The first time I heard Ghanaian Hip Hop act M.anifest was some seven years ago on a track featuring himself, Krukid, Budo (the A.R.M) and Brother Ali titled ‘Heaven Only Knows’, lord knows that is hell of a track, forward to today,
Starred: M.anifest enlists the help of Brymo on new single “Sugar”
Nas and Erykah Badu on new cinematic single “This Bitter Land”
Erykah Badu and rapper Nas work on new joint “This Bitter Land” Bitter land is a melancholy yet impressively crusty.
Music Review: C-Real’s EP “Business Suits and Dress Suits”
When it comes to Hip Hop there is a lot of misconceptions on the art form, a lot of people try to lump this music in any category, most recently a lot of music that is basically pop music has been labeled hip hop, reminds me of the line from Prince’s line “Ain’t no rapper trying to be a singer” off “Hard rock Lover” a single from his Hit N Run Phase One album. The line basically summarizes what most rappers do today especially those who are commercial-focused, why can’t you just rap or sing? And if you sing you better do it damn well!
Tanzania’s Chindo Man summaries the street code on new single ‘Torati Ya Mtaa’
Music Review: FOKN Bois’ album “FOKN ode to Ghana”
When it comes to music, Africa prides itself of a rich music culture, there are ways in which different people from the 55 states interpret the world and how they define their existence. However one would not fail to recognize the sound of music from Africa, mostly indistinguishable due to the sound of drums.
Masta Ace’s Disposable Arts Documentary
American emcee Masta Ace has released a new documentary that follows the journey of his 2001 album “Disposable Arts”.
Elzhi Ends Month Of February With New Jam “February”
American progressive Hip Hop act Elzhi dropped “February” as the months ends, a track produced by 14KT.
Music Review: Monaja’s Temaimba Mixtape, more than just music
'An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times.' – Nina Simone
Arrested Development Releases New Album
Well it’s been a while since I heard the American Hip Hop group Arrested Development do their thing, I grew up listen to their music and the sound of Speech on this new project got me thinking about their previous records…
Kenyan Hip Hop: Vigeti-Barua Ya Mwisho "Video Is Out"
Legendary Kenyan Hip-hop artiste Johnny Vigeti has released the video for his track “Barua Ya Mwisho”.