedicated to punishing slaves where they were tied to a rock and made to watch the sun.
Dead slaves were buried in groups in a single hole dug around the camp and covered with a medium-sized rock placed on top of the grave as an epitaph to indicate the site as a burial ground for the dead.

Ingenuity of captives

One interesting aspect about the stopover of slaves at Nania was that, despite the harsh conditions they faced, slaves had the chance of producing music with stones used to hit the rocks in a rhythmic manner, creating a pleasant sound with some of the slaves dancing to the tune. In all it won’t be wrong to say slaves in Pikworo slave camp lived “rocky” lives since almost every aspect of their lives was hinged on rocks.

Visiting the Pikworo slave camp gives a lot of flashbacks and touching memories to behold-Memories that indicate the actual toil of our forefathers and some of the circumstances they faced and memories that give you insights towards making the world a better place. Until you visit the ‘Pikworo’ slave camp, you’ll always be tempted to liken the storylines of “12 years a slave” to “Tom and Jerry”.

The former is a real-life issue and the latter is fiction. Don’t dwell in doubts for the rest of your life. Spare a moment, explore and reconnect with the past: it’s a priceless experience.

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Story by: Bobi Awedana Herty/thesavannaonline

A boss is a Boss; Double Tee initiates a trend…

Ghana Music Welcomes Double Tee

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.

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 13^th 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.

This is his latest release

Listen to other songs by Double Tee

Dobble Tee on Audiomack

Gmaaa (Prod by DJ Ojah)

New Guy

Zoblazo Ft. One9ra

Araba Ft. Stone B

Dangerous

Konadu by Qwame Decash Ft. D. Cryme & Double Tee (Prod. by Osass)

Nzo Issah

Isso Labina Ft. Maccasio

Wonder ft Article Wan

Quata Budukusu Rallies for support against slavery in Libya

Quata Budukusu and his new pursuits

2017 has been a good year for Quata Budukusu, the magnum opus nature of his numerous releases attest to only one thing – SUPREMACY.

Even though his relevance in the game continues to be a matter of controversy, his talent and skill cannot be debated. Having been around since 2004 as a rapper, Quata has perfected his art by dabbling in numerous genres often with a finesse that can only come from a dedication to duty. His forte still remains rap, though he jumps on any genre and owns it.

Quata Budukusu approaches this song with a new philosophy

On the subject of duty, Quata Budukusu believes music can be used in several ways, from entertainment to education. This has informed the release of “Africa Cry”, a song that details the canker of slavery currently booming in Libya. The slave markets in Libya are selling Black Africans for as low as $400. A situation described by the UN Security Council as “heinous abuses of human rights.”

The situation has been condemned by many, and as a rapper with a conscience it is only proper Quata adds his voice.

The details of this song

The emotion-laden song brings to the fore issues of rape & torture, racism, intra-racial crimes, classism, and the seeming silence of African leaders when ordinary Africans are served anguish in foreign lands as slaves. The “animosity” is “unimaginable”, he says, but the reactions of the West in such situations clearly expose the weakness of African leaders.

Quata is undoubtedly one of the most prolific lyricists of our time. His upcoming 25-track album from a single riddim will definitely send tails wagging. An objective media is the only way major talents like Quata will get their due, until then the talent won’t rest.

Will it match the ingenuity employed in the 13-Track “Quantum Riddim”?

2018 is will surely be a magical musical year.

Check out other songs by Quata.

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Kingsen Bars Vol 2 is a gift from Gingsen

Table of Contents

Who is Gingsen?

His Previous Musical releases

Brand New! Dj Gizy, Teflon Flexx & Mani Mandela on one song

Table of Contents

Who is Dj Gizy?

About the Collaboration

A KiDi Reign, Kuami “feature” dominance, Gyakie Queendom and a Blacko Entry

The Experiences EP : A journey to Victory in 1 album

Table of Contents

Creating The Experiences EP

What to Expect

Preview of the EP

Brand New Show Bowy & Starboy Sarauta

Table of Contents

Who is Starboy Sarauta?

About Wawa Yataaka

Collaborating with Showboy

Who is Showboy?

Pikworo Slave Camp – How slaves Journeyed to the Unknown 1

Table of Contents

Pikworo Slave Camp – A place of memory

The Story behind the Camp.

Living the Camp before a journey to the unknown

Ingenuity of captives

A boss is a Boss; Double Tee initiates a trend…

Table of Contents

Ghana Music Welcomes Double Tee

The Feat

Who is this incredible artist?

This is his latest release

Listen to other songs by Double Tee

Quata Budukusu Rallies for support against slavery in Libya

Table of Contents

Quata Budukusu and his new pursuits

Quata Budukusu approaches this song with a new philosophy

The details of this song